Thanks to those of you who fervently called or sent me emails about how you missed reading my word dabble. Well, I am back to share my endless stream of opinions. You know, what finally snapped me out of my torpor (read as “get off my lazy butt”) was a phone call from a crony this past weekend. She said, “The only thing I look forward to when I get to work is to read your blog. How can you not write them?”
So, I decided to bid adieu to my languor and here I am, at the behest of my friends and family, presenting you Pandora’s two cents. So, gear up for the ride—even those, who in the past, have chosen my blog space to start a mutiny with their sincere viciousness. Je dois dire que (I must say), I am flattered you think of my blog as the “shrink space,” where you can sedulously vent your personal frustrations and petulance, but sorry, I can’t help you; you need to see an “agony aunt” instead.
A snapshot of where I have been all these months: Well, I graduated from Columbia University in December 2007. I need a standing ovation for the aforementioned sentence -- I survived the fourth quarter of 2007 (the time while I was working on my thesis). Oh, those grueling days! I shudder as I reminisce and indite. You can call me a born-again Indian!
Come to think of it, 2007 wasn’t all dreadful. It was a fun year in the company of alphabet “F”—family, friends, and food. Not to forget, I had the opportunity to travel to some exhilarating places—India, Dubai, England, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, and Thailand.
You know, even after the year is over and 2007 is a closed chapter, I am still left with these unanswered questions:
- Why does it cost 20p to pee in London’s public restrooms? Was it a marketer’s idea to come up with this glitzy concept? “20p to pee!”
- If the boat carrying Rakhi Sawant was to capsize, would she drown or would buoyancy keep her afloat?
- Why cops are called "bobbies" in Queen Elizabeth’s land? C'mon, how can you take them seriously after that bloody nickname?
- Why Kangana Renaut won’t see a speech therapist? She won another award for her so called “acting skills” in 2007. Were the cows and goats of Himachal allowed to vote?
- Why media channels feel the need to broadcast the perils of wearing stilettos when a snowstorm is a-comin’? I believe, women who need to be reminded about wearing utilitarian footwear, deserve to fall every now and then.
- Why 150 baht (Thai currency) is the magic "bargain number" in Bangkok? It can get you a cab ride, a delectable meal, or a souvenir?
- How come both Shahid Kapur and Kareena Kapoor look “sizzling hot” post their breakup? Not sending a good message there, folks.
- How do Demi Moore and Madonna look so pulchritudinous even at their age?
- Why the fine dining Chinese restaurants in Hong Kong don’t serve dumplings after 5:30p.m.? Seriously? I know New Yorkers plan evenings around dumpling gormandizing.
- How come most people with average salaries in Hong Kong indulge in luxury brands while the majority of Americans swear by Wal-Mart?
- Why some people don't get it that it' not okay to address "acquaintances" or “coworkers” as babe. Never was; never will be.
- Why maids in Hong Kong get a lavish Sunday off -- the government closes certain bridges and roadways so that the hard working women can throw a picnic anywhere while New Yorkers bring salad to their desk on a work day?
- Why even few astute women are threatened by a female coworker or subordinate?
- How Candace Bushnell could write an intriguing book like “Sex and the City” and follow it up with insipid work--“Lipstick Jungle?”
- Does the word “karma” truly hold a meaning or is it one of those make-believe concepts we allude to for getting through life?
Well, something to ponder about until next time.
xoxo
“I am not young enough to know everything”- Oscar Wilde
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