Some random stuff (since I don’t feel inspired enough to blog about anything significant)…
- Yesterday, on the construction site of a well-known company in Dubai, a few thousand workers raised a ruckus and caused a lot of destruction in the offices of the company. It was their way of protesting against the unfair treatment that they had been subjected to. Apparently, they had not been paid their wages on time. Some say it happened because they were enraged over the increase in their mess fee. I am not sure about the details because the incident has not been reported in the newspapers (for whatever reason). I am thoroughly disgusted with the callous attitude of these construction companies though. Why doesn’t this country have any Labour Laws ?!
- A few days ago, I happened to put my foot in the mouth royally ! I had a vociferous argument over a religious issue with one of my colleagues. Though, my tone was not insulting at any point of the argument, offense he did take. And ever since, he refuses to speak with me, though I offered him an apology, making it clear that I never meant to insult his beliefs, but just intended to make my point clear. I guess, he took it very personally. Henceforth, I have decided to keep my mouth shut in front of such religious fanatics.
- Yesterday, my sister said something poignant to me when I mentioned the above incident to her. She was quoting Guruji’s words, when she said that ‘Intolerance towards intolerant people doesn’t make you any different from them’. Very true. I should keep this in mind, when I get enraged with these bigots, who keep trying to impose their opinion on others !
- In other news, S and I have decided to avoid shopping malls and theatre completely for the next one month. Under normal circumstances, this is really no big deal. But, considering the fact that we reside in Dubai- the shopping paradise, and that the temperatures here are soaring to really uncomfortable highs nowadays, and that we don’t have much of a social life here, and that we have agreed to switch on the television only on alternate days for the next one month (that was my idea because I have become sick of the idiot box !)…it really is a big deal ! I hope we spend the time more constructively as a result.
- A few days ago, one of my colleagues, a 46 year old lady, happened to mention that she dislikes a new, young Hindi actress (whose recently released film has become a huge hit) so intensely that every time she sees the actress on screen, she feels like giving her a tight slap ! Personally, I find the actress quite cute and likeable. But more than anything else, I really wonder if I would have such strong negative feelings towards someone who is just acting and doing her job, at that age ! If you ask me, It simply strikes me as immature and silly !
- I think I am becoming increasingly judgemental nowadays ! I wonder why. One of these days, I am going to sit down and make a list of prejudices I have against people with specific traits or characteristics. I hope to work on it. I hate to think of myself as patronising…
- Talking about lists, I have also decided to make a list of 100 things I want to do before I get dead. A couple of things which immediately come to mind are sky-diving and bungee jumping. I’d also like to get a tattoo done. Not to forget, I would like to be able to play a decent game of chess. Guess I’ll stop now. Will publish the list on this blog, once I am done with it ! (Making the list that is…)
Okay…that’s all for now. I will now get back to work ! Feels good to write after the long hiatus…
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