Back to Life

Like the phoenix, my blog page has also risen from the ashes. I had in fact lost interest in writing on my blog page. But a walk in the park over the weekend has renewed my interest in everything. The last 2 months have been really cold which numbed everything including my brain. I guess I was hypothetically brain-dead this winter.

But this Sunday, as I walked along the moat surrounding Matsuyama castle, I noticed that the buds of blossom have begun to appear. That trees have new leaf sprouting. All signs point to - Spring. I have never looked forward to Spring as I have this year. I have had to contend with a very dull winter of inactivity. The hibernating animals have it good. At least they get to sleep the winter and not face the brunt of the cold wind.

In India, at least the northern part of it, this is the time for Holi - the festival that welcomes spring. People throws color and water at each other, drink bhang and have a good time. I wish they could merge Holi, the Mardi Gras and the Rio carnival. That could be the ultimate festival, if you ask me. During my childhood days in Delhi, I used to hate Holi. Actually scared. Somehow the idea of getting color on my face and getting wet, scared the hell out of me (my other phobia was the eunuchs or "chakkas" - somehow I got this idea that they were out to kidnap me). But now I understand why there are so many festivals for welcoming spring.

So this year more than any year I welcome the Spring with open arms. Thanks for coming. You were missed sorely.