Him and me

I don't categorize myself as an atheist. But then I don't think I am pious either. It is something in between and has a lot to do with my convenience. When I put it that way, it sounds a lot selfish but I have always consoled myself by saying that He doesn't need my burden until it is absolutely necessary like maybe during exams or during days leading up to life changing decisions (don't look surprised I have had my share already!!!)

Religion has more to do with my mother than anybody else. All these years staying away from home, as long as she reminded me of an upcoming festival and ofcourse the dietary restrictions therein I tried to follow them. There were numerous occasions when it slipped my mind even after the reminder and I lied to my mother later just to escape the earful I was sure to get. However through all this, I am pretty sure the relation between Him and me remained the same as that between a Physician and patient barring of course the medical insurance and out of pocket expenses.

Having said all this, when I got myself a car 2 weeks back, mother didn't really know that there are temples close by in this neck of the woods and naturally she didn't say anything about me visiting the temple after the car purchase. However the ladies in the office were a totally different ball-game. Just so to let you guys know I am surrounded by a couple of ladies (Indians) who pride over their desi upbringing and in more ways than one seem even more deep rooted than may I say my grandmother! So when one of the ladies innocently asked "Where is the Prasad? You did visit the temple right, after getting the car?" , I was, well to put it mildly, lost for words.

So this past weekend, I made it a point to visit the temple Saturday morning. Such is the relation between Him and me – until I am reminded next time, I am sure that everybody else will be keeping Him busy!

This is a comeback!

Its been a long time since I visited my own blog page, let alone reading other blogs. Off late I have been elated seeing some more of my friends (actually exactly 2) getting their own blogger accounts and putting pen to paper in the electronic sense.

Life hasn't been exactly normal since I have had this ring on the third finger of my right hand. And I mean that in a good way (that was only because my fiancé sometimes stumbles upon my blogpost ;)). Past couple of months have been about getting my DL done, actually driving, scouting for a car, getting a car, buying a bed (well you can wink at that), buying a TV, scouting for a couch and all this with extensive research trying to find the best deal.  At the end of day, the one feeling I end up with is – Its tough been a desi and that too an immigrant desi at that!!!

I have been driving a cheap rental car for the last month just to get a hang of driving on the wrong side of the road, and have been returning favors. There is an unknown joy I have been getting in ferrying peers to and from office. Almost a kind of satisfaction that finally I am helping out folks, the same way I was helped out when I needed it. I would sound trivial but I do really think of this. A big 'thank you' to the friends out there who found it in their hearts to give me a ride in their cars when I needed it.

I haven't read a single page, since I got back from India, engaged. Now I know how that sounds. As if the engagement (or the girl) ate away the reading part of my brain. Ohh my god, I really think weird stuff. The point is I am going to make an effort starting soon to get back to how I was until I am going to get changed or change for good ;)

I am still trying to make up my mind if I should be going to the movies alone. I will let the 'Man of Steel' make that decision for me.