Archive for December, 2008

Another day in paris

December 16, 2008

It comes to an end – the entire 3 months…to say it was awesome, awesome amounts of fun would be a real understatement…i LIVED, LIVED and LIVED like i never have, like i never could imagine
I saw a lot, I learnt a lot (or atleast i hope i did)….each day was filled with experiences to enjoy, savour and cherish
I have an exam tomorrow and all i can think of is the sadness i would feel when i leave this place for india…..
don’t hate me – india is my home country…so i love it more than lobsters cooked in spicy avocado salsa and sour cream (which means a LOT, literally!)
but i wonder why should i love india apart from the fact that its my own ?? the culture, is it OR are we talking about the superficial, multi-persona lifestyle we lead where we are janus faced with our friends and parents ?? should i love india’s history – the fact that we never attacked anyone, tried to live peacefully..but oh sorry, were subjugated for close to 600 years. Should i love india for the fact that it is the biggest democracy whose votes are cast on liquor and minority politics ??
Where are the 120 kmph roads, may i ask ?
Where is the water, electricity ?
What about safety, health, education
The nations i went to in the last 3 months have achieved the above and gone far beyond….
spare me your excuses though…i can pinpoint them:
1) India has been free for only 60 years now
2) We have a large population
3) The systems are pretty slow….it will happen though

I dont know, I cant say…..maybe its just me
PS1: dont give this post any serious thought…we are happier coccon wrapped in the illusion of a shining india
PS2: i am through with the senti stuff
PS3: back to fight club watching mode
PS4: i am definitely screwed in tomorrow’s exam :(