Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Back!!!

Well folks....It's official now. I have diagnosed myself with a serious case of Writers' block (yes, I insist that I be called a writer.... so what if only two measly stories are out in print?).

Also add a dash of pessimism and ladles full of self-pity. Serve same garnished with generous helping of sarcasm, and voila!!! You have a blogger with no blog posts for months!!

And then that got me thinking.... wasn't blogging the very fruit of these symptoms? I mean, I started blogging because I had so much going on in my head that I possibly couldn't share it with any other sane person without running the risk of a cardiac arrest (mine, or theirs). And thus, my blog was created for me, by me and from me (wokay.... that last bit kinda sounds creepy to me too, but what the hell!)

Then somewhere down the line, I began getting recognition, a few of the crazy stuff I wrote actually got noticed and some stuff even found their way into the epitome of writing success - the PRINT *revered silence here*

I began writing, not what I wanted to write, but what I thought people wanted to read. That left me with the same problem I have with the non-blogging world - expectations! And me and Mr. Expectations go back a loooooong way.... we absolutely hate each other.

So for all my friends out there (the blogger world is very unique. I have indeed, friends, who I have not met, but I can relate to completely) ............. I am back! And this time, I'm here to stay. (this, as I try damn hard to keep my toothbrush stationary in my mouth and try to wish the "Working Mom" syndrome away! Sigh!!)

Goooooood Morning all!! 

12 comments:

  1. Welcome back and congrats for Ur writing success !!

    Regards,
    Flashbacks

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  2. Alhumdullilah! I guess all of us are coming back!

    Welcome back, La Femme Fantastic!

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    1. hahaha!!! looks like a reunion of sorts eh RAJ ? Inshallah, it stays that way. Thanks for the pep-comment.

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  3. Ah!. . . Welcome back!! You have just discovered the most profound writer's truth. Write for yourself!!

    A couple of months ago, on an impulse I wrote down some of my memorable experiences of life and work as a Godrej salesman in North kerala and this has become a monologue. We have already done 5 shows with some very heartening responses and plan to do many more. Will let you know when we perform in or around Delhi.

    I too realised that what is simple and personal to you, expressed directly can be very interesting. Just like a simple movement done with conviction by an actor on stage can enthrall an audience.

    Best wishes for more writing. Looking forward to more.

    Paul

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    1. Sir, without actually knowing it, I guess I was cordoning off the very things that / people who matter to me; for a while now, nothing seemed to be going the way I'd planned it to go. And the easiest thing to do was to just hibernate. Thank you for helping steer my thoughts to more positive stuff in the world. And yes, I so look forward to a show that has some of your thoughts in it - even better if you are performing in it too! :-)

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  4. Ahh, the lady with the razor sharp wit and seething sarcasm is back into the fray. Good to see you back Nirvana. :)

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    1. And so good to see you here too. Not to mention the very flattering words .....thanks

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  5. Seriously...all of the US are coming back..The original Friendssss..hahahaha... I too was gone and got back a few posts back. Welcome backkkkkkkkkkkk!!

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    1. I KNOW ...... So great to have the same bunch of people connect back..... Been missing u all so much

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  6. Good to see you back. :) Now please stay.

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    1. hehehe......... flattered.... thank you... and will do so!!

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