Wondering who I would be writing for now? In all honesty, it wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be, when I started off. What is the big deal? It is about writing for the people who have touched my life; is what I told myself. Like someone rightly pointed out to me, this blog is not about writing but about expressing myself. It is my way of a small tribute to the beautiful people who decorate my life or have in the past. Doing justice to the charisma of those people is what I effectively want to do. So first thing first, the order of the blogs must not be misunderstood as any sort of preference. Without any form of envy and biases, this is just as simply put; ‘my expression of love for people’.
While I was conversing with a one of my ‘bacchas’ (that’s how I like to address them) dared me to write on him. So much so that I brought the challenge onto myself. So the secret kiddo who inspired me to pen this down; not 15-16 or anywhere down; it’s going to be ‘Beautiful people-Part II’. In my opinion, every word ever written always has a history to it. This one has one too. While I sat there reminiscing my old college days in my fixed ‘khopcha’; the people passing by were moving in a blur like a movie being played in a fast track zone; with some known and some new faces. Before my thoughts could lead me to trance, my junior in shining armor walked in! There he was! The person who made coming back to college worth the time. (Just FYI, he always saves me from going into my trance of thoughts! Surprisingly telepathically as crazy as it may sound.)
Have you ever felt the urge to go back to the blissful life of college or school? I am sure in this fast paced 21st century; we’ve all had that thought at least once to say the least! I am no different on this front. But what is it that makes me want to go back to college even after having graduated is what matters to me. It is the love of the people still in college. I do not know if my feelings for college would be the same the next year. That is not only because I would have grown out of it but it is also because I wouldn’t have anyone who would come running towards me and hug me when I enter college. There wouldn’t be anyone in college who would be waiting for me to surprise them post work. Those comforting hugs and marvelous smiles of MY people is what makes my going back to college a 100% worth it.
I share very unconventional relations with most people and the reason for this is still unknown to me. If you haven’t understood yet, I am talking about my juniors for thehumans of sanskriti today. It could be surprising to know that I trust and admire some of them more than my own batch mates. Like it is said, friendships do not come with age tags! So enough of the junior and senior formality, because that never came in way of us. From seeing them enter college to seeing their journey over the 3 years to witnessing them live their dreams in college, to grooming to be market ready in the next few months, it has truly been a very satisfying journey. I say satisfying because even if I made a tiny minuscule impact in somebody’s life I consider myself successful, because touching lives is far more sustaining that accolades and awards.
Aren’t there some people with whom you just have a feeling of belonging? That is how I feel with them! They have understood me with just a smile on their face, reassuring me all the time; “We know”. From making me a birthday video, to wearing special shoe laces for me, to travelling to and fro 2 hours for 15 minutes to meet me, to getting beautiful words from the most inexpressible person, to those wonderful worded posts, to having my back when I am down and hating my haters, to giving me panic calls when in trouble, to seeking advice when it’s needed, to confiding in me for the heart-to-heart discussions, to pulling my leg; they’ve done it all. I’ve hardly ever expressed how much they mean to me, but just maybe life would feel a little less special if it wouldn’t be for their presence. The cupcakes on my birthday I didn’t want to celebrate wouldn’t be so sweet if they weren’t bought by the right people. A teary eyed farewell wouldn’t be so emotional if I didn’t have those people who made leaving so difficult say those heart-touching things. Those joyous economic victories wouldn’t be so full of pride if they weren’t won by the right people. Standing in the background and clapping for them wouldn’t be so satisfying if they hadn’t given me the respect to stand for them.
It is the respect that you give to me that has made the end to college a perfect one. It is the love you shower me with that has made the end of college not be end to friendships. It is the undying spirit of your enthusiasm that makes me never want to give up. It is your unconditional support in me that makes me want to set higher standards for you to live up to. It is your trust in me that makes me want to be all the more approachable for you when you need me. I may not be an ideal person, but I am definitely going to try my best to be a friend who you can fall back on when you need. Because life comes in all shapes and sizes, but the love and support of your special ones is what comes as the biggest gift.
Like I always say, bringing a tear to someone’s eye with an accomplishing smile is a sign. I accept that sign of life yet again and conclude with a dedication to all those people who have help me build myself. Because while I was busy thinking of how to be a good senior to all of you, you’ll helped me discover myself in the process too. In ways more than one, you’ll make saying goodbye impossible.
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| This picture is only an illustration of a few of my kiddos who have touched my life. Each one of you is truly special :) |
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ReplyDeleteWoah this is wonderful... no junior can move on the path of success without a senior like you! I learned one thing from you *IF YOU JUST KEEP MOVING FORWARD YOU'LL ALWAYS AMAZE YOURSELF* that is what i see it in you..your blogs are fabulous 😊❤ "waiting for the next" :p
ReplyDeleteThanks a ton priyanka :) just stick your ground and you shall amaze yourself. Life is about never giving up.
DeleteU r amazing my dear sis and I cannot wait to read more and more from you. You have the power to turn each blog, write up, letter, note that you write into something truly magical.
ReplyDeleteKeep writing, my dear Midas :*
Thank you didi. :) yes, writing keeps me alive :) will never stop and try improving and creating magic. But I think you're too good to me. I'm no magician :) just like putting my thoughts into words.
DeleteWhile Part I was dedicated to your Didi, I read here, in Part II, the evolving sentiments of a child, growing into a girl gathering the rudiments of life in the passage of that time frame called Teens! It's an experience incomparable. The School/College going days has a charm that is incomparable with any other journals of your life. It is unique in its own way. A whole lot of strangers come together and bond only to wither away after a certain period of academic time. It's like a Cinema without heroes or heroines, where backdrop changes, characters changes, events changes and eventuality change! It is perhaps arguably that chapter of life that can only be caressed in memory but never relived!
ReplyDeleteI too personally have very intimate and fond memories of those years. Ask your Dad and Mom. They too would - if not they are shying away from you :) :) :)
But seriously, there would be very rarely a soul that would not have lived that chapter of life the way it should be - irresponsible to an extent, free to a limit, adventurous to an abuse and romantic to the hilt!!! Of course yes. It's a period where both extra curricular activities and academic curriculum competes with each other for dominance. At that point in time, when the then mindset plays ping pong with both priorities, its our kind Professors, Lecturers, Seniors and Parents/Family who steer and guide us to establish ourselves.
There must have been several sweet and sour moments during those yester years that shape and influence our life thereafter. Yes - it is a phenomenally unique period of life - one to cherish forever - but one never to return again!!! Cherish the bygone moment and live with all the aspirations it provided you with.
Trust I did not bore you :) -- well written Dear!