How to love a Finn?

I must confess that this change of relationship status has affected me quite severely. Initially I was quite visibly distraught, but, over time I realized the futility of the matter and eased up on myself. Infact, I even convinced myself that it could be a good thing. However, after watching the first formula one race of this season I must admit now, that, I shall always miss the racing genius of Michael Schumacher.

I liked Ferrari racing because Schumacher drove them on a knife edge, race after race, ever since I have begun following F1. So when Schumacher announced his retirement, I was left so clueless that it hurt. Not knowing which driver to support, I simply stuck to Ferrari out of habit. This meant I had to make peace with Kimi and support his quest with Ferrari.

Kimi isn’t slow. And this he proved in ample manner in the Australian Grand Prix by securing pole and then blazing away to an unassailable lead and win his debut grand prix in a Ferrari. Waking up at 0400 certainly proved worth it as Ferrari won its first race and Massa put in a good effort making up 16 places to secure 6th. So, then it seemed I would be able to move on; to regain a viable direction in life…

Yet, the victory was hollow. The post race trophy session was un-inspiring. Kimi’s placid emotions were hardly rewarding. Where was the thumping of fists? Where was the two feet in the air jump? Oh and where was the mile wide Schumacher grin?

I suppose I must eventually grow up and learn with Kimi’s non Schumacher ways. Like any new relationship, there is a lot to learn. And, perhaps, a lot to offer each other! For my dedication towards his racing skills, I can only hope the flying Finn offers me more red streaking Ferrari Formula One victories, and perhaps more importantly, allow me to continue my life again.

After all, this life thing, it is not supposed to be anything.