Of our Government and Tobacco!!

One day, I was driving to office and happened to hear an advt. about the health hazards in chewing tobacco. The ad. went for a minute or so explaining how chewing tobacco can be injurious to your liver and how does it reduce your life time.

Just when I thought that the govt. has become more responsible , the next ad. that immediately followed was of a Gutka brand explaining how good it is to chew it. This ad played for more time than the ban tobacco ad and yeah, this one appealed more than the first one

What is the use of the ban tobacco ad when you actually follow that with a better Gutka ad? The best way to stop using tobacco is to either ban the products completely or if thats not possible, at least ensure that the ads are restricted to be played at odd hours and not at a time when everyone is hearing the radio

Nature and its beauty

The past two weeks were very long for me having to start very early everyday, be it for cricket nets or for going to a temple.
Its 05:30 in the morning and I am driving my car towards Chepauk for the net practice. When I just saw through the side mirror, I was completely astonished. The clouds, the shades on them, their movement. It was a little rainy and the sun was trying to establish its supremacy. A thick road of grey on the clouds followed by the white roads ( clouds!!!). It was like a perfect match for the weather. I was looking at the mirror more than the front windsheild [ Thankfully the traffic was very less]
Then came a wednesday[ also happened to be my wedding anniversary :)] where I set off for my native along with my Dad. This time, it was little sunny early morning. I again look through the side mirrors and oh baby, isn't that amazing. Dual color this time too with the Orange color dominating the white clouds. It was as though a stretch of road was laid perfectly followed by the white one.
With these memories [ Ofcourse also with my anniversay moments....:)], I wake up next day early and find the sun rays on the lake water , just dominating. The scene was amazing
Just kept me wondering how many of us really enjoy the nature at this time. We go to various tourist spots just to enjoy the nature, but the nature is right here in front of your house. How much do we appreciate?
We are so much caught up in our works that we don't enjoy something that comes to us naturally.. Wish I could get out of all the stuff and start enjoying . But wishes are not always granted......

Thinking Different

On my way to office daily, there is a stretch where the traffic eases out a bit, the mind gets a little refreshed. Being passionate about cars, I have always cherished driving. And that too, with a soft/mild song playing in the car stereo, it gives a lot of relaxation.

When I then look through the windshield, there are so many people around, walking, driving, screaming, crossing at their will. Suddenly, I used to think as to where we are heading too. We have defined our lives to shorter targets aiming at making more money before we get old. Now does this help us in our old age, I am not really sure.

I used to think as to how nice it would be to get out of all this stuff and find myself through me. How nice it would be to define things at a broader angle and paint a larger picture.

Well its good to think , but I have been thinking for years together now!!

True change!!

Have just compelted 2 years in my current co. looks like too quick. Especially the last year or so. 

A lot of learning in this company has been more on people and their behaviour. It has completely changed my attitude.  I believe in myself a lot more than before.  

Its been really wonderful to be part of a fun loving gang which has also taught me many things that brought of lot of changes in the way I see things. 

I have always felt a positive energy getting built around me and my thoughts. Have had a couple of mind refreshing trips with the folks .  Thoroughly enjoyed each and every moment of it. 

Thanks a lot guys! I suddenly feel I am 10 years younger !!!!