Sins and Sinsability

08-Mar-24 1900hrs - 2105hrs   Bhandaphod unleashed a blistering blitzkrieg of brilliance on the pool table. She'd verbally convey what she was intending to do and then line up and take the shot and the balls would be like - "Aye Ma'am, we're on our way !!" . Meanwhile I was at the other end, first bemused, then alarmed, later frustrated and then eventually resigned to my fate - "I am being bested by someone who's on song, so let me just watch and enjoy" . But of course, I was also super proud of my billiards buddy - in just over a month she'd gone from an absolute beginner to this amazing markswoman that was wiping the floor with me. All that intricate analysis we'd initially done, all those videos of her stance and her shot, coaxing her to get her hubby Monsieur DaBomb to critique them - all of it seemed to have paid off. I was elated internally, yet externally I was still this stone-faced competitor still latching onto some hope of saving f...

Fueled by the personal win of resurrecting this blog, I've decided to resurrect the other wins as well - physical, mental & learning. In order to register a physical win, I need to get atleast 30mins of walking/running/crawling/climbing under my belt on a daily basis. I've been diligent thus far this month, but miles to go before I sleep.  Today began with a morning walk. Shoes on, earphones in, tap Spotify, select the "Chill Mix" playlist and get going. I walk a few metres, turn the corner and its the familiar sight of Bhandaphod being dragged along for a morning stroll by Aparpyaar. We smiled and waved at each other and then I locked eyes with him. In that infinitesimally small instant, he was like "friend" and was up on his hind legs, but before he could have me on the floor showering affection upon me Bhandaphod had held on tight to his leash and I slithered away, smile still intact. Next time for sure, Aparpyaar... The walk continues and so does the...