2011

Apart from being more social this year, I also promised myself that I would explore different ideas and things. It seems to be working so far.

- Read a book I've been putting off for a while and I was completely bowled over by it.

- Attended a lecture on public spaces and changing notions of spatial equity and it gave me a clearer picture of what I'd like to study in the future

- Watched a couple of good movies

- Trying to execute ideas in school

- Checked out an interesting photography exhibition. Hopefully, I'll do it again tomorrow. Different theme.

- Saw Led Zepplica live in concert. Good stuff.

January's been a good month.

At The Movies

The best kind of story is one that allows you to make your own meaning out of it.

That is exactly what Dhobi Ghat did for me. Nothing seemed tied up and specific. The movie just flowed. Like poetry in motion.

I.. for one.. am waiting for more work by Kiran Rao. And the photography is to die for.

You're a part-time lover and a full time friend
The monkey on your back is the latest trend
I don't see what anyone can see in anyone else
But you...

The Big Party!

Sitting at home with a crate of beer, some of Ma's fabulous food and watching old English movies was how I had envisioned New Year's eve. I still don't get the hype. It's just another year for one to stick to old habits and face the ups and downs of life. Anyway, it all started with the mater announcing that she wanted to see how the Armed Forces welcomed 2011. Soooo... there we were! Fresh, dressed up, smelling heavenly and preparing the feet for a night to remember... and then...

We entered the mela. There were close to 4000 people, the walking ground had been converted into food stalls and the place was brightly lit up. All that was missing was a Ferris wheel and cotton candy. The music and food stuck to the theme of "Awful" and didn't disappoint.

This year I shall stick by my original plan. At least I won't be cranky when the clock strikes 12. And I can sleep on my own bed.

Highlights: Having the Jinxed Club around... May we lose the tag this year... and... ummm... errr.... Yeah, I'm done.

Hello 2011. Hope we make some good memories together.

"Dogs are our link to paradise. They don't know evil or jealousy or discontent. To sit with a dog on a hillside on a glorious afternoon is to be back in Eden, where doing nothing was not boring - it was peace."

-Milan Kundera

*pooches group hug time*

For 2011

* Get that passport

* Make monthly resolutions

* Fix the unfixed stuff - Hair, skin, weight, teeth

* Save, save, save and then blow it all up on a great holiday

* Go bald

* Stick to A photo a day plan

* Go veg for a month

* Cycle to the airport and back. 120 km

* Soul searching

* Jive classes

* Visit good friends in Hyd - Thanks, Paro :)

Each piece of tape had to be placed perfectly. Then came the glue and paper cut-outs. I had almost forgotten about the card. Thank heavens I had shopped for the rest well in advance. My neck ached, my hands shook and eyelids drooped but I kept working. Well, it was after a very long time that I was making gifts at home. Partly returning what I had received, mostly because I love the person.

DTQ, I hope you had a wonderful day. May the 21st year bring in lots of goodies... materialistic and otherwise :)