:-) I wrote this piece in April 2007 when I promised myself to be a regular blogger. Nothing moved after that except inking (typing) some poems (and I uploaded only one of them). I even forgot the title, log in and password of my blog. While going through orkut and gmail leisurely today (December 31, 2008), I came across one of the pieces that I was in process of completing. I am copying that rough draft written in April 2007 to RE-begin with since the situation has not changed much. Only difference is I am in Ahmedabad now. I am promising myself ‘again’ to remain attached to the blogging arena. Have a great year ahead and luv…….
I was the under impression that I have stopped loving my family. It lives 50 km away from Vadodara in Anand with impressive road connectivity unlike most parts of India. But I hardly feel like visiting home. (Interestingly, now dogs start barking when I enter lane near my home as they have forgotten odor of their infrequent visitor who stayed there for over a decade.)
Fortunately, the other day (April 30, 2007) a friend of mine (also a journo) living about 2,000 km away from his family told me over the dinner that he also doesn't feel like visiting home. He feels'strange' at home just like the way I feel 'out of place' at home. (Currently, that friend is based in Jaipur)
Welcome to the world of Loners. Actually, I don't need to welcome you because you must be one of them and wasting your time on reading this blog.
In an average month, majority of the youth is spending more on their mobile phone bills compared with his or her spend on meals. Loner keeps talking or smsing (oops Windows XP is showing red line under smsing. I need to upgrade my system soon.) to another loner like him or her studying or working in some other part of the city.
The numbers are rising and probably opening one more area of studies for sociologists and psychologists. I am sure academicians must have started studying this phenomenon and also learnt related jargons from scholars from the western world. However, I would like to potray theircharacters in Indian context (and you can also email me your inputs on t.mitul@gmail.com if you find some more)
- Loners are usually in search for the best plan for STD calls. They also carry two cell phones (one with same service provider, which his/her intimate friend is using.
- Loners can spend talk time on talking range of topics. Starting from the menu of quick breakfast and late dinner to career related issues.
- Thanks to increasing pay packages, Loners book air tickets (well in advance) to be with him or her on the birthday or special occasion. (Economic slowdown has created challenges for frequent flyer loners but decreasing air fair has come to their rescue.)
- Loners are usually tech savvy. They know best email service providers and best features of chatting services. They are also best users of social networking sites.
- Loners usually take life easy as a person. But professionally they are very much sound (that's also one of the reason for his/her being Loner).
- Loners prove very good friends in need as they hardly have any commitments after office hours. Their commitment is just to be in touch through calls or SMS, which is easily manageable.
- Loners are also very good in suggesting the best dish at specific restaurant or recommending book or movie. They also know schedules of such happening places better than anyone else in the town.
- I guess these many of characters are enough for the time being. I will add some more subsequently after some more observation (of myself too). But here is the last quality of Loners. They don't open up easily about personal life even with best of their friends in the newcity where they are residing. But few pegs of drink surely works.
I was the under impression that I have stopped loving my family. It lives 50 km away from Vadodara in Anand with impressive road connectivity unlike most parts of India. But I hardly feel like visiting home. (Interestingly, now dogs start barking when I enter lane near my home as they have forgotten odor of their infrequent visitor who stayed there for over a decade.)
Fortunately, the other day (April 30, 2007) a friend of mine (also a journo) living about 2,000 km away from his family told me over the dinner that he also doesn't feel like visiting home. He feels'strange' at home just like the way I feel 'out of place' at home. (Currently, that friend is based in Jaipur)
Welcome to the world of Loners. Actually, I don't need to welcome you because you must be one of them and wasting your time on reading this blog.
In an average month, majority of the youth is spending more on their mobile phone bills compared with his or her spend on meals. Loner keeps talking or smsing (oops Windows XP is showing red line under smsing. I need to upgrade my system soon.) to another loner like him or her studying or working in some other part of the city.
The numbers are rising and probably opening one more area of studies for sociologists and psychologists. I am sure academicians must have started studying this phenomenon and also learnt related jargons from scholars from the western world. However, I would like to potray theircharacters in Indian context (and you can also email me your inputs on t.mitul@gmail.com if you find some more)
- Loners are usually in search for the best plan for STD calls. They also carry two cell phones (one with same service provider, which his/her intimate friend is using.
- Loners can spend talk time on talking range of topics. Starting from the menu of quick breakfast and late dinner to career related issues.
- Thanks to increasing pay packages, Loners book air tickets (well in advance) to be with him or her on the birthday or special occasion. (Economic slowdown has created challenges for frequent flyer loners but decreasing air fair has come to their rescue.)
- Loners are usually tech savvy. They know best email service providers and best features of chatting services. They are also best users of social networking sites.
- Loners usually take life easy as a person. But professionally they are very much sound (that's also one of the reason for his/her being Loner).
- Loners prove very good friends in need as they hardly have any commitments after office hours. Their commitment is just to be in touch through calls or SMS, which is easily manageable.
- Loners are also very good in suggesting the best dish at specific restaurant or recommending book or movie. They also know schedules of such happening places better than anyone else in the town.
- I guess these many of characters are enough for the time being. I will add some more subsequently after some more observation (of myself too). But here is the last quality of Loners. They don't open up easily about personal life even with best of their friends in the newcity where they are residing. But few pegs of drink surely works.
