Did you ever care how you breathe?

I did not realize that breathing through nose is so difficult until a couple of days back. It was only during i was asleep that I took in air through my nose. I couldn't obviously have kept my mouth open then. But recently I learnt that breathing through nose is a prerequisite for a healthy body. I am liking the change. I have started breathing through my nose even when I am not sleeping or jogging. Try it if you too suffer from the problem of breathing through your mouth. First start with a conscious breathing through nose session in the morning after you get up. It will automatically become a habit and get extended to your normal day routine. You will eventually start feeling odd if you do not breathe through your nose. And that is what we want :)

The persistent occurrence of certain not so natural things makes them appear natural. It's like because there are persistent wars and political unrest in countries like Afghanistan that such things have become a way of life in that country.

Similarly, when we become accustomed to certain things happening in our life, however bad that may be, we then start pushing ourselves towards it. We are so accustomed to the status quo that we do not want even a good change.

The road turning left from my college gate

Some words from the writer within

Well, I have been thinking about it since yesterday. Shouldn't I be writing upon more meaningful stuffs? Stuffs like politics, economy, mba jobs (sorry for suddenly turning so specific but this is probably my most engaging concern these days), movies, cricket etc.

I will at least give it a try. These stuffs sound good especially during 'certain days'.

Following the sequence, I would start with Politics.

Give SC, ST youths more space in politics: Rahul

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/guwahati/Give-SC-ST-youths-more-space-in-politics-Rahul/articleshow/5094670.cms

'He added that the entire country is virtually divided between the rich and poor.'

Will somebody tell me what is so new or conclusive about this observation. C'mon, I expected something better from an M.Phil in Development Economics from Trinity College in Cambridge. Hey, a 5th grade kid from any Indian village would have known this before Mr. Gandhi came to know about it! I really do not understand how does he speak about including the SC and ST youths in politics etc. I haven't yet heard of him doing anything other than promoting himself as the nation's youth icon.

Next comes, Economy

83% investors feel economy will recover in next fiscal: Fitch

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/83-investors-feel-economy-will-recover-in-next-fiscal-Fitch/articleshow/5094640.cms

Now I know why it is said that stock markets are driven by investors' sentiments!

MBA jobs

HBS Start-Up Profile: Job Hunting in a Crisis

How Revealing Your Preferences Can Actually get you the Offer

http://media.www.harbus.org/media/storage/paper343/news/2009/10/05/News/Hbs-StartUp.Profile.Job.Hunting.In.A.Crisis-3792295.shtml

'Skydeck360 (a play on the HBS skydeck row) offers a way for students to signal their preferences to employers and improve their odds of landing the job they want.'

This particular tool is created to allow the students to signal their preferences to the companies of their choice. It is a win-win for both the employer and the students. But even though the tool looks good and would probably give desired results but it is only a smooth facilitator to bring together the close fitting employers and the job seekers but the rules of the game still remain the same.

Movies

Wake Up Sid

A good movie to watch. Its a feel good movie, especially the climax. But Aisha (Konkana Sen Sharma) was a disappointment as it had too much resemblance with her character in Luck by Chance. Liked her evening wears. They were so true to her character. There was a close link between what she wore as a daytime and an evening wear. Good job!

Cricket

http://www.cricinfo.com/iccct2009/content/current/story/428620.html

'The Champions Trophy, on balance, has shown that it has a future, as does the format itself. It has reminded us that ODIs, essentially, can still be a format in which many things pleasing and surprising may happen.'

I for one truly agree that the 50 over ODI has not lost its charm and is still the best test of the cricketing skills. The finish has been good and the deserving ones won. The rise of not so popular names like New Zealand and England are good signs for the international cricket. There are lessons to be learnt for the 'others'.

I think thats enough for today. Got to take a shower now..class at 10:25 am .

i am feeling...

The morning is nice...bright and reaching onto my bed through the window. Its my first day in manipal, practically, (i reached manipal yesterday and got time to breathe only today after clearing all the mess in my room for a whole one day!) after a long 2 week break.

It seems something within me is undergoing an unexplained transformation. My perceptions, feelings and observations have become subtle and absorbing. Probably this is what happens when one is in the second year of her mba and realizes that 'the job day' is not so far. Manipal suddenly has become so beautiful and close to me. And that explains my early morning stint in the forest lanes under the gracious good shower from the roof.