In a society of immediate gratification, my experiences climbed a new high May 19th. Having lived in three continents, four countries, and ten cities for significant periods of time, I frequently live in delusion that I have seen it all, experienced it all, and never cease to be surprised when I enter a new high.
High? Yes, sometimes that is how it feels.
Split second decision taking is not new to me, for better or worse, most of my decisions have been instantaneous, including the nine jobs I have worked at, including summer internships in India. Just like the decision to move from one city to another, seven times in my life (the other moves were involuntary, because my parents moved me), have been fairly instantaneous. And, my decisions have invariably been firm, and right.
Monday, May 18, 2009 shall never be forgotten. For the first time in my life I reversed a major decision in my life, and again, I have no regrets but feel an urge to share the experience here.
Emergency Euthanasia!
Does that sound strange? On introspection, it does to me. But at that time, the emotional decision appeared as logical as the other major decisions I have taken in my life.
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