......finally, I found him!

Finally, I Found Him!

It had been such a long search! But today, I found him.

I thought I had lost him forever. Yet this morning, amidst all the clutter and chaos, he reappeared like a ‘Deva’ emerging from the flames of a long ‘Tapas.’

Lol! I’m talking about Swaminathan—the adorable little Swami from Malgudi. I must have read Swami and Friends a dozen times, but he never fails to captivate me. For a while, I had been searching for R.K. Narayan’s Swami and Friends, a cherished part of my collection. The last time I wanted to read it, it had mysteriously vanished. I couldn’t remember if I had lent it to someone or misplaced it myself. I scoured my entire bookshelf, but to no avail.

Swami’s memory would keep popping into my mind during my busy days, and I missed him terribly. Just thinking of him would bring me energy and joy, as he’s been my companion since my school days.

Awwww! How I loved his mischievous antics! As I’ve mentioned before, when Doordarshan first aired Malgudi Days, I was probably the happiest person in India!

Today, thanks to the extended holidays until March 31st, I decided to embark on a ‘Swachh Bharat’ cleaning mission. And guess what? That’s how I found him—Swami, my long-lost friend! A blessing in disguise! After wading through a sea of dust (masked, of course), there he was, hidden under a carton in the storage room.

The moment I saw him, I yelled Eurekaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!

I was definitely happier than Archimedes himself! Everyone at home came running to see what all the fuss was about, wondering who this modern-day Archimedes was.

As for who buried my Swami there—God only knows! If I ever find out, they might want to avoid my knives!

The rest of the day? I did absolutely nothing but spend time with him. Swami, I can never love you enough!

Needless to say (but I’ll say it anyway)—Simplicity, Cuteness, and Intelligence personified. That’s my Swami, overloaded with charm!

Thank you for coming back into my life!

I need you.......much more than you think!

I Made My Way Back to You Today, After Almost Three Years!

After wandering through the crowded corridors of my mind, navigating the tricky in-lanes and by-lanes, waiting patiently at countless signals, and dodging the speeding thoughts that came my way, I finally landed here!

Sometimes, amidst the whirlwind we call life—on those relentless, busy paths that drain us—we tend to lose our way. I guess that's what happened between us.

But honestly, it feels so good to be back after all these moons. I hope to ride along with you again, just like we did in the good old days. There’s so much to share, to reflect on, to laugh at, to vent about, to cry over, and even more to celebrate!

Life moves on, and so do we. No hard feelings, right? After all, no one truly belongs to anyone—not you to me, nor me to you.

Thank you, Blogger, for welcoming me back when I came to you with a heavy heart. There's a special kind of joy in deciding to jot down my thoughts here again.

Revisiting...

It’s That Time of Year!

The time has come to close the books for a while, to wrap up the current year's work, and to embrace the excitement that comes with the long-awaited vacation! Honestly, I think we teachers look forward to the break even more than the kids do, hoping to recharge and rejuvenate.

Just a few days ago, I was reminded of my blog. A flood of thoughts rushed in, inspiring me to write this post today. It feels like I’ve finally rekindled my long-lost enthusiasm for jotting down my thoughts here.

For a while, I had been stuck in a mechanical routine—repeating the same tired tasks day in and day out. Internally, I was in a state of chaos, though I did my best to keep up a happy and contented appearance.

Booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh!

I often reminded myself to wait patiently, to stay put until I found a way out of this mental fog. And finally, that long wait is coming to an end.

Thanks to William and Philippa for bringing some much-needed sunshine into my life, just when everything else seemed to fade into the background. Spending time with them gave me the energy I was desperately craving! I realized it’s often more fulfilling to get lost in fictional characters than in the complexities of real life. Their witty remarks and the love they shared with each other were such a joy!

Jeffrey Archer, you are the BEST! I can’t thank you enough!

Unplugging the Phobia...

These grueling contemplations

Fetch me nothing but trouble!

Still, they cram my hours

With their ‘would be –actions’ for future!

I can see everything in RED

And I know you have to confront the worst!

I can see the whole mess,

As if in a nightmare,

More painful is to perceive

You as a 'mental captive' there!

I can only show my concern,

And keep reminding the aftermath,

Or keep watching what is to follow,

And, be grief-stricken all the while from now!

Precautions are always healthier

Than trying to cure it later!

But, if you are ready to take a plunge there,

Nothing in the whole world could ever save you!

“Throw it off!” I scream,

But, it falls on deaf ears!

Yup, it can be a puzzling thought

A fear from down the mind!

Can it be ever won?

Can I cross this ocean without fear?

Is the life-size question here!

What you need is inspiration and an ignition

Of that fire in you

With all the confidence in the world!

Yup, a plan well-laid out,

A vision well –seen,

With all the willingness,

From your heart and soul,

It can be won at any cost!

Be not in a troubled state of mind,

Nor get drowned in the pool of destructive notions,

Just step out, be bold enough to say

“I wanna do it and I WILL”!

Phobias never help you win any battle,

And, there is nothing like ‘courage’ to face it!

The Light at the end of the Tunnel

After each hibernation, I come here making a resolution – to keep the blog alive. But, the so-called duties of life are keeping me away from this ‘once-upon-a-time’ much loved my space on the web! My blog tells me that the last time I came here was 17th April- so that means my hibernation was looooooooooooooooong!

Nothing much had been happening. Absolutely tired and sick of what had been happening too! There wasn’t an ounce of ‘enthu’ that could at least drag me here!!! I had closed the windows to my soul and it was hindering my activities. This was something I had never done before! 

A quick question!

What happens to you when a foreign particle goes into your eyes?

You feel annoyed, irritated, uneasy or sometimes even ANGRY! Your vision gets blurred. Somehow, you want to get rid of that particle and get back to your normal state. 

Would it be better to rub or meddle with eyes? 

Definitely not! It will only make things worse!!!!!!

Splash water gently and get rid of the unwanted thing!

Is not the same with our crises too?

For quite sometime, it was the same feeling that I had! It was as if some foreign particle had entered my system! I am trying to get rid of it! 

There may be a million things to  crib about, but is there any use? I am trying to open the windows of my soul which I had closed for a while! I am trying to see if there is that light at the end of the tunnel! Yup, am seeing it, or it is just my wish that I see there! Let Time tell me!

Today!

Today was a WEIRD day! I am not sure if the adjective used is apt here. 

We are marching towards the vacation and that thought brings in some joy. But it is also a time when many changes happen, some are good, some are bad, but that is life, a mixture of all these!

So, happenings from today! That too was a mixture!

#1

So from today, Reena is no longer a colleague. I came to know her as a colleague and then we became good friends. I would surely miss her pranks, and my comments that irritate her. But there is no ‘Bye’ that would come out from both of us! The thought that she has left is a little painful and I would miss her at work! 

#2

This was an awesome one. Gauri has been showing great interest in books these days and I saw into that I could do everything to get him stuck in the wonderful world of reading. Last week I got him a set of Hindi stories too, but he wasn’t that attracted to those. Today when I met his Hindi Sir, I casually mentioned about it. What happened after this was amazing! Just after 5 minutes, Sir came to me and handed me a small piece of paper and said, “Give it to Gauri, Miss!” I opened it and what I found made me sooo happy. It was a small letter to Gauri!

Hello Gauri, 

How are you? I miss you so much. Hope you are enjoying your holidays. I have a request to you. If you like your Thomas Sir so much and if you want to be a good boy always, then read the books that your mom has given you. I will listen to your stories once you are back at school. Please read and enjoy! Keep Smiling. Thomas Sir

I guess I don’t have to tell what happened when I gave this note to Gauri! Surely, we need more teachers like him! Hats off! Admiration won by one’s actions is more valuable than a thousand words spoken! No wonder, he is a hero for his students!

#3

My musings! The day has been weird as I had mentioned, and my musings too. Robert Frost ‘s poem “The Road not taken” trapped my mind for a while. It is one of my personal favourites. A few lines kept haunting me. Yeah, it sounded absolutely wonderful! Some paths in life cannot be retreaded and it would be futile to look back and regret. Things would never be the same. It is so damn true! 

That's enough for this weird day!

Movie Time

After a long time, I got to watch an Anthikad movie - Oru Indian Pranaya Kadha. Though I was not really for a movie today, it helped me revive a bit. Anthikad is always known to come out with themes connected with ordinary lives and this too takes the same track. It gives a strong and worthwhile message to people who miss out on the little things in life, owing to their march towards power and other comforts in life! What they lose is only known, only when it is too late. Unfortunately, the transformation that happens to the protagonist happens only in movies, not in real life! A pity! It is always a pain to open the inner eye, for most people!And it is the most painful thing to realise!

And, Thanks to Vani for the share! Wished you were here for the watch!