Different Thinking Circles in a Day

In the morning as soon as the eyes are opened, sometimes even before that, the thinking circles get initiated.

Once I get up, I check for the mobile to see what time it is. Often it’s not necessary as the wife’s yelling about the time after every five-minute interval and getting late for office gives me the exact time.

I get up and the first thing that comes to mind is the office, the various things lined up for the day, whether the day will be boring or normal.

Then start the next circle, to get freshen up. I go to the washroom. Outside there is a war between my wife and kid, literally pushing him to school.

In the washroom then starts the next circle of thinking. How is my kid doing at school, is he doing better, what grades will he secure this year, will he become what we have thought out for him?

I then come out of it and think, my God, I am getting late, then start calculating the remaining time to leave home which includes a 2–3 minute prayer, breakfast, wearing clothes and shoes.

Depending on the time left, I accommodate the various activities.

Once I leave home, start the next circle, continuously looking at the watch and the road. Too much traffic these days, no one follows the traffic rules, government taking so many taxes but not doing anything about the potholes on the road.

Then I remembered that I forgot to waive goodbyes to my wife, poor lady, she does so much for us. I love her.

Nearer to the office, the big question about parking. A strong slur goes out of my mouth for the guy who parked in my place, despite intimating many times.

In the elevator thinking about the upcoming meet. At the reception, just checked whether the beautiful receptionist was behind the desk and then ‘give and take’ of an artificial smile.

Boss, the project details, the goof up which is going to happen, how to be ready to answer to that. Man, the coffee is not yet served, what’s happening in this office? It seems no one is working.

In the conference room, happy face as boss with other colleagues. In my mind, hope he will look at the efforts put in and consider for a good appraisal, God knows!

My colleague sitting in front of me, how come he wears new ties every other day, bugger, we both are in the same rank, how does he manage that?

Tummy gives few signals, you should have slept a bit early, now be ready for some noise there and those embarrassing moments.

The meeting gets over, some banter at the pantry. Then some work and move towards the canteen.

What is in the tiffin, that bitter guard and chapatti, God please surprise me. Rush and try to grab the sit near that lady from the HR department.

So beautiful, the long fingers, breaking the chapatti, the manicured nails polished and matching with designer saree, that curl rolling on the cheeks. I melted. I have a few dreams about her in that brief moment, which will always be there with me only.

Evening client meets, post that visit to the market to purchase few things for the weekend. Get irritated, why does my wife always ask me to bring something and then make an issue if that is not up to the mark?

I reach home, kid on the computer, thinking to myself, his habits of clinging to gadgets increasing day by day.

After freshening up, I march towards the kitchen. There, we have a few discussions about the day with my wife, with a hug and kiss.

Then a short time for TV, and then wait for the kid to sleep. But he is taking too much time these days.

That’s one of the reasons, I get late for sleep. Finally, those intimate moments with my wife. Thinking whether I am performing well or lacking something.

Sleep. The other day. The same circle of thoughts.

How different is yours?