Chitter-chatter

Yesterday evening, I was sitting in a group of people all time-passing. I laughed so much I had tears in my eyes. There were 6 of us but only one person was holding fort for almost 2 hours!! And the rest of us were just listening and continuosly laughing. I didnt even realise that until today morning.
Whom would you like to be, the gregarious, outgoing , everybody laughs at my jokes and all remember me at the end of the party?
Or, the silent, intellectual wit whom people love one-to-one conversations?
Me? I fall into neither category, I have my own. I cant command the attention of a group, nor can people bear 1-2-1 talking to me . Land of nowwhere, but to quote someone, "I live in my own little world, but it's ok, they know me here."

One hour in the blogosphere

"These are my principles. If you don't like them, I have others"

Those the gods would destroy, they first make stupid.

No country populated with people who have poetry in their soul and respect in their blood deserves the twin dark shadows of extremism and autocracy.

Aur sukoon itna kay mar janay ko jee chahta hai.(And such calm that I wish for death)

One thing I do know: I was with Sunila through labour and during delivery - if anyone says men are the superior sex, I will slap them right across the face.

There's so much out there! So many people pouring out their hearts and minds, so many people bordering on genius, so many who can express themselves better than Shakespeare. And all summed up in the anonymity of the "Unknown Indian".

Pocketful of Sunshine !

I actually named this one "Down and Out" and then realised I am not there anymore!
I was down and out all of last week. Started with a throwball tournament, both days of a weekend in the sun and we came back with a trophy and individual medals to boot. Then I went and took part in another tourney, 3rd(Monday) full day in the sun and this was at the Kanteerva, the heat was so bad, its a wonder I survived .
It was a working day and I couldn't possibly get an off for sports, so I came into work at 8am, worked 2 hours, went to the stadium, watched the inauguration, came back to work, and ... you get the picture.. back and forth for half a dozen times, we lost in the semifinals but it was a good game. I came back to work at 7pm finally, worked till 9.45pm, went home and crashed.
It took 4 crocins to see me through Tuesday. And on Wednesday, the fever hit the roof! We went to a doctor on Thursday , the chap made me smile . his first sentence on hearing that I have a fever was :
If it is more than 101, you should go to another doctor.
(me thinking: am I getting delirious too now, did the doc just say that, and anyways fevers of 104 are thing of the movies and only when you really have done something to fall that sick.I am safe here)
Do you want an injection or just tablets?
Why do I need an injection for a fever, tablets will do.
(Doc shrugs his shoulders like either ways isn't any of his concern)
(now I am worried)
Do you think I need an injection?
Upto you,your choice
(Another shrug)
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh !!!
So, how much is your temperature?
(Me ? You're asking me !! )
I don't have a thermometer
Oh! you don't have a thermometer
(thank you for your insightful understanding.)
I had 102.4 (that would explain heat coming out me ears and eyes ;))
he didn't shoo me away though, he gave me 7 tablets per day for 3 days and "Lets see"
:))
Well, they seem to have worked. And I am back at work on Monday morning!
But, 5 days of bed rest is pretty saddening.Its boring not to be able to read or watch tv.I could barely sit up for 15 minutes forget walking around. And the worst part of it is not being allowed to eat ice cream! Ok, I did have a terrible headache, body ache, horrible cough, cold, and fever , but that's no reason to keep me off ice cream!!
Jokes apart, it is tough, not just on the person who isn't well, but the person helping too. Being helpless and cranky is a terrible combination. I am not sure why but not being able to do much reminded me of someone close who went through much more, much much more and always still had a smile. It needs a lot of strength to be strong for others when you yourself need support.
Sigh.
Well, back to today. A new day, a new week, 70 unopened official mails! Life begins all over again.