Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Random Birthday Thoughts


  • I am rather kiddish about my birthdays. I suppose that is why they tend to be anti-climactic. But a physical gift in the mail and a handmade card, wishes from two friends I thought I'd never hear from again, Lilies in the lounge and the prospect of having friends turn up on their own in the evening do all make for a festive atmosphere. 
  • Why is student expression such an outmoded thing today? Is it the American kid syndrome of branding emotions that do not fit into a prescribed box as senti or cheesy? 

  • Handmade cards, shop bought cards, e-cards and now it's just a small greeting on 'The Wall'. Quality may have suffered but quantity has sure received a huge boost.

  • Traversing the desert is made so much easier by (insert Charles Lamb title here). 



6 comments:

Sidhusaaheb said...

Indeed! It's the pleasant surprises that make the day special.

Wishing for many happy returns!

:)

Anonymous said...

Hope you had a good birthday Sabi!!! Sure do miss hearing you laugh and sing... your intensity and passion for all those aspects of life you love makes you deserve nothing but joy and peace in return.
Wishing one of the most interesting and lively ladies I know a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!:)
Leena.

zakintosh said...

bohat bohat mubaarak

e said...

Many happy returns :)

Nikki. said...

I so agree with the transition from a Hand-Made cute creative thinkers card, to a lazy and totally forgotten friends msg on "The Wall" lols :P

Kuroharu said...

"Why is student expression such an outmoded thing today? Is it the American kid syndrome of branding emotions that do not fit into a prescribed box as senti or cheesy?"

Actually, it's just not acceptable in Pakistani society...
Unfortunately, people just can't show anything other than a stone mask... What we're taught...