Connections on the way

It was few days back when I was reading the book -Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom.

I was standing near the door in metro on my way to work. I was completely engrossed in reading. Obvisouly there were lot of people standing around. Suddenly the man(around the age of 50 or so) standing next to me pointed that my bookmark had fallen down. I thanked him and picked it up. 

Here is how the conversation went after that...


Man - Are you liking the book you are reading?
Me : Oh yes - its quite nice and thought provoking.
Man : Yes i agree - I have lots of memories attached to this book. I have gone through similar experience.
Me : Oh Ok. *Smile* (Didn't know what else to say)
Man : This was the last book i read with my father. We had seen the movie together but had been wanting to read the book too. So we read it together in his last days.
Me : Oh ok. (Again I didn't know what else to say)
Man :  Infact I have helped many people after i read the book. It has lots of learn from.
Me : Yes indeed. Lots of lessons for life. And lots to ponder. Every sentence needs attention.
Man : Yes. I have read it many times and find new things each time. Lot of people have gained from that.
Me : umm...err...Is that somehow your profession or something? (I asked as he repeatedly mentioned he uses that to help people)
Man : Oh No no. I am a financial Analyst in a bank. The book has taught me so much that i have used that to help people around me. I just enjoy to share the thoughts.
Me : Ah. Thats very nice of you.
 *Meanwhile the last stop of metro was there and we had to get down to continue our journeys in our chosen directions*


Me : It was nice meeting you. Have a nice day.

Man ; Yes same here. I hope you like the book till the end and benifit from it as much as I did. Its worth every word. Have a nice day.


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The whole day after that I kept thinking about the incident from the morning. How little things connect people. How people have such strong emotions attached to things around which many of us just take too casually. How much effect books can have on people. How much people value words. How books can connect people.........


And so much more....


It was perhaps a small incident which happened days ago but i still think about it. It triggers some series of thoughts.


I don't know what it was. I surely had a deeper impact coupled with that from the book.

Top 5 Want-to-do list

A new Year...
Once again time to ponder
Once again the opportunity to plan the year ahead
Once again theI can decide what I want to do...

Some may also call these New Year resolutions...but somehow I chose to differ from that. The words "New Year Resolutions" freak me out - no idea why. So i just call it my To do list for the days to come

So Out of numerous things I want to do in the year to come...I am just listing Top 5...

Photo credits : http://robaroundbooks.com/2010/12/keep-calm-and-read-a-book/

YES - This is the topmost in the list. Last whole year I have done absolutely NO reading.

And If you notice carefully this one actually combines TWO of my topmost things to do. 

1. Be CALM

2. READ

So Number 2 is More Art and Craft with my little girl. Last year everything got quite neglected for some reason. I do not want that to be repeated. So I want to do more thinsg with my daughter and get the hands dirty. Any ideas to keep this going are most welcome. Come one people, keep me motivated.

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Ok So you have guessed it right. Yes, It is to go click click flutter flutter. I love photography ANd NO I am no where near boasting to be a good one. I am tooo amateur to be called even amateur photographer. (Does that make sense? WEll - you did get the meaning - right? )
OK So Click Click Flutter Flutter is the love of my life besides top 2 ;)

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Another one of the things I Love. Yes writing is something I have always enjoyed but somehow still dont write that regularly. To keep my love of writing poetry going, I have another blog - Just so all my attempts at poetry are at one place. Just in case you are interested its is - http://iwritehere.tumblr.com
I no nothing about poetry writing rules or anything like that. I just scribble anything that comes to my mind and rhymes a bit :) (Rather anythign that sounds poetry to me)
So in the coming year I want to continue on that side and scribble more and more.

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This should actually be the TOP MOST.  BTW, a part of it has been included in the Number 1 To- Do. (Remember? Keep Calm) Ok So I need to learn to manage my anger. This will solve millions of other problms and spare my dear husband of being my punch bag to take it all. (Ok not in its real sense actually - No ACTUAL punching happening)

So thats my list for the year to come. I seek motivation and help from all of you kind souls. Help me remain sane and focussed.

Bless you all....

My life in books - Post 27

Now that all of you lovely girls have done this - Why should I leave the opportunity
Thanks Monika, Chandni, Iya for giving me the idea for this last bit of NaBloPoMo

Ok so complete the sentences by adding the title of the book you have read (Please don't relate to the content - It's only the titles)



Here is my life in books ...


In School I was: The Other side of the story

People Might be surprised I’m: Imperial Woman

I will never be: The Scapegoat

My Fantasy job is: Shalimar the Clown

At the end of a long day I need: (Of) Human Bondage

I Hate It When: (someone is) Extremely loud and incredibly close

Wish I Had: Sense and Sensibility :)

My Family Reunions Are: Made to Shine

At A Party You’d Find Me: (with) blue shoes and happiness

I’ve Never Been To:  The Farewell Symphony

A Happy Day Includes:  A Thousand splendid suns

Motto I Live By:  Don't sweat the small stuff...

On My Bucket List: A Passage to India

In My Next Life, I Want To: (be on) The Good Earth

Books

I have been quite fond of reading but had lost this interest in betweeen for few years. Am now back on track- thanks to my friend and my brother. My friend V who inspired me to start reading again and my brother refers such nice books all the time that i cant stop myslef from picking them up.

I am reading three books these days and two of them are "inspirational-cum-life's lessons" kinds. I am liking them. I have always liked reading inspirational stuff and these ones are pretty good. i would write about them once i finish reading.

Just wanted to mention this here so i can rejoice the feel of back on reading track even more.