Fairly Certain…
Originally published January 2006·Last updated April 2026
…that nobody reads this blog. So, shall make this one of “those” posts. Actually I am not sure. Had a horrible night, with hardly any sleep and lots of TopGear. Is it so unreasonable to want to have a beer at 3 in the night!!?
Anyways, firstly, amazing train journey. Met some really nice people, after a long time. Which is a relief, knowing that I have a semblance of a social life, outside the crushing confines of the Institute. I must say, that it has been a while since I have travelled alone in a local train. So it kind of hit me. There was an amazing didactic surge in the things that went through my head. I listen to the iPod rendition of the most wonderful aural imagery ever, as clocks ticked, I stared at the huge LED infested display, that showed the time, and had a seconds counter, as if each one mattered. Eventually the 1045 Thane got cancelled. Scampered to the next. It’s amazing how the cancellation of a train, at a time when most good boys are already in bed, can make the next scheduled train, look like it would have at 9 in the morning. Got to sit down, get lost in the music.
Note to Self — Use the hold button on the iPod. If Apple gives in to providing a feature, it has to be useful.
In other news, I did something quite stupid today, in jest nevertheless. Asked someone out without reading the room. And this after incredible amounts of drama from all quarters for nothing. I wouldn’t normally blog about something so personal, but this particular incident is something, I think I am going to need to keep reminding myself. Firstly I am old. Secondly, I am too childish and immature, when it comes to dealing with things. Thirdly, I am not competitive or motivated by any externality. Lastly, I am such a big freak, leading a normal life is well nigh, impossible. But then, that’s allright.
Note to Self — When asking a woman out, do not ask another one about it.
Inspite of the fact, that I insist that it was not such a big deal, I am not so sure. Especially, after not being able to sleep for a long time. But anyways, am pretty much allright now. So that’s that.
Note to Self — Stop being superstitious, be a little more deterministic.