One Life

Grown up, but not

2014-05-05T03:01:00.000-07:00

One day, we wake up and realize we’re not kids anymore. Perhaps it’s after we graduate high school, or maybe it’s when we start to worry about money or death. Whenever it is, we do grow up. We’re forced to. There comes a time when we’re no longer allowed to be dependent on our parents. A time when our innocence disappears. A time when our carelessness is no longer seen as youthful and charming, but as unduly childish.

We dreamed of growing up, wondering what the world looked like beyond our own home. Yet upon growing up, we find that the reality is less lovely than we’d envisioned. We find that the only thing we really want back is our youth and innocence, and the cruel irony is that these are the very things that will never return.

Here I am, thinking about how my friends are getting married and having babies. And all I want is to sleep at my house and have my mom come in and say goodnight.

Time is moving way too fast. It feels like yesterday that I graduated from college but in reality it's been two years. I'm done with my first job and I'm starting my Master's degree. Before I know it, I'll be done with the degree and I'll be married. In two years' time, will I be grown up enough to take on that responsibility? Only time will tell...

Dramaland

2014-01-29T08:58:00.000-08:00

Reasons to watch Korean dramas:

1. The boys. Practically every K-drama is full of beautiful things to look at; and the most beautiful thing of all is often the male lead. Have you seen most of the actors and idols out there? They'll ruin you!
2. The romance. If K-drama were a universe, romance would be its sun; it's usually at the heart of almost every drama. K-drama love can make you swoon, make you smile or make you cry in despair.

3. The culture. Learning the language and culture is certainly the biggest asset you can gain from watching K-dramas. After a few shows, it's impossible to avoid picking up some Korean.

4. The emotion. No matter what a K-drama is about, its goal is to make you feel something. It draws you into the story so completely that it sometimes feels as if you’ll never recover from your emotional engagement with it.

5. The music. K-drama soundtracks are incredibly cool and catchy. Although you may not understand the lyrics, you can listen to it and feel it. K-dramas are the gateway drug to K-pop.

Few dramas to get you started:

Boys Over Flowers - Geum Jan Di attends the exclusive Shinhwa High School by a scholarship she gets because of an incident. She finds her shallow, privileged classmates unbearable, especially the notorious F4. Angry at their rudeness, Jan Di tells off F4 leader Gu Jun Pyo, bringing a world of trouble upon herself. Although Jun Pyo persists on bullying her, he begins to find himself attracted to Jan Di.

Coffee Prince - Go Eun Chan is a tomboy who works multiple jobs to pay off debts. After Eun Chan bumps into Choi Han Kyul, the heir to a big food company, and is mistaken for a boy, Han Kyul decides to hire Eun Chan to be his gay lover in order to avoid the blind dates arranged by his grandmother. Desperately in need of money, Eun Chan agrees. Han Kyul's grandmother also puts him in charge of a coffee shop in danger of being bankrupt. Eun Chan starts to work at the coffee shop, and not long after, feelings start to spark, except, how would Han Kyul accept his "homosexuality"?

Secret Garden - The drama tells the story of Kim Joo Won, an arrogant and eccentric CEO, and Gil Ra Im, a poor and humble stuntwoman. Their accidental meeting, when Joo Won mistakes Ra Im for an actress, marks the beginning of a tense, bickering relationship, through which Joo Won tries to hide a growing attraction to Ra Im that both confuses and disturbs him. To complicate matters further, a strange sequence of events results in them swapping bodies.

You're Beautiful - Go Mi Nyu is a sweet, naive young woman with her life set on becoming a nun after having been raised in an orphanage. But her twin brother Mi Nam has dreamt all his life of becoming a famous singer in order to be found by their parents. Mi Nam’s dream is finally about to come true, as is Mi Nyu’s, when he suddenly has to go to the States in order to recover from an eye surgery gone wrong. His manager begs Mi Nyu to take Mi Nam’s place, masquerading as a boy, in the idol group A.N.JELL just until Mi Nam can return.

Clockwise: Boys Over Flowers, Coffee Prince, Secret Garden, You're Beautiful.

You ought to watch at least one; you won't be sorry. Until next time... Fighting!!! (you will get the joke if you watch the dramas)

My Seoul obsession

2014-01-29T08:57:00.001-08:00

Less than a year ago, I was alien to all things Korean. "Korean what?" was my reaction the first time I heard of Korean dramas from a friend. I mean, who the heck would be interested in Korean dramas when there are so many great American shows? But the boys were cute(no, they don't all look the same and they most definitely don't look like girls!), so I decided to give it a try. And it got me hooked instantly. Watching dramas led me to watch movies and listen to their music. They’ve made me curious about a lot of stuff, and I've fallen in love with Korean culture. It's become a serious hobby and really, I think it makes me happy.

Did you know that South Korean drama(or K-drama) is banned in North Korea? I came across this article the other day about North Korea allegedly executing citizens who smuggled in and watched Korean dramas. Poor North Koreans, who could blame them? K-dramas are absolutely adorable and incredibly addictive!

Spread of Korean culture in India: Apparently, the northeast was one of the first regions to take to the Korean wave way back in 2000 when there was a blanket ban on Hindi channels and the cable operators started airing Korean shows. I'm eternally grateful to whoever imposed the ban!

The Korean entertainment industry is brimming with beautiful boys and girls who are amazing actors or singers or both; you can never get enough of them!

Beginner's guide to K-drama: Just because it's a "drama" doesn't mean it's all sappy romance. There are rom-coms, thrillers, and plenty of shows with a heavy focus on fantasy, action, and even horror. There's something for everyone.

Upside to K-dramas: The length. Most dramas have only 15-25 episodes; you don't have to wait season after season to know how it's going to end. And the best part: if you loved the show, you can watch it again. Can you imagine rewatching all the seasons of Friends?

Trapped

2014-01-18T02:49:00.000-08:00

It's been over a year since I last wrote here. I haven't really been busy or anything but I seem to have lost all enthusiasm for the world over this period of time; even the bits I usually like. Am I experiencing symptoms of depression? Or am I just bored?

As much as I loved being at home, I also enjoyed being outside, taking walks, dressing up and going shopping. All I do now is spend my free time holed up in my room. Some days, I feel like the real me is back; I catch up with my friends, I go see a movie, I do something fun. Other days, I feel like nothing is going to make me happier, so what's the point?

There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.

I decided to find something new to be enthusiastic about; be it work, a hobby or whatever. I thought having some goal, however arbitrary, to work towards might help. To understand how clueless I was earlier, you need to read this: Clueless

I finally know what I want to do with my life. First off, I needed a MBA; so I prepped a little and took a couple of exams. I bombed both. I'm thinking maybe I should just give up. Oh God, have I always been such a quitter?

I sit here and wonder if the fact that I'm not doing much to take the next step in my life is what makes me feel this way. Everybody is trying to tell me that I'm better than this, but am I really? Is the fear of failure holding me back? I know I will have to work harder to escape this feeling. It's not going to be easy getting to where I want to be from where I am now.

Change

2012-10-13T03:04:00.001-07:00

It's a universal truth we all have to face, whether we want to or not, everything eventually ends. I've always disliked endings. Last day of summer, the final chapter of a great book, parting ways with a close friend. But endings are inevitable; leaves fall, you close the book, you say goodbye...

I've always been an outgoing person, and so I've made a lot of friends over the years. After my tenth grade I changed schools. I had no idea then that I'd lose touch with the friends back in my old school or the ones I'd just made. My first birthday after I left school, two of my friends had a bet over who would get to wish me first. As the years wore on, the phone calls became text messages and then one in many wishes on my Facebook wall. What once seemed to be the best of friendships is long gone now. Only later did I realize that growing up means growing apart. But even through the distance, there are some people with whom you feel a connection. You may hardly talk to each other or see each other but when you do, it brings you inexplicable happiness.

When in college I had four years to bond with my classmates. I was part of a pretty awesome gang and we had the time of our lives. Now that college is over and everyone is headed in different directions, the pattern is bound to repeat.

In a few days I'm going out in the real world. It's time to say goodbye to everything that was familiar, everything that was comfortable. I'm moving on. But just because I'm leaving, and that hurts, there are some people who are so much a part of us, they'll be with us no matter what. They are our solid ground. Our North Star. And the small clear voices in our hearts that will be with us… always.

What matters most

2012-09-22T05:18:00.001-07:00

Every girl wants a Prince Charming. And every guy, a Princess. Do we actually find the kind of person we're looking for? Do we end up being with them?

Sometimes, you love someone for their looks. Your love towards the person is based upon fantasy and idealization, instead of experience. I'm not a believer in love at first sight. But there's nothing quite like feeling a spark of attraction between you and someone you just met. When you get to know each other, the infatuation diminishes.
Sometimes, you have feelings towards a friend with whom you love to spend time. I'm of the opinion that the best relationships are ones that take place between two people that are close friends. It's easier to be with someone who already knows the true you - your likes/dislikes, mood, attitude, and what makes you tick. You're comfortable with each other and there's always something to talk about. While some friends manage to find a way of making things work romantically, others are better as friends.
Sometimes, love just happens. You fall in love with the most unexpected person at the most unexpected time. The kind of feeling based upon knowing and accepting someone. You feel passion, caring and respect so strong that you feel it regardless of what the other person does.
Say, you've found "The one". When you and your partner share common interests, life is peachy. What if you both don't like the same sort of TV shows, movies, books, music and food? What if you have different views on everything, and you can't seem to agree on anything? Maybe it doesn't seem like such a big deal. But when you start living together, life becomes a constant struggle. You cannot push them to adopt a hobby. You have to respect that they have their own passions. Things can get so frustrating that you want to give up. But you love this person, and you can't bear the thought of a life without them. You feel conflicted. So what should you do? Work through the struggles. Compromise. It doesn't necessarily mean you've to sacrifice. It's just giving each other the space to do what they like and learning to like some of what they like, so you can spend time together. You can't always have life the easy way. When you find love, you've to do everything it takes to hold on to it.

Two beautiful souls

2012-07-30T20:44:00.001-07:00

My grandpa and grandma are two of the most beautiful people I've ever known in my life.

I remember the days as a kid when I held grandpa's hand and walked down the streets. We used to go to this temple near my place and on the way back home he bought me candy. Grandpa had a good heart. He was always so noble in his thoughts and deeds. He was a great teacher. I've seen people walk up to my mother on random occasions, identifying themselves as grandpa's students. He was loved and respected like none other I've known.

He and grandma moved in with us after he retired, and a few years later he was affected by Parkinson's disease. He started having tremors and difficulty in walking. Mom and dad took care of him in every way possible, giving him the best medications. Dad was more like a son to him, loving grandpa like his own. Grandma used to spend every waking hour tending to grandpa. She had endless patience. When at times she lost her temper, they fought like kids. Grandpa had the most loving smile. Years wore on, he suffered a lot. The doctor said he'd live only few months. I still remember the day when they carried him to the ambulance. Dad came home an hour later and told me grandpa was gone. He'd breathed his last on my mother's lap on the way to the hospital. We lost a beautiful soul then. The entire town was at the funeral.

Grandma was a strong person. She was the most selfless being I've ever seen. I can't imagine how the household would've functioned all those years without her. Grandma did everything for us, despite the fact that she was a cardiac patient. She was so loving and caring, ever-smiling and never complaining. Few years later, she was diagnosed with Cancer. Mom and dad did everything they could to keep her healthy. She was having trouble digesting food. With the liquid diet and chemotherapy, she was growing weak. It's not known as the killer disease for nothing.

Even through all this, grandma never stopped doing what she always did for us. And then she couldn't do it anymore. It pained us to see her suffer so much. I still remember the day when my brother carried her to the car, and she didn't want to go. She breathed her last on my mother's lap, just like grandpa. We lost another beautiful soul. For a month, I cried every time I went in her room. I couldn't bear the thought of home without her, it was so empty. It was a shattering loss, especially to my mom. She loved her parents so much. One day, I hope I can give my parents the kind of love and care they've always shown to their parents and to me and my brother.

I miss you grandpa... I miss you grandma... I know you're always with us...

A story on trust

2012-07-08T04:25:00.001-07:00

Sham and Shriya were happily married. They loved each other so much and would do anything for the other.

Sham's close friend had come from US and so he went to the bar not knowing how to say no to him. He called Shriya and told her he had some urgent work at office and so he's staying back. Few days later when they had a get together, Shriya came to know of the whole thing through the friend and got upset. She couldn't bear the thought of Sham lying to her. She cried for three days. Sham promised her he'd never repeat this again. She trusted him and continued to live.

When Shriya's mother called her for shopping at the mall she wanted to inform Sham but somehow it slipped her mind. Suddenly she spotted Sham in the mall. With a spurt of happiness she called him in his mobile. Sham took the mobile and immediately said,"hey I'm in a meeting. I'll call you later" and he cut the call. Shriya could see he was sitting with a lady in a coffee shop and chatting. She asked him about this when he came back home. He said, "I thought you would be angry because of your possessiveness and I didn't want to spoil your mood". He also started asking her why she came to the mall without informing him. After fighting for about a week he again promised that he'd never lie to her. She trusted him once again and continued to live again.

Sham hiding something, thinking it's good for her, and Shriya taking a promise had become the way of life. Shriya was finding it very difficult to trust him for anything. She started asking him too many questions and Sham would shout back with hurt. The hurt caused by getting cheated repeatedly was too much for her to handle. Sham started to become adamant in a way to defend himself. The more she saw the adamancy the more weak she became. Unable to handle the pressure any longer, she committed suicide and Sham was thrown into darkness. Though he married again and lived, he knew there is a vacuum in his heart that can never be filled.

You have people around you who live for your sake. Don't ever shake the roots of the trust which they have on you. If you are everything to a person, you have to think for the other person as well because they will either live or die holding you. If they love you, they'll accept you as you are. May be it'll pain when you are honest, but it'll strengthen the trust. Never ever do anything to shake the trust of the relationship that matters to you. Never lose a relationship because it's very difficult to build one.

Happiness

2012-07-06T10:09:00.001-07:00

Two things are not possible:
1. To make everybody happy.
2. For everybody to be happy with you.

One thing is definitely possible:
For you to be happy with yourself and thus ensure there is one more happy person in the world. Radiate happiness.

Five simple practices to happiness:
1. Accept: What is, is. What is not, is not.
2. Keep a smile. Cause a smile.
3. Put enthusiasm into everything.
4. Give more than you receive.
5. Count your blessings.

Wishing you abundant happiness! Most and more...

Inspiration #1

2012-07-04T04:22:00.001-07:00

Josh Vander Vies..

It needs to be one special creation to be born without arms and legs and still go on to become a college student, study law, sought after motivational speaker, inspiring people from schools to corporates for at least 20 hours a week, having a family and more importantly being a Para-athlete.

He did not go to a school with children having disabilities, but to a school which posed much more challenges. He was attracted to sports, learnt swimming and his interest moved to events like shot-put and javelin. One can't even imagine how someone without any arms could participate and compete in such sports. Josh then got hooked to the game of Boccia which demands intense skill, strategy and precision. He participated in the 2004 Para Olympics at Athens and emerged as one of the top players. He competed in the world championships and American cup and won silver and bronze medals.

Josh learnt to write and also draw and paint and be on his own. He defied the concept that some things are not possible for the physically challenged and with no arms and legs with whatever he does he has found a place in the heart of everyone who knows about him.

Ouch, that hurts

2012-07-01T20:10:00.001-07:00

People you truly love are the ones with whom you let your guards down and hence you are most vulnerable to be hurt by them. In fact, people you love the most have the power to hurt you the most.

If you don't express yourself when others hurt you, then they have no way to know that you did not like what they did to you. So they keep repeating the same behaviour and continue the same approach. You will find others hurting you all the time, not necessarily because they are bad, but because they never knew that they were hurting you. Letting others know that you are hurt, and why do you feel hurt helps them to understand what is important to you.

You often deny being hurt because you prefer to suffer with the person than without the person. But remember, expressing hurt when it happens is important to keeping any relationship safe and honest.

If you don't object, others will simply act in their best interest. If you allow others to use you, you will be used. If you allow others to take you for granted, you will be taken for granted. If you allow others to hurt you, you will be hurt. Most problems that you suffer would be solved if you could stand up for yourself at the time of you being hurt. If you don't stand for yourself, who will?

Why men love women

2012-06-29T04:39:00.001-07:00

This is a reply-post to "Why women love men". So what are the reasons for men?

Men love women because they still feel they are adolescents even after they grow old.

Because they walk down the street erect, always looking straight ahead, never turning round to say thanks or return the smile or compliment we make when they pass by.

Because they really take seriously everything that is happening in the private lives of celebrities.

Because they draw and paint their faces with the same concentration as Michelangelo working on his sculptures.

Because they feel compassion, and say “I love you” precisely when they are beginning to love us less, to make up for what we can feel and notice.

Because if they want to know something about their own appearance, they ask other women and don’t bother us with this type of question.

Because they do everything necessary for the house to be tidy and perfect, and never expect any recognition for the work they have done.

Because while our armies invade other countries, they remain firm in their private and inexplicable war to put an end to all the cockroaches in the world.

Because they cry their eyes out when they watch a romantic movie.

Because they are capable of going to work dressed like men, in their delicate little suits, whereas no man would ever dare go to work wearing a skirt.

Because they always manage to find a convincing defect when we say that another woman is pretty, making us feel insecure about our taste.

Because we came from them, will go back to them, and until that happens, live in orbit around the feminine body and soul.

Our lives and our thoughts always revolve around them, their bodies and souls are ever-present in our minds. Their femininity, elegance and strength transport us to another world. A woman's laugh touches our soul as well as seeing tears of happiness or sadness in her eyes. Women are the most beautiful and sublime creations in the universe to a man, and they always will be.

Why women love men

2012-06-28T23:24:00.000-07:00

I came across this on the internet. Most of you have probably read it already but the topic was so interesting I couldn't skip sharing it.

So why do we love men?

Because you always know what they think and they always mean what they say.

Because they never understand us, but they never give up.

Because they are like pomegranates: most of them is impossible to digest, but the seeds are delicious.

Because they always eat everything on their plate, and don’t feel guilty about it.

Because they elevate sports to religion.

Because they do absolutely everything possible to try to hide their weaknesses.

Because what they lack in talk, they tend to make up for in action.

Because a four-year old girl can leave them speechless, and a 25-year old woman can reduce them to slobbering idiots.

Because they are incredibly brave in front of insects and mice.

Because they take great delight in completely uninteresting matters, such as different makes of automobiles.

Because they don't care how they look, except for small, insignificant things like growing bald.

Because they have shoulders where we can rest our heads and sleep without much effort.

Because they never lie about their age, their weight, or their clothing size.

Because they really love their moms, and they remind us of our dads.

Because they never care what their horoscope, their mother-in-law, nor the neighbors say.

Because they are tender when they cry, and how seldom they do it.

Because despite everything they try to demonstrate, they can’t live without us, no matter how hard they try.

Because they have an uncanny ability to look deeply into our eyes and connect with our heart, even when we don’t want them to.

Because they make us feel feminine, because they are the mirrors that reflect our beauty, because they are the halves that make our life complete!

Feelings

2012-06-27T23:51:00.000-07:00

Imagine that you're standing several hundred meters above sea level, in the clouds, with a breathtaking view in front of you. The thick green forest below, the vast expanse of the sea, the waterfall deep below; it's like a heaven on earth. Will you ever be able to explain how you felt standing there, even if you write pages and pages about it? I don't think so. When you can't explain your feelings about a place, then how can you explain your feelings towards a person, a relationship?

I can say "I love you so much", but can those words actually explain what I feel for you? I can talk so much about my feelings for the other, but at the end I know no words can explain my true feelings.

Feelings are very personal to anybody and can never be explained. This is what makes life so beautiful. It looks like we understood everything and suddenly we realise we don't even understand the feelings of the other person. That's why there are tears when you can't explain yourself. Tears of joy, tears of gratitude and tears of sadness are the expressions of the feelings deep inside. Don't be upset when people don't understand your feelings. They are yours and yours only.

Clueless

2012-06-24T07:54:00.000-07:00

Have you ever felt the need to reinvent yourself, to find out who you are and who you want to be? Have you ever felt like you were good at many a thing but never too good at anything? Well, that is exactly how I've been feeling for a while now.

As a kid, when someone asked me, "what do you want to be when you grow up?", I would spontaneously respond, "I want to be a doctor". Then and now, a majority of kids' answer to that question is the same. I'm not sure whether the idea was planted in my head by my parents or if it was something I came up with on my own.

Years passed, I was nearing the completion of my schooling. Having watched my brother, who was studying medicine, with all those giant-sized books, I decided it was not the right thing for me. I'm not the hard-working type. Neither am I very intelligent(my parents disagree, they say I'm just lazy). I never really had a profound fascination with the subject anyway, so it was easy for me to let go of the idea of becoming a doctor.

My other choice was engineering. I entered college with full intentions of developing an interest in engineering. But unfortunately, that did not happen. Over the four years, all I gained was good friends for life. Not that I'm complaining. Towards my final year, my parents asked me if I'd like to go abroad for my higher education. I did not like the idea of being away from home, so I said no. And they were okay with it. Just like how they were okay with me choosing engineering over medicine. They've always let me have the final say, never forcing me into doing anything I did not want to do. They wanted me to have my options though, so I took up a few competitive exams which I never prepared for in the first place. I don't know why, but they just didn't seem right for me.
I've always let my parents make decisions for me, simply because I've never been able to decide anything for myself. To this day, I haven't found anything that I'm truly passionate about, and that worries me. I mean, isn't everybody supposed to have a dream? I envy those of you with a clearly defined aim in life.

I'm about to take up a job in a software company, having despised programming my whole life. Is this what I really want to do? As of now, I have no answer to that question. I promised someone that I will take the time at this company to figure out what I want to do with my life. And hopefully, I will.

9 attributes

2012-06-21T09:34:00.000-07:00

Strength/Courage - So many times, at the end of a failure or a setback or the loss of a relationship, we assume that our life has come to an end. There are no ends in life but only bends. The bends are needed for us to become what we have become. No matter how bad the situation, find in yourself the strength to face it, and move on.

Positive attitude - Things may not always go your way, but that doesn't mean they will stay bad forever. Have faith. When one door closes, another opens. Put your failures behind you and look ahead. Never give up.

Helpfulness - Always do for others what you can. Never hold back from lending a helping hand. You never know when you might need it in return.

Sharing - Keeping things and thoughts to yourself is not healthy. Sharing brings happiness. You get what you give.

Forgiveness - Everybody makes mistakes. To err is human. Remember, you don't forgive someone for his or her sake, you forgive them for your sake.

At times, it's alright to forgive yourself. But giving reasons to justify your mistakes will destroy you. When someone points out at a mistake, question yourself on what can be done. This will make you a better person.

Honesty/Sincerity - Stay true to others, and to yourself. If it is not right do not do it, if it is not true do not say it. When there is nothing to hide or avoid, there is nothing to fear.

Empathy - Don't be so quick to judge someone. You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view, until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it.

Patience - Delays test our patience. Keep going when the going is hard and slow. All good things come to he who waits.

Speaking & Listening - Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficult still, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Listen to understand and not to justify or advice. More often, we give half an ear to listening and do a lot of speaking. The next time you find your thoughts wandering towards the reply while someone is speaking, remind yourself to first listen.

Gratitude

2012-05-01T07:42:00.000-07:00

Happiness cannot be travelled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the experience of living every minute with love and gratitude.

All that you have is all that you need. Think of all the good that is present in your life, and everything that you have to be thankful for.

Be grateful...

for your favourite music,

for movies that make you feel good,

for the bed you just slept in,

for the magazines and books that you read,

for your phone that connects you with people,


	for the electricity that lights up your life,


	for your car, the roads and traffic lights that keep the traffic in order,

for your clothes,

for your shoes,

for the sun, the sky, the trees and the flowers,

for your loved ones,

for your eyes that enable you to see,

Be grateful that you can think,

that you can speak,

that you can laugh and smile,

that you can breathe,

that you are alive...

Be grateful that you are YOU!

Childhood

2012-04-25T13:15:00.000-07:00

Remember the time when you had fun no matter what season it was? You were happy when it was raining, when the sun was shining, when the leaves were falling. You were happy all the time. You were a kid.
Kids have imagination. They are never bored because everything around them is alive. They see it, they feel it. They believe in everything. They dream their big dreams and they know for sure that one day they will come true. They are not afraid to experiment, to try something new. They are not afraid to fall. For them life's a game and they just have fun.

I miss being a kid. Here's to those happy days!

Sanity and happiness, the impossible combination!

School bags and lunch boxes!

Playing in the neighbourhood!

Hide 'n' seek!

Those little fights over silly things!

Swing! Freedom and fun!

Those tiny things that scared you!

Bedtime stories!

Toys! That one thing you were possessive about!

Drawing and crafts!

Birthdays, cakes and chocolates!

Hand games!

Rain and paper boats!

That cute little pet! Your best friend!

Watching cartoons!

Playing doctor! How almost everybody wanted to become one!

Learning to ride a bicycle and panicking the moment you realized your dad had let go of you!

That innocent laughter!

Homework! Pencils, sharpener and eraser!

When you got lost in a crowd and helplessly looked around for your parents!

Wrooom!

Splash!

Your piggy bank!

How you wanted to grow up!

How you wished you could catch hold of the rainbow!

Bubbles!

Colours. Crayons and paints!

Slingshot adventures!

You believed in fairy tales!

First time on stage. How you freaked out!

You wanted to create things, big things!

Those little pranks that you got up to!

Video games!

Sand castles!

All that fuss about eating!

Above all, how you could sleep peacefully without a care in the world!