This week I’ll be celebrating my 31st birthday. Considering
the kind of year it has been, I can safely say life after 30 is not exactly the
same as before. Maybe it changed for me a year prior to that or maybe it changed six
months later, but it does change. No matter how hard you try, staying up and
partying from dusk to dawn is not easy. And that is just one silly, minuscule aspect of it.
Health-wise it was one of the worst years for me. There were
weeks when even walking wasn’t easy. Of course I did not give up. One of the
most important things to do in distress is to stay calm so that you can think
clearly. I did and thankfully discovered new ways to protect myself in the process.
Hopefully, they will work in the future as well. If they don’t, I would start afresh. Yeah, I am 31 and wise!
Owing to this, I had plenty of mood swings. Since I am so
over-the-top optimistic, I kept the smile going. This really confused my brain
and I felt elated and low at the same time. Stupid brain I tell you – it can be
fooled very easily which further strengthens my belief in the supreme power of the subconscious mind.
Anyway, let me not blame it on the poor 30’s. Shit happens. Amidst
all that, plenty of good things happened too. Like I travelled so much. Like the
way I received unfathomable amount of love from the Boy, my family and my friends. The blogging world is a huge blessing which helps me keep sane at all times. Love came from unexpected quarters just
like these two complete strangers who praised my writing through email. Now these
are non-bloggers whom I don’t know. And when praise comes from such sources,
you can’t imagine the happiness. Let me quote them and show-off (it is my birthday week afterall!):
Dear Nisha,
I just wanted to
drop in a line to say that you write so beautifully, I just cant stop reading.
The best part is
that your writing is so simple, earthy and unpretentious that it never fails to
put a smile on my face, irrespective of how my day is going.
I really feel (if
I'm aloud to feel out loud), you should write more often. (Although you would
be getting that a lot) :)
Do write a
book..which will be followed by many I feel..!!
P.S You might have your own cross to bear
(which I can make out from your blog), So hope you find your way over it or
around it..:)
God bless you
always..!!
Hi Nisha,
Your blog is so
wonderful, that i have been reading it the whole afternoon right upto your Jan
2012 posts.
It made me smile,
which is tough these days coz i'm goin through tough times...!!
I must have felt
like this after 2 weeks..which is a long time for me...Thank you..God bless..!!
When you read such heart warming messages you really feel
blessed and every problem becomes a secondary issue. And so, whenever things weren’t so hunky dory, I assumed
that somewhere out there was a guardian angel looking out for me. Probably you were one
of them... it just makes me so grateful.
You write extremely well and you must be aware of it.Why do you need an assurance from others though a pat from strangers does much to boost our spirit and self esteem?I find writing for me is a tonic when I am sullen.
ReplyDeleteTo be frank KP, I think I have a very,very long way to go. Compliments help me boost my confidence. It also gives me direction. So yes, I think I am the types who does need an assurance a lot of times :)
DeleteHappy Birthday girl... here's wishing you an awesome year ahead with no more pain and a few pleasant surprises as well :)
ReplyDeleteThankyou!! Aapke munh mein ghee shakkar :D
DeleteThose messages are so sweet !!
ReplyDeleteAnd hapyyyyyy birthdayyyyyyy :D :D:D
I think so too!! Thanks!
DeleteWishing you a happier and healthier year ahead :)
ReplyDeleteThankyou, Maithili! Welcome here!
DeleteHappy birthday and keep blogging nisha!
ReplyDeleteThankyou, Vaishnavi!
DeleteA very happy birthday to you, Nisha! Stay happy, healthy and blessed all year through! And keep writing! Cheers :)
ReplyDeleteThankyou, Shilpa!
DeleteHappy birthday darling! I'm sure you'll sail through everything that comes your way. You are brilliant you know that right?
ReplyDeleteTake care of your health and these mails are just a tip of the iceberg. There are a million people out there, like me, who totally adore you and your writing. I thank blogspot for a lot of people and you top the list.
I mean it. :)
Now how can I reply to this comment without sounding cheesy and extremely lovey-dovey? :)
DeleteI always thought I was awesome and people who were close to me said the same because they love me as well. But now that so many of you say the same things, I guess I'm improving!
You are so adorable, Soumya. I've never really connected with many bloggers but I think we will go a long way. Hugs!
Happy Birthday Nisha!!! And yes, you can write a book. Give it a thought. :)
ReplyDeleteTake care of your health.