The Sane Lunatic

A dictionary would define the word 'madness' as a state of being severely mentally ill, but over time and use, it is often used to describe strange and absurd behaviour as well. Going by the title of this blog, I think we can assume such is expected of the author, and here's an example. This past week, I had my mid term examinations in college and thus could not write any posts. I'm happy to report that my minimalistic efforts for those tests were rewarded with the same enthusiasm. But this has been our, me and my friends, attitude towards these internal exams, and it usually works well enough. I would do a light preparation for next day's test, we would all meet in the canteen or Donut's car in the morning, hours before the paper,  so that I could teach what I learned and we would revise. Its the fourth semester now, and we don't see enough reason to change this system. Now, that's enough of a backgrounder, to the point of this post. That day,...

Intimacy and love, are two emotional pillars that all humans seek out on some level, at just about any time, in life, but even more so during times of emotional distress. The guy with ordinary looks, not from money or fame, may be a hopeless romantic, with little or no wooing skills, still gets the girl. You know why? Because along with all the caring and loving, he could make her laugh. Everyone who doesn't live under a rock, has in some language or another, heard the phrase 'Laughter is the best medicine'. It is a simple yet scientific truth for just about any emotional or psychological problems commonly faced by most people. The ability to make people laugh is the best gift to have. I'm not saying you need to be a comedian, or always make jokes, or need to make people laugh out loud. All it takes, is that one humorous witty line, or action, in the opportune moment, to make someone smile or just giggle, and a connection is established. Some of the walls of forma...

You know you had a good three days when you write about it on a blog. A long weekend in a busy month, with emotional and professional pressures, is exactly what you need to unwind. The month of February, famous for Valentine's Day and the entire week of love, along with other important and popular days, is a tough one even though it has the least number of days. Working people have the added tension of tax month coming up, and I have my mid terms too this month. It's amazing how some of the best, most fun events are organized around this time. Luckily, this year I got time to attend some of my favourite ones. On the 7th, it was the first day of India's 4th Annual Comic Con being organized in Delhi, it would be my first, and there is no way I was going to miss it. So I took advantage of my decent attendance in college, and took the day off to go see it from the start. Initially I was hoping to have company, but as it always happens, I went by myself, so I could sti...

You know how when your parents 'forbid' you from eating something or doing something or saying something, and you are more tempted than ever to do that very thing. This post is about that, but its about a girl. Those of my readers who know me personally, will probably be having worried thoughts, and curious frowns on their faces right about now. Allow me to reassure you, all is well, and I have not done anything stupid...but I am about to. All guys, straight guys, when they are free of work or related thoughts, are always subconsciously analyzing the women in their given area. This process of analysis is often referred to as 'checking her out'. We all do it, its instinctive, to be on the lookout for the best and most compatible female we would like to be with, a process coined as  'dating'. Now, it has become a perpetuated norm, that those already in the process of 'dating' should no longer participate in the previous process 'checking o...

There exists an enemy for each and every person and thing, so is the balance of nature and life. As foes, they destroy and hurt each other, but together they are capable of greatness. I have my good days and my bad days...but then I also have my really bad days. Today was one of those days. A generally low tolerance level of stupidity, lack of common sense and constricted privacy is further halved on such days. On the insides, the frustration and rage seems to burn up my insides. A fever comes on, rising body temperature, acidity are just some of the side effects felt on such days. The tears of frustration held back for sake of pride, feel like acid behind the eyes. As your instincts are screaming for you to breakdown, lash out, release all the build up fury eating away at your insides, your still cool and sensible mind keeps you inactive, to nullify those instincts, and keep you out of trouble. It is classic tale of fighting your inner demons.  The good inside you mainta...

It is difficult, it is painful, it is fun, it is amazing, it is beautiful...it is life. It is not often that I get time to reflect upon how wonderful a life I lead, but then you witness certain miracles that were born through life, animals, plants and humans alike, you find yourself in awe of life. The institute where I am currently learning the French language, plays French movies with English subtitles, every Friday, and this time, it was a film on two young girls, depressed, suicidal and void of purpose or joy in their lives. 'Des filles en noir' is an interesting movie, but clearly not popular as the 'villain' of the story survives, and an innocent dies. For the complete story, I suggest you look up the movie on the net, and watch it. It compelled me to retrospect on how the good in my life, I have a functional family, place to live, good food to eat, proper education, luxuries of comfort and safety, friends, loved ones, assets and technology...I have s...

The last post I wrote, was about killing the conductor when you travel by bus in Delhi and NCR. Well, recent events have reminded me of the troubles when travelling by metro on days that the service isn't working quite as well. In this case, my stand is 'educate the passenger and kill the idiots'. Last two days, the yellow line of the Delhi Metro, the one towards Jahangirpuri, has not been working as efficiently with the time span between trains extending beyond 5-6 minutes. This situation is worsened during rush hours, and is confusing, because the frequency of trains towards the other end of this line(HUDA City Center)  seems unaffected, so where IS the delay happening? Anyway, the point that I'd like to shed my hatred and anger on is the behaviour of the casual or occasional metro traveller during such troubled times. The early morning and late night office crowd, or the pro-metros as I call them, have over time learned the appropriate mannerisms and pat...