THE MATHRUBHUMI WRITE UP

MATHRUBHUMI WRITE UP

By

CHANDINI SANTOSH

Today an article on me appeared on Page 3 of The Mathrubhumi Daily along with a sensitive pix in place. It has made my day, though my friends have not liked the sentimental slant of the article. As you know, I am neither sentimental (well, not too much!) nor pessimistic. I would not have reached here with these negative tags on my shoulders. I am a chronic optimist, living life to the full, as much as is possible, given the milieu I live in. I do not dare to be different, my writing does it for me. Bringing in all the difference that there is.

I am also not pensive by nature. I cannot sit solemnly for long. I enjoy life's vagaries. My family and friends would tell you how strong a person I am. I do not give up easily. And why would I?

But yes, lots of solitude does rain in through my windows, pigeons make neighborly sounds on the windowsill, the wind moans in as the sights and smells of life seep up to me. After all if life is not lived, how could you possibly write?