When the first of January falls in the middle of the week, you can really see the artifice of the concept of a 'New Year'. It becomes quite clear that one is part of a continuum. 2026 is part of the continuum. As are we who make New Year resolutions etc. It's all harmless until we realize that all our blind spots that we have are what we carry with us.
Still, be that as it may...things are moving and a New Year at least marks movement, if nothing else.
Here are all the things I am grateful for:
1. Papa is well. He did look a little weak though. Went to Vashi to meet him. It was after lunch and he was just about to take a nap. (I really need to redo my timing this year so that I am up and about in the mornings.) The weather in Vashi was so lovely!
2. It was raining in the morning. So magical!
3. Had safe rides to and from Vashi.
4. Quite enjoyed the masala peas pulao that the cook had made.
5. I love going to the Pali Hill branch of the HDFC bank. I usually just use the ATM but even so. I used to go to that building when it was only an ATM but now it has grown into a bank. This is quite interesting. Anyway, I like walking up Zig Zag road. For a brief while it does feel as if one is going through some adventure even though it is to do something mundane like remove cash. Although when I would walk to my other bank near Golds Gym, I usually stop for some tasty pani puri at Punjab Sweet House. That is also quite lovely.
Considering how much outsiders take over Bandra on the regular (restaurants, cafes, etc.), it feels good to have some hyper specific preferences. Feels like a true and cozy sense of belonging. That is precious.
I want to record these things about living in Bandra because otherwise the narrative is of some weird hedonistic decadence. I want to record these simple ways in which a little life was lived...a life where days were maybe spent getting pleasure from choosing one ATM over another...where in a complex times with turbulent inner worlds, one chose dappled sunshine on a cobbled path or a stop with crisp and sweet pani puris.
Forgot to list one other major thing that I need to be grateful for:
6. My debit card got stuck in the ATM machine but the security guy punched a few buttons and got it out. Whew!
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