The Days...

...Are blending into one another so fast, so abruptly, that it's hard to breathe, difficult to catch on to anything, and almost impossible to keep track of what's happening. But there is joy in the little moments - there is a strange happiness in feeding a stray kitten part of my chicken sandwich, there is a wonderful comfort in sipping hot lemon tea in this weather, and there is bliss in knowing that I have the strength to move forward, come what may.

Whirlwind Of Days.

I can't believe it's already mid-November. Time is flying by so quickly that I feel breathlessly caught up in this whirlwind of days. One assignment after the other, a Term Paper to write, an approaching wedding, my usual work, books to read and movies to watch... It's a wonder I get any time to sleep. I have been told my time management is good - perhaps it is, perhaps it's not. I don't know. All I know is, sometimes I find myself wishing that I could at least enjoy these moments, and feel them, if you know what I mean. But everything is passing by so fast... Ah well - I guess c'est la vie.
On a less philosophical note, I'm glad to note my best friend is blogging again. She's been through a bad patch lately, and I think returning to the Blogosphere will do her some good. Life's always screwed up, it's how we deal with it that defines us as people. She'll get through everything fine, I know it. Besides, what doesn't kill you just makes you stronger, right? Cliche, but true. Hugs to you, Shreya!
Coming back to me, there's a lot of stuff I need to get out of the way. Academic, non-academic, work-related, I could go on and on. For the moment, though, listen to this song: "I'll Be There" - by Escape Club. It's my latest obsession.
And now, to work, to work! Hark, the Term Paper calls!

Tempus Fugit.

Yes, time flies. The days are fast fading, blurring into one another with an intensity that is frightening. Classes, work, work, and more work seem to be all that make up my life now. The heat suffocates me, how long can Iced Tea be my saviour? And then, sometimes, that little breath of fresh air comes, the one that I am unsure of, the one that I am confused about. Sometimes I wish certain things could be better explained, or even a little clearer, but then again I think that perhaps this is a "Que sera sera" situation here. Yes- I suppose "Whatever will be, will be."

Life is a wild haze now, with colours, events, and people all blending into each other - there's only so much I can make sense of.

Thank God for my friends, for they keep me sane.

Photo courtesy: Rimi-di, taken on the JUDE picnic in 2008. I posted this because it seemed so apt, somehow.

Goodbye, 2008.

Just a few more hours. Then it'll have whizzed by too, like all the other years before it. I'm marvelling at how quickly time can fly by. Tempus fugit, indeed.
It's been a year of ups and downs, for everyone. A year of changes, of regrets, of accomplishments, and of joyful moments.
A lot of things didn't quite work out for in 2008. I made mistakes, I lost a few loved ones, and I went down a path I thought I'd never have to. But 2008 gave me a lot too. It gave me some wonderful friends, it showed me what I'm truly capable of, and it made me more mature.
Do I have any regrets? Probably not. Whatever's happened has happened for the best - even the clouds had their silver linings. I learnt a little something from everything.
I'm going to take charge of some things in 2009. I'm going to sit up, and make some changes, in my life. Much needed ones.
I'm going to make sure 2009 is a good year for me.
Having said that, Happy New Year! Hope you have a beautiful 2009.