8 to 8

Nope..this is not about dotted rangoli (chukki Kolam), even though my event at work revolved around it...

So, yes the day started at 8 am at office (meaning waking up at 5:30 am) and I wrapped up at 8pm (with additional commute of 75 mins).

It was a super packed day with visitors, arrangements, art event that revolved around Rangoli and Lippan art....followed by a sit-down dinner arrangements ...

I sometimes wonder am I on an auto pilot... how am I handling it all...which includes all the confusions and hera pheri of Meeting rooms etc.

A few things pops-up:

1. Having an understanding manager and someone who is willing to partner respectfully, not just in words but in actions. That quality is of that of an enabler.

2. Prioritising self by seizing every opportunity in between: eg. Taking a quick nap when you know it's exhaustion that is draining you out, do not skip or delay food when hungry + never eat (just because it's time) when not hungry, treat work as work, use the resources when needed. 

3. One biggest thing that stood out and I now remembered, if there is any personal crises - PLS do attend to it first. Else one cannot perform/ focus 100% at work. 

4. Keep a check with self ...how is it feeling. To be honest, I am at ease but numb to any feelings..not even happiness (on successful completion of an event) at the moment and it all feels a waste to some extend. Possibly my withdrawal from work is at peak... and visible to me. I am keeping an eye on that one the goal...

5. There are people who love you, it could be your neighbours, father on call, a friend, a colleague or someone you met for the 1st time... Take time to acknowledge, feel and reciprocate.

6. Meditated, exercise, journal or write few points about gratitude for the day.

Now, Remembering the happiness that others experience during the event, made me feel so deeply satisfied with my dedication and efforts. Also a huge gratitude to all the on ground staff that worked along in sync.

My battery is drying out.... signing off for another day of - Lights, Camera, work ...8 - 8

Takecare Tan.

Those light-hearted banter

He and she went for a dinner. The venue was located at a very posh locality filled with mighty lush green trees which also bore creepers on them.

They had parked their two wheeler infront of the dinner venue and after dinner, they decided to  walk in those lane. 

They both talked, laughed,  shared pains and other life's events and wondered what still kept them together and how.

At one point, after a couple of rounds of walk, they decide to have filter coffee and were suppose to head back homes.

He: Oh! We should have taken the vehicle along so that we din't had to go back.

She: Yeah...I thought you intentionally left it there. And I am already tired....

He: Don't worry, we will have coffee, you wait here and I will walk back to get the vehicle.

She: No, I will also come along....

He: But you said you are tired?

She (out of nowhere): Yes, But I am scared - Don't know when it would be my last time with you...

He (was a few steps ahead, stopped and walked back towards her & Took her in his embrace.): But you know it...my only wish is to die your Lap.

She (with tears in eyes, burst out laughing) : And then I will die with that itself....then and there! 🤣. the End!

Both: laughed