Life's a Mix

Its about time.

I am writing about this day, which, by far, has been a weird concoction of good times and bad times, of times when I've felt like crying and of times when I've felt like my heart's gonna burst with laughter.

It is the birthday of my bestest friend. The girl who has, in more ways than one, shaped me to be what I am today. And, to celebrate, I partied with 10 little kids at Victoria Memorial.

It was a Memorial in the truest sense of the term.

Thank you, Ani, for the enthusiasm you showed and the push you gave me.

I could feel my friend in every moment of the day. Be it the cutting of the cake by the Home Mother, or the squeals of the children or the chanting of "Happy Birthday to you...", I could feel her in every moment.
The children were not told the real reason for the party, or the fact that it was someone's birthday beforehand. It was simply, an outing for them, a time when they too could enjoy.
It seemed to me to be the best thing that could be done on my friend's birthday.. Given how she loved children, how she loved Victoria and how she loved picnics.

This was something I did very impromptu. Not even my closest friends had much idea about the plan. I wish I had Ani there, it would have made it complete. But thanks to Priya, for all the support!

Now to the day. Priya and the kids and the teachers of the Home were travelling to Victoria and I was supposed to meet them their direct from office. Priya had met all of them before, but for me it was the first time.

As I approached the group standing at the gates, I was filled with sadness. How I wish that my friend would have been there enjoying the day with me....


It was 2 years ago.. I had given her such a big surprise by actually landing up in her city on her birthday. I still can't forget the happiness on her face.. The smile and the warmth with which she had hugged me tight...

Enough of dreaming about the past.. I had a task at hand, and I had to ensure that my friend had the bestest birthday ever!

Somehow, I managed to get the courage to go through that day..
And today, as I look back, i think i did the best thing ever.
:)