First Steps...

Trepidation, anxiety, nervousness and excitement outlined the day that went by today. Yet another beginning unfolded in front of me. It left me queasy as I saw expectations arise when I was being introduced to my new extended family.

New role, new company, new sector sounds exciting and exhilarating. Yet, there's a silver lining. Deep down somewhere in my heart, something is nagging me.

Would I be able to take on what's in store for me? Would I be able to fill in the shoes that my predecessor has emptied for me? Would I enjoy the calm and quiet environ as against the earlier noisy one? Would the seemingly smooth road soon give way to a bumpy ride?

As these questions surround me...I look back at my first day. Never mind the anxiety, never mind the queasiness.  

I shall not fear taking the first steps. For those who fear, they dwindle, they stagger and they fail to find the firm earth. 

So I shall walk, leaving behind inhibitions, leaving behind trepidation and try to give it my best shot. I shall fill the vacant slot differently and let my style define the work. 

Twelve Years & A Happy Birthday...

Twelve years back as I moved from a small township to the state capital of our country, anxiety pangs knotted my stomach. New home, new people, new roads, new buildings......

It excited me, made me nervous and I could see fear lurking round the corner. Life went on. And then suddenly, like a whiff of fresh air, a silhouette appeared in my life. 

I don't remember the day we really met but it was definitely in the month of July 1999. I don't really remember how we got introduced and started talking there on. Neither do I remember why I waited up for you, so that we could enter our classes together; nor do I know what made me share my notes when the exams were round the corner( I was extremely possessive about my academic notes back then). 

We are poles apart but its these differences that have kept us together all these years. We complement each other with our zeniths and nadir and that outlines our relationship which grows stronger with each passing day.

We've been tested, we've been grilled but thank the One above, we are still strong and tranquil. 

Dear Rachu!! What better day to celebrate our togetherness, our companionship, if not today? 

Beginning today, this year and for many more years to come, I shall remember this day as the day we really met and our lives got entwined together....forever. Please accept "Twelve Years and a Happy Birthday" as a token of  my affection for you.

Many many Happy Returns of the day dear. Hope you had a great day........God Bless you........