“I thought people liked my theatrics, Sanath. Harmless, attention grabbing? But Bhajji…”

“You still got all the attention you need, fool. Where do you think all the cameras are pointing? At Priety?”

Cartoon Network was a part of our growing up. I can’t remember a day after school when I didn’t watch Cartoon Network. After so many years, those cartoons are moving onto big screens which bring up those old times we spent watching them. Speed Racer was one of my favourites. I loved it! Who can forget the opening theme song when speed racer jumps out of the car, freezes and the camera pans 90 degree or Mach 5 doing stunts like jumping ahead of racing cars, cutting down obstacles with rotary blades at the press of a few buttons on the steering wheel. It was insane. And Chim-Chim and speed racer’s brother duo hiding in trunks busting bad guys and talking incredibly fast. I saw this Speed Racer movie trailer. They have made it look futuristic. At least they stuck to the same car and also they have the same ‘chuck-chuck’ sound effect when the car jumps.

I was bored. Really bored. I had this small size football that my small nephew forgot to take with him. I remembered playing football. Or if you doubt it, ok, running after the ball some years ago. Since I didn’t want any eyes judging my football skills, I took it to the top of the building. I played for nearly an hour. All right, running after it. I tried some moves but it all fell apart every time with my foot pointing in one direction and the ball rolling in the other. At one last try, I nicked it casually and it neatly flew off the rooftop to land in a mini bird sanctuary next compound. It fell on one of the bird shelters that are like kennels for huge dogs with a loud crash and the exotic birds started flying and chirping in their cages. I had to lose the ball. I couldn’t think of going next door and ask for the ball. It felt good at that time though. All the running around I mean.  My body now aches badly. An hour of outdoor activity leaves me aching all over. Is this what getting old does to you? I want some Ragha Power. I have decided to try jogging small circuits near my place and in the beach if anyone keeps company. Anyone?