What would weddings be —
Without a touch of vanity?
Doing Nothing
I’m currently reading Paulo Coelho’s The Witch of Portobello and I just can’t understand why I didn’t get hold if this book earlier. It’s one of those books that need to be cherished, and every word experienced.
And I’m taking my time with it. And I don’t claim that this book teaches me something worth knowing. Nope, mostly, it just reminds me of things I know already, but haven’t thought of in a while.
And that’s why I’m enjoying every moment of this particular book.
The Retreat
I don’t know about your idea of a retreat, but mine surely looks like this. A comfortable (won’t say no to luxury either) roof over my head for the tired nights, and a bicycle to make the days worth living.
Of course, it all matters where I retreat to. In this case however, The Retreat is the hotel we stayed in during our visit to Pondicherry last year. I was nostalgically skimming through my photos when this caught my eye.
Let me know what you think of my editing.
The Admirer
The private investigator went to see his client, returned her money and said he could no longer take the case. Today’s Author
She stood in the middle of the room, clutching the heavy envelope, confused.
She had hoped he would help her find her admirer. “Perhaps he’d come around later,” she thought. He could do with the money.
That evening, she opened her mailbox, and sure enough, there were a bunch of white lilies as usual.
With a slender smile, she took flowers. That’s when she noticed a tiny envelope attached to the flowers.
She frowned, for the first time, the admirer had left a note. She tore it open.
You’re beautiful when you smile at the flowers.
Smile more.
Good day.
Of Watching People
I agree with the woman. I recently realized how much people-watching inspires me. I conjure up stories based on characters I observe. The way people walk, the way they react in social situations. Sometimes it’s funny, but most times it’s interesting to observe and try to guess what’s going on in people’s minds. They all have different lives and different ways of responding to pressure and personal issues.
People-watching teaches you how not to react, and behave in public. Because it’s only when you see other people, that you understand how you might appear to others in similar situations.
Observing other people gives a lot of insight into ourselves. Don’t you think?
