Sunday, March 16, 2008

Life-A system of breakdowns and repairs

After 31 years of strenuous living,I have come to the conclusion that life is a system of breakdowns and repairs.The cells in our body are always going through this process.Eventually,they wear out and behold the end.This is the story of how the realization dawned on me.
I woke up one fine morning on a bright summer day.I had an exam to go to.As usual,I was not satisfied with my preparation and was not keen to go.I went anyway.I was riding a 50 cc bike.It started raining quite heavily and since I had a pseudo romantic view about getting drenched,I did not stop.The accelerator cable of my bike snapped and I started pulling it with my hands.It was late evening and not many repair shops were open.I carried on till the exam hall and completed the exam in my cold and numb state.Since I could not ride my bike at night,I parked it in my friend's place and caught a bus.The bus broke down in a remote place and I walked all the way home feeling hungry and angry(hungry young man!).By the time,I reached home,my parents had gone out and since I did not have the key,I had to wait for a full hour before I could make myself at home!
I recovered from this and went on to bigger(?) things.My car had a tyre puncture and it took me a half day to get it repaired.
My digestive system broke down because of constant abuse and I had to get an over-alling done(Endoscopy!).Plus,I had to swallow down dozens of tablets to repair it.
My mother cut her little toe on something and I am trying to help the wound to heal.
My daughter was born 2 weeks early and she is in the process of regaining her body weight.
My mobile has become de-currencified and is waiting to be recharged.
Oh!To maintain homeostasis.....ah!
 
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