Old, rusted and imperfect

Beauty is only skin deep. If your skin’s wrinkled or acne ridden, no one’s really interested in the pearls of wisdom you may have collected over the years.
It’s simple really. No matter how much we cower under the disguise of being broad minded individuals who take their time to judge others, we are all inherently superficial. Going by appearances, picking what looks best, whether or not it suits the purpose that demands its existence in the first place.
It’s all about judging the book by its cover, substance on the inside always needs top notch packaging. And all the while, we claim to know more and value the real stuff. Don’t believe me? Lose some weight and see for yourself.

Full Circle

Call it an overactive imagination or plain simple Karma but if I sit back and recollect incidents from my past when I screamed “Murder!” from the rooftops, I see why they have come to me; why they have come BACK to me.

Everything I’ve been subjected to emotionally has sprung from the seeds that I’ve sown a long time ago. And though I’ve had excellent reasons to believe that my actions were justified, I seem to have missed the other’s point of view by a few millimeters and gone ahead with my impulses anyway. Only to let it come back to me from a similar lesser knowing mortal who, regardless of how well I wish anyway, knows not how dearly he shall have to pay… But such is the cycle of Karma I guess…

A symbol of immortality: The Möbius strip in the shape of a trefoil knot

So I studied in college that senescence sets in as the body’s defense mechanism against repeated multiplication of diploid cells resulting in uncontrolled amassing called cancer. For all its sound scientific explanations, it still didn’t kill my desire for immortality. Yes, I do wish to live forever. One life’s way too short to see it all, learn it all leaving us with little time to experience the mystique of nature and culture. The concept of death compels us to make our choices wisely, opt for the shortest route to success and pick and choose our deepest desires to accomplish before our time on earth is done.

I wish I could live amidst a different culture every two years, learn their language, relish their food, follow their customs, celebrate their festivals, wear their ethnic garments, meet people from a different background and hear their stories… India itself houses so many cultures that an entire lifetime would fall short to understand; I cannot even start to scrape the canvas of the world! Haven’t traveled much at all and the internet has been my window to the world where I so long to be…

I’ve always celebrated languages. Spoken Kannada in Maharashtra and Marathi in Karnataka; taken pride in rudimentary German sentences constructed with little grace; embarrassed myself amongst north Indians with amateur grasp of Hindi and waxed and waned eloquence periodically with English!

Meeting people and understanding them is another activity that completely captivates me. No judgements passed, mere comparisons of people from a different backgrounds and the difference in their thought processes interests me tremendously. Each person has a unique story and their experiences make them the person they are. Some guarded, others still believing in the goodness of the world… like me...! And though I have spent years meeting new people and have a huge friend circle, my craving for knowing more is insatiable, knowing well that each one has a unique story to tell…

I tip my hat to thee...

1) Courage
And those who aspire to reach out and make their dreams come true through the worst of days, loneliness, lack of support and resources without losing heart. Ever optimistic and sincere... And make it there :) They inspire me and I take pride in them; I feel proud that I share this earth with them.

2) Loyalty & Faith
A word that's as lost on our generation as the institution of marriage. With loyalties changing frequently, exchanged for selfish good and thrown away in envy, a world where someone stands up for who they believe in, irrespective of the opposition touches my heart. Also brings to mind a few lines by Steel Dragon
"I watch those backs as they leave single file
But you stood stubborn cheering all the while"

3)Hardworkers
He who was born with little intellect but works hard is more intelligent than he who was born brilliant and let it go to waste... I admire sincerity. Maybe because I've tried so hard to be them... The Sinceres!

A Poem that's been on my mind since i woke up this morning. Reasons I know not but its a lovely poem that I've recited to myself over and over when happy & when I feel the need to be happy :)

Riches I hold in light esteem

Riches I hold in light esteem
And Love I laugh to scorn
And lust of Fame was but a dream
That vanished with the morn–

And if I pray, the only prayer
That moves my lips for me
Is–"Leave the heart that now I bear
And give me liberty."

Yes, as my swift days near their goal
'Tis all that I implore
Through life and death, a chainless soul
With courage to endure!

Emily Bronte (1st March 1841)


P.S: Wuthering Heights - One of my all time favourites!

Quick stop

Its been over a year since I last posted anything on my blog! The reason is simple. I dont like to mix topics - I cant have a personal blog that also carries industry news, online links and other interests together. I need them segregated, separate. This one in particular is for random thoughts - where every entry can be meticulously filed under miscellaneous :) There are others in the making... Some that I'm being painfully regular with. I'll link them as soon as they carry a brief amount of substantial content!

For now, life's good, work's good and its a fine phase I'm living. There are better times in store, that's for sure but for the moment, I ain't complaining :)

"One must work and dare if one really wants to live."
- Vincent van Gogh

Ponderings on The Devil Wears Prada

While watching The Devil Wears Prada, my heart’s always gone out to Andy. However much Nigel explains how she need not be rewarded because her job is what “a million girls would die for”, a job where your hard-work is not recognized is just not for me.
Loved a line from the movie - “Fashion is not about utility, an accessory is merely a piece of iconography used to express individual identity.”
An accessory made famous by an individual outlines what a person is made of. When aped by another, well, makes the first an icon…
According to me, Fashion has always been overrated. For years I’ve believed that a few classic designs never go outta style, look good on everybody and can be worn everywhere. The necessity of experimentation and the fuss involved in this industry has never made sense before now.
Now, I do believe that fashion is necessary and experimentation is essential in order to determine your personal style. Your clothes speak volumes about you and is a sure shot give-away of the kind of person you are. However, I STILL do not subscribe to the popular notion that fashion is not about the money you have, it’s about the style. That it’s not WHAT you wear, it’s the way your wear it. It takes money to develop your own style. Be it an expensive cocktail dress or plain good old earrings to accessorize your oh-so-plain outfit. If you do not have the money to spare and dress casually, I do not judge your personal style in a negative way. If you do have money and dress crappy, you need to contact the fashion gurus pronto!