ExpertDabbler

The last few days have been boring to say the least – like a low score one sided ODI.

Of blogworthy mention is that I got a hike which I honestly do not think I deserve. And at last I made a successful visit to the ration office and I am well on course to get a new ration card in Chennai. I realize that being independent and dealing things alone makes one an SME in a lot of stuff. It can be both frustrating and a liberating experience.

My close friend’s periamma, who was normal when I spoke to in person on Saturday in Coimbatore passed away the same night even as I was returning to Chennai. The entire family is yet to get out of the shock. I spoke to my friend’s father and he completely broke down while talking. Strangely, I could hear Ilayaraja’s BGM in Devar Magan climax even as my friend’s dad was crying to me over phone. I think some BGMs are just embedded in my subconscious.

What is a tragedy? In a way it’s the conflict between the conscious and the subconscious. The conscious would say the person is no more and the subconscious would simply refuse to accept it. We get over it when the subconscious realizes that the person is indeed no more.

Three days have already gone in this week. Nowadays I am taking one day at a time, like the batsman chasing a low score in ODI. Things are under control, but should not do anything silly. The goal is important, no matter how boring the task is. One day at a time is what I keep saying to myself.

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