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Anjali Sharma"If god has brought you to it...he will get you thru it" September 21 Life's regrets Life's regrets....
As I was driving to the work today I let my mind wander.....like I often do....
As I looked back and pondered over how life had been thus far I was surprised to say to myself....that I had no regrets....
I always found that strange when people said that.....how could one have no regrets.....
I remember being upset when things did nt turn out as I expected, being angry when something I wanted did not happen, being depressed, frustrated and feeling a whole lot of negative emotions.....most often than not....
And surprisingly....looking back I feel that if I ever went back I would do everything the exact same way I did...not because it was the perfect way but beacuse with each imperfection I learnt about ways to make it better....
I learnt to be happy with my short comings...to work with them....
I became stronger.....there were times I gave up.....but what's important is that it did nt last......
I hated people....but I would nt change that because it taught me how worthless it was.....
I was stubborn....life taught me to let go.....
I was angry....it taught me to forgive......
I was a kid...it forced me to grow up...
Life does have a wonderful way of turning out not exactly how we would wnat it to but maybe how we should want it to:)
July 09 Then...I grew up Then...I grew up....
Had trouble falling asleep tonight.....And as my mind wandered I reflected on how much life had changed over the past few years.....how much people had changed....my friends....my family.....some had grown up...some had moved and some had moved on.....
Its funny how nothing lasts forever.....
I don't have trouble remembering the names of my high school friends....but I do have trouble remembering where they are now.....
I remember every single person from my class in Med School....but I could nt care less about where they were now...and that's not because I am antisocial or I did nt have friends back then its just that I did nt have friendships that I feel were worth carrying on with.....
I worked for a year...and I had tonns of frineds there I remember......and yet how many of them am I still in touch with....maybe one.....
As I grew up my priorities changed....things I looked for in friends changed and with that my friendships changed.....
I remember I would never be at a loss of words a few years back....I could go on forever.....while now....at times I just don't see the point......
I would laugh at silly jokes....crack sillier ones myself......while now I could nt care less....
Back then I would always smile....and I mean ...always....while now I only smile if I must.....
I never thought I would grow up...but I guess I did....
But you know what....deep down...I miss not having to care about laughing at silly jokes....I miss the fact that I could just laugh coz I wanted to...
I miss the fact that I had so many friends taht I was never alone.....
I miss the fact that I could just trust any and everybody without once doubting their integrity.......
Guess that's what makes past seem so precious....the fact that we miss it....
May 12 Mom I am back.....back home....and missing Home as much as ever....
This Mother's Day was the first time I missed my mom as much.
I was nt feeling very well...had a mild flu...and that reminded me how I once read somewhere 'why mother's never fall sick'.Its not that they don't...its just that they don't let us know.I remember....even if my mom would fall ill once in two years our whole world would collapse.Everybody would be so lost with her in bed.I miss my mom.....
I miss her knowing about everything I do every single moment of the day....
I miss her calling me twenty times a day to see what I am doing....she stills calls....but its more like once in two days.....and as annoying as i found her frequent calls I miss them now....
I miss telling her about things which are not her concern...which probably bore her and yet she would be all ears coz she knew they were important to me...
I miss her final approval on all my decisions....even though i still tell her what i am upto....its just not the same....guess distances do make the hearts grow closer...
Anyways....just want my mom to know that she means the world to me and is the most important person in my life....I wish her a very happy long life....Love you mom  April 17 Something beautifulI'd like to share with my friends something that was forwarded to me by one of my friends....Hope you find it as inspiring as I did:)
 Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room's only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the military service, where they had been on vacation. Every afternoon, when the man in the bed by the window could sit up, he would pass the time by describing to his roommate all the things he could see outside the window. The man in the other bed began to live for those one hour periods where his world would be broadened and enlivened by all the activity and color of the world outside. The window overlooked a park with a lovely lake. Ducks and swans played on the water while children sailed their model boats. Young lovers walked arm in arm amidst flowers of every color and a fine view of the city skyline could be seen in the distance. As the man by the window described all this in exquisite details, the man on the other side of the room would close his eyes and imagine this picturesque scene. One warm afternoon, the man by the window described a parade passing by. Although the other man could not hear the band - he could see it in his mind's eye as the gentleman by the window portrayed it with descriptive words. Days, weeks and months passed. One morning, the day nurse arrived to bring water for their baths only to find the lifeless body of the man by the window, who had died peacefully in his sleep. She was saddened and called the hospital attendants to take the body away. As soon as it seemed appropriate, the other man asked if he could be moved next to the window. The nurse was happy to make the switch, and after making sure he was comfortable, she left him alone. Slowly, painfully, he propped himself up on one elbow to take his first look at the real world outside. He strained to slowly turn to look out the window besides the bed. It faced a blank wall. The man asked the nurse what could have compelled his deceased roommate who had described such wonderful things outside this window. The nurse responded that the man was blind and could not even see the wall. She said, 'Perhaps he just wanted to encourage you.' Epilogue: There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations. Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled.. If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can't buy. 'Today is a gift, that is why it is called The Present.' April 10 Talking about Things to learn from dogs
Quote Things to learn from dogs
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Things We Can Learn From Dogs
Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joy ride.
Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
When friends or family visit, always run to greet them.
When it's in your best interest, practice obedience.
Let others know when they've invaded your territory.
Take naps and stretch before rising.
Run, romp and play daily
Eat with gusto and enthusiasm.
Be loyal.
Don't worry, be happy.
If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
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