Flu Alert!!!

God, this swine flu thing is driving us all nuts. You never know who's infected, and where? Bizarre, I tell you. Worse still, I received an obnoxious mail saying that the swine flu cure is more like trying your hand at a lottery. As if, we needed that extra bit of knowledge. Apart from that, there has been immense focus on the flu and our over cautious junta is now become super over cautious. As if those ladies covering their heads and face travelling to work on a bike weren’t enough (some cover their faces even in the buses). Now isn't that something? Firstly, I find this whole 'cover-up' business weird. Secondly, on the flip side, come to think of it, the whole idea of the cover up serves two purposes. One, is to actually avoid unnecessary public attention and remain covert like a spy. Secondly, in case if an acquaintance happens to see, one can always pass off as an unknown. So it is dual safety, that way. Swine Flu as an excuse/reason??? No way...

Last weekend I visited the Oberoi Mall near Film city. Now this place is huge. And believe me. It takes a while checking out all the glitzy new stores which have come up. Some real BIG names do the rounds here. Its like a CENTRAL mall in Bombay, apart from that it also has PVR, which makes up for a real good combination. Make sure you go loaded with loads of cash though. This one's really harsh on your pockets. Nevertheless, I always prefer our very own Mulund's Nirmal Lifestyles. Why? Well, it’s more open and airy as compared to any other mall anywhere across the city. Now, one may argue what one would do with open malls in the city. Especially one which has trees in the midst of it. Surprisingly, this is one of the key reasons why the mall is beautiful. Aesthetic would be the best way to put it. A nice mix of trees and glass give it a very natural and elegant feel. Above all, one never feels claustrophobic or cluttered up. Its open feel entices everyone. Anyway, I am not a spokesperson or a promotion manager for them, yet this is one of the places which I love to frequent, quite often...

Saw a few good movies last weekend. Prominently Public Enemies (Johnny Depp), Jaadugar (the one featuring Amitabh Bachchan), Shubhamangal Savadhan (a Marathi Comedy movie), Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai (Grr.. Don’t ask me why I watched this one for the umpteenth time;))). The Ashes is being true to its spirit and is changing sides by the minute. Why does this English team behave like a bunch of Kindergarten kids is beyond reasoning! Anyway, I’m still counting on the English to pull this through. The Premier League is starting this week. And it was some fun to see Manchester United get a sound drubbing from Chelsea. For once, I turned a Chelsea supporter (just for the match alone). Looking forward to the Arsenal magic this season though.

Long weekends beckon meanwhile. This month of August is full of such long weekends and it is a welcome relief from the hassles of work. Business hasn't been really upbeat and recessionary and lay -off fears are hovering above the head. Right now though, I'm just waiting for the long weekend. More to come...signing off for now. Cheers!!!

P.S.: Did anyone see the new vodafone ad?? The guy singing,"I'm taking a shower, i'm riding in traffic..." Hilarious yet Nice, in its own way...