Sunday, July 20, 2014

Rain, Coffee and Book

Now who will deny such a lovely combination? There would be few things in life that will give you instant gratification. Something that makes you happy; cuddle yourself and feel everything is so flawless. A feeling of contentment, a feel of all is well and a feeling of immense satisfaction even though nothing was wrong in the first place!

The rains, a mug of steaming hot coffee and good paper back book - never disappoint you. The monsoons in Bangalore are not as severe as they would be in Kerala. But still its blessed.  They are isolated and rain in patches here in Bangalore and unpredictable. The rains do cause inconveniences. Broken branches, uprooted trees, knee high puddles and vehicles wading in those waters. But hey! rains are rains! Its not the rains that are trouble; but lack of our civic infrastructure.

Anyway why am I digressing? So rains!

I've always managed to take a road trip during monsoon along the Western Ghats. The 300 odd km trip to Mangalore or sometime the 500 odd km upto Kundapur does work wonders; especially during the rains. The numerous tiny water falls gushing out along the road, the tall and dense trees, the windy slippery roads, the tall mountains shielded by grey clouds....its all to die for!

Even without a road trip, The aroma of the wet earth is to die for. The pitter patter sound on the roof, the drops on the window grills and the outburst of drops falling from leaves when the wind blows. The dull sky can be put with; the lush green trees makes up for it. Add in a mug of hot coffee! Voila! you have heaven at your feet. A senior manager in my previous company noticed my way of holding my mug of coffee during a casual conversation. It kind of shocked me - he noticing such a simple irrelevant thing.


But yeah! holding a mug of coffee safely with both your hands - feels safe, secure and all the world all to yourself, feeling the warmth of that precious liquid while taking in the aroma. Later did I read that it reveals your traits! So the coffee - sip your coffee sitting in the balcony with a favorite book in your hand. In your comfortable pajamas while it rains.

Gray clouds, soft whistle of the wind, the constant pitter patter of rains, turning page after page of a book. Not a digital reader; but a real book. A book whose pages you can turn; the smell of the paper, the colorful paperbacks or the hard bounds, the words you can scroll your finger through. Old and battered and yellowed pages maybe - but a real book.

These makes you forget all the pain, the troubles. You tend to think of love, happiness, forgiveness, sharing and caring. And why? I dont know. These three are always a winner!

18 comments:

  1. This remind me at work I have a BIG humangous cup, you can put about 3 normal cups of tea into it .. I go .. sit and make my coffee and then have it .. it relaxes me ..
    but i got to do what you have said hold the coffee sit in balcony and read a book .. hopefully one day..

    Bikram's

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    1. Oh oh! I drink 3 mini cups of tea a day Bik and its good. But never like drinking a huge hot mug of coffee. Try it; you will love it

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  2. "I've always managed to take a road trip during monsoon along the Western Ghats. The numerous tiny water falls gushing out along the road, the tall and dense trees, the windy slippery roads, the tall mountains shielded by grey clouds....its all to die for!"
    Very true. I have traveled along the western ghats in Maharashtra during monsoons, and God! It's true heaven. People don't like traveling during the monsoons but that is the best season for me to be wandering about in all such places.
    I don't remember reading a book while it's raining out there, but simply reading the book anytime, anyhow(of course it should be a paperback book) gives me pleasure. :)
    Nice post. Loved reading it.

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    1. Thanks Enigma. Yeah its dangerous along the ghats for one and the hassle of rain. But you need to get beyond those thoughts to enjoy the monsoon.
      Reading a book even in a barren desert is a pleasure :-) With rains, they become extra special

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  3. Nice post. As far as I am concerned, rain is fine. And, coffee or merlot is fine. Enjoy both of them (rain and the drink). If you read, you will be concentrating on that and not enjoy the rain.


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    1. SG,

      Yeah the background noise of the rain is the music. The wet air that hits your face is the freshness.

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  4. The combination of factors, B- the caffeine, the book and most of all the rain!!! Blessed !!

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  5. Love this post. I too love rains. I grew up in kerala and it was fun walking in the rains for school ,, college . and exactly it would start raining when we start/leave school.:) real fun . Chennai is killing me..I yearn for rain..

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    1. Chitra ma'am,

      In the late and early 80s' during May, it used to rain heavy and hailstones. Though Bangalore has decent rains; its not like what it used to be. So still good. Kerala and Chennai - two worlds apart. I am sure you must be reliving your childhood days a lot

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  6. Kerala, is a part of me. At least i make 3-4 trips/year.and I really used to enjoy walking out even after the rains are over..the wet earth, the clean surroundings, ponds brimming with water.and the silver drops on trees and leaves..Oh..your post really made me nostalgic.tnx.

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    1. :-) I can see how vividly you remember all those beauty and how much you still crave even after making 3-4 trips a year ma'am. :-)

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  7. You are already aware of my love for rains.... n reading this post felt as good as watching the rains... n yeah rain+book+coffee is one of my weaknesses as well ... keep rocking

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    1. :-) Awesome yah? Its one of those times when you feel blessed! Rain is happiness compared to none

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  8. Hi
    After so long !
    For me, there is something sensuous and exciting about the rain. I love the music and smell of rain.

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    1. How are you doc? Yeah long time. hope all is well with you. Rain is magical, mesmerizing and it can transport you to a world of happiness in a moment right?

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