New Year, New Rant.
It's that time of the year when we all struggle a little while writing the date. For those in a hurry, scribbling the 5 to write 6 would be a preferable choice. Those with an artistic inclination summon all their skills in geometry, symmetry and art to try to morph the 5 into a 6. The latter is rather useful for bank or government forms. Anyway, like most things, writing the date becomes a habit.
It is also that time of the year when people are the most motivated. From my balcony, I saw the largest crowd of morning walk enthusiasts walking briskly through the fog with loud 'Goooood Mornniiing' and 'Haaapy New Yaaaar' greetings to each other. How many of them later went to relish hot kochuris,vada ghughni, aloo chop, is something I do not know. Since we're all slaves to our habits, I reckon the self-proclaimed nutritionist of the walking group would have said something along the lines of, 'One samosa or Aloo Chop doesn't harm the body. After all, enaargy is needed na!', and then they would have descended on the telebhaja cart to help him with his bohni(the day's first sale, similar to handsel).
Despite their archaic mindset, the newly retired generation in India is having the time of their life, having retired in what I call the 'golden moment'.
More on this and their little laughter club will be shared in a later post.
I have given up on the idea of New Year's Resolutions altogether. My philosophy is simple: Anyone genuinely interested in changing or adopting good habits and wanting to let go of bad ones wouldn't have to wait for a special day. Therefore, if I need to improve myself, I should be able to work on it whenever I want. Regardless, I am interested in learning about the resolutions of my readers. So, don't disappoint me and feel free to comment about the changes you wish to adopt from today.
Finally, coming to the rant. Each year, right after the New Year parties across various cities, some visuals emerge that I find distressing. Young boys and girls are barely able to walk under the influence of alcohol and whatnot. Some pass out on footpaths, on the streets, get into fights, or just engage in rowdyism. Most of them, judging by their looks, seem to be literate and engaged in the formal workforce of the country. While I am in no way against celebration, parties, drinking or other forms of enjoyment, I fail to understand what joy one gets out of completely losing all sense of self under the influence of intoxicants. Personally, I have never been a fan of such things and will continue to hold this view.
One thing you may expect from all posts starting with this one is a song or a movie recommendation(or both)! I generally prefer (old) country music, some ghazals, instrumentals and some songs by KK.
The songs may or may not have any connection with the posts. Same with the movies.
Also, I'll be spending some considerable time editing my posts too. From the next one, of course! :)
Until the next post, I wish you all well. Live, Laugh and Enjoy!
Song: To Take....To Hold
Movie: Perfect Days(2023). I watched it yesterday. It's like a poem, and the scenes are its rhyming scheme. I liked it.
It is also that time of the year when people are the most motivated. From my balcony, I saw the largest crowd of morning walk enthusiasts walking briskly through the fog with loud 'Goooood Mornniiing' and 'Haaapy New Yaaaar' greetings to each other. How many of them later went to relish hot kochuris,vada ghughni, aloo chop, is something I do not know. Since we're all slaves to our habits, I reckon the self-proclaimed nutritionist of the walking group would have said something along the lines of, 'One samosa or Aloo Chop doesn't harm the body. After all, enaargy is needed na!', and then they would have descended on the telebhaja cart to help him with his bohni(the day's first sale, similar to handsel).
Despite their archaic mindset, the newly retired generation in India is having the time of their life, having retired in what I call the 'golden moment'.
More on this and their little laughter club will be shared in a later post.
I have given up on the idea of New Year's Resolutions altogether. My philosophy is simple: Anyone genuinely interested in changing or adopting good habits and wanting to let go of bad ones wouldn't have to wait for a special day. Therefore, if I need to improve myself, I should be able to work on it whenever I want. Regardless, I am interested in learning about the resolutions of my readers. So, don't disappoint me and feel free to comment about the changes you wish to adopt from today.
Finally, coming to the rant. Each year, right after the New Year parties across various cities, some visuals emerge that I find distressing. Young boys and girls are barely able to walk under the influence of alcohol and whatnot. Some pass out on footpaths, on the streets, get into fights, or just engage in rowdyism. Most of them, judging by their looks, seem to be literate and engaged in the formal workforce of the country. While I am in no way against celebration, parties, drinking or other forms of enjoyment, I fail to understand what joy one gets out of completely losing all sense of self under the influence of intoxicants. Personally, I have never been a fan of such things and will continue to hold this view.
One thing you may expect from all posts starting with this one is a song or a movie recommendation(or both)! I generally prefer (old) country music, some ghazals, instrumentals and some songs by KK.
The songs may or may not have any connection with the posts. Same with the movies.
Also, I'll be spending some considerable time editing my posts too. From the next one, of course! :)
Until the next post, I wish you all well. Live, Laugh and Enjoy!
Song: To Take....To Hold
Movie: Perfect Days(2023). I watched it yesterday. It's like a poem, and the scenes are its rhyming scheme. I liked it.
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