The Dream World of a Schizo-Geek

Schizophrenia is a severe mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, incoherence and physical agitation; it is classified as a "thought" disorder while Bipolar Disorder is a "mood" disorder.

Chapter 1

The SUN
London, 20 May 2060
Scientists have achieved new milestone in dream worlds research. Any trained and certified individual can buy the wireless head band which communicates to your brain nerves. The common server hosted by many individuals will share a dream space where an individual can connect using the head bands and enjoy the dream in the shared space they can choose. The over night dream time in real world spans around 1 year in the dream world thus giving extended life feeling to any one possess this invaluable piece of gadget.


I can’t get it wrong this time. The cold weather of Winchester makes me more nervous. Been 7 Months already and I know I am in this dream world but as perfect as real world. The ASDA, the Marks and Spencer, High streets, every corner streets all looks so real. The biggest problem here is, classifying the projections (the imaginary humans) and the people who are actually in using the dream room. Few rules are in this dream world and one of them is no killing others else your dream world access will be banned for ever by the central server. I got to break it, I sure should do, I got to kill Steve. My best mate, my colleague in the research lab got stuck in here due to some technical glitch. I need to kill him to get him back otherwise he is stuck here for ever.

The biggest problem is the dream world being so perfect. The cops are well trained and I have to be at my best to get it done. I have missed my victim in previous two attempts with the knife and now I have to shoot him and I have no choice. Her he is, heading to church from the parking lot. I got to aim, I got to aim right, Am nervous.

‘Freeze’, I pulled the trigger as I heard this loud sound behind me and I missed the target. ‘Put your gun down, Now’, the police.

Next morning in the detention center, with the head of police and psycho doctor from the police.

‘Mr. Williams, may I know who are you aiming to execute in the terrace yesterday’, the police commanded me. ‘Steve’, I have to admit ‘Its steve my friend and I cant explain you why I am doing this’, I cant think much. ‘Mr. Williams, there is no person called Steve in there. Infact, there is no person called with name Steve in our database with the description you mentioned’

‘What ????’, I guess I don’t want to think any more on this crap. I need to get back. I need to wake up. I spotted the police gun in their pouch unlocked. I jumped across the table and grabbed the gun then aimed at him. As I wanted, I am late, I am too late to shoot him, I was shot by the guards and I uttered, ‘THANK YOU’.

Chapter 2

It was more a night mare than a dream. I got up, throwed the head band off and quickly called jack ‘Dude I cant reach Steve’….. ‘ Ya, I know’…. ‘Yes, I tried to use the gun, by the way why are these police confusing me telling there is no Steve. Are they projections or real people from Server security ?’…. ‘Whatever’

‘Honey, you ok ?’, My wife touched my shoulder as I was about to hangup.

‘Oh yes darling, just talking to Jack’, I feel like I am in hangover. ‘What ? Jack ? The one used to work with you in the labs ?’, she yelled in mysterious tone. ‘What you mean ‘used to’ aye ? He is still my colleague. Now go and get some break fast ready’, I pushed her aside and went to shower.

Oops. I forgot my towel. I got back to my room to pick up my towel and just happened to hear my wife talking on phone.

Next morning, St. Jones General Hospital.

‘Mr. Williams, I understand you are working on a high tech science projects on dream research and developing gadgets based on that. I also understand the job you are doing is most demanding and there fore the govt. suggested you for the 3 month rehab program to use your intelligence best for the project. I would appreciate if you could co operate with us’

‘Oh sure, I don’t think I have a choice’, I knew there is something freaky, its my wife initiated it, I know, what it could be ? I have to be patient, I already fixed the mic in my wife’s pocket. Only to know whats happening around me.

‘That’s perfect Mr. Williams, Now give us few minutes while I have to discuss with your wife alone on the procedures and formalities’

‘Fine, I will wait in my ward’, I answered politely and rushed to ward.

‘Doctor, what is happening with my husband ? Whom is he talking to on phone when Jack died due to heart attack few weeks ago and who is this Steve ?’, I can hear my wifes voice loud and clear. I am still in a shock. Why is she asking such questions ?

‘Mrs. Williams, I am afraid your husband is suffering from Schizoprenia where people still think and behave with the people who doesn’t exists, this may be as they can not tolerate the disappearance and their mind can not accept the fact’, What ???? I couldn’t believe why is every one insane ??? I finished hearing the conversation and hidden the headphones in the jack inside the toilet room.

What the hell is happening ? Why the hell the police in my dream mentioned there is no Steve ? Why the f**k every one says Jack is dead too ? I am some schizophrenic f**k !!! What is this ? Is this the real world ? or AM I STILL IN DREAM ?

Chapter 3

The Hindu

Delhi, 20 May 2011
Scientist Dr. Williams, a British-Indian from MIT found dead in his labs yesterday with out any signs of wound. It is known that Mr. Williams and his team were working on the research on Dreams for past 2 years along with scientist from all parts of India. Also, Dr. Williams’s colleague Dr. Jackson was found dead in similar way few months ago in the lab. The opposition party claims that the Indian government should now seriously consider to stop supporting this project only to find more scientists lose their life mysteriously for a project with no much meaning compared to other social problems the country facing at the moment.

Plant an idea, Excuse me !?!?!?

In short, in Gajini Asin Style,

First 15 mins, why the hell I came to this movie
Next 15 mins, not a bad idea
Rest of the movie, this is the movie to watch

Inception (an event which is the beginning) is a masterpiece taken trusting the intelligence of the viewers. De caprio’s brilliant work is overtaken by the amazing story, screenplay and direction by Nolan. The courage of Warner Bros is to be appreciated as well for trusting in the concept.



For readers who haven’t watched the movie yet, don’t worry, I wont be the show spoiler here. You can continue reading ; )

All the time the only thing human can not steal was your thoughts now, its not any more atleast for Hollywood. While Matrix got its success mainly through those stunning visuals, Inception outscored’em by the thought process taken for the movie itself. I am personally happy seeing this movie as this answered many of my questions about the dream.

- Your dream is much slower than your actual time of dreaming.

- When you die in your dream, you wake up

- When you are splashed with objects like water, you feel that in your dream too

- Some times you realize in your dream that you are dreaming

Some of those I found weird in the movie but not in my dream are

- I can never run in my dream as in real life

- Things are not heavy in dream as in real life

- When ever I drive car in dream, I can not apply breaks, the care keeps going

May be, I failed to understand the point in movie. Doesn’t matter !!!!

Just like Matrix, Inception triggered lots of arguments, disagreements which for me is the ultimate success of the movie. What happened at the end of movie, what is the whole thing about ? is still a question in many people mind and am sure Nolan’s head should be the most priceless living possession at the moment.

If you have seen the movie already, here is the link that makes you think further…. Do you believe its possible that Mal never died in the whole movie ?

http://insidemovies.moviefone.com/2010/07/19/inception-ending-theories/

My Verdict : Brilliant thinking combined with Mind blowing Visuals 9.8/10

Ok.. Tamil Friends, here are some of the movie names if our Tamil stars act for the Inception Remake in Tamil : )

Dr. Rajasekar : Kanava iruntha Enakenna

Superstar : Kanna ithu Kanavu

S J Suriya : Kanavellam Kanaga (or) Kanda Kanda Kanavugal

Parthiban : Kanavu Kirukkan

Dr. Vijay : MGR Kanavugal

Danush : Athu oru Kana Kaalam : Part II

Gowtham Menon : Kanavil irunthu Kalaivaya

Ennathaan Inception vanthaalum, namma Vijay TV’s Kana Kaanum Kalangal is the best for dreams to cherish ; )

Travel : A must possess hobby (passion, rather !!!)

The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.
~St. Augustine

How in the world I missed this favorite topic of mine, ‘Travel’. You may call it Trekking, vacation, break, de stress, fun, activity, etc… Zeros in to one term called Travel. I am always proud to be a travel freak and make it a point to travel to any new place frequently. The thrill of awaiting whats in store, the fun of experiencing the new culture/food, the pleasant pain of planning & packing for a trip, the anticipation to the trip itself all making it the most intresting hobby of mine (I guess for anyone in that matter)



You never realize you like those tiny things that you enjoy when you travelling

- Food/Munchies when ever you have a train travel in India, samosa, cutlet yummy
- Listening to Ilayaraja when you are on long drive and ARR in your ipod when you are in bus/coach/car as passenger
- Anticipating a killer quick meal on flight journey
- The confusion in airports like finding boarding desk, get the taxi q or finding the stranger waiting to meet you
- The shopping in Airport in duty free area
- The long chats when you travel with the gang forgetting the deadlines at work
- Reading favorite books while on flight or watching a movie u never watched but wanted to watch
- Sleeping out of tiredness cramping yourself in those not-so-spacious seats

Travelers are many types and here are my favorite types I myself experienced and looking forward for more in future too

Trekking : This is my favorite, I love to trek though I am not so physically fit to face any sort of trekking, I still love it for the sake of exploring, photography and finally to reach the end point of any trek and any food there after is heaven : )

Unplanned travel : Experience only very few times but the unplanned ones are the most memorable travels I had in my life. How can I forget the unplanned freak out to charmadi hills in Karnataka (specially after realizing it’s a dangerous forest and not recommended one)

Resort break : Resorts are the ones I prefer instead hotels when visiting a tourist destination and specially beaches. Mauritius is my favorite till date to enjoy resort stay. However, I am still waiting for an impressive resort to stay in hills at 10 degree or lesser

Package trip : For me, it’s a boring way of travelling. However, when you are with family, you will prefer this for the ease of co ordination. If you wanna spend time having fun with family instead planning, go for package and enjoy the rest.

Long Drive : I just love it. Nothing beats a road trip but quiet filled with inconvenience like cramping yourself in a car for long hours, continuous driving, fight sleep etc… I always love to drive long and Chennai-Banglore drives are till date favorites.

Moving on, my plan was to visit atleast one new place/country a year and here are some of them to achieve in next few years

- Thailand (beaches beaches beaches)
- Taj Mahal, India (Shame, never been there being an Indian and this is my next plan)
- Angkor Watt, Combodia (the worlds largest Hindu temple)
- Mount Kinabalu, Malaysia (the 3 days mountain trek to ecstacy)
- Great Wall of China (the long walk in the cold weather)
- Disney land, HK (once my son is grown enuf to enjoy)
- Langkawi, Malaysia (so waiting for the beach break)
- Annapurna range, Nepal (the swizz of east)
- South Africa (forest, safari, food)

Hmm… I don’t think I can finish this list any sooner ; ) Watchout for this space for updates once I accomplish each mission : )