The pen IS mightier than the sword

I overheard an interesting conversation about alcohol back on my way from work yesterday...... It started with two of them comparing notes on how much alcohol they could hold before they got wasted, with one saying 10 shots of cocktails or 6 shots of either whiskey or tequila. The other one who obviously could not hold that much, was in awe and tipped his hat off to her.Then the talk goes on to favourite types of alcoholic beverages. One said beer is the best. Another said wine tastes better. But all of them were in agreement that most other types taste like lighter fluid or gasoline. Then they spoke of what happens to people who didn't know their limits and tolerance levels. The most common thing was of course throwing up large quantities of gut contents (and one experienced person even mentioned it was not fun to be in the viscinity of someone throwing up). Another possibility is falling asleep or passing out and not remembering anything afterwards. Some others might giggle hysterically or get overly emotional. Then, there are the ones who loose their inhibitions and might try, for example, taking off clothes or harassing other folk.

Nuff said about that. o_O

I have figured 5 simple things that together, hypothetically, keeps me in perpetual state of contentment
1. Socialising (online and offline) with my closest friends
2. Tending to interests; music (even just listening to it), reading (inspirational things mostly) and blogging
3. Given responsibilities that will lead to beneficial outcomes for many and and afterwards being appreciated/ existence acknowledged (notice the high level of expectations)
4. Traveling to new places, preferably natural habitats like the sea, forests, mountains, etc
5. Knowing that I am safe around family

So there is really no wonder I can't jumpstart my engines these days to work towards long term goals and aspirations. And then I am a big fat lazy ball of cotton. *sigh*

Off I go to work, it's gonna be a shit busy day! BUT it's the last day of the week!

Here's a Gem, among the masses... a human being I deeply respect and idolise, especially after that speech. The write up of his lecture is totally worth the read.

http://www.espncricinfo.com/srilanka/content/story/522183.html