100 Happy Days: Day 6 - At The Cinema

Today I shed tears. I could not help it; they rolled down, unattended, staining my cheeks. Luckily nobody noticed. It was dark. I was in a cinema hall watching the film ‘Club 60’. Yes! I do cry in movies especially if the film moves me emotionally.

‘Club 60’ is a story of a couple that grieves over the loss of their young son. I cried when wife confronts her husband’s raging grief, disclosing her reasons for being stronger. It is difficult to deal with your own grief if you have to sympathize with others. One has to be strong to help other emerge out of depression. 

Sarika and Farookh Sheikh’s excellent performance is worth a mention.

One idea is clear. Happiness and pain are two sides of a coin. How one deals with it differs from person to person. Some scars are so deep that they can drown you down into depression zone, leading to self-destruction. Its only when we share the pain or understand the reality, can one find happiness.

I am glad I was able to watch this film in PVR, undisturbed and undistracted.

The beautiful lyrics on ‘happiness’ are very refreshing: “I have found you after losing you; once again my shadow walks with me.”

Sehami Huyi Jee Roshani  /  Lamhein Bujhe Huye / Kone Mein The Padein Kahin / Sapne Mere Huye / Palko Mein Aaj Phir Se / Ek Khaab Sajaya Hain / Phir Se Mere Saath Mera Saaya Hain / Khokar Maine Aaj Tumhein Paaya Hain

So here I am, with the project of ‘100 Happy Days’I am posting pictures each day here on my blog then sharing the link on my page on FB too. You can enjoy my work either here or on my page at FB at Pushee’s World

100 Happy Days: Day 5. At the Beach

Happy moments are sitting by the seashore and watching the sunset.

I reached the poolside restaurant at around 3pm. There was too much sun, and it was hot. I sat closer to the wall under the shade. At around 4pm, the sunrays became friendly and played around my feet. It was getting cooler. Winter in Mumbai means it is pleasant weather. I changed my seat and chose to sit closer to the sea wall, under the shade of big black umbrella.

The time passed and the rays became softer. The sun was beginning to set. The birds began to fly. I couldn’t get my eyes off the beach. Children played cricket, seniors and women out for their evening walk, hawkers announced their goodies, and some people just sat on the sand to watch the sun change its colors.

From golden yellow to orange, it changed it positions, slowly sliding down, reflecting its moods on shiny waters. My eyes transfixed on its beauty till it disappeared into the sea.

So here I am, with the project of ‘100 Happy Days’ I will be posting pictures each day here on my blog then share the link on my page on FB too. You can enjoy my work either here or on my page at FB at Pushee’s World

100 Happy Days: Day 4

I have known her since last six years. We met on Ryze and became good friends by sharing stories on the blog.

But when you have known your friend so closely, you start wondering how we will react when we meet personally. I am too conscious of meeting people the first time. Rejection is the first thought that comes to my mind.

“Will the person accept me the way I am? Will I be able to deal with somebody new” 

When we make friendship with people online, we build up a picture perfect in our mind. A kind of snap shot which is developed from the thoughts we read on their blog and from their writings. 

Meeting face to face is completely different. World is imperfect so am I.

But then, how can I hide behind my words? And for how long? I am what I am, accept me or reject me.

We met finally, after six years, first time, by the poolside at Sea Princess Hotel. Nothing mattered really, neither looks, nor color; nothing physical. It was friendship all the way.

Once again a happy day to record, beautiful friend, amazing sunset and the cool breeze from the sea!

What more can one ask?

So here I am, with the project of ‘100 Happy Days’I will be posting pictures each day here on my blog then share the link on my page on FB too. You can enjoy my work either here or on my page at FB at Pushee’s World

100 Happy Days: Day 3

The magic was in those slender neck glasses; I did not taste the cocktail, but those who tasted it wanted more.

S was happy mixing drinks. She took care to dress the rim with lime and salt. She looked into her recipe folder to check the quantity of each drink. There was glow on her face as she mixed hard and soft drinks to make a perfect cocktail. As she placed the thinly sliced lime on the rim, she coyly looked at me to see the smile on my face.

So here I am, with the project of ‘100 Happy Days’I will be posting pictures each day here on my blog then share the link on my page on FB too. You can enjoy my work either here or on my page at FB at Pushee’s World

100 Happy Days: Day 2

The birthday cake arrived, triangular chocolate chips inserted on its sides to make a geometrical design and a thick layer of chocolate cream on its side. 

It was not H's birthday; the name clearly spelled the name of his aunt. But what did H care? It was the cake that fascinated him, the rich chocolate color, he didn't care to read the name, he couldn't. He is only three years old. He could recognize the alphabets, not the words, but his happiness was profound. 

He couldn't wait for his aunt to blow off the candles or cut the cake. He simply lifted the chocolate chips off from the sides of the cake and licked from one side, again and again, till it melted and disappeared into his mouth. The dark chocolate cream stained his cheeks. 

Lifting his hands in the air, standing on toes, he began to dance, shaking his whole body and singing loudly, 

"Cake is tasty, its birthday time, Cake is tasty, its birthday time " 

He swung round and round, dancing and singing, came back after every turn to swipe off the cream from the side of the cake and licking his fingers. I just stood there watching the joy on his face. Little things please little minds. 

You don’t need a grand party to be happy. You just need to be in the company of small kids, as small as three years old and watch the world through his lens. It is so easy to be happy.....

So here I am, with the project of ‘100 Happy Days’I will be posting pictures each day here on my blog then share the link on my page on FB too. You can enjoy my work either here or on my page at FB at Pushee’s World