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The World Today:

This is such a hot and vast topic....We all know that changes are happening with a higher frequency than it was, perhaps 1 or 2 decades ago. Just unbelievable!! But, I consider a major reason, is today's advancing technology. Thomas Friedman's recent book, "The World is Flat", is titled so appropriately! Again, the invention of the internet and it's availability in most parts of the world, has made the World a much smaller place than what we used to perceive it, in the pre-internet era.

You might say that the television has been around for such a long time.....yes, but, I wouldn't want to rely entirely on the news channels to understand the facts of what's going on around the world. So many channels are so biased and don't even cover some important topics and views....this, to me is another way of brainwashing the public. Every topic, opinion, news, interviewer, interviewee...they are all hand-picked. This I say by what I see on the American channels. Personally I have much more respect for European T.V channels, like BBC who try to cover major events in a balanced fashion. It is just unfortunate to me, that among so many cable channels, I do not have the option of BBC (Well there is a reason for this....the apartment owner, where I live, do not allow us to have a Dish installed, thereby, leaving me with no other option!)
The war in Iraq....first, very unfair war...cannot be justified....see no other reason than for "oil"...(hey, if it is not oil, then, how come this kind of attention is not being given to countries in Africa which need so much help? What about Cuba? How come US has left it alone? North Korea? ....) The world can use that money and resources that is being spent in Iraq in a much more constructive way....even a little child would be able to figure that out!! We the public have become so helpless (...or are we really??) Atleast speaking for myself...I am, and it sounds partly selfish and partly hypocritical . All I can seem to do is focus on charting a retirement plan for my own life and just grumble over the decisions that are made by the governments. Survival is also something that people need to worry about, right? Especially with the corporate corruptions that are emerging out in the open. Nothing seems to be a fair trial....there seems to be no Justice....this is so unfortunate and sad.

But, I do believe that this will change for the good. I am optimistic about this, but, just hope that it happens sooner than later. Hopefully, people focus more on much more relevant issues like the "Environment", "Peace", "Poverty", "Good Ethics", "Fair Trade", "Respect for All Religions", "Population", and the such. As for my husband and I, we plan to go "away from the Maddening crowd" , where life is more peaceful and meanigful and I know there are places where you can do this. After all, that's why we all work so hard, right! When I get really old, I want to reflect back on my life and say to myself that, yes, I made good use of my life, created good memories for myself and my family......not just of a computer, television and a set of 4 walls!! Get the picture! ; ) "Good Memories" are all that we can leave behind which will last forever!

Thank you for reading. Hopefully, my next topic will be on a lighter note. : )

No story is interesting without some facts about the person....so, I'll try to brush over it quickly.

For the best part of my life, I grew up in Bangalore, a city in Karnataka state, south of India. My native language is "Kannada". By God' grace, I had a very happy childhood, sharing it with my caring brother and parents. I beleive that a person should be considered very blessed and lucky to experience a normal, healthy childhood. This is the best that parents can give to their children. A happy child = a happy and normal Adult. I use the word "normal" here in the context of "mind". I have seen and heard many sorrowful stories of adults who were not lucky enough to have a happy childhood experience. A healthy mind is equally or even more important for the wellbeing of a human being's life. Alright, I know you have got my point now!

I got married to a wonderful and loving husband. We love each other very much and also share common interests and dreams, which makes me feel all the more blessed.....wow! seems like I am on a count-my-blessing spree here..... : )

I moved to USA after getting married. This is a great country, but, of course I do love India, too. One (USA) is like a husband, who gives you all the luxuries of life. It gives you love, too, but, nothing is really certain. It's a gamble....for some it can be very lucky, but, for some it might be otherwise. But, of course, I consider myself lucky here. On the other hand, my homeland (India), is like a mother who nurtures you and will be there for you, no matter what.

I beleive in God and have faith that whatever happens, happens for the good. Man proposes, God disposes. When we do something, we should put our best efforts and take whatever comes.......it is not whether we win or lose, but, how we play the "game"........
I am a very optimistic person. I do feel sad at times, with what life throws at me, but, then, when I realize that there are so many millions of people who are not even a fraction as lucky as me, I stop looking down and get right back on the positive track.....

My opinion of money is that it cannot buy happiness, love or time that has gone by. So make the best use of the time that is still in your hands....it's alright to take unpaid vacation! ; ) Just take it easy.....life can be made very simple....it's all in our hands......we have the power to make that decision. Don't let money control our lives....The same goes to "Media".....I really feel sorry for children who grow up with their eyes and brain fixed on those "idiot boxes". The Media has a very strong influence on peoples lives. Especially the fashion industry. One day they show girls in low rise jeans and guess what, the next day all the ladies are wearing low rise jeans, even if they don't fit well in them. Just recently, they have come out with long skirts....oh! you must have already noticed.....look around and all females, young and old are weraing skirts.....but, you know, it looks so much better than those low rise jeans!

Well, you'll get to know me better with time. : )

Yes, I know what you are thinking......I said that I will "brush" over, but, this seems more like "scrubbing" eh?! ; )

Hi Everyone,

I welcome you on this journey of my life....a part of which has already passed! But, hey, I still have a long way to go. : )
I take this as a wonderful opportunity to share my views and opinions of many aspects of today's world and "Life" in general and perhaps a peep into my own personal life experiences. Let's make this a pleasant journey for all of us. : )

Today...I begin jotting my thoughts here and would like it to call it, "Jeevan Yathra" (i.e., "Journey of Life")......

P.S: You are welcome to comment. However, hopefully, you are the kind of person who treats others in a way which you would want to be treated.....in a nice way, of course.