Hope

I believe that there are good people wherever you go. Good neighbours, good friends and yes, good strangers.

My pooch has been missing for a day now. He's a big, friendly fellow with a heart of gold. While it is upsetting to think of a member of the family out in the world; unprotected, cold and hungry, we're giving him time to return and are combing every area for any kind of a lead.

All through the course we have only met people who have genuinely shown concern. They have helped by letting us stick posters in and around their shops, spreading the word, handing out flyers and sharing the news on the internet. Not once has anyone refused to reach out. The world may work in weird ways but at the end of the day we are all human and some basic instinct makes us look out for each other. And that is what keeps us going...

Come back home, Papa Dog. We're waiting.

Piano Man, Chubby: Thanks for hanging around, putting up with the theories, insanity and mood swings. Y'all are like hot chicken soup on a wet, rainy day and like chocolate on any other :)

Kids who greet you with their happy smiles, bright eyes and curious minds. A team which knows how to have fun seriously. A mentor who inspires you to be relentless. Constant learning. Explore, explore, explore.

Nothing's gonna change my world.

:)

Thanks to a very cool person I know, I now own every Simon and Garfunkel song ever recorded.

"Hey, I've got nothing to do today but smile."

Thank you...

...Because you...

...make me laugh and find humour in everything I tell you, totally get music by The Moldy Peaches, call me and play Vincent and Come Away with Me when I least expect it, have a calming effect on the insanity I bring with me, have conversations with me about almost everything under the sun... right from mixing art with education to the importance of natural light and why I should name my guitar "Button", allow me to let off steam every now and then, don't make a big deal when I don't talk to you, give me very thoughtful all-occasions-rolled-in-one gifts, understand that there are very few things that actually count in my world and that is completely okay...

In my "smoked" voice I'd like to say -

The journey from God to Tom has been wonderful.

You're a part-time lover and a full time friend
The monkey on your back is the latest trend
I don't see what anyone can see in anyone else
But you...

Each piece of tape had to be placed perfectly. Then came the glue and paper cut-outs. I had almost forgotten about the card. Thank heavens I had shopped for the rest well in advance. My neck ached, my hands shook and eyelids drooped but I kept working. Well, it was after a very long time that I was making gifts at home. Partly returning what I had received, mostly because I love the person.

DTQ, I hope you had a wonderful day. May the 21st year bring in lots of goodies... materialistic and otherwise :)

There's Something So:

Comforting about Simon and Garfunkel's music

Adorable about Muddy paw prints everywhere

Charming about well dressed men

Gorgeous about Audrey Hepburn

Calming about the moon

Soulful about Jason Mraz's voice

Irritating about horns and crackers

Sinful about Mississippi mud pies

Warm about my blanket

Happy about yellow, pumpkins, popcorn and bubble wrap

Cool about a very high best friend

Funky about a store in the city

Fun about the mater

Right about just plain platonic relationships

Exciting about stationery

Cute about dimples

Tuesday

Funny how moods swing sometimes

The day started with an unpleasant conversation replaying in the head. The voices went berserk. The railway crossing ensured that I was late. I walked with a thundercloud hovering over my head.

Mid-day. I receive Flashy Pink's work of art and I flip for it. She captured what I saw in my head in shades of green and yellow. The thundercloud had vanished.

All that school expected us to do was art, art and some more art. While cutting paper, the city welcomed the rain... Ah! maybe that's where the thundercloud went.

Simon and Garfunkel told me about things while I rode on the traffic stricken roads. The jams didn't bother me. It felt awesome to bring back the "sunshine" of my life.

I walked into the dining area and found a parcel.

When I write my list of "AWESOME", #1 would be the people in my life. A tall, mad, pretty, smart girl who loves stories and photographs will get a special mention. It's the least I can do for my "Perfect Chicken Wing Partner" Muchas gracias y amor! :)

That gift was the cherry on top.

My day was laced with happiness.

Attention!

All the world (that's in my world) loves a writer. Especially when she doubles up as a close friend :P

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