Illustration VIII - Sketches, Thoughts, and Catharsis

Hey there, art aficionados and fellow wanderers! Grab a cup of chai and settle in, because I'm about to take you on a rollercoaster ride through my time in Bangalore. It's a journey filled with sketches, musings, and yes, even a dash of feline frustration. Ready? Let's dive in!

Adieu: Sunsets and Unbending Thoughts

As another chapter in Bangalore comes to a close, I find myself in a reflective mood. Here's a little piece I penned:

"Another sun sets as I approach the end of my toil. It sets more contrastively than I have noticed before. Once more, I'm about to leave this place, but the feeling isn't tempestuous - rather, it's placid. I don't know why I have such unbending thoughts, even when I was welcomed as a sibling of these people. I stayed in a home, I know I did.

I can't say who or what was my family, so the farewell is easy. After I leave, I'll remember everything as if it happened this dawn, but all plans of returning home will fade. The place I know changes and grows, always becoming better than the one I knew.

With an incomplete mind, I row my craft into the horizon, not knowing where I'm to go. I hope one day I come back here, for the same reason I came before. But I know nothing will persist because I have changed, and so have 'WE'."

Deep, huh? Sometimes, leaving a place brings out the philosopher in me.

The Lasso Tool: My Digital Zen

Let me tell you about my love affair with the lasso tool. It's like digital meditation for my hands, and the pop art feel of the final output? Chef's kiss This time, I used it as a palate cleanser from my regular styles. Sometimes, you've got to shake things up, you know?

Music, Chicas, and Bangalore Nights

Here's a hot take: good music brings good company! Last time I was at BiereClub with Prateek, we realized the only women worth looking at were at our table. Coincidence? I think not! Places like Jimi's, Legend of Rock, or Toit's always have a great crowd. The secret? They play good music. It's science, folks!

Untamed Thoughts: Life After Facebook

Confession time: I quit Facebook, and now I actually miss social networking. Wild, right? I used to "meet" 100-150 people a day online, now I barely interact with 20-25 in the real world. The upside? So. Much. Time. Ideas are gushing out of my mind like a broken fire hydrant. Who needs a social life when you have an overactive imagination?

Love Cats: A Sketchy Affair

Remember when I said I hated cats? Well, plot twist - I'm surrounded by cat lovers, and their enthusiasm is... infectious. I found myself sketching some "love cats" recently. Tried to digitally trace them, but let's just say the original sketches have more life. Sometimes, you can't improve on the raw energy of a quick doodle.

Bangalore Diaries: The Pursuit of Happiness

Now, let me spill some tea about Bangalore life:

1. The Great Career Conundrum: We spend our school years trying to find the right shoes for life's race, only to end up feeling like disgruntled bank tellers. Half the world seems stuck in this cycle, trading talent and happiness for money and comfort. But hey, who am I to judge? I'm just the guy typing a blog post.

    2. The Valentine's Day Dilemma: Ah, Valentine's Day in Bangalore. Everyone assumed I had grand plans, and I disappointed them with my singlehood. But it got me thinking about past relationships and how they've shaped me. Spoiler alert: the common denominator in all my failed relationships? Yours truly.

    3.The Great Packing Debacle: Witnessed Rhea and Pallavi packing for a two-day stay in their new house. Let's just say they could've used Hermione's magic purse. Girls, it's two days, not two years!

A Poetic Interlude

Here's a little something I scribbled while feeling particularly introspective:

"Now I'm sleeping looking at the sky, looking at the stars. Trying to connect the dots to see your face which is mine. Hoping it will come down to earth and touch me to sleep."

And when words fail me, there's always Dire Straits:

"I'm tired of being in love and being all alone 

When you're so far away from me
I'm tired of making out on the telephone
'Cause you're so far away from me
You're so far away from me
You're so far I just can't see 

And I get so tired when I have to explain
When you're so far away from me
See, I've been in the sun and You've been in the rain

And you're so far away from me
You're so far away from me, You're so far I just can't see"

The Great Cat Debate

Final thoughts: I may not be a cat person (yet), but I'm slowly being converted by the feline enthusiasts around me. Their company? Enjoyable. Their constant cat talk? Let's just say it's an acquired taste. 

So there you have it, folks - a peek into my Bangalore life, complete with artistic adventures, late-night musings, and yes, even some cat-related content. Until next time, keep sketching, keep pondering, and who knows? Maybe I'll be a full-fledged cat lover by my next post.

Stay creative and curry on!

P.S. If anyone needs me, I'll be practicing my lasso tool skills and contemplating the mysteries of the universe. Or maybe just trying to understand why cats are so darn popular.