Running with the cops

I had stopped running for about 3 weeks but I had vowed that I would restart it this week. I managed running thrice this week, I would be running tomorrow as well to make up for the loss on the weekdays. I couldnt get up early today since I slept at 3 a.m on Friday after finishing up work at the office. But in the evening, the weather was really nice and my mom too kinda forced me to go out since I was lazing around at home the entire day. It was around 7:15 and the sun was about to pack up for the day. I went to the park just behind my house and started to jog. I completed 2 rounds and it got dark and all of the other aunties and uncles and chubby girls headed back towards their homes. I had to finish 2 more rounds. The parks near my place are kinda shady..with only one or two street lights lighting up the place. I saw a bike with two cops enter and kinda patrolling to see whether everything was alright and stuff. They saw this guy (me) running and thought that I was up to something. I too realized that they were looking at me in a menacing manner. They stopped me and I was like "f**********ck I knew it!". Anyways they asked me in the most tacky Haryanvi accent "Kitne chakkar kaatega" and like a moron I answered "Kuchch nahin!". Damn!..I expected more like "what were u upto?" and stuff. Anyways they repeated the question. I told them that I was just jogging and would head back as soon as I cover my rounds. These guys asked me how much do I run. I told them about my half marathon plans and all. Thats when they lightened up. They were pretty impressed. I was like phew! They went on describing their heydays and how much fitness they had and how it got lost once they got married and had kids (all 4 of em!). They even gave me healthy advice on how to continue my running even after I get married. Some healthy tips to manage my time when my wife would be nagging away to buy groceries. It was funny.. I was getting lectured about how to keep my fitness levels high by two pot bellied cops. Anyways, thankfully they realized that I have to continue my running before my body cools down and allowed me to complete my rounds. They also headed back towards their job...or to buy groceries..whatever. I completed my 4 rounds and went back home with a silly smile on my face thinking about what just happened.

Long time no see

Whew!..am back after a long dry spell of not blogging. After being pushed to the limit at the office..things are back to normal. In the process I missed out on soo much:

1. No Running for almost 2 weeks.
I am planning to restart today itself. And I am afraid...very afraid of what my present fitness condition would be. The only thing that can be done is to be regular for a couple of weeks and thats what I plan to do.

2. Guitar -- whats that?
I took up the guitar and it was soo dusty that it looks like a million years old. I couldnt play any of my usual songs (in the manner that I used to)...which is again scary! But I think after a few warm up exercises things would improve.

3. The booze
Who am I kidding..the booze never stops.

4. My precious
The Xbox is there waiting for me to play. And I plan that as soon as I finish this blog...and hence I finish it right now!

Update
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Hmm.. I am not used to having a 2 day weekend these days. It had been a long time since I was home for so many hours continuously. Its soo cool..there's soo much time to kill. Anyways after weeks we went out yesterday in the evening for biryani and booze (the ultimate combo in the history of the universe). I came back my stomach full as ever and straightaway dropped off to sleep. The morning greeted me with nice grey cloudy skies. Although it hasn't rained yet..but by the looks of it..its gonna come down pretty hard. Its a few minutes to beer time here at home..and am listening to Black Clouds and Silver Linings..the latest by Dream Theater. First impressions are nice but I dont know why these guys keep repeating their songs. Obviously they "extend" their old tunes but I fail to realize why cant they come up with an original continuation to their songs. Having said that I cant stop listening to them either. I am missing the weekend rock shows in Delhi. Somehow all the gigs are either scheduled on weekdays or at odd times. Hmm..nothing much to write really, I would go for my run in the evening..hopefully the weather would be nice.