Sunday, January 06, 2013
Into the wild
Watched this movie a few days back. Wow!
I think nothing can describe the kind of adventure I seek better than this film. It's been very long since I last saw a movie that typifies my preference for films. When I saw the trailer, I knew I was in for a treat!
And the OST is one of the best!
Awe-inspiring
"So many people live within unhappy circumstances and yet will not take the initiative to change their situation because they are conditioned to a life of security, conformity, and conservatism, all of which may appear to give one peace of mind, but in reality nothing is more dangerous to the adventurous spirit within a man than a secure future. The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each day to have a new and different sun."
Tuesday, January 01, 2013
2013
I unfolded that piece of paper last night and read through my resolutions for 2012, and I realized how generic and silly they were. Things like, "do well for exams", "work and travel more" amongst others made up the most boring list of resolutions ever :( If only I had been more specific and detailed, then I would have something to measure against.
Resolutions aside, I can't think of any pickles or unpleasant incidents in year 2012 that had me wishing the whole end-of-the-world saga would come true.
Academic wise, I'm happy with what I had achieved for my previous semester. It was a difficult term, probably the most difficult of all semesters. I couldn't be more proud of myself. And now that school is going to reopen in less than a week, I've got all the motivation and confidence I need to overcome the last two semesters!
One of the things I look forward to at the beginning of each year is to travel to new places. Last year was a significant year, with regards to this obsession of mine - I did my first solo trip. Though it was a short one, the experience was unparalleled. And it left me wondering: How much different would I become, if I were to embark on a longer and more radical journey.
I've penned down a few travel plans for this new year, in hopes of picking up where I left off, and also as part of fulfilling my resolutions. This time, it's more valid.
And finally, what's the point of having a good year without people around to share with. As with the past, I couldn't be more grateful for all the wonderful times spent with the different groups of friends. As much as I love to spend time with myself, it's only by slotting that few minutes into other people's lives that I actually feel really happy. And the quote from Jon Krakauer further underscores this reality - Happiness is only real when shared.
My 24th birthday celebration was one of the best I've ever had. It also serves to remind me about the mentioned quote. I had all my favorite people around me that night. True happiness.
Happy new year!
Resolutions aside, I can't think of any pickles or unpleasant incidents in year 2012 that had me wishing the whole end-of-the-world saga would come true.
Academic wise, I'm happy with what I had achieved for my previous semester. It was a difficult term, probably the most difficult of all semesters. I couldn't be more proud of myself. And now that school is going to reopen in less than a week, I've got all the motivation and confidence I need to overcome the last two semesters!
One of the things I look forward to at the beginning of each year is to travel to new places. Last year was a significant year, with regards to this obsession of mine - I did my first solo trip. Though it was a short one, the experience was unparalleled. And it left me wondering: How much different would I become, if I were to embark on a longer and more radical journey.
I've penned down a few travel plans for this new year, in hopes of picking up where I left off, and also as part of fulfilling my resolutions. This time, it's more valid.
And finally, what's the point of having a good year without people around to share with. As with the past, I couldn't be more grateful for all the wonderful times spent with the different groups of friends. As much as I love to spend time with myself, it's only by slotting that few minutes into other people's lives that I actually feel really happy. And the quote from Jon Krakauer further underscores this reality - Happiness is only real when shared.
My 24th birthday celebration was one of the best I've ever had. It also serves to remind me about the mentioned quote. I had all my favorite people around me that night. True happiness.
Happy new year!
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