She was teary-eyed with a smile on her face . An expression which conveyed that she was happy , overjoyed and proud - of me . That was a year ago . Today , once again her eyes are moist and a smile plays on her lips . And once again she's proud of me . One year . From getting an admission in a med school to passing my first year in first division . One blissful year .
But she forgets that all of this has happened because of her . Because she came over to stay with me for a few weeks before my finals . Because she slept when I slept (which was too late , around 2-3 am) and woke me up (too early around 5-6 am ) . Because she made me innumerable cups of green teas and coffees and soups that worked like red bull . Because she made sure I had every comfort she could offer . But she , my mom , doesn't realize that ( soo I might as well take the credit ;) )
One year . From sitting in a class full of strangers , 149 strangers , with this small-town-girl syndrome to shedding the inferiority complex and building friendships that will last beyond my life . Or so I hope .
One year .
The year I danced in a flash mob ( the last time I danced in front of an audience was when I was 10/11 years old ! ) .
The year I had a very expensive hair cut .
The year I hit a 4 on the last deciding ball of our cricket match against the senior most batch of our college , and that's how our team won the first match (boasting ?! a lil bit :P ) .
The year I cut my birthay cake which read " Happy Birthday Dr.Shonazee " .
The year I was asked by the Physiology Head of the Department Ma'm to sit in the first bench instead of dozing off in the last one ( yeaah , like in the middle of a lecture) .
The year I fell right smack on my face and went gliding like a retarted seal on the floor .
The year i realized that irrespective of the rotten smell formalin has , i LOVED it !
The year i mastered the art of self-pricking ( After pricking myself some uncountable times ) .
The year I learnt how to live with hostile people to two faced morons .
The year I experienced jinxed bunks , all of them . This one time , our colg staff decided to tally the attendances of morning and afternoon lectures the same day we decided to bunk the first half . Yeah , from 364 other days it was this particular day they chose . We were soo doomed .
The year I watched movies missing the start or the climax in a theatre .
The year I attended my first ever Barbeque party . It rocked ? That would be an understatement .
The year I learnt travelling by buses , yeah a big improvement over the girl who needed adult supervision to visit the neighbouring shops .
The year I made peace with my past .
It wasn't just another year , but there goes another chapter in my book of life .
This is a collage of some of the lame and stupid papers I and MY FRIENDS turned in for some dumb , not-so-imp exam this year :P
But she forgets that all of this has happened because of her . Because she came over to stay with me for a few weeks before my finals . Because she slept when I slept (which was too late , around 2-3 am) and woke me up (too early around 5-6 am ) . Because she made me innumerable cups of green teas and coffees and soups that worked like red bull . Because she made sure I had every comfort she could offer . But she , my mom , doesn't realize that ( soo I might as well take the credit ;) )
One year . From sitting in a class full of strangers , 149 strangers , with this small-town-girl syndrome to shedding the inferiority complex and building friendships that will last beyond my life . Or so I hope .
One year .
The year I danced in a flash mob ( the last time I danced in front of an audience was when I was 10/11 years old ! ) .
The year I had a very expensive hair cut .
The year I hit a 4 on the last deciding ball of our cricket match against the senior most batch of our college , and that's how our team won the first match (boasting ?! a lil bit :P ) .
The year I cut my birthay cake which read " Happy Birthday Dr.Shonazee " .
The year I was asked by the Physiology Head of the Department Ma'm to sit in the first bench instead of dozing off in the last one ( yeaah , like in the middle of a lecture) .
The year I fell right smack on my face and went gliding like a retarted seal on the floor .
The year i realized that irrespective of the rotten smell formalin has , i LOVED it !
The year i mastered the art of self-pricking ( After pricking myself some uncountable times ) .
The year I learnt how to live with hostile people to two faced morons .
The year I experienced jinxed bunks , all of them . This one time , our colg staff decided to tally the attendances of morning and afternoon lectures the same day we decided to bunk the first half . Yeah , from 364 other days it was this particular day they chose . We were soo doomed .
The year I watched movies missing the start or the climax in a theatre .
The year I attended my first ever Barbeque party . It rocked ? That would be an understatement .
The year I learnt travelling by buses , yeah a big improvement over the girl who needed adult supervision to visit the neighbouring shops .
The year I made peace with my past .
It wasn't just another year , but there goes another chapter in my book of life .
That indeed was a lot that you did..life is about to turn a new page soon :)
ReplyDeleteAnd of course mother would be proud cause of Dr. shonazee :)
Take care
and keep smiling always!
Yeaaaah , new page , new chapter's on it's way ;) Well, mom is like on super-proud mode right now , but then you know that's how parents are . Thank you for stopping by and taking time to comment , it means a lot to me ! You too take care :)
DeleteWhat an inspiring read! Good on you girl. Clearly,it has been a year of achievement that has consolidated and improved your self-esteem. Long may it last.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Thanks a lot :)
DeleteSo good Shona. So honestly written. Beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteYou are always full of praise Nida :* Thank you soo much !
DeleteWoah you are in medical college. Great. Mum(s) are awesome like that. My mum is pretty caring and she supports me in every way. It is such a blessing to have mum(s) who actually encourage you to study. No?
ReplyDeleteSince I am not into university yet, I haven't got a really expensive cut but before starting my uni, I am going to get a designer cut. :p
Anyway following your blog and following you on twitter. :D
http://miss-ridx.blogspot.com/
It is a blessing indeed , especially when you have like years of studying in front of you , family support really counts cause i 've seen girls my age , who wanted to study , who had the zeal , the quest , but got married cause their families weren't very supportive , and studying after marriage , now that's an even rare blessing .
DeleteAnd thank you so so much for stopping by and for thinking that my blog is worth being followed , I'm on my way to yours :)
zee:) congrats u did that finally.i love you. seriously you r amazing and i mean it.u r an extraordinary piece i bet.i wish i can glue u up to me and aunty is always sweet.i bet not only ur mom but every one in your family would do that for you.i love ur big size family tooo.. :)
ReplyDeleteGauuuuu :*
DeleteThaanks a lot babe , just get done with the exam shit and then we are gonna be all over the city . I am very much humbled by all this appreciation and i miss you and i miss aunty tooo and that sambhar she makes , so let's meet up asap . Love you loads . take care and aal the besst !
What a great way to chronicle that time.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you liked it . Thanks for stopping by :)
DeleteSo good to read it ... awesome :-)
ReplyDeleteThankyou soo much Amrit :)
DeleteSure seems like an adventurous year :D
ReplyDeleteOh, and I mentioned you in this post. 'Cause you're special ^_^
http://lluviatic-logophile.blogspot.com/2013/11/autumn-liebster-award.html
Haha it was !
DeleteAww , i just went through it ! Thaanks soo much , that means a lot to me , thaankyou !
That's one very full year and one very proud mama you have.. with good reason. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteThank you , Hilary :)
DeleteHearty congratulations for 1. getting into med school. Where do you study? 2. for finishing your first year successfully. :-D
ReplyDeleteMoms are really blessings to have around. Can well imagine how proud she is! What would we do without them!
Very well written. Enjoyed reading. All the best for the next year. :-D
Thank you so so much ! I study in Hyderabad , India :)
DeleteExactly , what would we do without them ! Nothing i suppose . Thank you for visiting my blog and for your wishes , I am glad you enjoyed reading this post ! Kinda pumps me up to write more and moree !