There’s a little magnetic board in my cubicle just like in all cubicles. And there’s a lot of clutter on that board. Things to do, cartoons I copied, a couple of quotes and a crushed, travel weary picture of J. N. Tata. I think I spend more time admiring that man than I do admiring myself, and that’s saying a lot.
Anyway, on this board, I have a little slot dedicated to putting up a card from the whack pack each day.
(I love my whack pack. Thanks Sagar!)
Everyone who comes into my cubicle pauses and reads it carefully. Some use it. Most probably don’t. But I do. I use the idea a lot through the day. Consciously.
Because it’s a great way to break the monotony of the routine I am so accustomed to right now.
Wake up, do some crunches, shower, eat breakfast, read the newspaper in the car, come into work, pray the (lady) security guard at the gate doesn’t find my mp3 player when she checks my bag, swipe in, do a CVS update, an ant build, bring some water (I need to ensure i drink at least one liter a day)… like I said, routine…
And I try my hardest to fight the inertia and prevent my brains from turning into mush. I’m doing this in many ways. Reading weird books on OOPS, trying to become a geek, learning how to cook…
Today, I had my first ever driving lesson from the ‘Corporate Driving School’. My dad was in the back seat, and I think I’m wasting my money on this. I can’t escape my dad’s siddhuisms anyway (the sole reason I decided to join a driving school). Told my mom to come along from tomorrow. Why an escort? So I don’t get raped by the instructor, of course… Ha! What a question!
Anyhow, another place I get really good ideas is the daily horoscope in the newspaper. From the point of view of astrology, I know it’s probably crap. But it still doesn’t matter. It’s fun trying to make your horoscope come true… Today, I am supposed to have an enviable rendezvous (hope I spelt it right, will not risk the spell check) Now, how can I achieve this without breaking the promise I made to myself and without compromising my orientation?
Today’s Idea : “See the Big Picture” 
