Only a fortnight to go. Then all the results will be out. And all the election craziness will stop. Its not that I do not like to vote, or does not support democracy and all that, but I just hate the campaigning methods. They seek attention creating all the rumours and speeches or bashing the other parties. They create road blocks by visiting all the small roads and houses to show their “affection”.  I recently saw one or two roads tarred. Those were the worst main roads, with lots of pits n all, as if the road was built on sand. I am not sure whether it got maintained due to the complaints or due to the election fever. And most of all is the Prime Minister seat chase. Should I call it hilarious?

I am really counting the days…

After a long time, I could read a book which was unputdownable. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden. I have not seen the movie, but after reading the book, and being fascinated by it, I am in a dilemma. I do want to watch the movie for the dressing and details, but I do not feel like destroying the cinematographic scenes of my mind.

From the theme, I thought the story would be erotic, and as they mentioned, I thought it would be more of prostitution. But it was not. The sentimental story, filled with emotions of a young girl, and the pain she has to go through at such a young age vividly creates a film of its own and draws you into her. Read the rest of this entry »