The road from Chickenpox

After my sudden encounter with Chickenpox I have come to view life differently for a number of strange reasons. Number one, anything is better than bad health. And when I say anything I mean it. This belief can also be attributed to the fact that I also fell ill for a week not very long ago complaining of fever and headache. Trust me, when you're lying sick on the bed you are NOT thinking of handing over that assignment on time, making that A grade or fantasizing about why your imaginary love life isn't working out (or your best friend's for that matter!)

Number two, life will go on and you must strive to thrive. The inspiration for this comes from some close friends of mine. A lot of times when they are faced with new situations and challenges (for example staying for an extended period in school during the vacations) many of them have fears such as missing out on time with family and not having company. I myself am guilty of such fears on more occasions than one. But the point is this. When you're lying sick on the bed you simply DON'T have any such fears. All you want is to get better and you sincerely believe the rest will take care of itself. Imagine bringing this attitude to your life even when you're hail and hearty.

Thus I believe no matter what fears you may harbor that life will go on and you can only make the most of it when you strive to thrive!

(Yeah and those guys, Signature on the top left just inspire me)

Terror again

The recent 26/11 terrorist attack on Mumbai left me cold and shocked. It was the first time that terrorists had so openly declared war on the city. The earlier means used, by planting bombs on local trains seemed less courageous than this if you could call them so. In the aftermath of the attacks what has emerged is clear. Almost two hundred people have lost their lives and a same number left injured. A terrorist has also been nabbed alive. The culprit behind the attack as claimed by the Indian government is the Lashkar-e-Toiba, a terror outfit based in Pakistan.

Which brings me to my first question. What are the Pakistani authorities doing? Recent statements issued by the Pakistani government seem to simply overlook the possibility of terrorists thriving in the country. Are they blind? Now pressured by the UN and the US, Pakistan is suddenly carrying out raid's on terror camps and detaining their leaders. Why wasn't this done before 26/11 Mr. Gilani and Mr. Zardari? Are you scared now that India will nuke your sorry asses. Well you better be because we the people of India will not be satisfied by your lame attempts to show that you are actually doing something against terror outfits in Pakistan.

My second question is directed towards the Pakistani people. What do you make of all this? Are you simply sitting in your living rooms enjoying all this or do you feel sorry about the victims of 26/11 in Mumbai? You and me both know that the kind of hatred embedded in these terrorists can only stem from the totally intolerant, extremist mullahs commonly found in Pakistan. Can you as a human being rise to the occasion and take responsibility for your country? Can you pressurize your government to crack down on terrorists?

Or will you just keep bashing India, Gandhi and Hindus as you have always done?