I did it! I finally figured out a permanent fix for that annoying way Word 2008 automatically inserts a space at the end of a paragraph, so that when you copy everything you’ve typed onto something else all those spaces disappear. And most importantly, I figured it out by myself. I know it makes me sound like a bit of a spaz, but then I don’t have to type stuff out all that often. (okay, now that sounds even more old-fashioned. I should stop)
Earlier this week, somebody told me that I’d be the first in our old gang from school to get married. It didn’t make sense to me for two reasons. One, I’m a boy and let’s face it, social pressure comes in a lot later for us boys than it does for girls. And two, there’s no way I’d get married while I’m still studying/establishing myself at work. I’m not willing to compromise on my development as a person.
And yet, and yet, I see so many men around me, somewhat successful in their own ways, settling down to lives of domesticity at fairly young ages. Seriously, there’s something amiss about a man who gets married before 25. (and don’t you dare say there’s nothing amiss, there’s only a Mrs. We do not tolerate poor pjs)
Why do men do it? And not just men, why do people give in to marriages when there’s a whole world out there waiting to be conquered? Why do they give in to moulding themselves to suit the life of a grihasta, when you should really be out there finding yourself? Does anybody out there have answers? Or is it just me, labouring under the illusion that I’ll figure out what I am one fine day in the future?
On a less self-doubting note, the notebook view in Word 2008 is super cool! (never thought I’d say that about a word-processing software)
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9 comments:
Dude, when you were in a relationship, you wanted to get married ASAP too! Admit it.
No, it doesn't make you sound like a spaz. Although, it does make me want to say "You figured that out all by yourself? Way to go, buddy. Now here, finish your chocolate milk before it gets cold". However, in the interest of fairness, I won't say nuthin.
Also, you're not alone in the marriage thing. I pity those people whose only aim in life is to grow up, get married, have children and then retire to a bungalow in the suburbs. Sounds so frikkin boring.
p.s. You do tolerate bad PJ's. I mean c'mon, you link to my blog.
i know EXACTLY what you mean about the whole marriage thing. the later the better, i think i'll start considering the idea when i'm 40 :P The 'social pressures' on me have begun already, but i think ppl have lost hope now when it comes to me :D i hope!
marriage? of all things you could think about in this world, you had to think about marriage? getting hitched? tying the knot?
:D
wohaha. you've got it bad. you're growing up!
@ Spica: Funnily enough, I wasn't I was more caught up in figuring out whether it was a relationship at all!
@ Over Rated: Now that you mention it, I wonder why i link to your blog at all. BTW, I like my chocolate milk cold :P
@ TheDropper: Unfortunately, they don't lose hope. Never. Not until you actually do turn 40 :D
@ Sia: Yeah well, it's been a weird week. People I know and who I really didn't expect to settle quickly are getting engaged and what not. And mind you, these are people who are only 2-3 years older than I am.
Who on earth told you you'd be the first to get married??
yeah,it's weird how some people are in such a hurry to "officialise" their relationships.like they have no faith it'd last otherwise :P
(i wrote some more,but i deleted it by mistake.and am too lazy to retype :P)
hey.. i came across you blogs through a chain link of other blogs i was prowling thru ;)
you have a refreshingly easy style of writing.. smooth to read and very entertaining.
-a fellow blogger and F1 fan.
@ Mithali: It really doesn't matter
@ pseudo: I'm not surprised :P
@ Meghana: Thanks. It's always nice to get noticed by someone new. And as long as you're not a die-hard McLaren fan, we shouldn't have a problem!
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