Slow Death of Chatter

Communication is getting murdered. We don’t live with or within the society. I travel on buses a lot. And the only talking I do is to the bus conductor.
Here, I'm gonna give you my side of how we are dying within our society. Trust me.. I do it.

So public transport, buses. I travel for lunch, dinner and all that on a bus. I travel in trains a lot. I also travel in planes ever so often. And I almost never talk to my fellow passengers. Almost never. I don’t insist that you strike up a conversation, exchange telephone numbers and go on a picnic together with the in-laws included. But if you're from India, you know how it is travelling among janta and someone looking at you and curse the bad buses, the horrid train food or how they lost their luggage last time. In Indian public transport, conversations happen easier than other places. No no... Correct that, they used to happen.

When I travel, I have an iPod my bro gave me.. Awesome little piece of technology. Unlike the abomination that is Windows Vista (yes, I'm just dissing Vista here), it’s perfect. It has everything. Amazing sound.. Amazing interface. And after a while, you even get used to typing in that interface. And all those motion sensitive games..

But I use it a lot. On buses. Trains. Planes. So much. I sometimes don’t take it off while asking the conductor for a ticket because I know exactly how much the tickets cost.
And the same holds for other people. I see them engrossed in their earphones, it’s like they're on a trip... I don’t talk to anyone. When I'm waiting at the airport terminal, and there’s a match on, people react. They go "AAWW..." for a wicket and all shift in their seats when we get a boundary... Our side of course. But people ignore the others. Again, I don’t want people to look at each other and shake hands and hug on victory or anything. But I like it when I can turn to someone, say, "Wow... Nice catch...” or "What a shot...!" or "What the hell is he talking about..??!! That was going to the off stump EASY...!! “.. Which leads to a collective, "*&%&#*#("...
I tried it... And not everyone responds. You can actually very easily tell who will respond and who will look at you like you need the paramedics...

And believe me, I have tried. And the responses of them non-repsonding types are greatly funnier than the responding types.
So I implore you. Please... Talk to the strangers. It’s fun.

When I began to realise that I wasn’t talking to people and was a road zombie, I began to stop using my iPod as much. I still used it. And I love it. Only I don’t use it as much. I like to go onto the bus with it just around my neck and not use it while I spend some time smiling at the kids. I even randomly ask people directions to places I don’t want to go. And you wouldn’t imagine how much they like telling you how the buses can’t go some places or can go some places. Some guys argue with themselves wondering what the best route would be... Two buses? An auto and a bus? Vice versa..? Ha... And it’s always fun watching them do it...
Either way... Public chatter is fun. It can get annoying with a few people. But I can enjoy it more often than not...

Chatting and Text messaging. Now I have a few friends with whom I am in touch and communicate with entirely on the phone or through text chatting... And the problem is that text has no emotion. I mean, can you type to a friend that you wanna kick his ass or a girl/guy... Well, whatever it is that you want you...

To be able to dictate emotion on text, I think you should have a very special understanding with the person you are talking to... I have friends I have been chatting with for years. Almost 6 years. And I have friends I have been chatting with for 2 years. And for some weird reason, I can chat with the others better. They understand me and I get them a lot better.
However, at the end of the day, there is still some form of ignorance there. You don’t know how to talk to people. All the "Online Help" where there are people who chat with you and clear doubts is amazingly convenient. I've used. I'm not gonna say it shouldn’t be done. I'm saying it takes away something from you.

People love being the centre of attention. It doesn’t necessarily need to be in a grand party. But even if you are the prime attention of a single person, it’s a greatly satisfying position to be in. That’s people. You too. Its great being called out to... So with the lack of actually being the centre of attention because I can simultaneously chat with or talk to 10 people at a time takes out a lot of magic in life. The telephone and calling them is just a relative improvement.

I am actually running out of ways to go on... But here. I am not criticizing technology. I love technology. But it has made changes to our lives. Technology hit us very fast. So fast, I don’t think we all realised what happened. Basic human actions and habits have been affected.

So keep an eye out... be aware of what you're doing. Be aware of your choices and take responsibility for your actions... Things are changing Very fast...

I haven’t addressed a lot of topics... But I hope I got the essential point across..

Big and Round

Here you go.. A feeler to all you underweight and perfect weight people. A call out. A shout.. This is the story... NAY.. The life of a man who has lived all his conscious life in the shadow of weight.. Of himself.. :P

To start and make you all aware that this isn't idle rant and is very much the real thing, check out the photo below..

Yes.. That's me. That is my 18th birthday.. 127 kilos. My greatest days. Its the heaviest I have ever been. I was probably 6'2" back then.. In college, I got to 94. Possibly the lightest I have ever been. As an adult.
Now, as I write this, I have hit 111 kilos now.. Gained all of it back.

Now, I am also tall. I have met and have taller friends. Bro is an inch and a half taller than I am.
Life isn't easy for a fat man. Its even less easy for a tall man. And when you're a hybrid, you've taken the cake. Truly.. Chocolate. With a cherry on top. And I don't even like cherries..
Forgive the metaphor.

So then.. The attempt-at-losing-weight days..
Grandad was the first to figure that I was getting fat. I was probably in class 6 or something. He looks and tells me that I gotta get into shape. Now my grandad. When he said, I did. I never asked questions. I didn't even know what questions. He commanded that kinda scary respect. From everyone.
So he made me run. He made me wake up early. He took these walks. And made me run. Jog. It was a 500mtrs stretch.. Bro will tell me it was less. He'll enjoy saying it. And grandad made me run up and down this stretch 6 times.. Thats 3 kilometres Not back and forth. Watch the language.. It was UP and DOWN. And for a class 6 kid, at least me, I was a wreck. However, it didn't work. Unfortunately, I knew how to open the 'snacks cupboard'. Not gonna explain what that is. To get an idea, look at the picture above again. So Grandad tried.. I never quite understood how important it was to lose weight..

Then there were the running trips Dad took me to on. I ran.. Again, snacks cupboard.
You see, the snacks cupboard thing, no one knew that I knew. And I had a superpower breaking into it...

So I spent my schooling years HUGE.. Height helped. I could take all the rebounds and stuff. But was never any good at basketball. I fit in the seats back then. I went back to school 3 years after graduating. Couldn't possibly believe it. I was stunned. How Did I Do It?

Food back then. A 3 case carry lunch box. Always, for 8 years in school and 2 years in junior college. 2 parathas, a veggie and a dal. Everyday. It was good food.
And then there was all the InBetweenMeals snacks.. Oh, they were many. they still are.. :P ;) Which made me mega fat.

I used to go for cricket coaching. In some way, it was supposed to make me lose weight. But it didn't work. I still always was, "Bhains" . . :P

I went to college in my prime. I was big, huge and an illusion mostly. There were times when people stopped talking because they thought I was a teacher. I shit you not. I dont understand. I was larger than the teachers too. People would start laughing once they realised it wasn't a teacher. These things never bothered me. But I think it eventually immunized me to the fact that I am a little out of the circle in general.. :)

In college though, the food, the walking and all together, it helped me LOSE weight. I slimmed like a crazy person. In a year, with no active attempt at doing so. I dunno. Happened to everyone. So I could finally wear jeans and ready made clothes again. :D :D
Really, I didn't fit in clothes. I had Everything stitched.

And tall. Tall is good. Its nice.. BUT.. I don't fit. ANYWHERE.. I don't fit in buses. I don't fit in Planes. I don't fit in the berths on trains. I don't fit in the backseats of cars. I don't get shoes. I don't get clothes(but that also has to do with my alien waistline)..
Being tall is great. But trust me, the world Inst all rosy up here..

From 94, I'm back to a cool 111... :P
I think that busted some things for me. So I'm back to apples and phulkas and all that stuff.

I am a gourmet. I need food. I like food.. I cannot diet. It Inst in me. Oh, you will have to gimme a lot of reason to..

I'm not gonna tell you that being fat sucks.
Being fat doesn't matter. I asked the people who matter. And they don't care. I don't care..

Don't have to comment this time. :)
Good Bye.. Good Night.. Good Luck..
Be Fat.. Its IN.. :P :P :P

A 'Queer' issue..

Homosexuality. Its the best way today, modern society, to have a debate and freak out a bunch of predominantly straight or heterosexual friends.. Ya.. I know, Way out..

Now this post is about homosexuality, liberalism and sexual orientation freedom. So if any of these bother you, just comment on what a good post this is, and then leave. But to those close to me, if this hurts your sentiments, I apologize. But this still gets posted.

Anyway.. It is a hot button topic. People get very easily uncomfortable in our country talking about it and then arguing about it. And I'm in Chennai. And I am from Hyderabad. Hyderabad, by the way has one of the largest gay communities in India. Including Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore. And the issue is very new in India.
Here is a bit of detail.
The actual public movement of Gay Liberation in India itself is about 6 years old. Compared to the rest of the world, the Indian movement is very young. Gay Liberation around the world, in Europe and the Americas started in the 1860s and became increasingly active after the II World War. And the most popular during the 1960s and the 1970s and has not since seen a slow down. The flagship countries to gay rights are Poland (decriminalization in 1932), France, Germany, Holland and Scandinavian countries and the USA.. Though in France and the following mentioned, there wasn't and still isn't legalisation or decriminalization, they are the nations which saw the most active movements.
Of course, the above examples are of the big countries. There are all these other countries which have their own set of laws..
Some which allow homosexuality but not marriages. There are even some countries which only allow lesbians but not male homosexuality.
Either way, the essential point is that the world in general hasn't opened up to liberalism. And
Here is a good idea of the world...

India has its own issues.
Lets talk India though..
The law in India doesn't specifically mention homosexuality as a crime. The word is never used. What is mentioned is this

Whoever voluntarily has carnal intercourse against the order of nature with any man, woman or animal, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
- Section 377, IPC

So there.. Nothing specific. But it is implied. The movement to liberation in India has picked up. Like I said, in Mumbai Delhi and Hyderabad, there are plenty of gay bars and the like. Also, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata and Puducherry held gay pride parades on June 29, 2008. In Mumbai, it was held on August 16, 2008. So, as it so appears, gay rights is opening up in India more than I'm sure your aware.
But then, legalisation isn't an option till the politics take over. So a look. The possibly first step towards gay tolerance in Indian politics happened when Politburo member, from the CPI(M) member Brinda Karat wrote an open letter to the then Minister of Law and Justice, Arun Jaitley about repealing Section 377 of the IPC. In 2003, the Delhi High Court refused to consider a petition of the law by a sexual health organisation, the Naz Foundation.
The Naz Foundation is an NGO which tries to spread awareness against HIV/AIDS. Its petition again, has been under consideration by the High Court since October 2006.
So whats a small timeline of gay tolerance in India been like...
On September 2006, Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen and acclaimed writer Vikram Seth came together with scores of other prominent Indians in public life to publicly demand this change in the legal regime. The open letter demands that 'In the name of humanity and of our Constitution, this cruel and discriminatory law should be struck down.'
On June 29, 2008, Delhi held its first ever gay pride march, along with similar gatherings in Bangalore and Calcutta.
On June 30, 2008, Indian labour minister Oscar Fernandes backed calls for decriminalization of consensual gay sex, and the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called for greater tolerance towards homosexuals.
On July 4, 2008, gay activists fighting for decriminalization of consensual homosexuality at the Delhi High Court got a shot in the arm when the court opined that there is nothing unusual in holding a gay rally, something which is common outside India.
On July 23, 2008, Bombay High Court Judge Bilal Nazki said that India's unnatural sex law should be reviewed.
On November 7, 2008, the seven-year-old petition to disallow the law that makes “unnatural” sex a criminal offence finished hearings. The Indian Health Ministry supported this petition, while the Indian Home Ministry opposed such a move.

Then there is Anbumani Ramadoss. Under the hilarious words of Cyrus Broacha, "... he's trying to tell us that one type of fag is OK, but not the other.. " :D :D :D
The first 'fag' refers to the gays and the second to smoking...

So that's been a general and simple description of the political scenario.

Homosexuality has been declared taboo by the society primarily citing religious reasons. Abrahamic religions, like Christianity and Islam clearly ban any homosexual acts. Reasons being that they are all unnatural and against the law of nature and God.. Understandable. Typically, homosexuality has never struck most of us as the most normal thing. But I'd like to see you run that past an intelligent gay person. See if you get anywhere.
Hinduism doesn't ban homosexuality. Though in India, its all about culture and tradition which makes it wrong and 'disgusting'... There are plenty of arguments thrown around about more than one group of scholars which makes you wonder whats true. Check this out.. Arguable.

I have to argue. Homosexuals aren't freaks. They have rights. Homosexuality has been around as long as Leonardo DaVinci and all those famous people. It has to be understood that homosexuality, even though it doesn't seem that way, is as natural to a gay person as heterosexuality is to straight people. That's their argument. And you have never tried it, don't shove it down as an oddity because if your straight, then we obviously wouldn't know how it is. If "they", tens of thousands of gays say its that way, you and I have no option but to listen and agree. Its neither our right nor our place to argue.
As far as religion is concerned, with all due respect, they are wrong. God cannot discriminate against people he has designed in a specific way. Those he has made gay. And if human judgement was prejudiced by the minds of the writers of the scriptures, it obviously hasn't made any bounds in improvement today.
You have the right to do what you want as long as it doesn't hurt the people around you. You can go bungee jumping and convert you religion if it makes you happy and is really what you wanted to do. But for some reason, we are even more prejudiced against the gays.
Gay people HAVE to born of heterosexual parents. Any people for that matter of course. They can grow up in largely heterosexual environments and have straight friends and teachers and role models. But still are gay. You cannot TURN gay. You can REALISE that you are gay. Its a force of nature that rules what happens.
The only reason that anyone can argue and ask for control of the gay society is the spread of STDs. Which by the way, can spread as much in straight people as they do in the gay community. But for your information, check out the 8th point in THIS LINK. Hopefully dispel a few doubts.
And also, AIDS did not originate from gay men. Proven it is, that AIDS originated from chimpanzees in West Africa. READ THIS. In all fairness however, it is said that a gay person is the cause of bringing the disease into the Western world, though there is no solid proof to support the theory.

In my opinion, homosexuality is a very unfairly treated topic of debate. Most opinions spring more as a result of being influenced into an opinion than actually having one of your own.
I encourage you, to do your own research and perhaps think outside the box of religion and family influence and make your decisions. Informed ones. I have provided several links throughout the article to pertinent topics. But read some more.
Almost everything above also applies to bisexuals and transgenders by the way..

And to pacify the argument about 'natural' and 'hormonal' instincts in man, it has been observed in many animals as well. Homosexual behaviour. Now, if you don't believe in the Theory Of Evolution, this wont really make a difference.. But if you do, then check out THIS LINK.. It has the info about penguins who showed gay behaviour and a bloody list of all other animals which do as well.. And if man is also just a smarter animal, then it kinda speaks for itself..

After you do your study, if you decide that homosexuality is still a forbidden sin, then so be it. But if you believe that all gay people must be ousted from society, then go think again. The strongest base of argument to gay rights is that all man is created equal. And even in the mind of god, we have been created with the same amount of love. Life is tough on the poor, the oppressed and the weak. And if you're gonna say that that's the way God wanted it, then DAMN!! Gay is how god wanted them.

It takes an event for me to start up a post. Some form of inspiration. The source of this one is the movie Milk. Watch it. Milk, Philadelphia to get a spin on Gay Rights. The Band Played On for a look into the vague and somehow murky origins of AIDS.

Freedom of speech, press and thought are elementary. But if people let go of our freedom and allow ourselves to be haunted and controlled by the conservatives, we lose out on more than just freedom. It'll all be just a life of lies and people pleasing charade. You shouldn't fall for it. Or allow anyone else to either...

Major thanks to WIKIPEDIA for content help... Plagiarized the timeline...

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Casablanca Title...(1942) :) I hope you got it... :)

This is gonna a loooong post. Browse down. Take your time. Read the titles you're actually curious about if not all...

For all the crap I write, there are a hundred movies, ATLEAST that deserve their own post. The list is quite endless...
Let me try making a list. A small one...

Metropolis(1926)
Schindler's List (1994)
The Godfather Trilogy(1972,1974 and 1990)
The Lion King(1994)
Its a Wonderful Life(1946)
ROCKY "Hex"ology?? (1976 to 2006)
Fight Club(1999)
Dr. Strangelove(1964)
A Clockwork Orange(1974)
Casablanca(1942)
Scarface(both 1932 and 1983)
The Green Mile(1999)
Judgement At Nuremberg(1961)
The Grapes of Wrath(1940)
The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance(1975)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington()
Dog Day Afternoon(1975)
..And Justice For All(1979)
Network(1976)
Scent Of A Woman(1992)

Now I have a lot on my list. This was from the Top250 of the IMDb list. Makes it easier...
By the way, for the critics of IMDb and the list, I don't think its a perfect list. Definitely flawed on several accounts. But it is one of the more reliable lists. IMDb is unfortunately unfair to comedies. The top list has Monty Python( Life of Brian, Holy Grail ) and Charlie Chaplin( The Great Dictator, City Lights ). But the more modern slapstick is horribly rated. I mean, movies like "Baby's Day Out", "Ace Ventura" and "Father of the Bride" are rated at 5's and 6's. Even parodies, good ones, like "Robin Hood:Men In Tights" are rated low. And I laugh like a clowns business when I watch them. Anyway.. This post is more of a rant of a handful of the greats.

Metropolis(1926)

Fritz Lang was a visionary in his field. Metropolis is considered one of the very first greats. A silent movie. For its time, the score was fantastic. And I'm getting warmed up. The sets and the screenplay were light years ahead of the time. It never got slow. The movie was classic. Character descriptions were perfect. You can understand the minds and the ideas of the silent characters if they just gave you a look and a wave of the hand. The sets. Huge... It was amazing. I couldn't believe it. I remember thinking, "Was this actually made in 1926?"... The robot poster is a great. It wants to make you watch the movie ASAP... :) I had a hard time getting the movie. But when I did, it was so totally worth it... I could go on. But I wont. Watch the movie.. And be amazed...
Amazing Scenes: When our young protagonist realises how different the world below is...
When he tries to save the minions..

The Godfather Trilogy(1972,1974 and 1990)

Technically, the Godfather Trilogy needs no introduction. Everyone has heard of them and you, reading this post have most likely seen them as well. One of the very few adaptations that did the book any defined justice at all. Screenplay, Cinematography, Characters, Acting, Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, Score, Direction, Art Direction, Sets... Yes.. I'll stop. The first movie is a classic. The second isn't even a sequel. It stands so strong on its own. Robert De Niro barely even spoke English. And you could've sworn it was a younger Marlon Brando acting instead. Now.. Part 3. I don't think it got all it deserved. It was more complex. Unless you catch every dialogue and meaning, its unlikely you'll get the story. It spent so much time on Michael's relationships as well. And not just on him being the Godfather. Joe Mantegna was amazing. And Andy Garcia was very James Caan... Part 3 had stellar performances and a very good story. It actually helped the series come to powerful pack up. Michael can do whatever he wants. He spent his whole life protecting the family he eventually lost. You will see the movies one day. And you will nod and say, "Yep, these movies are cult for a reason"..

Amazing Scenes:
Part 1: James Caans monologue when he chides Michael for wanting to shoot Sollozzo...
Every time Marlon Brando speaks...
When Michael tells Carlo not to lie to him... And another 2 hours worth of film time...
Part 2: Michael Corleone on screen... Every expression and look...
"You broke my heart Fredo... You broke my heart"
Fredos death... and the rest...
Part 3: "Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in"
When Vincent Mancini becomes Don Vincenzo Corleone
When Michael screams at the end...

Schindlers List(1994)

Very long. Very engaging. Very disturbing. Steven Spielberg is a great director. No denying. This movie was stunning. I wouldn't sleep for 2 days. I needed 3 romantic comedies to counter the affect this movie had on me. It was so well done. I cannot possibly tell you how. And why... Everything. Everything. It had to be as long as it was. Again, technically, it was a masterpiece. Liam Neeson has since become one of my favourite actors. He has played some great characters.. Oskar Schindler here... Michael Collins(Michael Collins, 1996), Qui-Gon Jinn(Star Wars Episode 1, 1999), Ra's Al Ghul/Henri Ducard (Batman Begins,2005) and Brian Mills(Taken,2008).. Schindlers List was only the beginning. Schindlers List defeated great movies of the year to the Oscars. They included, Philadelphia(Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington) and In The Name Of The Father(Daniel Day Lewis.. The only fault was that it released along with Schindlers List. Any other year, it would have probably been destructive at the Oscars)...
Schindlers List takes a patient mind to watch. And it takes a strong one to finish. And believe me when I say, if you don't shed a tear at the end, you need to see a shrink...
The little girl in red.. Never a word said. But so much communicated with so little.

Amazing Scenes: "One more man"...
Ralph Fiennes tries to be the man with power...
Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley...(anytime on screen)
The train station
The body burnings

The Lion King(1994)

Where do I even start? Do you watch cartoons? Have you seen this one? The Lion King is quite simply the greatest animated movie ever made. This movie was a cricket match. Isme action hain, emotion hain, drama hain... It also had a great score, fantastic music, destructive storyline, killer characters, solid animation, great screenplay... So much was put into just 85 minutes. It was so good, you have to wonder how...
Let me go long here.

Mufasa: A true king. I would follow this lion to end if he was ever my king. So powerful. Looks and voice. James Earl Jones was also Darth Vader...
Rafiki: When he finds out Simba is still alive, the happiness is so sincere, I feel like celebrating with him. Fun loving and the philosophy of the gods. He preached with a manner that made us all listen. Rafiki is a man you all wish you had in your lives. A guide and a friend whom you respect and can love to be with.
Timon and Pumbaa: Heh... Hehe... For all the inappropriateness... :D
Scar: Jeremy Irons makes you get chills up your spine with every line. He slithers like a snake and still makes sure you know that he has the brains of a Machiavellian conspirator. No physical strength. But scary as hell.. Be Prepared...
Ed, Shenzi and Banzai: You gotta love them.. For all they try to do.. You cant deny it..
And please, Hans Zimmer, Elton John,Tim Rice... Take a bow...
Amazing Scenes: Am I actually gonna try narrowing this down...

Its a Wonderful Life(1946)
This movie was a commercial disaster when it released. It has since become one of the most popular Christmas movies of all time. And no matter when, this movie a lovely movie. The timeless story of hope, love, family and friendship. George Bailey is every small mans hero. He is everything that symbolises honesty and loyalty. George Bailey never thought he could do with his life what he really wanted. Things just never went his way. But he did what was right. He did what was important. But of course, we never know what we have till its gone. Neither did George. At a point when he finally questioned his existence, he learns a lesson that makes him understand that no matter how life goes, whether a person succeeds or not, whether he follows his dreams or not, life is still beautiful. Its hard sometimes, but its never as bad as you believe it is... Frank Capra directed the movie. He is a king among directors. A man who truly made movies which gave happiness and hope when he was done. Even though Its a Wonderful Life failed commercially, it has made many lives richer... I am one of them. I shed tears everytime I watch the ending.. EVERY TIME...
James Stewart of course, deserves a special mention. A fantastic actor. Harvey(1950), Mr. Smith Goes To Washington(1939) are movies which I ought to write about. But I have reached the end of my strength. My fingers beg me to stop.
But of course,
Amazing Scenes: Auld Lang Syne
The alternate reality
When George tries to keep his customers at the Housing and Loan
So much more... Amazing movie..

I don't expect you to have reached this point... But if you have, Wow... :)
I have not mentioned many. And have not done justice to all the movies I have mentioned...
Maybe you ask me, and I'll talk a lot more.. :)
I'll fill in more movie reviews and discussions soon...
Tell me if these helped. Tell me if these made you want to watch the movies. If they did, then there are so many more... :)

Movies are art. Not just that, they are also a platform for learning. You don't learn lessons like the ones in Lion King and Its a Wonderful Life walking along the street. I have learnt a few things. And I believe I have changed for the better. Not just the movies... Another thing helped as well... Gr8.. :)
I love the arts. I can appreciate painting and music. But movies are something much more personal...
I don't expect you to understand... Just read.. :)
Comment...
And yes.. again..

"...You've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk?"
Inspector "Dirty" Harry Calahan
(Clint Eastwood, Dirty Harry, 1971)

The Zone

I'm not discussing the damn show.. The Twilight Zone..
I'm not discussing the famous diet programme... The Zone Diet..
I'm not discussing the sports term.. "Being in the zone"..

This is mine. Its mine. Its all mine. So whether you understand it or not, is your prerogative. I don't really care, do I... You can fiddle wit it. You can alter it. You can revise it, rework it, whatever.. for yourself. But THE ZONE is mine. This one is mine.

You already put an idea in your head when you saw the title. It could mean a thousand things for a thousand people. When I talk about the zone, i mean a gap. A big ass gaping hole. It contains everything I had and have. Its endless. So I can fill it with whatever. So when I say I'm feeling tired, that's the zone. When I'm happy, I'm in my zone... The monkey can make it all clear.

The zone illustrates the damned reason you got pissed the day. You didn't think within the zone. You left the zone. So get back. Think about it. Its not that easy. You obviously don't even have your own zone. You're gonna be thinking for a long time to develop your own. So don think like an idiot. Think like you want to think. Go make something. Up or bloody down, I don't really give a rats brown hairy butt.
My zone is my religion. It preaches the right for me to tell you to bugger off (pardon the mild language) if I so pleased. And you may not listen to me in the real plane. But in the great Argand plane (to the math knowing people, you should know this. So don't smile if you got the point.. you're supposed to), its done. You have left me and left me to my own senses and environment. You do not exist. Why?.. Because that's my zone.
It also preaches the right to be drunk on well water. And sober on the taste of a leaf in paper. The smoke will clear even if the wind doesn't stop blowing. When you are in my zone, if you're a guy, you have to have a top hat. If you're a girl, it has to be... Yes.. You *u*king perverts will call it kinky. Jump in a well. But anyhow.. girls must wear slippers... Rubber. Why? Go to hell. All my rules.

You can have a thousand reasons, conditions and borders in your own zone. If you do not understand the point, you may ignore having one.
My zone is where I need to go when something kicks my ass. Where I can celebrate in solitude and enjoy the pleasure of my own company. The existence of a foreign entity is a highly complex issue. The company of another is an event which marks something very special. It means that someone else has been altering the effects of the winds and typhoons at my end. And I at theirs.
My zone is very clear to me. It isn't a matter of explanation. Its about understanding.

This isn't spiritual. It isn't the deal of finding myself or the matter of self-discovery or of coming of age. That's been done.
My zone works as a strength of its own. And I make a move to it and withdraw whenever I wish...

My zone is represented by the Screaming Chimp...

The picture is a bad Paintbrush job. I would probably use Photoshop. But I don't have it...
The Screaming Chimp is what every single person is after he reads the newspaper or watches the TV. So no matter how different you are in principle and looks, this is a symbol or a face everyone has.
The Zone is the future. We all live independent of everyone else. Even though our pasts are all different, the future is all the same. And the Zone defines the future of me. Of me with you and of you with the third guy.

Develop your zone. Its all the specifics...

If you're reading this, leave a comment. And don't leave asking, "What the hell was that?"...

I never think of the future. It comes soon enough
- Albert Einstein

I wonder if Einstein ever had a Zone...