Yes, I know. It's been another long 'short break' here on my diary - which seems to be becoming a regular feature these days. I guess I've become real apathetic as far as the ol' blog goes. *sigh*
Haven't been logging on to the net at home for various reasons since the last couple of weeks. Which is why most of the blogs I frequent haven't been blessed (or tarnished - as you see fit :P) with my comments. Firstly, our Electricity Board has been following Murphy's law to the letter. I swear they must have some sort of a sensor which causes a power cut as soon as I come home. *double sigh*
Secondly, a lot has been happening in my life recently - good and bad, in spades - and I've been taking time off to reflect on all that, which is why I don't feel like spending much time in cyberspace. Sometimes we tend to forget that a real world exists outside this virtual one, anyway.
Which brings me to thirdly, loads of travel and books. Been around for the last two weeks, travelling here n there. Too many places to write about - and too lazy too. Apathy at its worst. The last bit of travelling was with Dharmu to Moodbidri, a small town about 40 kms from here yesterday. The day was good - to the temple, followed by lunch at Padiwal's next door. Dharmu, being on a diet, had considerably less than her usual meal, which meant she hogged from everyone else. No ice cream for her as well - since she ate more than half of her sis-in-law's 'Padiwal Special'! :)
Also been devouring books by the dozen, thanks to the power cuts - finished a huge 2 tome Ruskin Bond omnibus - the usual short stories. Followed it up with John Wright's 'Indian Summers'. This is an amazing book - recommended reading! And now started up with Mark Tully's 'Heart of India'. As I maintain, I'm bad at reviews - which is why my review is limited to either a thumbs up or a thumbs down.
Anyway, this 'self realizing' journey of sorts continues, and until I see an end - some sort of sign perhaps - I need some time for myself. Perhaps I'm being too melodramatic, but that's the story. I know Mel would lurrrrve to put it down to mid life crisis. Huh!
However, the fun in being unpredictable is that for all you know, I might start blogging tomorrow itself. Yes indeedy, tis very likely - as I've a veddy nice humorous story to tell! :)
7 comments:
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dharmu once said, exactly at 11:44 PM...
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oh yeah! i was on a diet no doubt. and why not??? when i have friends like you who make sure i devour icy every single day topped with senti backmails, i need to keep a watch on my not-so-numbered-figure.
anyway, you forgot the choco gateaux we ate in the evening, that too, initiated by you.
you are the one to be blamed
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Upasna once said, exactly at 2:49 PM...
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Padiwal seems to be a nice place to be in...u know ever since i am back home, i dont know why but i think i hv taken to food in a serious way! :D
Whts the funny story?
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Melody once said, exactly at 10:11 PM...
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"I need some time for myself".... weeeelll, mid-life crisis or not (you asked for it) if time is what you need, you should take it. Will miss your blogging but you should look out for you.
TC, with my prayers.
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once said, exactly at 8:55 AM...
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u guys really on diet hmm.. sorry missed meeting u both
ovi
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Deepak once said, exactly at 4:48 PM...
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I don't think the electricity board has any sensor.
It's just that you are too tall and your head snaps the overhead electric wire when you enter home. :P
