Pyaari baatein ki bahut saari baatein?


Yesterday, a close friend told me "aap baatein nahin, bahut saari baatein karte ho"!!!!

And I guess he is right :)

This morning when I was responding to another close friend's email, I realized the same - I always have a lot to say, in general and for people who matter to me, may God help them!!!!!

I agree that generally I have a lot to say - whether I am happy, excited, impressed, anxious or even sad. Damn it, now that I think about it - everything I do, I do too much - pura dil se!!! <3

Possibly the one thing missing in my life is "balance" or "moderation" - alien words, so not me!

But do I miss them? No! Not at all.

I know I may possibly be better off in some situations if my head had a little more clout with my heart, but then nah! that would not be me.....Have managed ok so far and have no regrets, so why bother?

Actually, I firmly believe that whatever you do, you should do with passion - even if it is as negative an emotion as "hate"....dil lagake karna, warna mat kar!

Moderation seems clinical, hygienic - maybe a better choice, safer even, but not in character with those restless spirits like me out there! We live life to the brim - excesses in almost everything we do, and without a qualm, too!

Hence one of my favorite lines:


“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!”



Life is for living, right? Not just existing.....No, thank you.

So yes, I talk a lot - but those who know me, would possibly not want it any other way - and I am taking no chances either!!!!!

Is liye pyaari ki nahin, pata nahin - par bahut saari baatein karti rahungi :)




Getting ready to wander
Aug 10, 2013
11:09 am 

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