A few months left and then I finish my graduation. Wow! I look back and keep wondering how time flies!! I still remember the petite, naughty, quiet li’l child in me playing with her kitchen set and her set of dolls….that was around 16-17 years ago. Then, I remember the studious girl burning the midnight oil through the unit tests and final exams in middle school. And then comes the high school interlude ….friends, parties, new responsibilities, tourneys, hangouts, sleepovers, discussions among buds, combined studies and the doleful thought about leaving school soon. And finally came the not-so-awaited-but-still-I’m –proud-about-it day- the Graduation Day in school or rather our formal farewell. School over, prep leave for exams and all competitive exams were on. Exams came and went, results elated parents. I was exultant, though I was quite unsure as to where I would be going. Memories make a lifetime, as I have heard, and memories, good or bad make life tremendous. School gave me innumerable memories….days which I loved back then and I still continue to treasure those sweet days captured in my memories.
Counselling sessions over. Finally, zeroed in at coming over to this place to pursue my Bachelors in Tech. In the beginning it was a bit difficult adjusting to this place. But there was something in this place which bound me to itself. From being a first year to a final year. Friends make life easier and they seriously do. I realized after being here. Being away from home, adjusting with new people, coping with studies, extra curriculars, cribbing about college rules, being lazy about having a clean room, appreciating the mess and canteen food, late night movies, sleeping in classes….friends add a spice to all of it. Finally I’m about to step away from all of this...I’m glad I have memories. Mostly good, some bad...Nay, not bad...a bit harsh- after all I have learnt to believe that everything in life happens for a reason.
Everything that’s bad or not-so-good has something good coming after it. Trust me, nothing in life is permanent. If happiness is elusive, even the bad moments do not stay long. The only thing about life is that it’s unpredictable. You might be happy for some time, while after those moments something might happen which fill tears in your eyes. They say, happiness is like a butterfly, the more you chase it, the more it eludes you. And it does come, when it’s the most unexpected.
It’s just one life we have, all I believe in is living it to the fullest and giving in your best whatsoever be in front of you. Life’s too short to carry a frown, leave aside the worries and grudges…fly free, live with a light heart. Inspire others, get inspired. Smile.
Life is short but beautiful, so give in the best and the best comes to you. Looking around, I feel there are people with lives messed up to a greater extent, there are people who look as they have everything and nothing but a void exists. I’m thankful, for what I have and when something goes wrong, I’m sure there are better things to happen. Optimism is the key- there just can’t be an unhappy ending, for if it is unhappy, then it just isn’t the ending. But all that’s needed is faith, confidence in oneself, some zeal and a big smile! And you see problems melting away. The power lies within you. It is something that fills you with joy. The power which lets you let go of things which wouldn’t help. And it is this strength which makes you stand tall in the times of adversities and face challenges with valor. Happiness is evasive but not long gone, being happy is our right.
So, when life gives you rocks, u still have a choice –to build a wall around yourself or to build a bridge. Life is waiting for you!! It’s never too late to appreciate its beauty and to be happy! Keep Smiling :)
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