Wednesday, September 27, 2006

Almost There, But Not Quite

[This post was published by Manika]

After not having progressed beyond the first two lines of War & Peace (for over two weeks), i have come to the conclusion that the planets (minus Pluto of course) have conspired to keep me away from the book for as long as possible. Its as if this journey (of reading the book) is not meant to be. Though i'm not a big fan of the planets determining fate, i don't know how else to explain the turn of events ever since Mayank and I created this blog. These "events" have nothing to do with the book though, except that i'm dealing with War & Peace in my personal & professional life!

But I must admit that part of the problem is what they call procrastination and a wee bit of laziness. But all hope is not lost. Just when i thought it was all over, Mayank allayed my fears by saying that reading the book is not a race we're running, and there is no time window attached with the endeavour. So I am going to begin (finally), and am almost tempted to ask for forgiveness and guidance from Mr. Tolstoy's spirit (as though he were GOD).

P.S.: While writing the above it has dawned upon me that i'm probably considering the reading as a task I must complete, which is definitely not the best way to begin. So I must rewire my approach and connect with the book out of interest, as I did during my first attempt. During this journey, I must be undaunted by failure, quite like Napolean, though my purpose is not akin to his.

28 comments:

Mayank Austen Soofi said...

I'm serious troubled, Manika. Ok, it was just a joke. But I hope you are not feeling lonely. You can count me in.

I'm being distracted by so many books crashing down on my vulnerable and rather flexible determination. I just started reading Saul Bellow's short stories. But yes, on with the War and Peace. Tonight itself.

srivikas said...

" am i allowed here?", that was ur post in my blog...
mr mayank!
i love ur blog. i get to read so much and get to know a lot from ur blogs. but i never came up and asked u in a formal way like - "venerable sir! may i please read ur blogs?" , did i?
in fact , i am honoured that u visited my blog. its my hope .. my prayer that one day i can write like the way you do. your dcition, lang, choice of words ..etc , fascinate me. i had hoped that u dropped in some comments on how u like my blogs, where i can improve or just about any tip u can offer.

srivikas said...

i dont know about others, but can be assured that every time i come online, i never miss out on checking ur blogs .

Online Pharmacy said...

Hello thanks for sharing this information about Almost There, But Not Quite!! I really enjoyed reading!!

Anonymous said...

Hi!
You may probably be very interested to know how one can make real money on investments.
There is no need to invest much at first.
You may begin earning with a money that usually goes
on daily food, that's 20-100 dollars.
I have been participating in one company's work for several years,
and I'll be glad to let you know my secrets at my blog.

Please visit my pages and send me private message to get the info.

P.S. I earn 1000-2000 per day now.

http://theinvestblog.com [url=http://theinvestblog.com]Online Investment Blog[/url]

Anonymous said...

Interesting article you got here. It would be great to read more concerning this matter. Thnx for giving this material.

Anonymous said...

Genial brief and this mail helped me alot in my college assignement. Say thank you you as your information.

libido supplements said...

amazing post about Almost There, But Not Quite thanks for sharing!!

Anonymous said...

hi friends. I'm actually into shoes and I have been digging for the sake of that particular make. The prices due to the fact that the sneakers are about 190 pounds on every site. But definitively I found this locate selling them for the benefit of half price. I absolutely like those [url=http://www.shoesempire.com]prada sneakers[/url]. I will probably order those. what can you say about it?

Anonymous said...

good morning bros. I'm really into shoes and I had been digging for that exact model. The prices for the boots are all over 320 bucks on every page. But completely I found this locate selling them as a remedy for half price. I in reality love these [url=http://www.shoesempire.com]prada sneakers[/url]. I will absolutely order these. what can you say about it?

Anonymous said...

sex animal with woman 1985 xxx
galaxy angels dating sims
india sex movi
foto sexy calciatori
local amature sex videos
sex puttana
animal sex xx girl for free
kerala sexy aunties
indian south sex fack video
porn videos sex fameli

Anonymous said...

ZTqSnY lynoral free pills ddGBuF maxalt low price YgUGrA maxolon no prescription vOPMMI menosan pharmacy qdgXJA mentat pharmacy tBqUAG mentax now iHzNXS mestinon ed

Anonymous said...

Q5vlxdzWo Monte Carlo AYEDbGxJp At Casino yBa9eJDudY Casion KX2wJj85P Casino V v2RDnzfeNs Casino Management hJu38refOi Laughlin oFphDqMSWf Class 1 Casino EHFVafBrGU Tropicana

Anonymous said...

hello everyone. I'm honestly into shoes and I was searching for the sake of that singular model. The prices as regards the boots were about 220 dollars on every site. But definitively I found this area selling them someone is concerned half price. I in reality like those [url=http://www.shoesempire.com]gucci sneakers[/url]. I will absolutely order them. what can you say about it?

Anonymous said...

good day ppl. I'm actually into shoes and I was searching for that meticulous make. The prices due to the fact that the sneakers were about 230 dollars everwhere. But definitively I found this site selling them as a remedy for half price. I absolutely like these [url=http://www.shoesempire.com]gucci sneakers[/url]. I will probably purchase these. what is your opinion?

Anonymous said...

A human beings who dares to waste one hour of age has not discovered the value of life.

[url=http://bigcontact.com/ryilliams]Gilda[/url]


Linsey

Anonymous said...

To be a noble benign being is to procure a amiable of openness to the mankind, an skill to trust undeterminable things beyond your own manage, that can govern you to be shattered in uncommonly exceptional circumstances as which you were not to blame. That says something uncommonly outstanding about the get of the principled passion: that it is based on a conviction in the uncertain and on a willingness to be exposed; it's based on being more like a plant than like a jewel, something somewhat feeble, but whose very special attraction is inseparable from that fragility.

Anonymous said...

[url=http://loveepicentre.com/][img]http://loveepicentre.com/uploades/photos/7.jpg[/img][/url]
blackberry dating trade pin [url=http://loveepicentre.com/faq.php]method of dating ancient remains[/url] the dating dictionary
teens attitude changes while dating [url=http://loveepicentre.com/testimonials.php]who is kobe bryant dating[/url] dating in venezuela
interracial dating sits [url=http://loveepicentre.com/advice.php]should age matter when dating[/url] sex dating com

Anonymous said...

dating girls in asuncion paraguay http://loveepicentre.com adult dating site

Anonymous said...

caliber ebook transfer http://audiobooksworld.co.uk/Dan-Simmons/m24678/ scientology expose ebook [url=http://audiobooksworld.co.uk/Web-and-Wireless-Geographical-Information-Systems-5th-International-Workshop-W2GIS-2005-Lausanne-Switzerland-December-15-16-2005-Proceedings/p218376/]physics for scientists and engineers ebook[/url] diffusion of innovations ebook
[url=http://audiobooksworld.co.uk/History/c112/?page=12][img]http://audiobooksworld.co.uk/image/1.gif[/img][/url]

Anonymous said...

boyfriend software joke http://buyoem.co.uk/product-35036/South-River-Cornerstone-MFT-Server-8-3-x64-German dvd presentaion software [url=http://buyoem.co.uk/product-37049/Redfield-Perfectum-2-0-for-Adobe-Photoshop]zeit ab and computer software consultant[/url] templates trial software volume
[url=http://buyoem.co.uk/product-33766/Autodesk-AutoCAD-2012-x32]Autodesk AutoCAD 2012 x32 - Software Store[/url] znet software downloads
[url=http://buyoem.co.uk/product-17289/Smart-Scroll-2-7-Mac][img]http://buyoem.co.uk/image/6.gif[/img][/url]

Anonymous said...

surveillance software for wireless cameras http://buyoemsoftware.co.uk/product-37297/UltimateDefrag-1-7 open wells software [url=http://buyoemsoftware.co.uk/product-25735/SuperSpeed-RamDisk-Plus-10-0-Server-x64]os x will making software[/url] yamaha tyros file utility software
[url=http://buyoemsoftware.co.uk/product-33397/Adobe-Photoshop-CS5-Extended-MAC]Adobe Photoshop CS5 Extended MAC - Download OEM, Software Sale, OEM Software[/url] slow internet download speeds free software
[url=http://buyoemsoftware.co.uk/category-1/Operation-Systems][img]http://buyoem.co.uk/image/2.gif[/img][/url]

Anonymous said...

yacht design software http://buysoftwareonline.co.uk/product-35067/Tangible-Software-C-Sharp-to-Java-Converter-2-2 world of darkness wiki software [url=http://buysoftwareonline.co.uk/de/category-100-106/Server-Software?page=9]best free church software downloads[/url] dvd region killing software
[url=http://buysoftwareonline.co.uk/product-36810/CSoftLab-C-Organizer-Professional-4-5]CSoftLab C-Organizer Professional 4.5 - Software Store[/url] boating navigation software
[url=http://buysoftwareonline.co.uk/de/product-21301/SQLEditor-Mac][img]http://buyoem.co.uk/image/4.gif[/img][/url]

Anonymous said...

2013 hermes bagsBags Hermes rdoo Kelly Hermes HandbagsBirkin Handbags vgky

Anonymous said...

[url=http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/products/depakote.htm][img]http://onlinemedistore.com/6.jpg[/img][/url]
discount pharmacy in mexico http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/products/celebrex.htm list of universities offering pharmacy courses in germany [url=http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/products/minocycline.htm]natures pharmacy for dogs[/url]
oxygen north carolina board of pharmacy http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/products/xenical.htm online pharmacy ativan [url=http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/products/toprol-xl.htm]toprol xl[/url]
generic online pharmacy viagra http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/catalogue/m.htm pharmacy scompanies beck depression scale [url=http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/products/aleve.htm]unt getting pharmacy school[/url]
total care pharmacy http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/products/periactin.htm employment costco pharmacy [url=http://certifiedpharmacy.co.uk/products/grifulvin-v.htm]grifulvin v[/url]

Anonymous said...

[url=http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/aceon.htm][img]http://onlinemedistore.com/7.jpg[/img][/url]
pharmacy tech certification state of ohio http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/amoxil.htm free mexican pharmacy [url=http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/horny-goat-weed.htm]steroid pharmacy legit online[/url]
how has communication imporves in pharmacy http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/prinivil.htm avoid the middle man pharmacy [url=http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/hyzaar.htm]hyzaar[/url]
apexx pharmacy http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/risperdal.htm professional pharmacy store [url=http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/provigrax.htm]cvs pharmacy pharmacists names louisiana[/url]
state pharmacy assistance to the elderly in vermont http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/uroxatral.htm who employs pharmacy tech [url=http://englandpharmacy.co.uk/products/clarinex.htm]clarinex[/url]

Anonymous said...

Great gooԁs fгom you, man. I have understand your stuff pгeνious
to аnd you are јust extгemely fantastic.
I reаlly liκe what yοu've acquired here, certainly like what you'гe stаtіng
аnԁ the ωay in whіch you sаy іt.
Υou maκe it enjοyable and you still take сare οf to keеp it
ѕmart. I can't wait to read far more from you. This is really a great website. garcinia cambogia - garcinia cambogia - garcinia cambogia garcinia cambogia - hca garcinia cambogia erfahrungen - garcinia cambogia weight loss pill

Have a look at my web page - pure garcinia cambogia fruit extract

Anonymous said...

is ross wilson still dating elliot http://loveepicentre.com dating and spanking
columbus ms speed dating events [url=http://loveepicentre.com/success_stories/]advice dating online teen[/url] mutual love dating
speed dating tampa florida [url=http://loveepicentre.com]xxx black book adult dating[/url] sterling knight who is dating [url=http://loveepicentre.com/user/smoothice/]smoothice[/url] local christian dating