I broke away, thinking now I'd be free.
I moved away, saying I wanted my own life.
I told them I wanted to stop dreaming and oh, please, just start LIVING.
So I'm alone now, and free. But am I really living???
Monday, July 21, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Hail the Dark Knight
When I saw Batman Begins some time back, I had an idea that Christian Bale was really a better Batman than any of his predecessors. The Dark Knight underscores that fact. Christian Bale is, simply, the Batman. The man says more with his intense eyes and brooding looks than poor George Clooney could ever dream of saying in the entire movie (now that was a classic misfit!)
But the movie isn't just Bale alone. In fact, he really isn't the main protagonist here. That position clearly belongs to Heath Ledger - the best "Joker" ever - in one of the most memorable roles of his life. The background score was intense, the action was better than expected, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman good as always, Aaron Eckhart all hope and optimism, which made the transformation that much more tragic..He'll be back in the next one, of course. It was a long movie, but kept me engrossed till the end. Definitely the best Batman movie ever.
The movie made a point on the true definition of heroism and courage. How it sometimes means not being a hero, and taking flak and ridicule in the broader interests of the job to be done. To be not what is wanted, but what is needed.
Mr Christopher Nolan, take a bow.
Back on my feet
The cast has finally been removed and I have my foot back. It's still swollen and I'm limping a little, hope to reduce that with exercise and rehab. Going to start physiotherapy on Tuesday, and hope for the best. I want to be a 100% in time for Singapore next month.
Now that I can move around on my own, also have to start a house-hunt in right earnest. I'm supposed to leave this place by the end of August, that doesnt leave much time. I've been warned that single women face a lot of problems finding decent accommodation in Delhi, so I'm preparing myself mentally for whatever..
Now that I can move around on my own, also have to start a house-hunt in right earnest. I'm supposed to leave this place by the end of August, that doesnt leave much time. I've been warned that single women face a lot of problems finding decent accommodation in Delhi, so I'm preparing myself mentally for whatever..
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Friday, July 11, 2008
Note to self
Decide once and for all what you really want out of life.
Don't look back with regret. Look ahead with a heart full of hope.
Stop waiting for things to happen to you. Make an effort, take that first step...what have you got to lose anyway?
Getting inspired by others is good. Finding inspiration within yourself is even better.
Let no one - and I mean NO ONE - decide what's good for you.
You'll probably trip up along the way, fall, get hurt.That's par for the course. Don't let the fear of failure stop you...or someday you'll hate yourself for it.
Don't look back with regret. Look ahead with a heart full of hope.
Stop waiting for things to happen to you. Make an effort, take that first step...what have you got to lose anyway?
Getting inspired by others is good. Finding inspiration within yourself is even better.
Let no one - and I mean NO ONE - decide what's good for you.
You'll probably trip up along the way, fall, get hurt.That's par for the course. Don't let the fear of failure stop you...or someday you'll hate yourself for it.
I've been away from office for almost 2 weeks now. Strange how a little bit of distance can change perspectives.From living to work, I now wish to work to live.
I want to regain my health, find that elusive work-life balance, spend time on hobbies..everything except work 13-14 hour days.
The biggest discovery I made: whether you're there or not, the work gets done. So much for the idea of indispensability...Is this really what I was basing my entire sense of self on??
I want to regain my health, find that elusive work-life balance, spend time on hobbies..everything except work 13-14 hour days.
The biggest discovery I made: whether you're there or not, the work gets done. So much for the idea of indispensability...Is this really what I was basing my entire sense of self on??
Sunday, July 6, 2008
It's been over a two months since I injured my foot. Again. After the "lower level" doc and the weeks of physiotherapy didn't work, I finally went to a specialist. I wish I'd gone earlier, but then that's what I always do - procrastinate, do anything to avoid a hospital visit.
Anyway, he put my leg in a cast for "a minimum of 4 weeks". Damn!!! It's been just 2 weeks so far and it's driving me crazy. Can't go anywhere, can't walk without feeling so terribly clumsy :-(
And then there is the pain....And the well-meaning questions from everyone at work. Yeah, of course I'm okay, do I look okay to you?? You don't really want to know, do you? How the pain in the leg and the one in the back somehow gang up and make life difficult? So I smile and say the usual trite stuff.
Have to take time off from work if I have to really get better. It's a new job, I haven't even been confirmed yet...But I'm doing it anyway. Sending in a formal application and hoping they'll allow me to work from home.
Anyway, he put my leg in a cast for "a minimum of 4 weeks". Damn!!! It's been just 2 weeks so far and it's driving me crazy. Can't go anywhere, can't walk without feeling so terribly clumsy :-(
And then there is the pain....And the well-meaning questions from everyone at work. Yeah, of course I'm okay, do I look okay to you?? You don't really want to know, do you? How the pain in the leg and the one in the back somehow gang up and make life difficult? So I smile and say the usual trite stuff.
Have to take time off from work if I have to really get better. It's a new job, I haven't even been confirmed yet...But I'm doing it anyway. Sending in a formal application and hoping they'll allow me to work from home.
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