Wanderlust - Past and FutureDestinations change, directions don't. Wishes do, not their efforts. People change, relationships don't. Even if we wish to stop the journey, wishing good things for ourselves and our loved ones, establishing and retaining relationships.......we simply cannot. Life offers the same old gift in a freshly wrapped cover, opportunity. Nothing is really changed if you notice, we ran to school, then college and now work. We wished for a bi cycle, then a motor bike, a car and now what not. Life is an opportunity as long as we exist in the real sense.
Nature takes its own course and follows its own set of principles irrespective of what we own or wish to own. It detours our journey at times and delays our arrival but never acts as an irrepressible force which qualms our desires.
The past year has been more rewarding in many ways, Herald, Harianna, Sam anna and James anna all said, " I do" last year, I guess those are the only two words they say when their better half is around. Its great to see that they all are doing well professionally and personally.
Got to travel to new places like Hyderabad, Trivandrum, Kollam and Chickmangloor and I realise that the more I travel the more I find out how unique we are and how diverse we choose to be.
Its been a year of learning, I've made my share of mistakes at work and at home. But i've learnt quite a bit from them. One dream of mine came true in the form of a Nikon D40. And I realised that money can get you a good camera but not a great photograph.
I'd like to thank Anand (Vijay Anand A R) for being patient when I was going over the top and for being my friend all these years, I miss those days when 25 rupees could not just get us a coffee and puffs at Nilgris but so much happiness of seeing the world for the first time independently.
Guess its too much of the past, but I'd have to mention a few things that I remember and I'm sure the ones close to me too do:-
- Don't give up and don't give in.
Renald
Nature takes its own course and follows its own set of principles irrespective of what we own or wish to own. It detours our journey at times and delays our arrival but never acts as an irrepressible force which qualms our desires.
The past year has been more rewarding in many ways, Herald, Harianna, Sam anna and James anna all said, " I do" last year, I guess those are the only two words they say when their better half is around. Its great to see that they all are doing well professionally and personally.
Got to travel to new places like Hyderabad, Trivandrum, Kollam and Chickmangloor and I realise that the more I travel the more I find out how unique we are and how diverse we choose to be.
Its been a year of learning, I've made my share of mistakes at work and at home. But i've learnt quite a bit from them. One dream of mine came true in the form of a Nikon D40. And I realised that money can get you a good camera but not a great photograph.
I'd like to thank Anand (Vijay Anand A R) for being patient when I was going over the top and for being my friend all these years, I miss those days when 25 rupees could not just get us a coffee and puffs at Nilgris but so much happiness of seeing the world for the first time independently.
Guess its too much of the past, but I'd have to mention a few things that I remember and I'm sure the ones close to me too do:-
- A Maruthi 800 going past a Mercedes E 280, Pajero, Endeavour, Cedia, Swift Diesel and a hell lot of cars. My navigator was a pleasure to drive with, Herald. He would keep finding an exterme left (outside the road) or suggest the inside line on a hard right hander when a truck would naturally oversteer.
- The Chase - Hyundai Accent v/s Maruthi Swift (Diesel) A high speed drafting in front of Mechri Police Station (enroute bangalore from coimbatore) could get us ahead of the Swift but could not keep us at the front. We emerged as losers but we fought the battle with fire. Taking into consideration that Harianna owned the Accent and still managed to sit tight in the front seat without a worry amazes me, Sam Anna as usual was silent but amazingly watchful.
- Meeting Arun (Neo) and Bijo in Chennai, late night dinner near Guindy Station, Arun paying for the tea and biscuits (yet another time). Walking down the memory lane, Bijo's workout regieme and Arun's Chai banana ..... simply unforgettable.
- Late Night Dinner, Anand and I. Paramount or Imperial.
- Darryl's Amazing Music, it simply seems to overwhelm us by many fold each time his fingers touch the piano or writes some music (especially vocals).
- Sahil, Shajan, Benny and I sitting outside Karunya until 3 in the morning and walking down the memory lane.
- The Mysore Palace, Tippu's Tomb and pictures of Mia and Meeshma all shot on our D40.
- Waiting for Two couples to exchange their wedding vows, Bijo & Lulu and Arun & Vidya. It would be a treat to watch them walk as man and wife.
- Professional growth at my work place.
- Anand's Master's Degree in the US.
- Meeting Niresh who is here in India now and spend sometime with him.
- Don't give up and don't give in.
Renald
