Well I thought it would be the easiest thing. To follow my passion. I just had to say "Yes" to myself; to that little feeble voice inside that was getting fattened by my attention and pretty much starting to drive me nuts! I thought making that decision was the toughest thing. Knowing what I was going to giving up. The financial security, that a job I didn't really see a future with, gave me. To do something that I believed was my calling. 

Oh boy! You understand the value of financial security only when you stand in line for 30 mins to get into a crowded bus when just a few months ago you could afford a rickshaw trip around the city. Make it twice if you wish. When you have one fried egg for breakfast (or let's call it brunch 'cause then you can skip lunch) and probably maggie for dinner. To make it seem better you add a little garlic to it and forget about the Meat Ultimo at Joey's Pizza. Well I am not saying I bore the worst. I know, I know, people die of startvation in our very own country. And that we have problems far worse than my dwindling appetite back then. 

But as soon as I had learned my lesson, I decided that only the Sex and Cash Theory could save me. It is my advice to everyone. But sadly you will never know what fire does, unless you burn your fingers. And honestly it is much fun to watch someone burn their fingers :P

Btw, that typographically represented quote on top, yeah, I wrote that and I made that too :D 

 

Many people tell me that they have a friend who is exactly is like me.
And there are others who tell me that they have spotted someone who
looks just like me.
Well, so much for being unique.

Some memories hit me like flashes when I least expect. I am just thinking of something and boom! The most pleasant experiences can become the most painful memories. But then again, it is about keeping the balance and carpe diem. It was indeed good while it lasted. 

(This happened when at office we were thinking about holidays and Janmashtami was a topic of discussion. I almost instantly thought of what I was doing last Janmashtami and then Ouch!) 

 

Must express. To free myself of my thoughts. 

Today, for the first time in my life I have been extremely happy and thrilled when at the same time I am little sad a few layers below. May be now I understand what Leo Tolstoy meant when he said if you want to be happy, be. :)

Such a brilliant start to my day! Gave a career talk at a girl's convent school. Before me, talks were by a nurse, an engineer and a doctor. When each of them asked who among the kids want to be like them, so many kids raised their hands. Then it was my turn, and I simply asked, how many of you have at least HEARD of copywriting? Not a single soul! I instantly knew this was going to be fun! And I had a ball! 

In the middle I asked the kids - what does it mean to be creative? They said Imaginative, innovative, blah blah and then one girl in the corner stretching her hand like there's no tomorrow gave me the best answer - being ABSURD! 

I absolutely loved it! 

Right now, emotionally I am going through what I felt when I was 19. In retrospect, even amidst all the confusion, I was quite level headed and made sensible decisions for self preservation. It's funny that I have to seek inspiration from my 19 year old self, but I also feel proud that I was a sorted teenager. Back then, I didn't care much and that made all the difference.

Can't believe it has been a year since I went on a journey across India.

From thousands of applicants I got selected and the generosity of sponsors made it possible for me to embark upon this sought-after journey.

I have seen, grown and learnt many things from youth on that train and the role models we met. I enjoyed myself, made friends for life, I was entralled, upset, dissapointed, excited. But through it all, I was INSPIRED.   

A year later, I feel honoured to be a part of this video. Watch it to get a teeny tiny feel of what I felt :)

I have been on a roller coaster ride.