Whoa, this is my 100th post. Never thought I would manage to write this much.
This centenarian post must be something which is close to me. Its about me.
Lets begin !!
Sometimes I feel I am multifaceted, but then what is special about that..Almost every second girl is or thinks she is. As I am writing about myself here, so lets not get bugged up with what others are,do, or can do.
Why I am saying multifaceted, its because I have so many creative interests which never got to come out. From the school days onward, I found drawing & painting alluring, and not to mention I was really good at it. People use to say I would take Biology as my subject, and to everyone's surprise I ended up with the scary Mathematics.
Then nature always interested me, which came into photography...yeah I take bearable clicks :D. Fact supporting it is, my clicks when shared at various photography groups on Facebook have got appreciated by totally unknown people, neither of us knowing each other in any way. The likes have touched the marks of 75 people at max. This sounds so kiddish, but actually it gives motivation :)
Next comes writing, I know I am not very good at it, but I really like to write my thoughts, words, and feelings.I use to always write diaries while in college and during job, though none exist now :D. Sometimes it comes out good leaving even me surprised.
At the end,I pursued none of my interests, confining myself to just studies and engineering which made me more of an introvert which I use to be. Always focused towards studies, expectations, and better career. It would not be too much to say that I fulfilled my parent's every dream- got good grades, desired engineering college and stream, handsome placement, an honors degree and a good arrange marriage.
For a typical middle class family, the child's hobby never mattered (at least in my case), what mattered were good grades, selections, and clean character certificate ( clean in the sense of no boyfriends/girlfriends, no going out with friends/classmates, or should say no friends). In between all these, my interests and hobbies got missed and long forgotten. Its not that I am blaming anyone for this, not at all, because I was always aware that what I am getting is the best my parents can afford for us(siblings included). This realization made me more close to my mother, whom I always admire for her patience and adaptability. Knowing this fact, I never asked for new dresses, money for hobby classes other than tuition fees, no accessories, nothing till I was in intermediate ( in college, i did put some of my demands on top priority, guess it was college effect ), and also avoided any activity which may lead to rumors and stories . At times I really felt frustrated, you know the company you keep is at times provoking too. It would be surprise, but the first visit to classmates I made was in the 12th class at one of the birthday celebrations, before that I have never been to anyone's home. I was always hesitant to invite my friends to my home, as I always thought that they may not like it. But luckily I always got so good friends that they never let me feel bad about anything, always took care of me, and supported me. Don't know what they really liked about me, but they were totally supportive. Can say I am a blessed child :)
Since I belonged to such a humble background both socially and financially, it was really difficult for me to match up in the newly introduced corporate world with the new faces but no friends. Slowly slowly caught up the trend and started getting comfortable with the new surroundings . But still being the small town girl at heart never indulged in too much of anything. Lived a life well composed and responsibly. Never wish bad for anyone, my parents always taught me, following it, if people did something wrong/against me also I ignored, and forgot.
Then once because of my roommate I joined the Salsa Classes. And from there it was like a makeover for me. I started looking beyond necessities, the activities, people and things which inspired me, made me happy. And after that there was no looking back.
Faced failures, but then accepted them and emerged as a new and refined me.
After it, no matter how hard the situation become, I never complained . Just started believing in karma and destiny, accepted what and how it came. May be this is what the maturity with age is called.
Now at the age of 30, I am a proud mother of a very very cute baby girl, a much loved and admired wife, honored daughter-in-law ( yes that's really true, hard to believe but now a fact :) , remember blessed child :) ), & a loving and caring daughter.
My hidden hobbies, aspirations all getting into limelight and practice, all credit goes to my in laws and husband. Be it pursuing job, hobby, learning driving, taking decisions , be it anything, the support just makes me more strong and confident day by day. Everyone trust me with my abilities which motivates me further. The support has not changed a single bit from what my parents did.
As already mentioned, I am always lucky in case of friends, and this still continues. Some people really are more than friends under the tag of FRIEND, on whom you can rely upon anytime. Being thankful to the supreme power for keeping me blessed is the only thing I can think of.
Someday, may be my kid will read this, dont know what her reaction would be, but atleast for her it would be a story of her mom.
This centenarian post must be something which is close to me. Its about me.
Lets begin !!
Sometimes I feel I am multifaceted, but then what is special about that..Almost every second girl is or thinks she is. As I am writing about myself here, so lets not get bugged up with what others are,do, or can do.
Why I am saying multifaceted, its because I have so many creative interests which never got to come out. From the school days onward, I found drawing & painting alluring, and not to mention I was really good at it. People use to say I would take Biology as my subject, and to everyone's surprise I ended up with the scary Mathematics.
Then nature always interested me, which came into photography...yeah I take bearable clicks :D. Fact supporting it is, my clicks when shared at various photography groups on Facebook have got appreciated by totally unknown people, neither of us knowing each other in any way. The likes have touched the marks of 75 people at max. This sounds so kiddish, but actually it gives motivation :)
Next comes writing, I know I am not very good at it, but I really like to write my thoughts, words, and feelings.I use to always write diaries while in college and during job, though none exist now :D. Sometimes it comes out good leaving even me surprised.
At the end,I pursued none of my interests, confining myself to just studies and engineering which made me more of an introvert which I use to be. Always focused towards studies, expectations, and better career. It would not be too much to say that I fulfilled my parent's every dream- got good grades, desired engineering college and stream, handsome placement, an honors degree and a good arrange marriage.
For a typical middle class family, the child's hobby never mattered (at least in my case), what mattered were good grades, selections, and clean character certificate ( clean in the sense of no boyfriends/girlfriends, no going out with friends/classmates, or should say no friends). In between all these, my interests and hobbies got missed and long forgotten. Its not that I am blaming anyone for this, not at all, because I was always aware that what I am getting is the best my parents can afford for us(siblings included). This realization made me more close to my mother, whom I always admire for her patience and adaptability. Knowing this fact, I never asked for new dresses, money for hobby classes other than tuition fees, no accessories, nothing till I was in intermediate ( in college, i did put some of my demands on top priority, guess it was college effect ), and also avoided any activity which may lead to rumors and stories . At times I really felt frustrated, you know the company you keep is at times provoking too. It would be surprise, but the first visit to classmates I made was in the 12th class at one of the birthday celebrations, before that I have never been to anyone's home. I was always hesitant to invite my friends to my home, as I always thought that they may not like it. But luckily I always got so good friends that they never let me feel bad about anything, always took care of me, and supported me. Don't know what they really liked about me, but they were totally supportive. Can say I am a blessed child :)
Since I belonged to such a humble background both socially and financially, it was really difficult for me to match up in the newly introduced corporate world with the new faces but no friends. Slowly slowly caught up the trend and started getting comfortable with the new surroundings . But still being the small town girl at heart never indulged in too much of anything. Lived a life well composed and responsibly. Never wish bad for anyone, my parents always taught me, following it, if people did something wrong/against me also I ignored, and forgot.
Then once because of my roommate I joined the Salsa Classes. And from there it was like a makeover for me. I started looking beyond necessities, the activities, people and things which inspired me, made me happy. And after that there was no looking back.
Faced failures, but then accepted them and emerged as a new and refined me.
After it, no matter how hard the situation become, I never complained . Just started believing in karma and destiny, accepted what and how it came. May be this is what the maturity with age is called.
Now at the age of 30, I am a proud mother of a very very cute baby girl, a much loved and admired wife, honored daughter-in-law ( yes that's really true, hard to believe but now a fact :) , remember blessed child :) ), & a loving and caring daughter.
My hidden hobbies, aspirations all getting into limelight and practice, all credit goes to my in laws and husband. Be it pursuing job, hobby, learning driving, taking decisions , be it anything, the support just makes me more strong and confident day by day. Everyone trust me with my abilities which motivates me further. The support has not changed a single bit from what my parents did.
As already mentioned, I am always lucky in case of friends, and this still continues. Some people really are more than friends under the tag of FRIEND, on whom you can rely upon anytime. Being thankful to the supreme power for keeping me blessed is the only thing I can think of.
Someday, may be my kid will read this, dont know what her reaction would be, but atleast for her it would be a story of her mom.
