Moving onto better health

Underwent a minor surgery on January 23. I hate surgeries especially because I haven't been able to comprehend the universal need of body repair by instruments. However, I am overwhelmed with the idea that we have made such phenomenal progress in medicine that helps us spring back to action earlier than our ancestors did. 

Although, surgery lasted not more than 30 minutes the ordeal to revive back may be 4 weeks, hopefully lesser. Antibiotics, pain killers, medication to manage acidity and ointment. 

I never want to have another one. 

The most important asset one has and needs to take good care of is one's HEALTH. Everything else in the world takes the second place. 

My very AWESOME sis played Nightingale! I and my parents must have done something outstanding in our past lives to have her as part of us in this one. She represents all the goodness in the world there is. 

Simply decided to record the incident and not dwell deeper. Moving onto better health. 

Keeping it up

Unlike what the title may suggest, this has nothing to do with Viagra. Having spent all my energies on everything else other than writing in 2011, I have found myself to be exceptionally upbeat in the past 10 days on the writing front. I have just begun chapter 9 of the total 16 that I plan to write. I know how the story ends and I know a couple of chapters in between. I am amazed with how ideas emerge as I sit to write. Actually, ideas keep coming all throughout the day on different days. There are times when I have to sit and wonder what is going to happen in the current chapter. Chapter 8 was a pleasant surprise. I gave myself some time and within two hours I knew what I wanted to put in there. I scribbled and am happy about the outcome.

I have been writing in my 2011 diary which has been unused throughout the year. I dedicate each month to a new chapter and the dairy is designed as something called "masterpiece paintings". This diary is my single most important asset of 2012. I prefer writing on paper than on electronic devices. The first draft is always good to have in paper, unless its a short story that's going to end in five pages. Someday, when I put all the chapters in electronic format - I may have better language, better articulation. I will make an effort to assess how can all the literature be an interesting read. Today, I believe I am going at a decent pace and I like it. I hope to stay this motivated throughout the year. Dear Universe, keep me so!

As I write and complete chapters, I realize there are pieces I can add to previous ones and make the story stronger. Touch wood, till date every chapter seems to easily flow into the next. 

Its important I complete it this year. While in my heart I want it to be a best seller, for a writer its only a pure, unadulterated version of a story. It is his connect with life and characters and he only hopes that everyone who picks up the book is glad that they did. In some cases, probably one of the finest stories that they have read in their lives.

Dear Universe, keep the good energies flowing! 

On an irrelevant note that has nothing to do with writing, I had some version of caviar yesterday when a friend's hubby took us out to celebrate his wife's birthday! Not the Salmon roe or Sturgeon... but probably a very nascent version of something that's served at Salt water cafe! 

Assembling the pride!

I had a dream last night where I saw a couple of lioness'. There was a vast expanse of land and they seemed very close to us. I remember telling a friend "Hey, lets run! I don't want to be eaten just yet!" I am not sure whether its an after effect of watching NGC Wild or the first chapter of my book that says "assembling the pride".

Hello 2012!

I want to do something special this year in terms of accomplishments like the year in 1993: the only I remember distinctly from my past. I passed my SSC exams with flying colors, really FLYING. I scored 88.42% but even beyond the sense of accomplishment, I was mighty pleased with myself because I was the reason of joy to my entire family. I am closer to my maternal relatives so extended family more relates to people who are connected in blood with my mum.

This year, I wish to replicate that sense of accomplishment. For myself. Although I do not have a plan, I have an idea. Lets hope next January 1st when I write the first blog of another year, I have achieved what I set out for this year. Also, I think this year is a little special because it adds up to 5 which is the same as my expression number (I am born on a 23rd).

Looking back on 2011, I believe it has been a very fine year, no complaints. Some highlights:

1. Took mum and grandmum on two separate vacations this year
2. Walked for LGBT rights
3. Made a trip to Sula vineyards
4. Moved into a new place that I love. Although, over time I have started getting frustrated with the hazardous evening traffic closer to the station.
5. Spent birthday with mom and dad doing the regular things, however did a fantastic Ratnagiri trip the following weekend.
6. Missed leveraging a free vacation coupon *sad face*. Couldn't go to Goa this year *sad face*
7. Fed a couple of dogs, good karma!
8. Took eight lessons in photography - a big step forward for an alternative profession (?)
9. Wrote poetry as a resultant of Bangalore rains
10. Chose my God and have been able to see him every two months. Made a deal with him on Dec 23 for the one thing that I want to happen for myself in 2012. 
11. had an awful pay revision but on the brighter side I still do a job I love. 

Capturing some of my favorite moments in pictures:

Grandmum enjoying her cup of warm milk in Nagpur

First visit to orange orchards :)

@ Bangalore LGBT Pride march

Landscape enroute Ratnagiri

@ Sula vineyards

Here's to 2012

In the name of dear dreams
contemplative coffee corners over lit beams
Eventful journeys, accomplished destinations
Some generous charities and to making better nations

A couple new friendships
A couple more drinks
Fortifying family ties
Cherishing brighter skies

In the name of good health and healthy appetites
Making out and love bites
Stumbling upon a new love that comes around
Or continuing the loving to someone who makes your world go round

To walking and flying
and community living
Happy happy 2012
Wishing everyone well!