I was very excited this time last year, one, it was my Birthday and two because we had booked a trip to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. I was in awe as i looked over the ocean and blue waters greeting us in Punta Cana. It was hot but then it was a cool place. I had a busy time looking at the visitors there, no age was too young or too old, no color or race unwelcome. That was a beautiful sight. Loved walking on the sand as well as relaxing under the umbrella. And then i took the next step of getting over my fear of water.Last year i let my feet get wet. This time, I waded slowly into the water, holding Govi's hand and then as i turned with a smile a big wave knocked me over. I was underwater for over 5 minutes and i could see through the salty waters and faintly hear Govi telling me that he got me :-). So what actually seemed 5 minutes, under water to me was only about 8- 10 seconds. But those few seconds mostly calmed my fear of water and also took away my nice sunglasses. Back on my feet, out of the water, salt water dripping out of my nose and my hair sticking to me, I rejoiced & so did my boys, not at the loss of the sunglasses but at the partial loss of my fear.
Then there was more joy. While painstakingly clearing out the driveway of all the snow & ice in the end of February, i got news that i became an aunt to a pretty little baby girl. I always like the February babies a little more ;-) Everyday for the past year, she has been bringing a smile to us all. They don't have to do much to make us happy. At that age even their poop or fart makes us smile. The innocence of the babies, their every action, their every move seems wonderful to us. And then they grow up like mine did. Well, he is now in the middle school. A transition that was easy for him but hard for me. But i completely enjoy the bond between us. Now as he grows up and does things independently i am learning to be a grown up's parent !!
The usual trip is India is something i look forward to every year. There is something special about spending time with family and friends. Eating the comfort food made by my mother, the chatting and getting into those disagreements continue even as we try to figure out who the grown up is between the two of us.
I love the attention and pampering i get from my in-laws, another experience which tempts me to stay back.
Meeting my school friends is always a thrill, so much fun, lot of love and another reason to go back every year to see them, meet them and laugh with them.
A group of us formed a book club last year. Along with reading and discussing books, the bond and friendship has strengthened and the topics discussed are at times "out of the book" too. There are books, food and fun on the table and what's more i am reading more!!
My doctor visits have been lesser which is a plus. My joints still play hide and seek but i am learning to manage them better & am playing more & enjoying it even more.
The year has been nice to me and i wouldn't complain except for the fact that Federer couldn't win another title and Serena is waiting for that elusive grand slam, & Waldner has retired :(. Would like for Schumacher to recover, Rafa to play better, and for me to, drive that elusive Ferrari.
It's the "all about me" day and i love it as always. And if i am granted a wish today - i would most certainly want a happier world free of wars and fights, disease and disaster not just for me but for everyone.
And again this year i will smile more because it's contagious :-)
Then there was more joy. While painstakingly clearing out the driveway of all the snow & ice in the end of February, i got news that i became an aunt to a pretty little baby girl. I always like the February babies a little more ;-) Everyday for the past year, she has been bringing a smile to us all. They don't have to do much to make us happy. At that age even their poop or fart makes us smile. The innocence of the babies, their every action, their every move seems wonderful to us. And then they grow up like mine did. Well, he is now in the middle school. A transition that was easy for him but hard for me. But i completely enjoy the bond between us. Now as he grows up and does things independently i am learning to be a grown up's parent !!The usual trip is India is something i look forward to every year. There is something special about spending time with family and friends. Eating the comfort food made by my mother, the chatting and getting into those disagreements continue even as we try to figure out who the grown up is between the two of us.
I love the attention and pampering i get from my in-laws, another experience which tempts me to stay back.
Meeting my school friends is always a thrill, so much fun, lot of love and another reason to go back every year to see them, meet them and laugh with them.
A group of us formed a book club last year. Along with reading and discussing books, the bond and friendship has strengthened and the topics discussed are at times "out of the book" too. There are books, food and fun on the table and what's more i am reading more!!
My doctor visits have been lesser which is a plus. My joints still play hide and seek but i am learning to manage them better & am playing more & enjoying it even more.
The year has been nice to me and i wouldn't complain except for the fact that Federer couldn't win another title and Serena is waiting for that elusive grand slam, & Waldner has retired :(. Would like for Schumacher to recover, Rafa to play better, and for me to, drive that elusive Ferrari.
It's the "all about me" day and i love it as always. And if i am granted a wish today - i would most certainly want a happier world free of wars and fights, disease and disaster not just for me but for everyone.
And again this year i will smile more because it's contagious :-)
1 comment:
Lovely article Priya...
And I hope to see you soon. Its been too long now!
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