QUARTER LIFE CRISIS !!

The Big TWO NINE..Twenty Nine..

 I’ve spent the past year dreading this birthday . As if swaying in the final year of my twenties somehow meant saying good bye to my youth. Today on my 29^th birthday, I had the realization that I’ve spent the last year in a power struggle of sorts. A struggle between growing into a more mature, self aware and wholehearted version of myself, while also  hanging  on to my youth with every ounce of strength I have.

Through experience  I’ve learnt so much over the last decade .Part of me wishes I knew what I had now.  The confidence and self-assurance I now posses, but I guess you can’t develop that without enduring conflict situations. The journey you go through to understand who you are, what you stand for, your values,  beliefs  , standards is an amazing one. I feel like towards the end of twenties you come into your own and have some answers to what you once questioned. I’ve changed a lot in ways that I didn’t expect to.

What did I learn??

                                       Always listen to your instincts and have the confidence and trust yourselves to follow them. Over the last year, this has helped me to pursue my dreams and with hard work & dedication make them a reality. My hope for the future is to continue evolving and live my life with purpose and passion. The last ten years has gone by a blink and to be honest, that scares me. I think I have become more aware of appreciating life and the people in it.

I’ve so much to be grateful for and have a truly blessed life. Above all, I am thankful for my little family. I have immense gratitude and love for my parents who provided me with everything from a happy home, to brilliant education and to everything. My brother  TIJO with whom I share the Birthday with, is my best friend always. The best gift he has given me is his son JOVE. I always wonder seeing him on how can somebody love something so much that don’t even belong to you. Next best thing that has happened to me is my husband JATHIN whom my parents gifted me through the ‘ BIG FAT INDIAN ARRANGE MARRIAGE AFFAIR ' . Marriage also got me an extra bigger family. Not forgetting to mention my sisters in law ( love to precise ), Mrs Annie & Miss Neethu.  Its like we get a ready made sister which we always wanted and longed for  .

There are friends whom I still miss. The friendship which had to be given up due to certain circumstances . The mentor, soul mate , best friend which we thought we couldn’t live without. Life is a crazy roller coaster with ups and down. STRANGE ISN'T IT ???

As I entered the first day of my 29^th year  , I thought I would talk to myself before I jump outta my bed .

Ø  Is there anything that is stopping me ??

Ø  What am I afraid of losing by hugging this new chapter of life ??

Ø  What is the fear of gaining some extra pounds ?? 

Ø  Will the change have a drastic effect on me??

Ø  Will I be able to make up my ‘ TO DO LISTS’ ??

Ø  ETC ETC .......ETC.....

                   Questions were firing from medial & lateral. So I came up with a plan .

       A plan to not let this day be wasted crying over the ridiculous notion of YOUTH. And a RESOLUTION not to allow another year to go by hanging on to a former version of myself that I don’t even recognize anymore. As I kick start my day I feel appreciative of the PAST  , contentment for the PRESENT , and excitement for the FUTURE.

With lots of changes over the horizon, I have sense this final chapter of my twenties will be the BEST ONE  .

Signing off with a cheerful heart ,

TT .

TIME FOR SOME PICTURES !!

Dr. S.M.C.S.I  MEDICAL COLLEGE
The AlmaMater!!

Graduation Scenes!!

Brother's marriage!! (have no clue why he is crying?) :)

happy 25th !!

Get MARRIED once - check :)

The SOUL sister!! 

My little JOVE !!

TODAY  ( May the 25th )  :)