Nope, not a short story but just an interesting observation from my life!
Many would vouch for my ‘memory’ but I go by Einsten’s saying “Never memorize something that you can look up” ;) rightly so, why to overload such a minuscule of memory? Instead, why not chose to store only selected few experiences, moments, learnings of life…
As I sat with a cup of tea this morning I realized it was end of September already! The same moment I had a revelation that September has been a month of memories for me. Just reliving some of those Khatti meethi yaadein (sour and sweet memories) here…
2000 September saw me take my first steps – nope not kidding, in many ways these were my first indeed as I took my very first independent decision and chose the path less traveled then in my marital life.
2003 September, I met one of the most challenging project goals, which was a career-defining moment for me. The same evening, I got the shocking news that I lost my ‘chittapa’ (mausa / dad’s younger bro) who was hale and healthy just a few days prior. He had helped us go through a tough time when my dad was diagnosed with cancer and had to go through a major surgery!
2007 September, at a vital phase in my career, I took a decision to part ways with my 12+ years employers NIIT – place that enabled me explore a lot of my potentials and enriched me with life time experiences and learning. Same month, I decided to re-join IBM; a decision that allowed me to pave a new path altogether in my life!
2008 September was yet another life-defining month in many ways!
- It was confirmed that dad had a relapse of his tumor and in final stage…
- Followed by a life turner event of meeting Gops. Along came ‘Saaral’ that brought along a brand new phase in my life and made me identify a ‘new me’.
- A blogger was born, thanks to Saaral. Started it reluctantly but now I’ve 2 blogs :)
- Returned to my roots, Chennai, after 17+ yrs at one of the most cherished places where I spent prime time of my life - ‘New Delhi’. So many lovely souls in my life now, can’t thank enough!
- Before I realized, Lensmangops Pictures happened! It gave way to so many new and exciting avenues…
- I complete my 5 yrs with IBM – undoubtedly one of the most flexible organizations to work with!
- Maayasiragu, our third short film that received rave reviews from likes of Balu Mahendra sir, crossed 1 lakh views on youtube!!!
- Exciting leg of work began with screenplay writing sessions for ‘Aghavizhi’.
Life
continues with its amazing Twists and Turns… As I see it, our life is a
journey of self-discovery and certainly the most exciting... Its
biggest lesson is ‘every life begins, goes through changes and finally
ends someday’! Each moment is to live, experience, learn, and move on…
ऐसे ही कुछ खट्टे मीठे यादों को बाँध के
चलूँ
कौन जाने आने वाला वक़्त
कहाँ ले जाएँ हमें
बस ज़िन्दगी को आजमाती चलूँ
इन लम्हों को इन पलों को
जीती चलूँ
ज़िन्दगी के संग चलूँ
कुछ खट्टे मीठे याधों को साथ
लेती चलूँ
Let me
take along some sour and sweet memories
Who
knows where the next moment will take us
Let me
just try this life,
Let me
live in these moments,
Let me
go along with life,
Let me
take along such sour and sweet memories…