Let it be

This afternoon as the sun shines on my porch and, my blooming hyacinth and daffodils smile at me, I think about the moments I have missed while chasing others. I resolve to stop and smell the proverbial roses.

The Beatles' song plays on the radio. I am ready to let go of winter. Spring is here, spring is now. Spring is in my heart.

It be cold... again.

Second winters, second bikes and, second chances. How much their value depreciates! I remember last year's winter - my first in America. My first white Christmas. How much I marveled at the snowflakes, the softness of the fallen snow. Trees laden, heavy and white. Grey skies turning navy at five o' clock. Watching people slip on ice and laughing out loud. Slipping on ice. Laughing, again. Wearing that extra sweater lest I should catch a cold. Sipping on ginger tea while staring out of the window into the blue...or grey? Listening to Madeleine Peyroux singing "Don't cry baby" and watching Woody Allen movies. Discovering my love for jazz and noir. Learning to appreciate the value of solitude. Wanting solitude.

There's so much to do this winter :)

We're getting a little obsessive here...

...but well, I'm in love with the man :D

Here he is, playing "Aunt Hagers Blues", New Orleans style :D, at The Carlyle, NYC.

Woody, oh Woody! Sigh!

This is how I feel today..

Took this one yesterday on my way back from school.

The first thing that you want is the last thing that you'll need.

How to fight lonliness - Wilco

How to fight loneliness
Smile all the time
Shine your teeth to meaningless
And sharpen them with lies

And whatever is going down
Will you follow around
That's how you fight loneliness

You laugh at every joke
Drag your blanket blindly
Fill your heart with smoke

And the first thing that you want
Will be the last thing you'll ever need
That's how you fight it

Just smile all the time.

Song Obsession #1

Naina - Omkara

** Song Obsession (SO) - Any song I have recently been obsessing over; where obsession is defined as having heard the song >50 times/day. Also characterized by mood swings (good or bad, depending on the time of the month :P) related to the mood of the song. SO is aggravated on cold, cloudy and rainy days, aka "Pyar ka Mausam" according to Golu. Hangovers are certain. Eggs and tomato juice don't help.

24

Not the sitcom, dummy!

Inching towards adulthood (or apparently, already being there) is not the best thing to happen. Well frankly, its nice to be here. Perks like freedom, independence.. Its worth the pain of responsibilities. Plus you still get to choose your mental age (which is stuck at 15 years, for me :P)

And since this is a pre-birthday (God I am so excited! Manolos here I come! VS too :D) post, I shall make a wish-list, for all you sweethearts <3 <3 <3 (Maska is the need of the hour :D)

So, I want for my birthday...

1. Date with Woody Allen in Bryant Park. (It's his birthday too! :) )
2. Trip to Goa with Dee and Kits. (Betch Kits you'd better go again with Dee and me! :-/)
3. 10 lbs to suddenly vanish off me.
4. To learn to smile more often. I've realized the importance. Its so much more than just a lame thing to say when one's low. It really works. Especially for those labeled "scary" :)
5. That job I'm eyeing :D
6. A gooooooooood back rub - aromatherapy candles and all.
7. Sexy Manolo's and VS goodies :D
8. A little golden labrador puppy (and to afford to take care of her/him:))
9. An occassion to wear saree! (I've been itching to, but just can't find the right occassion :-/ All those single and looking, please take note. Get married soon so my wish is fulfilled! :P)
10. Morrissey to play in Balto again, and front seat tickets to the gig. Wait, did I mention hot date to go with? :D Essential. Very.

So there.

PS: Woody, I'm serious. Dec 1st, 7 pm, Bryant Park. And don't forget the clarinet.