People and Things

I  tend to associate people with things and events. So, in part of my daily chores I tend to remember people some of them being friends, some random acquaintanes...

When I wake up in the morning, I want to get the important tasks done first like switching the water motor on or opening the main gate to let the maid in. But no,  a certain discussion with a co-worker years back is the first thing I rememeber then. We were discussing culture and he said when you get up from your bed and don't tidy it, half your energy is lost according to some belief. So, no matter in how much rush I am on waking up, I tend to do my blankets first.

I also tend to relate people with people so that when I left a place of work and joined another way back in 2005, I immediately linked an old friend with the new one in terms of looks or character or don't know what. Incidentally, both their first names start with M and each one, though in different places and don't know each other named their first born as 'Aarnav'.

Goes true for two other friends whom I can relate in some way or the other and who don't know each other, they named their daughters Yana and Yuvna. Interesting!

The watch showing the time 10 mins past 10 in shops always remind me of a discussion with friends on why watches displayed in the shops always showed that time in particular. Well, it is all about promoting their brand; the company name became more visible!!!

With names it seems to have so much in common. Two of my friends in two different parts of the world became mothers to a son and daughter respectively on the same day or near by dates. While one called her son Ryan, the other called her daughter Reya!

And just between yesterday and today, I heard from two friends about their baby names, their babies being born within a week's difference, and they have no idea of the existence of the other person and they both decide to call their babies 'Aarav'!!! Strange coincidence! I am in 2013 now updating the original post of 2012 and I shall update more should I encounter more such coincidences!!!

More coming...as and when I remember stuff....

London

A dream came true when I visited London...a dream to see the London bridge :-) The city never lived upto my Sydney expectations and proved to be a dull place climate wise but I did do a lot of shopping around and seeing places. The greenery definitely captivated me....

Years ago, when I was in school, I  had dreamed that I was having my lunch with the Queen and though that dream never actually came true, I got a chance to visit the castles and the palaces.

Love of our parents

Much has been said about the love parents have for their children and much as I grow I understand it more. I am not a parent yet and don't know how good or bad a parent I will turn out to be, if ever but all that I know is I cannnot even think of equalling what my parents do for me or have done for me.

My father goes out every morning to get fruits for me which I can carry to work as a snack and he goes out every morning because he wants me to have the best and the fresh piece. This is so touching and I am almost ashamed that I don't even do half as much of what he does.

This morning I visited an old neighbour and although her child in question is a mother herself, the lady  ensured that her daughter got herself a house of her own. The daughter also mentioned that though she has no intention to move to the new house, she will in turn give it away to her daughter :-)

The games of our childhood and other times

Bagadulli - This was gifted to us my our maternal uncle and it should still be lying in some corner of our house. I am not sure this generation has ever seen it, forget playing.

Other than this Ludo used to be a constant entertainer and so was carrom during the endless winter afternoons. Recently my dad bought a Ludo for my niece and we all sat down to play the same like re-living those pats days.

There are other games which remind me of several things and these are Mario and Gobman. of which Gobman was my personal favourite. I would even dream of it. Then there was those troubles times for project hunting during the final year of my post graduation and me and my roomie would endlessly play Road Rash. Then pin bowling during my job hunting days and recently Bubble Shooter during the project hunting days at work.

These games are etched in memory like nothing else and seeing one play or trying to play myself brings the memories back in no time.

Is this me?

And all these...do they matter anymore?
May be they do, may be they don't....
But why shouldn't they if I care to ask
Has my priorities changed?
But is it just one thing that I can take care of?
May be I am missing, may be I am being missed....
Or may be I should...I should be the same
May be I should be just what I am..........

Trying to understand...

What is it with men and free drinks? Why do they go out of all control and why do they think it's their birth right??? Someone help me understand this please!