As a kid I…
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This blogpost accepts the fact that I am a grown up now :). I am sure my parents,
husband (relatives, friends, etc.) are denying this vehemently. But, just the
other day I realized how things change over a period of time like priorities, hobbies, taste in music and food etc. etc. and that is what exactly
inspired this post.
As a kid it may sound clichéd, I was a TOMBOY. The only
girly thing I possibly did was go to Bharatanatyam classes (loved it). I still
remember how I was, my attitude towards life and how I used to be happy with
the smallest of things. This post is an endearing account of what I was as a
kid.
As a kid I…
Wanted long hair
– But didn’t have the patience for them to grow. The moment it would reach my
neck I would just go and get a haircut. Rasna cut being the most preferred
hairstyle :P. Now, that I have long hair I think this bit is sorted. My brother
still remembers how I loved long hair and when he sees anyone with long hair he
thinks of me.
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Wanted to be a dancer
– Out of 12 months I would be dancing 6months of my life. I was like a mini
celebrity, as everyone thought I danced really well :P. Right from Madhuri’s jhatkas
to mirroring each step, I lived for dancing. Bharatanatyam was my passion and
still is my most loved Indian dance form. So when I was in 3rd or 4th standard I started learning the dance form and I surely felt the happiest. Dancing started affecting my grades and that was when I had to discontinue only to take it many years later under the same tutor. I learnt it for 2 years and also performed on stage; an absolute dream-com-true moment for me.
Never wanted to marry
– The thought of leaving my parents and going away gave me the chills and if
anybody would tease me that I would have to marry one day, I would just burst
out crying. Now that I am married, leaving my parents and moving cities have been one of the most difficult decisions of my life.
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| 4-yr old me |
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| Me at 27, fulfilling my dream |
Hated eggs – And
now I can’t imagine my day without eggs. When I was younger I would detest it,
especially the yellow bit, and if forced I would literally run away. Egg Bhurji
was the only acceptable form of egg I would consume only if the onions are
finely chopped in it :D.
Ate all vegetables
– My dad made a rule where no matter what vegetable was made at home, I was
ordered to have one spoon (yes, kaddu, lauki, pulses and everything) and there was no way I was allowed to get up from the dining table without having it. So,
today I eat all vegetables like a good girl.
Wanted to be a
Fashion Designer – Yes, very much would have done it even now if given a
choice. I was always always always fascinated with clothes and would experiment
even then and I remember being very intrigued with one of my friend who was
doing a Fashion Designing course from NIFT Mumbai. I guess life had other plans and no I have no complaints.
I hated being home
– I was a complete extrovert, still am but, back then I just hated being home.
I just wanted to be out; playing, dancing, exploring. I was known as the kid
whose mum would call out every day from the window to come home, obviously, my
reply would as usual be '5 more minutes mom'.
Never read –
Reading would mean sitting at one place, and that is what I lacked. I could
never cultivate that habit inspite of my brother and dad being voracious
readers. We had sacks filled with books but, I never read one. Repent it but, I
was only a child you see. Now, I have developed the habit to read and I am enjoying every bit of this new-found love for books.
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Loved MJ – Absolutely, totally and wholeheartedly in love with him and will always do. He is the reason why I started listening to music and since he was an exceptional dancer and performer, I was completely smitten by him. He is to-date one of my most favorite artists.
Didn’t care about
future/career – Yea, I just went with the flow. If bothered with the
question what would you want to grow up to be, I would promptly say dancer or fashion
designer. And, I was happy. My parents had a real tough time then, but now they
think I would have been an excellent arts student (I agree).
This kinda sums up me as a kid. I wouldn't change anything about my childhood as I was a happy kid then and still a happy person now. I hated my school though but, loved my college; it has made me what I am today.
Tell me about your childhood in the comments below. Share some fun stories; might just post the best ones on FB/Insta.
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such lovely photos !
ReplyDeletethe one in the salwar-kameez is adorable <3
the things that we would do to get these wonderful days back !
loved each & every photo as they are so nostalgic
was observing the backgrounds on these photos - the faithful Godrej fridge , Pond's Dream Flower Talc <3
I am so happy you fulfilled your dream of classical dance - you strike a lovely pose
I always look forward to your posts because like this one they are excellent to read
thanks jayanthi :). These pics mean the world to me. A persons childhood shapes them and these memories make me.
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