Very occasionally, I get an urge to do nothing constructive or destructive for a whole day. No walk, no going to the office, no handling telephone calls, no writing letters.
Today was one of those days.
When I woke up in the morning, I read the Kalvea, our local newspaper, and did the EASY Sudoku.
I have just started to play this as I saw Bina, my cousin Thambi's wife, in Mumbai, enjoying it. Thanks Bina!
I have not yet got the hang of it, but today, for the first time, I finished the EASY puzzle. I tried to move on to the next level, but as it was taxing my brains, I stopped.
Toast with cinnamon and honey, followed by a cup of cinnamon and honey tea. I am continuing following my friend's advice. Next Monday is my blood test, almost three months after disaster was called by the doctor in Chennai!
Then, after a short nap on the sofa, I noted it was almost 11 am. I settled in front of the TV to watch Roger Federer and Andy Murray battle the final of the Australian Open Tennis Championship. Federer won quite easily as Andy Murray just did not have the power, the tactics, or the experience of his opponent, the world's greatest tennis player. The service and shots all around the court were exquisite.
While watching this I learnt that Indian, Leander Paes, and his partner had won the mixed doubles title at the tournament. I wonder whether theywill make much of it in the Indian Media. If he was a Finn, there would be virtually non-stop coverage as such victories are used to motivate the youngsters in this country.
Then it was time for a stretch out on the sofa for a second nap. Exhilarating!
It soon approached 16.45 and it was time to watch TV again, the final of the African Nations Football Cup, where Ghana was playing against Egypt. The game was quite unlike the European or the Latin American styles, although most of the players play in clubs in Europe.
Egypt won. It was not a very convincing win, as the Ghanaians did not have the finishing power in their line up.
Both events were enjoyable as I was not supporting anyone. i could just sit back and enjoy the sport!
Annikki prepared our regular Sunday roast chicken, vegetables and potatoes dinner. I had time to check my email, and do this blog entry in time for my readers who will check in early Monday morning!
Should I do this more often? Probably, although I did feel guilty when I sat in front of my computer and found so many lovely emails from so many of you, including news of a wedding in March 2010 of my second cousin's daughter. Their wedding will be in Nagpur, the very centre of India.
This is a picture taken in 1989 when Annikki and I stopped in Nagpur on our way to and from Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh. Nagpur was the closest airport at that time. We rented a car with driver and enjoyed a wonderful holiday in Kanha where we saw two tigers during our stay, both on our very first day there.
Memories of our past plus a relaxing day. What more could I ask before I enter the fray again tomorrow!
