Rains ... here they come ...

Holy shit ... the rains are back ... and I've heard with a vengeance.

Whenever you think of something, your brain gives an image of that thing.
For me, whenever I think of rains, I can only see the images of last year. I remember my house being surrounded by water on all 4 sides. I don't want to see the same again this year.

I am probably one of the few indian's who is praying for less rain ...

.... I used to love the rain, the way the environment transforms so beautifully. I want to see that too ... I want to see kids playing football on a slushy ground.... but then I think of the floods, the potholes, getting yourself wet everyday ... and I dont want to do it all over again ...

I've lost the plot here ... Can't write no more

Connected ?

If you make sure you're connected
The writing's on the wall
But if your mind's neglected
Stumble you might fall

Excerpts from the song connected by Stereo MC's.

I was listening to this song, and I realised how connected you have to be in today's world.

Lets take for example, in my regular day.
I wake up ... and the first thing I do is check my emails, and my office stuff (Even before I brush my teeth, shit,etc). Next thing I do is ensure that my Ipod is connected to my pc to get it charged.

After that I go to the gym, and I need my IPod to feel connected. Then I come home, and see the latest news and read the newspaper (Otherwise I feel dis-connected).

Next thing I do is drive my car (and again connect my IPod to the iTrip and listen to music). I reach office and again I am connected to the internet. Come home, watch TV, and then finally sleep. Even while sleeping, I check my emails on my mobile otherwise I feel disconnected.
Oh wait a minute ... my life's turning into a robot from Asimov's novel.

Why am I turning into a robot ? Why can't I enjoy the simple essence of life ? Why can't I open that window and take a deep breath of the fresh air , go out to the garden and take a stroll ? Why can't I play a game of checkers or cards or maybe even carrom ? Why can't I just sit down and relax and read a nice magazine ? Why ? Why ? Why ?

Is it because, if my mind is neglected ... I might stumble and fall ? I really don't think so .. there are so many things to do apart from the internet/gprs/cable tv/ipods, etc. But somebody please tell me what those are ???? I'm really feeling disconnected..........