Not so bad, afterall.

I started reading a new book, listened to some music, called old friends, cleaned up, caught up on television drama, cooked a few meals, had friends over, got a massage, visited relatives and made time for my thoughts, apart from the routine weekend and work stuff.

And I was still left with way to much time to realize that I was alone for those three days.

:-)

I'm in a happy place and feel like posting today. It's been a while since I last did, so I'm going to make this an update kind of a post. 

Here's some other stuff that's happened in between then and now, and from some time before then:

• The homies: I've spent a fair amount of time with Kank, Yemi, Pree & Sexy Ranga, and it's been fantastic. I love them to bits! 

• Goa: The crazy trip brought Kank and me much closer, and it feels great. Apart from some mistakes I wish I'd never made, I'd say it was one of the best trips I've ever had!

• Supriya returns to Hyd: She came back a year and three months after she first left. Even though I'd already been in touch with her through the time she was away, it was different having her over here. Once she got here, it was almost like she'd never left!

• Bomb Scare at Omega: Last Friday, while we were getting lunch, there was a bomb scare at the office building and we had to evacuate the building. The experience was unreal and I can only be really thankful that it was a hoax. 
• Christmas '08: Once again, it was a family affair. But this year, the family has changed and grown! It was a fun, fantastic evening and I won't be forgetting it for a long time to come. 

• Stephen the little blue hippopotamus: He is now a part of my life, and that makes me very happy! 

Next, I'm looking forward to meeting the girls in Mumbai early next week, and then to spending Christmas in Bangalore with Anusha-Nandhini, and New Years in Pondicherry with family. 

All in all, I'm satisfied with life and where I stand today. I'll definitely be posting before the end of the year.

And, I'll keep smiling! 

:-)

A good day

Today's been a good day. I didn't go to work. (Already sounds like a lot of fun, right? That's what I thought!) Anyway, so I woke late, went upstairs and spent time with N. While most will chat up over a cup of coffee and the newspaper, we chatted up over common friend's Facebook profiles!

Did a lot of miscellaneous things over the day and then in the evening, I set out for a jog. It felt good to be out! I love running and I love working out. I wonder why I ever stopped. And then, as I was running, it started to rain really heavily. So, I waited under a tree. 

It was interesting to stand on the road and just wait. I can't remember the last time I'd waited and watched the rain. That's when, a kid ran by, skipping and thoroughly enjoying himself. That inspired me, and as soon as the rain started to subside, I ran most of the way back home. It felt great! 

Most importantly, it reminded me of how much I loved to run. Going forward, I'm not going to have it any other way. I love running, and I love my neighborhood. So, without any further excuses, I'm going to Just do it!