February was peace loving for me because I felt a deep contentment in my heart. Dive into my Faith Logs won’t you?
44 Moments
February also being my birthday month this time around in Faith Logs I’ve put together 44 moments that have brightened my days over the years. Yes now you know how old I am. So here goes put on your woolies although winter seems to be saying goodbye and try to see if any of these are yours too.
- Having the prettiest blue lace dress which made me feel like a little doll when I was growing up
- My Navjote ceremony and initiation into the faith.
- I’ve had best friends over the years, girls who’ve stuck by me but this particular friend won’t name her lit up my world like no other. Her infectious and happy energy made the dullest days seem like a party.
- Winning two trophies at an elocution where my selected piece was The Porcupine by Roald Dahl.
- Also winning my one and only silver medal for a relay. I was never too good at sports.
- Going for holidays to Panchgani a pretty and quaint hill station. I had a chance to be close to nature and I loved it. Days of sheer bliss playing and walking.
- When I brought a toy from my saved pocket money. Although I didn’t get the teddy bear I wanted I had to settle for a duck.
- College days and making friends with some old friends and having the best years of my life.
- All my crushes the countless I had gave me equal amount of happiness and grief I could say.
- When I was having a tough time appearing for tests and my college professors with a very careful but casual approach taught me to have confidence in myself and a strong self belief.
- When a boy I really loved in college came back after some months of studying abroad and gave me the longest hug. I cried.
- Doing the jive with a good friend on my college farewell.
- Always breaking into laughter with my best friend who still remains my most closest friend.
- Sitting on the beach with friends and talking about everything under the sun.
- My college trip to Daman a littler hectic for me but full of crazy memories.
- Taking a trip to Goa with a bunch of friends my first time there. The days they could have gone on forever.
- Getting through the interview for my first teaching job.
- The day I realized I loved teaching and I was meant to do it.
- All the little things the children would say that would brighten up my day and my world.
- My first computer and my first laptop. Things earned through hard work.
- Fun times with my sister almost everywhere especially music gigs.
- Discovering that I loved cooking and getting better at it.
- Learning that after a long and hard phase there is almost always some light. So don’t give up too soon.
- When my nephew became a pilot with a lot of hard work and dedication.
- Knowing when to quit something that never made me happy although it was tough getting back up.
- My dad buying us peanuts after going to the park. The most wondrous treat there ever could be.
- Sharing things with my mother and being there for each other through everything. It started with me holding her hand then she began to hold mine.
- Getting a chance to be a Speech and Drama teacher and being allowed to put up amateur plays and help in co ordinating events.
- The children who drove me up the wall but knew my heart. I learnt in all their mischief their quirks, likes and dislikes, their moods almost like they were family to me.
- My balcony without which I’m lost. It’s a space warm with my plants, creative with a positive vibe. I’ve had countless ideas here and dreams lived. Tiny but all good and wholesome.
- My puppy (soft toy) Red without which my mornings don’t begin. I know I’m a grownup but he’s my baby. I love him. He absorbs all my energies and has the cutest expressions at different times.There’s also Bluebird and Angel (fairies) Popsy and Moo. Together we’re a gang. I’m a lonely woman of 44.
- My constant friend who teaches me to live life to the fullest and is there to support me in everything I do.
- Finding in a spiritual way three companions whom I can’t live without. They belong in my diary. I hope I can meet them again someday.
- Taking long walks on my street. It never gets old.
- My trip to Kanha was the most breath taking experience. Being close to nature and wildlife was something I’d do over again in an instant.
- My canvas inspired by a Milky Way in Kanha and the love for Van Gogh. I stitched the Starry Night over the Rhône and it took me three years to get through it.
- Books and the magic they still hold for me although I read more slowly now I always have a good book by my side.
- Publishing my first novelette Red and The Dervish after. I seemed to find an inner desire to write and that’s what I did.
- Going to Kashmir a complete dream come true but would want to visit again to enjoy more fully its simple beauty and magnetic charm.
- My art filled days where I just paint, draw or sketch what my heart feels. Pinterest and Instagram lending its inspiration.
- Getting new shoes no matter what the season. I love shoes! Right now they’re lavender.
- Enjoying an ice cream in the middle of the night with my headphones on. How can I forget music!
- All my diaries and planners that have held ups and downs, lots of love notes, plans and to dos. I like them purply.
- Last but not least my website somethinglikepariz.com. Faith as you know is my constant even though I have lows with it. I turn 44 with my blog. My blog is just 2.
There are countless more memories I’m sure if I think hard but these are what shine the brightest for me despite some difficult times.
Latest Posts on Faith Logs
Look into February there’s something for everybody. Take a browse here.
- Eric Clapton: Notes From an Honest Life
- Bluesy Haven
- -A Beautiful Outcome-
- What Remains
- Kismet
- Someone like Taara
Woman. Bird. Moon
Remember the embroidery stitches? Well I got down one day to do an assignment after having practiced ten stitches. I imbibed the calm and focussed attitude that my instructor had and slowly completed the simple design having loved every minute of it. Woman. Bird. Moon.
Broken Music
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Broken Music by Sting. It has so many parallels to my own life in small ways. It’s a delightful read. A blog on the book for maybe later.
Garden Love
So I just happened to schedule a gardening day on Valentine’s Day. A bit of garden love put some love into me too. I felt so satisfied and refreshed after sprucing them up a bit. A crow kept visiting and we almost had a conversation. How was your day of love?
Message in a Bottle
With that it’s time to say goodbye until my next blog. I do hope you can Like, Comment, Share and Subscribe to Faith and save it for that ‘me’ time.
Keep the Faith Always!
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