The currency of true wealth

So last week I attended a traditional tambram wedding. It was quite amazing and endearing to see people trying their best to adhere to their cultures, to continue the traditions of their ancestors with all honesty. 

The food was great, courses of authentic dravidian satvik spreads. 

But the best of all was the people.. The groom was the son of my ex-boss who has retired several years ago. While in service, he had the reputation of being a strict and shrewd taskmaster. Both true :) But those close to him knew that he had a warmth that he usually kept hidden from the crowds, lest he be taken for a softie. Having worked for him for 10 years, we had grown used to his working style. Looking back, I can clearly see that his penchant for doing things right and having a strong image had saved us from unsavory elements countless times. Some worldly people said that he gave up on board level position because of his unbending attitude. Maybe they are right...partially anyway. And not where it matters really. I saw that among the attendees at the wedding were people who had worked with him/under him decades ago. They chose to come from all over the country to share the joyous moment in his life even when he no longer enjoys the power that he once had. Looking at that, I understood that the true currency of wealth is not monetary.. its the goodwill of people we come across in our lives. 

This and That

Diwali mode is full on now. The air has picked up a festive mood, it finally feels like the rainy season is over which I dont mind.

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I am reading "The seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo". The book is alright, not very gripping but an okay read, except for the fact that it seems to be a wannabe Netflix series. I dont know if I am making any sense right now. 

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This weekend was really fun. Its so funny realizing how effortlessly we fall into our college personas.. lol. It is quite refreshing to have such breaks. Touchwood :)

In the lap of nature

I understand why we associate the mountains with the divine. I totally agree too.

I'd rather look at mountains from down below than look down from them. I mean, I like when I am there, but the process of reaching there is...... meh.

Bittersweet

I am now the kacchi poodi whenever I join the boys for badminton. 

They are always quite gracious about it though.

And very cute :)

Beware the jabberwock

I have too many incomplete projects. Even V has given up nudging me to complete them :|

The thing is, I've kind of started the mural in their bedroom. But a half done mural is an eyesore. I am really thankful of the fact that the boys are not mad at me. 

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All geared up for this sunday. yay :)

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On a related note, its really difficult trying to twist my words so that I know what I am writing about without giving too much away!

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What is the evolutionary benefit in having a penchant for the arts? I am not just talking about the ability to create one, but even appreciating art. Because these two features do not necessarily co-exist in an individual. 

Should i ask GPT? or claude? gemini?

A long time ago(well ... about 15 years ago), in the glory days of the internet, there was the jabberwock.(oh.. now i want to read the poem!)  I do not know the tech behind it, but it seemed incredulous at the time. I used to try and see if there really was a person behind it. there were theories, that it makes two people talk to each other and makes them both wonder.. lol..

I once read that because most advances in technology are incremental, they fail to really impress us folks who are now used to new advances every now and then. The example they gave was that if Shakespeare somehow saw a computer screen, he would be impressed by the bright hard paper that lets you write and erase easily. But he wont be shocked, because its still English. 

On the other hand, by a very contradictory chain of thoughts, I believe that many of the tech we have now will fail to impress a person 75 years ago because they do not recognize the need for it.

I need to give it more thought. but running out of time. T needs to be driven to his drum classes. 

Of coffee and meetups

Just like with food, maybe human beings have a not null but finite requirement for social engagements. And just like with food, social activities also come in multiple flavors. Some folks arent so picky, they make do with whatever they've got, wherever they can get it from. Others, who have grown used to abundance of social opportunities, have developed peculiar, refined tastes. And just like food, there can be too much of a good thing. Like the dessert you just dont want to have because you've had your fill with the main course. 

Lol.. am I hungry right now?

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Yesterday, the solutions for wordle and plusword were same - cloud. Now what are the odds for that? 

Bragging Rights Reserved

I was trying to find an image of a wisteria archway on the internet. You know, as a reference for painting something. And I found myself falling down the rabbithole of internet... the happy and glorious kind - people on reddit showing off flowers and their gardens. It is so cute and pure when a person talks excitedly about their hobbies to kind but random strangers. In my opinion, having shared interests bonds people faster than common enemies.

T has been dabbling in growing plants for some time now. His tomatoes have a teeny tiny bud and he is so happy about them.