Even as I feel that today, the 22nd of December, 2012, is a miracle in action, since I awoke on my bed, healthy, happy and safe -today morn', I do not forget the days which are now long gone, but which have been more or less, equally miraculous.
I have finally managed to prove the Mayans' Theory wrong :), and that is the exact reason for starting this blog, lol, for I knew that maybe the world would not believe me today, but had my Granny dearest been here, she would have definitely appreciated the fact that I finally did something right.
Growing up without any siblings was both a boon and bane for me. I had cousins, some permanent, some 'shifty', but none so close as to be called my 'real' brother or sister. We also had tenants in our house, changing again with time, but the most memorable ones whom we managed to build some lasting bonds with, were the ones who are now a part of my much needed and highly prized 'childhood memories'. They had two kids, and were a Bengali Family, which somehow seemed to be a common characteristic among most of the tenants who moved in later, after them. Hence, our house, was mostly occupied, not by many, but by just the right number of people, and we all happily, loudly and cheerfully thrived under the shade of my big Banyan Tree- my Granny Dearest.
She was the ruling head of the family, with efficient functioning capabilities, and a brain as sharp as razor blade. I used to watch her work magically through most things in her life, with such grace, strength and pizzazz, and wonder if my life would ever be like that, like the ones of grown ups. Today as I sit down to breathe in a moment of peace, it does seem like the time has come.
My life is not like my Granny dearest's, but the similarities, habits and thought pattern seem to be somewhere reflected in each other. Yes, I feel like I have a grown up life today, but I don't know if I possess the same 'grand' qualities that she had, which made her life what it was, and might make my life what it can be. For me to exactly define who she was, it'll take a lot of time and effort, since I want you all to know, who she was. Gradually, I shall introduce you to someone extra special and close to my heart, the one who may not be here with us anymore, but the one who has left her foot prints all over the tracks for me to follow.
I have finally managed to prove the Mayans' Theory wrong :), and that is the exact reason for starting this blog, lol, for I knew that maybe the world would not believe me today, but had my Granny dearest been here, she would have definitely appreciated the fact that I finally did something right.
Growing up without any siblings was both a boon and bane for me. I had cousins, some permanent, some 'shifty', but none so close as to be called my 'real' brother or sister. We also had tenants in our house, changing again with time, but the most memorable ones whom we managed to build some lasting bonds with, were the ones who are now a part of my much needed and highly prized 'childhood memories'. They had two kids, and were a Bengali Family, which somehow seemed to be a common characteristic among most of the tenants who moved in later, after them. Hence, our house, was mostly occupied, not by many, but by just the right number of people, and we all happily, loudly and cheerfully thrived under the shade of my big Banyan Tree- my Granny Dearest.
She was the ruling head of the family, with efficient functioning capabilities, and a brain as sharp as razor blade. I used to watch her work magically through most things in her life, with such grace, strength and pizzazz, and wonder if my life would ever be like that, like the ones of grown ups. Today as I sit down to breathe in a moment of peace, it does seem like the time has come.
My life is not like my Granny dearest's, but the similarities, habits and thought pattern seem to be somewhere reflected in each other. Yes, I feel like I have a grown up life today, but I don't know if I possess the same 'grand' qualities that she had, which made her life what it was, and might make my life what it can be. For me to exactly define who she was, it'll take a lot of time and effort, since I want you all to know, who she was. Gradually, I shall introduce you to someone extra special and close to my heart, the one who may not be here with us anymore, but the one who has left her foot prints all over the tracks for me to follow.
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