Being aware of our mortality

I am one of those annoying people who have the perfect relationship with their parents. My Mum and Dad are like my best friends, as much of a cliche as that sounds, its true. We criticize, mock and philosophise about life and the world like friends do and I cannot imagine a life without them. Something my mum said yesterday, about a palm reader saying her life will span till the age of 72 shocked me. To face mortality in such a way was cruel. To face the reality of a beautiful relationship not lasting is one of life's worst things. But something short intensifies its sweetness. I want to savour every moment with my parents and be thankful everyday for the life they have given me. My only wish is to have the privilege to enjoy the sweetness of their company for a long time coming.

Carezzano - Here I come!

Bought tickets to go to Italia again this summer. Carezzano is in the North of Italy nestled amongst mountains and valleys with a population of less than 20. North Italy is a conservative land proud of traditions and family values. My friend Silvia, is the perfect host, she certainly is the hostess with the mostess. Safe in her shadow, I don't get judged much in this part of the world for my skin colour. I would in other circumstance am sure. Italy is a beautiful country and its people with the rare ability to please the palette in in-numerous ways. They have similarities to Sri Lanka, people can be judgemental, conservative and safe in their familiar territories. But it doesn't take much to shed those insecurities to invite people to their homes and their hearts and bask us in the glory that is their culture.

What is Happiness - Unrelenting Question?

Yesterday, I was with my good old friends Kat and James, whom I've known as two single people to their current state of parents of beautiful blue eyed Jack. Spent a lovely sunny afternoon with the trio, and it got me thinking, are they experiencing true happiness? I think they are. One look at Jack was enough to flush away all your troubles and provide the happiness that no riches can acquire. I think their own not so happy family situations as children caused them to pursue this life at an early age and my childhood complete with beautiful memories with my parents and sisters causes me to chase another kind of happiness. I am very aware of the fact that this path will bring loneliness to my life, but I want to take this road less travelled, the road without the proven success record.

Learning to cruise at 32

2011 has started off with a bang for me. Finally my era of feeling like my life is going around the same circle has come to an end. Last Thursday, exactly a week ago, I passed my driving test after two years of strife. Lately, I have been plagued with the feeling of my life not moving on, be it in love, work or other personal etc. Finally, I managed to pour water to that raging fire and now looking brightly in to my future of new beginnings. The next battle comes in the form of career change.