Break and then take a walk...

Its really been an eventful day, this 5th of February. Got woken up today by a Mister DS (one of my oldest friends) by an annoying phone call :P. And he wouldn't stop calling, so I just put the phone on silent, as I knew that we made plans, and he would show up at my door sooner or later as he was supposed to, so I'd sleep in till that time came around. As I suspected, around 11 he came in and made sure that I was up :P. So we made our way across town to get the things that we wanted to get done, done...

As I'm sure I've mentioned before, but the traffic in this country is absolutely crazy, and today was a testament to that. It took more than an hour to go about 13 km in distance, and due to that the poor boy missed his driving lessons. As he said "Sometimes I wonder why I'm learning how to drive, then I have to go through all this shit traffic." The irony of it all...

Its been a while since I've really played any cricket, but I still enjoy the sport, and sometimes I wish I could get my old form back, so that I could play some more serious cricket. Went to see the second half of a final match in a local tournament. DS was supporting a particular team, so I was also hoping that that particular team would come out on top. When we heard the score they had made, we were a little doubtful, but at the end of the day they were the champions for good reason. I realized one thing, in this country there is absolutely no space for people to play any sports, and places where there is space, there is a lot of politics. No wonder at the top level we are so crap, the youth don't get the opportunity to try out their skills. In an over crowded country like ours, its gotta be hard to find a balance, but we must find someway to give our younger ones some hope.

We went say many many of my old friends today, and it made me feel really good inside. These friends, most people I know who belong to my so called 'class' would never consider them as friends, but some of these people are good friends of mine. The way they treat me, is something I feel honored by. A lot of them are shop keepers, and other such people across this city. I think its important to maintain these friendships, they are sometimes better people in their hearts, than the ones that we consider worth of our time. I will always be the kid that all sorts of people know, and I don't think that takes anything away from me. And that is why all of these people remember me, and I will not forget them either.

As I was reading "Tuesdays with Morrie" I came across something that I always believed in, and always found that it brought me happiness. Giving people what you have. I know I don't have a lot to give in the modern day sense of the word. Your time is something that you can give to people, and in any way that we can in our lives, will bring us happiness. Ask me for worldly things, I may not be your best bet, but if there is something I can do for you, you bet I'll do my best. I guess to most people thats not as valuable...

Jester had an interesting observation, or a statement really today. For girls we men will do anything, sometimes even turn into one... I'll leave you with that thought, I'm dead tired, and I need some good sleep.

"Every night I sleep, I die. Every morning, I'm reborn." - Mahatma Ghandi