Break it up! It's Nothing fancy.

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        I have long forgotten the idea of 'taking a break'. Cuddled up in my bed to watch a movie or play video games is the 21st century definition of a break. So here's the deal - I have exams coming up and I try to find ways to exert some of the tension by turning to TV, a good movie  etc. The idea that silently surfaces around my head is that these are the 'new' forms of taking a 'time-out' while it may seem effective on paper it is rarely of any  use. After hours of computer usage and reading out of paper , you'd think more time on computer or another form of screen will help your eyes breath a little. It doesn't. Infact - I feel suffocated and I start walking around the house just to get some air. It took me long enough to grasp the pattern I fell into and what was meant to be an hour or a half break suddenly turns into what seems like an age of restlessness.


Finally after some days, I walked up to my roof accompanied by nothing but my own self. Sat there for hours, it felt peaceful even though Karachi's heat can be cruel, the shade I sat under was just ideal with the right amount of air and sun. For that particular moment I left every form of disturbance behind  me and sat. Simply sat. Nodding on my ownself with disapproval for complicating the idea of 'relaxing'. It's not rocket science, it's an escape. I would have loved  a cup of tea and a book to be my partners in that moment but even that seemed like hampering the satisfaction.

This is not much of a categorized update on my blog but rather me sharing a very simple moment. Something that gave me a break from my own chain of messed up thoughts. To all those preparing for their exams, be it Matric or CIE , I ask you to take five every now and then but the right kind.

Goodluck.


Comments

  1. Yencee8 April 2013 at 21:04

    Wow ! This is something really good! Spending time with yourself is really really important!! I must try it once!

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  2. Nikhil8 April 2013 at 23:39

    Agreed. I take break but then i feel even more tired so I take another break and feel more tired and then I sleep until I am tired of sleeping :p .

    Seriouly though , Completely echoed my thoughts on the topic .. and I hope now that you have discovered the secret you do well in exams :)

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  3. Rutaba Tariq9 April 2013 at 20:54

    @Anna ♥ You sort of need it the most :P. Glad you took a look at the blog and commented. Means a lot.

    @Nikhil :D Haha, yaar you not only read but took the time out to comment. So first things first; thanks :D

    Secondly, we da lazy peepaal :3 I kind of find myself in that loop too.

    and glad you agree with me. Lol, I discovered the secret to resting and resting wont pass me :P

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