1. Those Unit Test days when I heard Papaji (my grandfather) say – “Rani beti first aayegi.”
2. The day I won my first prize at school.
3. The days I glanced at pretty pink frocks, and dad bought them even without being asked for.
4. All those afternoons when mom tried to put me and my sis to sleep, and we kept lifting our heads notoriously and giggled for hours while she was sleeping in between us.
5. Every month the day dad got his salary, we’d go to Shikara to dine with the ducks.
6. Every night when mom used to put me to sleep, rubbing her hand on my back however tired she may be.
7. The day mom made me into a furry bunny with her hand-woven costume and soon after the fancy dress competition was thru’, dad mom took me to the park to pose between the bushes. Back then, I was too young to be embarrassed, just felt weird. Today, I miss those avatars.
8. My first stage performance and hearing “Once more” echo to my ears.
9. The days I played cards with my grandparents when my parents were out.
10. The day I learnt to swim without a float.
11. The days I locked myself in my room to revise lessons. Laying down a row of pillows on my bed, I’d open my notebook to question myself. Then shut it. But when I’d be completely blank, I would spank my pillows and instantly remember answers! :-)
12. All the days I played an outdoor game called Salchii.
13. The good ’ol halwa poori n’ chole days at my first home.
14. All those thrilling giant wheel and tora-tora days.
15. Everytime my grandfather kissed me on my cheek on reading my poems or winning a prize. I still remember, I’d wipe my cheek that very instant. Today, I miss those instants.
16. The days I drew family stick figures and coloured them for Diwali Puja year after year.
17. The day my geography teacher told me my innocent eyes twinkled like lit’l stars.
18. The first time I ever wore a saree – in college for a group presentation.
19. All the days when mom looked at me in the eye and just knew if I was sad or worried or cranky.
20. The day I won compliments and complimentary blushes when Dabbu Malik compared my voice to the sweet sounding Shreya Ghoshal.
21. The days I accompanied my parents and sis to shop for our new home to build it together.
22. The days I’d get everyone at home rofl with my witty liners.
23. Celebrating birthdays with cake-cutting at midnight 12.
24. The day I shook hands with SRK and sat beside him at home.
25. All our family trips – in India and abroad.
26. The days when learning was fun at work.
27. The day a friend thoughtfully brought me ‘saunf’ after 2 years of meeting, and said he saved 5 bucks everyday for it. :P
28. Everytime I heard – Hows my baby, oye gorgeous, peek a buu out of the blue.
29. All those times that had a starry connection.
30. And then the days I did nothing in the eyes of others, but had the longest tête-à-têtes with myself.
31. The days I cooked what I learnt at my culinary classes, and it was yummmm.
32. The days I spent quality time with a hand few friends, who now know me better than I know of myself.
33. The day someone surprised me after EIGHT years on EIGHTH and reminded me my Roll. No. in school was EIGHT. :-)
34. Everytime I went on a shopping spree. It was and continues to be the best stress buster for me.
35. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi that actually lit up my life (Remember Punjab Power – Lighting up your life?!) Winks.
36. Valentines Day - The day I woke up to the prettiest roses and greeting card lay beside me.
37. The days I caught dad hilariously laugh, watching comedy shows on TV.
38. The day I kissed and hugged my grandmom without reason and saw her joy rest upon her lips; so happy that she started story-telling about her young days excitedly for an hour non-stop.
39. The day I just casually told dad that mom didn’t gimme breakfast, and he quietly went to the kitchen and made me a meetha paratha. And when I smiled and said he didn’t have to, he just smiled and hid his face. It was a very touching moment for dad, mom and me, ‘coz even without saying a word, I knew what was running on their mind – “After our daughters get married and go, we wouldn’t get chances like this anymore…!”
40. April 2 '09 - when I saw my sis and hugged her after exactly EIGHT months.
41. May 9 '09 - The day I relived my good 'ol skool days. From wordless wonders to funny-side ups. From uncooperative radio ride to the prettiest presents. From mosquito-smitten walks by the sea-shore to capturing the full moon in flash. From the cutest 3D muvi with those monstrous glasses to the clumsiest yummiest dinner - I loved it all :-)
42. June 7 '09 - My 25th birthday celebration with my nearest and dearest family. T'was impossible to hide my excitement on receiving my silver jubilee present that I'm still exploring with pleasure - my new mobilephone - Nokia E75. It's the grandest gadget I own till date! Love you mommy, daddy n darling sis for it all. And a big thank you to all my thoughtful buddies :)
43. June 8 '09 - ...My birthday bash is still on. Starts with the prettiest roses taking me on a magical carpet to the finest dining places in town, followed by a muvi by default :P. Indeed, a "fairytale day"!
44. Sept 3 '09 - The day I saw my words printed in gold on my sister's wedding card! Can't wait for the D-Day, darling!
45. Nov 20th '09 - Watching the most beautiful mehndi being put on the most beautiful bride - my sis!
46. Nov 22nd '09 - Just Engaged. Haven't been so excited and "not-so-shy-to-dance" ever :)
47. Nov 24th '09 - Just Married. A lavish wedding of "punjabi mulgi" and "marathi munda". Way to go!
48. The "beautiful" days of Wness when I could "fly by the rainbow so high" and "spin my head right round" to "infinity"! Sheer awesomeness :-)
49. The day I lived my childhood... experiencing the thrill of vrooming my toy car; rejoicing the sound of saxophone; bringing colours back to life with camelin; going bhow-wow over my doggie; going back to school with the same all-in-one pencil-box and much much more.
50. The day of a century. The day of pure joy. The day of going back to beautiful memories of Day One to beautiful visions of Day Infinity, tomorrow.
51. Days of a lifetime... living life love-size.
52. Too many croaks make a blue night bright with fascinated frog feet :)
53. Chilly moonlight, bubble sunshine. Welcome to the land of far far away! Suuuveet.
54. The day I went on a thrilling ticking spree :)
55. Going back to stone age a 1000 times... whata lovely smoggy feeling!
56. 2-tiled minithon winning me the cutest cuddles ever :)
57. Xmas '10 - Havin' santabulous time in town!!
58. Santa surprised us wid the best xmas gift dis year - my sister arrives home straight from Boston... leaving mom, dad and me and the rest of the family totally dumbstruck! Indeed, zor ka jhatka sabko zorose laga :D :D
59. Jun 07 ' 11: Literally, a "happy" birthday with my book in hand.
60. Jet - set - go :-)
The list will go on...
2. The day I won my first prize at school.
3. The days I glanced at pretty pink frocks, and dad bought them even without being asked for.
4. All those afternoons when mom tried to put me and my sis to sleep, and we kept lifting our heads notoriously and giggled for hours while she was sleeping in between us.
5. Every month the day dad got his salary, we’d go to Shikara to dine with the ducks.
6. Every night when mom used to put me to sleep, rubbing her hand on my back however tired she may be.
7. The day mom made me into a furry bunny with her hand-woven costume and soon after the fancy dress competition was thru’, dad mom took me to the park to pose between the bushes. Back then, I was too young to be embarrassed, just felt weird. Today, I miss those avatars.
8. My first stage performance and hearing “Once more” echo to my ears.
9. The days I played cards with my grandparents when my parents were out.
10. The day I learnt to swim without a float.
11. The days I locked myself in my room to revise lessons. Laying down a row of pillows on my bed, I’d open my notebook to question myself. Then shut it. But when I’d be completely blank, I would spank my pillows and instantly remember answers! :-)
12. All the days I played an outdoor game called Salchii.
13. The good ’ol halwa poori n’ chole days at my first home.
14. All those thrilling giant wheel and tora-tora days.
15. Everytime my grandfather kissed me on my cheek on reading my poems or winning a prize. I still remember, I’d wipe my cheek that very instant. Today, I miss those instants.
16. The days I drew family stick figures and coloured them for Diwali Puja year after year.
17. The day my geography teacher told me my innocent eyes twinkled like lit’l stars.
18. The first time I ever wore a saree – in college for a group presentation.
19. All the days when mom looked at me in the eye and just knew if I was sad or worried or cranky.
20. The day I won compliments and complimentary blushes when Dabbu Malik compared my voice to the sweet sounding Shreya Ghoshal.
21. The days I accompanied my parents and sis to shop for our new home to build it together.
22. The days I’d get everyone at home rofl with my witty liners.
23. Celebrating birthdays with cake-cutting at midnight 12.
24. The day I shook hands with SRK and sat beside him at home.
25. All our family trips – in India and abroad.
26. The days when learning was fun at work.
27. The day a friend thoughtfully brought me ‘saunf’ after 2 years of meeting, and said he saved 5 bucks everyday for it. :P
28. Everytime I heard – Hows my baby, oye gorgeous, peek a buu out of the blue.
29. All those times that had a starry connection.
30. And then the days I did nothing in the eyes of others, but had the longest tête-à-têtes with myself.
31. The days I cooked what I learnt at my culinary classes, and it was yummmm.
32. The days I spent quality time with a hand few friends, who now know me better than I know of myself.
33. The day someone surprised me after EIGHT years on EIGHTH and reminded me my Roll. No. in school was EIGHT. :-)
34. Everytime I went on a shopping spree. It was and continues to be the best stress buster for me.
35. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi that actually lit up my life (Remember Punjab Power – Lighting up your life?!) Winks.
36. Valentines Day - The day I woke up to the prettiest roses and greeting card lay beside me.
37. The days I caught dad hilariously laugh, watching comedy shows on TV.
38. The day I kissed and hugged my grandmom without reason and saw her joy rest upon her lips; so happy that she started story-telling about her young days excitedly for an hour non-stop.
39. The day I just casually told dad that mom didn’t gimme breakfast, and he quietly went to the kitchen and made me a meetha paratha. And when I smiled and said he didn’t have to, he just smiled and hid his face. It was a very touching moment for dad, mom and me, ‘coz even without saying a word, I knew what was running on their mind – “After our daughters get married and go, we wouldn’t get chances like this anymore…!”
40. April 2 '09 - when I saw my sis and hugged her after exactly EIGHT months.
41. May 9 '09 - The day I relived my good 'ol skool days. From wordless wonders to funny-side ups. From uncooperative radio ride to the prettiest presents. From mosquito-smitten walks by the sea-shore to capturing the full moon in flash. From the cutest 3D muvi with those monstrous glasses to the clumsiest yummiest dinner - I loved it all :-)
42. June 7 '09 - My 25th birthday celebration with my nearest and dearest family. T'was impossible to hide my excitement on receiving my silver jubilee present that I'm still exploring with pleasure - my new mobilephone - Nokia E75. It's the grandest gadget I own till date! Love you mommy, daddy n darling sis for it all. And a big thank you to all my thoughtful buddies :)
43. June 8 '09 - ...My birthday bash is still on. Starts with the prettiest roses taking me on a magical carpet to the finest dining places in town, followed by a muvi by default :P. Indeed, a "fairytale day"!
44. Sept 3 '09 - The day I saw my words printed in gold on my sister's wedding card! Can't wait for the D-Day, darling!
45. Nov 20th '09 - Watching the most beautiful mehndi being put on the most beautiful bride - my sis!
46. Nov 22nd '09 - Just Engaged. Haven't been so excited and "not-so-shy-to-dance" ever :)
47. Nov 24th '09 - Just Married. A lavish wedding of "punjabi mulgi" and "marathi munda". Way to go!
48. The "beautiful" days of Wness when I could "fly by the rainbow so high" and "spin my head right round" to "infinity"! Sheer awesomeness :-)
49. The day I lived my childhood... experiencing the thrill of vrooming my toy car; rejoicing the sound of saxophone; bringing colours back to life with camelin; going bhow-wow over my doggie; going back to school with the same all-in-one pencil-box and much much more.
50. The day of a century. The day of pure joy. The day of going back to beautiful memories of Day One to beautiful visions of Day Infinity, tomorrow.
51. Days of a lifetime... living life love-size.
52. Too many croaks make a blue night bright with fascinated frog feet :)
53. Chilly moonlight, bubble sunshine. Welcome to the land of far far away! Suuuveet.
54. The day I went on a thrilling ticking spree :)
55. Going back to stone age a 1000 times... whata lovely smoggy feeling!
56. 2-tiled minithon winning me the cutest cuddles ever :)
57. Xmas '10 - Havin' santabulous time in town!!
58. Santa surprised us wid the best xmas gift dis year - my sister arrives home straight from Boston... leaving mom, dad and me and the rest of the family totally dumbstruck! Indeed, zor ka jhatka sabko zorose laga :D :D
59. Jun 07 ' 11: Literally, a "happy" birthday with my book in hand.
60. Jet - set - go :-)
The list will go on...
