So, that's it.. I'm officially moving to Wordpress soon. I just find it a more workable site and I would like a clean start anyway. And a chance to be more regular with posts. There isn't really much to say really.
Well, I think I've ignored my blog long enough and I wanted to start something which would compel me to sit and write something. So, I've stumbled onto this lovely reading challenge hosted by Laura's Reviews. So, here is the challenge in place.
The Victorian era encompasses everything from 1837 to 1901. And as part of this challenge, I'll try not to just restrict myself to books, but will try reviewing (as best as I can) movies, period adaptations and the like :P And well, my authors so chosen are:
January - The Bronte Sisters
February - E Nesbit
March - Lewis Carroll
April - Oscar Wilde
May - Rudyard Kipling
June - Anthony Trollope
July - George McDonald
August - Elizabeth Gaskell
September - George Eliot
October - Charles Dickens
November - William Thackersay
December - Robert & Elizabeth Browning
Well, this is the general author list I do want to get through. And I hope to read through some other books as well. Which are not specifically mentioned on the list.
So, begins the month of the Brontes now. I shall begin with:
1. The Tenant Of Wildfell Hall - Anne Bronte
2. Wuthering Heights - Emily Bronte
3. Jane Eyre - Charlotte Bronte
4. Agnes Grey
5. Shirley - Charlotte Bronte
There are some days when you just want to write things down without caring how good or bad it sounds. This is one such day. Although the funny thing is I have no idea what to write about actually. A number of things are jostling around in my head, hoping to be spouted out to resemble something coherent. But today , I am not going to structure and plan how and what to write. I am just going to write!! Letting go is a risk I want to take here.
It's strange how the year will finally be drawing to an end in 2 weeks or so. And I have mixed feelings about this year. It's not been one of the worst years ever (That goes to 2010), but there were times when it felt like pain and hurt and loss were just encircling themselves around your heart, threatening to squeeze every life force within. And I feel it more keenly nowadays.But with these moments of plight, come days of such brightness and beauty, you honestly feel your heart will burst with feeling so much. (Too much heart-to - heart talk really..:P)
When the year ends, I'm usually in quite a maudlin mood , remembering all the things I did and didn't do the last year. Remembering the people I have met this year and are in touch with, and have become firm friends with. And I remember the person I've lost this year, who although gone, just seems to be there every time, shaking her head at my clumsy doings. :P
Actually, coming to think about it, this is literally going to be the last Christmas ever wherein I will be sure of what's going to happen (vaguely) the next year. It was always school, then junior college and then senior college. But now, after I graduate? What do I do then? Things will be changing. I will be becoming (hopefully) more responsible. And while some people revel in the future and what it may bring, I frankly am terrified of it. I'm terrified I won't know what to do and will once again choose something I will be unhappy with. I'm terrified I'll let everyone down. Aah..see there I go again.. Letting fear take control.
I think that's why I sometimes just like to write something down. Once its put down, a weight just lifts from your mind. And as these words float in cyberspace somewhere, things are great once again..
So, let's end this on an interesting note. I have always liked this song. Especially the main chorus..
It seems a long time from my last post. Maybe a month now. And normally my blog would have been awash with posts this month (as it was in March) but I was a bit too lazy to write . Besides, I had my finals which I suddenly realised I had to study for as there wasn't much time left and these exams are really important for the future.. Sigh..
This is not going to be one of my favourite posts yet.. just a sort of warm - up :P I have an idea for something quite fun actually. Just need a bit more time to get it all together. And I've got to do a bit more of some research work now. So, the fun has to wait... i hate it when that happens.
But its just a week or so more!! Then , it shall be time to really freak out.
Watch movies. Learn German. Go out. Read some novels. Sleep. Work out. Writing letters. Christmas cards. Christmas preparations. Wedding shopping. A galore of fun and happiness.
Aah, when will this slow, torture get over. Of this research project?
I shall smile like this in a week.. Shall be blue no longer .:P
Watching the world go by us a very pleasant thing. People drive past, frantic conversations are held, lovers fight and make up. It seems ironic that when Mumbai is at its busiest, you fell this calm and contentment within you which just makes you smile.
Although I love coming home with a group of people gossiping away, I love the solitary journeys home from college. And I love it best with my IPod Playlist ringing in my ears. The sounds of the vendors selling their paraphernalia, the women fighting over places to sit, the announcer's voice all cease to exist and at that moment everything seems perfect. The sun is brighter, the people more friendlier, the journey much more pleasant.
It isnt often that I feel like this. So happy with things. So not bothered by mundane things. Is it post exam feelings or am I relishing it more because I'm aware that I have another exam coming up so I value to the time more?? Its anyone's guess really.
And this has been a lovely relaxing week. There has been no pressures. No responsibilities. No "need" to do anything other than enjoy myself and recuperate. My mind is at peace.
Its like the rain outside my window at the moment. A period of coolness, of tranquility after days of intense heat.
On your 20th birthday today , since I cant celebrate with you at your home, here's wishing you in person due to a social evil called exams, I just want to say what I would, if I was there.
Well, first of all,Happy Birthday, Sham!!You’re finally 20!!
Almost two months behind me... I will finally not feel so much older. From our
JC years to now, its been 5 years with our ups and downs. With periods of hate
( I can’t believe it now , can you??) and periods of awesomeness uninterrupted.
I want this year to be the best ever for you. May you rock your
exams the same way as Laura Marling churns out songs. . May every day be as amazing
as a buttered croissant (which we shall eat very soon!) May every person
appreciate your awesomeness ( if they don’t already do) and hope the
rolling 20’s give you whatever you deserve.
Just a small dose to what I feel like saying… The Muse has struck.
Wine filled days, heartfelt banter,
Bicycle Roads, Mumbai Nights.
Cups of Coffee, Insatiable reading,
Exotic food, Sinful desserts.
Period Movies, Mr. Knightley,
Indie Music, Charcoal Painting,
Imaginary Avatars, Brilliant Accents,
Lots of fun , laughter galore.
Ex- train friend, forever best friend,
My twin soul, Partner in ideals,
Introducer to RA and NC,
Hope you will enjoy being 20!!
Well, the above words don’t say much
about my relationship with my best friend ever. It’s a glimpse into the amount
of fun we share and the things we’re been through. There is no one as awesome
as she is (to me) and is the best person I know.
She’s the lost artist, the brooding
writer, the patient listener, the wine sipper, the thoughtful dreamer, the
passionate soul. The bicycle lover, the vintage-y dresser, the best story
teller.
I need inspiration right now . In fact, I crave it. My mind has become this stagnant pool of repetitive thoughts. It no more churns ideas out. It just gets lazier and lazier everyday . It resorts to poor sources of information preferring mere substitutes rather than a powerhouse of richness and knowledge or at least things which will soon begin to matter.
And while I crib about my state of mind, what is it that I do about it? Absolutely nothing! But I think becoming aware of such a problem is the first step towards its correction.
So , inspiration !! What animates my soul? Influences my mind. Makes me write or just wake up from this self imposed stupor.
Good music definitely. Listening to the powerful croons of Gregory Alan Isokov or the ballads of Noah and the Whale do shake me up. Following is my playlist of the week.
1. Monday - Maak Jou Drome Waar - AB De Villiers For the eye candy and general up lifting lyrics. And I've to learn more about Africa.
2.Tuesday -Thistle & Weeds- Mumford & Sons No week is complete without Mumford & Sons. Its important to be true to myself and not what others want of me..
3.Wednesday -L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N.- Noah & The Whale. To get rid of those mid week blues and just do things without regret
4.Thursday - Enjoy The Silence- Anberlin Sometimes nothing has to be said. Its more important to feel things and understand them.
5.Friday -Sweet Disposition - The Temper Trap Because we just have to live live and enjoy it for what it is and stop cribbing.
6.Saturday - I Wish It Rained Some Wine - The Guter Gutters For friends and awesome memories.
7. Sunday - When We Swam - Thao & The Get Down Stay Down For happiness and love...
Good books. Lovely Movies. Letters. Swimming( Interestingly, I do get a lot of ideas when I swim ).
But I can't really ask for too much now.
As a friend of mine says :
When done properly, you’ll find that everyday can be profound because you’ll learn something new, meet different people and try something radical. So my point is that wisdom will always be accompanied by age because we never stop learning until we die!!
Well said , bud!!
So , what inspires you? What makes those clogs go round and round. What makes you think out of the box?
