Bhavika was never really big on celebrating birthdays, not even as a kid. She remembered cutting the cake at midnight with her family. But, that's pretty much it. No dressing up for Birthday, No distributing chocolates to classmates, No birthday treat to friends, No pestering parents for gifts. All that was not Bhavika. She would just sit with a book in the favorite corner of her room and read. Like any other day. "What's there to celebrate Amma? It's just another day." was what she will say when her mom would ask for her Birthday plans.
Fast forward to 2019. She was turning 26 tomorrow night. Nothing much had changed, except for her surroundings. She was a big girl now and had her own place to call home. She was sitting on a hammock strategically placed in her favorite part of the room and reading a Jhumpa Lahiri. The horlicks milk her mom would get her every night was replaced by a glass of wine she had to pour for herself but that was pretty much it in terms of the changes. The breeze from the window was messing up with her hair but for once she didn't mind. She was engrossed in the story.
Just then her phone buzzed. It was Ramit, her work colleague and generally an *interesting* guy to talk to. "Hey kiddo, wassup? What Birthday plans for tomorrow?" She read the text surprised that he remembered. "What's there to celebrate? It's just another day" she thought to herself but instead replied "Am excited. Haven't planned anything yet though. Let's go out for dinner?"
Maybe some more things were about to change. 😇
Maybe some more things were about to change. 😇
P.S. - 4 months since the last post. Documenting life - It's been good generally. New job, New house. A lot to look forward to. Amen!
Song of the day - 'Sage' by Ritviz. The song is really good with Ritviz's trademark electronic feel but what's surprising is how he has blended the electronic feel of the overall track with soothing vocals and a great melody humming. I really like it. Also, the video is super cute. As a tall guy, I relate 😁😁
Humor of the day -
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| courtesy - Reza Farazmand from Poorlydrawnlines. He's genius! This reminds me I still need to watch The Lion king. Care to join. anyone? |
Signing off!
Cheers,
Manish
