It starts out as an idea that is almost like a whisper - very quiet. So quiet that you hardly recognize its existence. It then builds up momentum. Only one thing will quiet it now - this thing that has grown from a whisper that was barely discernible, to this shout that drowns out everything else - doing exactly what it demands. Whether it be that song that you MUST listen to now, or the book that you NEED to read now, or the person to whom you must talk to, make love to. Whatever be your obsession, it must have started the same way. And it must end the same way - by satisfying the hunger by giving it exactly what it wants.
Right now, obsession for me is a Murakami novel. I am leaving work right now to go and buy one. Ta Da.
ubergeek, the
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desire is the root of all evil/suffering :P
:)..obsessions!!
Have a great birthday!
Anoop
happy b'day and a great year ahead. two days late.still 363 days left!
Thanks guys! And yeah - i did go out and buy not one, but two murakami novels :-) And a Hari Kunzru too just for the heck of it!
CJ: You are dead right about retail therapy. Only wish I didn't enjoy it so much ;-)
AK: Will look you up next time that I'm in b'lore.
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