God, you know some days, you've just about taken all you can possibly take and you need to just let it all out! Today was one of those days. It's like all the pressure of the past few weeks, everything was just sitting there and waiting to explode.
At times like this it's nice to have a venting buddy, and conveniently I had one(both of our respective first preference venting buddies weren't around) so i spent like 2 hours driving around the city, just complaining arbitrarily about everything.
You know it kind of feels better, but not quite.
It only feels good while you're yelling, but afterwards you still have to get down to dealing with the things that are bugging you.
I hate having to be mature and responsible sometimes, its like I wish I could just be childish and cranky and my parents would handle everything.Sigh, such is life.
Anyway life goes on, and whatever happens I can deal with it. The most comforting thing my dad ever said to me was that there's no problem on earth that doesn't have a solution. He's right, but sometimes it takes so much effort to work the solution.
Thursday, May 20, 2004
Thursday, May 13, 2004
UNEXPECTED TRIUMPH
The elections were on right? Everyone knows, and I expected those fascist minority bashing a**holes to win. Boy were we WRONG. We've just had one of the most unexpected, unpredicted, potentially great results in the history of my great country. The Congress is winning, so far it has about 217 seats, the BJP only has about 190 seats, and the Congress is expected to form an alliance with either the SP or BSP, and will be coming to power!
Hahahahahahahaha!! Death to all this Hindutva nonsense, I hope this reflects the people's rejection of the RSS/VHP agenda, but you can't be sure exactly why people voted the way they did. Hell I don't even undestand it.The exit polls, about which there's been sooooo much controversy, were absolutely wrong, and infact teh actual events couldn't have been more far removed from whats actually happening.Needless to say I'm happy, very happy.
Still I guess we all have to wait and see what happens. No premature celebrations (all though I AM guilty of sending several triumphant cell phone mesages to oh, say everyone I know)
But who knows, I really hope that Sonia Gandhi does a good job, and leads the country in an able and mature manner, I hope she holds her own in the hugely challenging internatinal scenario as Prime Minister of the world's second largest population, because all said and done, the one thing the BJP did, and I respect them for it, was to provide a stable , forward moving government, that certainly did some good things, while it was there. Unfortunately, it crucified secularism, and in the process did its best to destroy( or rather did nothing to protect) one of the greaest ideals of the Union Of India. So alas, this was too big a thing for me to overlook, hence untill the BJP dumps its Hindutva pals,I and hopefully most other sane thinking people will never give it our support.And that's that.
PS- That Rahul Gandhi has a really cute dimple.
Hahahahahahahaha!! Death to all this Hindutva nonsense, I hope this reflects the people's rejection of the RSS/VHP agenda, but you can't be sure exactly why people voted the way they did. Hell I don't even undestand it.The exit polls, about which there's been sooooo much controversy, were absolutely wrong, and infact teh actual events couldn't have been more far removed from whats actually happening.Needless to say I'm happy, very happy.
Still I guess we all have to wait and see what happens. No premature celebrations (all though I AM guilty of sending several triumphant cell phone mesages to oh, say everyone I know)
But who knows, I really hope that Sonia Gandhi does a good job, and leads the country in an able and mature manner, I hope she holds her own in the hugely challenging internatinal scenario as Prime Minister of the world's second largest population, because all said and done, the one thing the BJP did, and I respect them for it, was to provide a stable , forward moving government, that certainly did some good things, while it was there. Unfortunately, it crucified secularism, and in the process did its best to destroy( or rather did nothing to protect) one of the greaest ideals of the Union Of India. So alas, this was too big a thing for me to overlook, hence untill the BJP dumps its Hindutva pals,I and hopefully most other sane thinking people will never give it our support.And that's that.
PS- That Rahul Gandhi has a really cute dimple.
Tuesday, May 11, 2004
THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST
So I watched The Passion Of The Christ. For no real reason, other than the fact that I wanted to see what all the fuss was about.First off, I should point out that I'm an absolute, complete SAP when it comes to War movie's and Jesus movies (I'm not Christian, but I think I must have been in my last life time, or something.) so my analysis might be tainted with my propensity to be moved by any thing connected with Christ or the sadness of human nature.
With that said.....I quite liked the movie. Overall way, way too much violence, so much violence that you just kind of zone out, and start fiddling with your cell phone in the theatre, till something else starts to happen.It's actually even a little boring, cause nothing freaking happens. The whole movie was kind of like The Lord Of The Rings. The whole purpose of the movies was just to see those situations which you picture in your head, brought to life. Mel Gibson didn't really dwell on the true message of Christ, but spent more time making sure we all saw the "famous" parts, like the part where he says " This bread is my body, which I have given up for you", and all those "important" parts like the "Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do" etc, etc. Basically all the stuff they teach you in school.
However the overall impact of the movie was powerful, though in parts you feel like Gibson just added slow motion so that he could fill 2 hours of film.Jim Caviezel, as Jesus, was pretty good. He's kind of what I imagined Jesus should look and be like, but in parts where he's giving his sermons, I don't think he quite pulled it off. Monica Bellucci ( Mary Magdalene) and Maia Morgenstern (Virgin Mary) were quite watchable, though neither did much but walk around and cry.Hristo Shopov (Pontius Pilate) was fabulous , I loved all his scenes , thought he did a really good job. The Jewish clergy were also very convincing.There were these wierd scenes with Satan (Rosalinda Celentano) though, that were felt like they were lifted from that J.Lo movie The Cell, sort of like some out of place tribute to Gothic artwork.
The movie would have been improved, if the director had taken some time to showcase the true meaning of Christ's existence, and the impact he had on the people and the times. At parts you feel like , the movie gets close to a revelation of sorts, but the script neatly sidesteps any sort of contemplation on any core Christian philosophy.Like when Pontius Pilate asks Jesus "What is the truth?" and you're like all anticipating the answer and then the scene cuts to the angry mob outside.( what gives?) As for the whole anti-semitism controversy, I didn't find anything THAT objectionable about the whole thing.
As far as I can tell Gibson's version is pretty accurate, and the movie doesn't really arouse any strongly anti-semitic feelings. You do feel angry, but only towards the clergy, who clearly call for the crucifiction, but there is no blame placed on the Jewish people, who are portrayed merely as sheep, following the lead of the Head Rabbi.So I really don't know why people are getting so upset. Yeah, I guess it may arouse some bad memories, but I don't really think there's anything in the movie to fuel any real hatred.But hey that's just me, I'm as secular minded as they come, so I probably wouldn't know, what could trigger these nutcases off.
Overall I'd give the movie a 7 on 10,I say try and catch it in the theatre, but be prepared for the subtitles,loads of mind numbing violence,some truly great cinematography, and just a teensy bit of boredom.
With that said.....I quite liked the movie. Overall way, way too much violence, so much violence that you just kind of zone out, and start fiddling with your cell phone in the theatre, till something else starts to happen.It's actually even a little boring, cause nothing freaking happens. The whole movie was kind of like The Lord Of The Rings. The whole purpose of the movies was just to see those situations which you picture in your head, brought to life. Mel Gibson didn't really dwell on the true message of Christ, but spent more time making sure we all saw the "famous" parts, like the part where he says " This bread is my body, which I have given up for you", and all those "important" parts like the "Forgive them Father, for they know not what they do" etc, etc. Basically all the stuff they teach you in school.
However the overall impact of the movie was powerful, though in parts you feel like Gibson just added slow motion so that he could fill 2 hours of film.Jim Caviezel, as Jesus, was pretty good. He's kind of what I imagined Jesus should look and be like, but in parts where he's giving his sermons, I don't think he quite pulled it off. Monica Bellucci ( Mary Magdalene) and Maia Morgenstern (Virgin Mary) were quite watchable, though neither did much but walk around and cry.Hristo Shopov (Pontius Pilate) was fabulous , I loved all his scenes , thought he did a really good job. The Jewish clergy were also very convincing.There were these wierd scenes with Satan (Rosalinda Celentano) though, that were felt like they were lifted from that J.Lo movie The Cell, sort of like some out of place tribute to Gothic artwork.
The movie would have been improved, if the director had taken some time to showcase the true meaning of Christ's existence, and the impact he had on the people and the times. At parts you feel like , the movie gets close to a revelation of sorts, but the script neatly sidesteps any sort of contemplation on any core Christian philosophy.Like when Pontius Pilate asks Jesus "What is the truth?" and you're like all anticipating the answer and then the scene cuts to the angry mob outside.( what gives?) As for the whole anti-semitism controversy, I didn't find anything THAT objectionable about the whole thing.
As far as I can tell Gibson's version is pretty accurate, and the movie doesn't really arouse any strongly anti-semitic feelings. You do feel angry, but only towards the clergy, who clearly call for the crucifiction, but there is no blame placed on the Jewish people, who are portrayed merely as sheep, following the lead of the Head Rabbi.So I really don't know why people are getting so upset. Yeah, I guess it may arouse some bad memories, but I don't really think there's anything in the movie to fuel any real hatred.But hey that's just me, I'm as secular minded as they come, so I probably wouldn't know, what could trigger these nutcases off.
Overall I'd give the movie a 7 on 10,I say try and catch it in the theatre, but be prepared for the subtitles,loads of mind numbing violence,some truly great cinematography, and just a teensy bit of boredom.
Sunday, May 09, 2004
WHAT'S GOING ON?
You know everyone the world over is talking about those pictures of the Iraqi prisoners. Yes they're gruesome and disgusting and they make me sick to my stomach, but hello? People have to be real idiots if they think this sort of thing isn't happening in every other prison, during every other armed conflict.
But people are so quick to blame, and I'm not saying the Bush Govt isn't responsible, hell yes they are! Heads should roll, Rumsfeld should step down!Thse responsible should be court-martialed! But it's important to take two steps back and contemplate, why this happened.
What on earth happened to those soldiers to turn them into the monsters they've now been hailed as? How could any decent human being resort to doing something so depraved? So what changed?
The answer to this question is unfortunately, War.
War has the ability to corrupt the purest of beings, it can convert a sweet, peace seeking mind to an angry, frustrated demon, one that has no sense of scruples, one that will do anything to express the monster that lies within.
This is why above all other reasons, I was opposed to the war.Ofcourse, there were no WMD's (duh ), ofcourse the invasion was unjust, and uncalled for.
But the really the thing that I was most afraid of was the thing that has come to pass. I was afraid of what it would turn people into.
So when I'm arguing with friends about the War in Iraq ( i'm against) , people never get the fact, that all other things aside, war, except in the most extreme cases never does any good.
I'm not being a wimp, I'm not being naive, I'm simply saying there are other ways to deal with the problems of the world. And I'm afraid to say that by the time people realise this, it's going to be a little too late.
But people are so quick to blame, and I'm not saying the Bush Govt isn't responsible, hell yes they are! Heads should roll, Rumsfeld should step down!Thse responsible should be court-martialed! But it's important to take two steps back and contemplate, why this happened.
What on earth happened to those soldiers to turn them into the monsters they've now been hailed as? How could any decent human being resort to doing something so depraved? So what changed?
The answer to this question is unfortunately, War.
War has the ability to corrupt the purest of beings, it can convert a sweet, peace seeking mind to an angry, frustrated demon, one that has no sense of scruples, one that will do anything to express the monster that lies within.
This is why above all other reasons, I was opposed to the war.Ofcourse, there were no WMD's (duh ), ofcourse the invasion was unjust, and uncalled for.
But the really the thing that I was most afraid of was the thing that has come to pass. I was afraid of what it would turn people into.
So when I'm arguing with friends about the War in Iraq ( i'm against) , people never get the fact, that all other things aside, war, except in the most extreme cases never does any good.
I'm not being a wimp, I'm not being naive, I'm simply saying there are other ways to deal with the problems of the world. And I'm afraid to say that by the time people realise this, it's going to be a little too late.
Friday, May 07, 2004
SWIMMING IN THE RAIN
So the sun came out this afternoon. My cousin and I decided to go swimming. When we got there the water was freezing.( duh, i mean its only been raining for like a week), and then it started to rain.But having driven all the way we refused to throw in the towel, so we stuck it out.
Now I think I'm dying of pneumonia. I guess this weather has a downside after all.
Now I think I'm dying of pneumonia. I guess this weather has a downside after all.
Bwahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!(Evil Laugh)
The Comments work!!! hey this stuff is easy! I thought I had to be some sort of computer geek ( sorry Rosche and Rat) to figure it out!!!But i don't.
Gosh feelings of well being are flooding through me, now's the time when friends of mine should feel free to approach me for things. ( Fortunately for my wallet these feelings won't last long)
Hmm, my next post was going to be a serious, politically motivated diatribe, but now I'm so happy, I don't think i have it in me to be intellectual.So instead I'll just talk about the weather.
We've been having this great week of really, rainy, windy, stormy weather and I absolutely love it. I don't know what it is about rainy days, but tey just make me feel all safe and happy, like nothing could be wrong, and the world is a happy , content place.Days like this make me appreciate my house and hot chocolate, they make me rent 'One Fine Day' and watch it again and again.Sigh...I love that movie. In the rain I always think about New York , and how great it must be, and how you can never get a cab in the rain( atleast I can't), and how people are all just rushing about, and there's that awesome smell in the air. sigh. ( mental note: move to New York)
Thats the thing about rainy days, you never feel like you have to go out and DO something, you can just chill out. But when the Sun's out its like its time to get to work and stop enjoying life.I wonder why that is.
Hmmmmm....hope the weather lasts till Sunday.
Songs To Listen To When It Rains:
1. Maroon 5 - Sunday Morning
2.Audioslave - I Am The Highway
3.Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
4.Norah Jones - What Am I To You
5.Barenaked Ladies - Testing 123
Fun Things To Do When It Rains:
1.Get WET
2.Paint a Picture
3. Read a happy book
(a) Three Men In A Boat - by Jerome K. Jerome (but thats only if you like British humour, which I do)
(b)Any Calvin and Hobbes Book
(c)The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy - by Douglas Adams
4.Make Pasta(Italian food and rain are like cake and frosting)
5.Oooh Bake A Cake( with frosting)
6.Watch A Nice Rainy Movie ( try One Fine Day, or About A Boy)
Hmmmmmm.......Hope I've given all you guys out there some fun stuff to do when it rains. I think I'll take my DigiCam for a walk now. The creative urge has struck me. Plus I got these cool new rubber chappals (sandals), that are just MADE for sludge trudging.
Toots.
Gosh feelings of well being are flooding through me, now's the time when friends of mine should feel free to approach me for things. ( Fortunately for my wallet these feelings won't last long)
Hmm, my next post was going to be a serious, politically motivated diatribe, but now I'm so happy, I don't think i have it in me to be intellectual.So instead I'll just talk about the weather.
We've been having this great week of really, rainy, windy, stormy weather and I absolutely love it. I don't know what it is about rainy days, but tey just make me feel all safe and happy, like nothing could be wrong, and the world is a happy , content place.Days like this make me appreciate my house and hot chocolate, they make me rent 'One Fine Day' and watch it again and again.Sigh...I love that movie. In the rain I always think about New York , and how great it must be, and how you can never get a cab in the rain( atleast I can't), and how people are all just rushing about, and there's that awesome smell in the air. sigh. ( mental note: move to New York)
Thats the thing about rainy days, you never feel like you have to go out and DO something, you can just chill out. But when the Sun's out its like its time to get to work and stop enjoying life.I wonder why that is.
Hmmmmm....hope the weather lasts till Sunday.
Songs To Listen To When It Rains:
1. Maroon 5 - Sunday Morning
2.Audioslave - I Am The Highway
3.Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
4.Norah Jones - What Am I To You
5.Barenaked Ladies - Testing 123
Fun Things To Do When It Rains:
1.Get WET
2.Paint a Picture
3. Read a happy book
(a) Three Men In A Boat - by Jerome K. Jerome (but thats only if you like British humour, which I do)
(b)Any Calvin and Hobbes Book
(c)The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy - by Douglas Adams
4.Make Pasta(Italian food and rain are like cake and frosting)
5.Oooh Bake A Cake( with frosting)
6.Watch A Nice Rainy Movie ( try One Fine Day, or About A Boy)
Hmmmmmm.......Hope I've given all you guys out there some fun stuff to do when it rains. I think I'll take my DigiCam for a walk now. The creative urge has struck me. Plus I got these cool new rubber chappals (sandals), that are just MADE for sludge trudging.
Toots.
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