Is a woman"
How many times have you heard this line??? Counting the number of times its repeated in Indian movies and the soaps, I'm guessing that you have lost count of it(just like me). But recently when I heard that line again in one of the old Bollywood movies, it forced me to give it a thought. I'm not doubting its authenticity :-) But it made me think about the women(typical I know). Who was behind every successful woman???
I happily placed myself in the elite category of successful woman(Come on guys...I'm an engineer now:-D) Proclaiming myself as successful, I began to wonder as to whom I would credit my success to? My teachers? My books? My college? My school? Myself? The more I thought about it, the more it confused me. The inability to answer this simple question led to frustration. I decided to enjoy the movie and think about it later. I pushed the thought out of my mind or I thought I did. It never went completely out of my mind, this I realised while having dinner later that day. It was then that the first F-word hit me....FAMILY!!! Ofcourse its my family. I owe everything to my family. It is because of them that I'm here. The unconditional love, moral support, the confidence boost a family can provide, is unparalleled.Having quenched my thirst partially, I felt satisfied. (if you are wondering why partially, cos there is more to follow :-))
During one of the internals, when as usual we were cramming our brains with last minute preparations, Mayaa completely exhausted and dejected, exclaimed "Enough !!!". If the complicated diagrams in the text book were not enough to put you in a state of tizzy, you can always count on Mayaa.The full impact of what he meant was evident when he threw his book aside and got up to leave. Even before I could open my mouth, some of them pulled him back, opened the book for him and asked him to read the most important questions atleast." Read this part", "This is sure to be asked in the test", "This is simple, I'll explain" etc etc.. This is when the 2nd F-word hit me....FRIENDS !!!
After completing my test as I walked out, someone I hated(dont want to take names) walked upto me and said "The test was a cakewalk, wasn't it? I'm sure I'll score the highest". I gave a sarcastic smile and replied "Highly unlikely". I prayed to god and hoped to score atleast half a mark more than that person. That day I went back home and prepared for the next test with renewed vigour and interest. Hey, that was the third F.... FOES !!! The ones who give you a healthy competition and urge you to perform better.:-)
Next time, someone asks you the reason for your success, just reply back saying..."The F words" ;-)
During one of the internals, when as usual we were cramming our brains with last minute preparations, Mayaa completely exhausted and dejected, exclaimed "Enough !!!". If the complicated diagrams in the text book were not enough to put you in a state of tizzy, you can always count on Mayaa.The full impact of what he meant was evident when he threw his book aside and got up to leave. Even before I could open my mouth, some of them pulled him back, opened the book for him and asked him to read the most important questions atleast." Read this part", "This is sure to be asked in the test", "This is simple, I'll explain" etc etc.. This is when the 2nd F-word hit me....FRIENDS !!!
After completing my test as I walked out, someone I hated(dont want to take names) walked upto me and said "The test was a cakewalk, wasn't it? I'm sure I'll score the highest". I gave a sarcastic smile and replied "Highly unlikely". I prayed to god and hoped to score atleast half a mark more than that person. That day I went back home and prepared for the next test with renewed vigour and interest. Hey, that was the third F.... FOES !!! The ones who give you a healthy competition and urge you to perform better.:-)
Next time, someone asks you the reason for your success, just reply back saying..."The F words" ;-)
3 comments:
loved it. :) loved the thought. keep it up!
Thanks PJ. most of them are guessing who the foe was...;-)
And they guessed it right
Wonderfully written. Misleading title, simple use of language. Well written.
But then, except for the first F, family. Friends and foes did form a part, although not thgt abt them much.
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