Being in Solitude...

“What a lovely surprise to discover how un-lonely being alone can be.”
Ellen Burstyn

Today in Facebook, God wanted me to know -
"If all you had to do was wish for something and you would have it, life would be... pretty boring, wouldn't it? God placed barriers between us and what we want, so we can enjoy interesting and satisfying lives. God hid our biggest rewards behind the highest barriers - our deepest fears. God wants us to face our fears, and hold ground in their presence, and let them go, and that's how we get out biggest rewards. What are you most afraid of? Say it, just start by saying it."

One of the thing that scares me is Being alone...
I just hate being alone, anytime, anywhere, for however long duration, for whatever reason...
But I have been alone lately and I realize that its been a blessing to be spending some quality "me" time...
Life is precious, even this time has to be well spent. There is a difference between being lonely and being in Solitude.

I have been so afraid of being alone that I avoid it as much as I can. Even if I am not with or in touch with family and friends, I fill up the void with Music, television and the likes. I can easily do a task with F.R.I.E.N.D.S characters for company...
All this while when I could have learnt from my solitude, I just stifled the space with noise that I didn't even listen to. It was all there to fill up the emptiness. So when the music stops there is no inner harmony.

Take time out to be alone.. one is not lonely then, just in solitude.. The silence within will start to speak...
Being in solitude is necessary to hear the inner music, to sow the dream blossoms...

The soul has started humming...

Andyz back!!

No excuses.. but I am back.. not just with respect to blogging!!..
Hope can keep writing now... :)

The genius called A.R. Rahman..

I have to tell you this..
Have been listening to the song "Masakali" from Delhi 6 since yesterday..
Put it on 'Repeat' mode on my iPod today.. and kept listening..
Its awesome!!

Even after repeated listening, I can't even remember half of the lyrics...
But its a sure fire HIT!!
God bless Rahman..

So if u havent yet heard it yet, here u go.. Happy listening!!

Its the most wonderful time of the year...

Well I am not exactly referrring to Chinese New year.. I do wish all Chinese people happiness and prosperity this new year.. But for me, I am headed home.. Yippeee!!
I don't even know how I managed six months here in Singapore... but it was not that bad as I had thought it would be...
Can't really believe that I am finally going for my first vacation to India..!!!
Well, all my resolutions have gone for a toss, what with me being on a shopping spree, have forgotten about most of the resolutions I had made...
Just putting down some thoughts today, as I really won't be able to blog for some time now...
Its gonna be very hectic, but India is calling...

Some things I have to do when back in India:

• Taste mom's cooking.. after a long time...
• Gorge on Chaat and Gol-gappe... well Raj does a decent job, but nothing to beat the local chaat wali shop.. :)
• Well everything seems to be realted to eating.. was kind of craving for Makki ki roti and sarson ka saag too...
• Have long chats with cousins...
• Get to play with my sis' latest bundle of joy.. His name is Joy, and he is already 3 months old..
• Flaunt my really fashionable pullovers.. I don't even need a full sleeved t-shirt here..
• And lastly, do loads of shopping... :))

Words fail me.. I am too excited I guess... Coming up next - account of the India trip... :)

Ciao!!

Resolution time...

Happy New Year Everyone!!...

Contrary to beliefs that New year resolutions are harmful for one's health, I decided to still go ahead and set a few (achievable) goals for myself...

The making part is easy.. the dificulty is in keeping them..

Its like a ritual, I think up a few resolutions for myself, then some 2-3 months down the line I don't even remember them.

Maybe I should set them and take them up one at a time... Worth a shot!!

So, here goes...

• Be happy...


• Exercise atleast thrice a week (any form of exercise is acceptable.. window shopping is not an exercise...)


• Eat healthy (I had this nailed last year too, had it not been for the completely bizarre end to 2008)


• Travel at every possible opportunity...


• Sleep early.. Rise early.. (This is the most difficult!!)


• Get in touch with an old friend/relative every fortnight... (You know everyone.. but don't keep in touch enough..)


• Reduce clutter.. throw/delete stuff (I can't hold on to everything.. mails have to be deleted, things have to be removed from my hard disk, stuff has to be thrown away from drawers, cupboards.. one just can't hoard everything..)


• Laugh more...


• Blog more often.. well I did revive the blog recently.. Hope I can keep it alive!!

I realize I might not achieve everything all at once, but I am surely not going to give up.. I have put up lots of post-its with the resolutions written on them on my bedroom wall.. :)

Wish me luck!!