230. What do you do on a rainy day?
Cuddle up and read a good book? Yeah, I like that. But, what I really love to do on a rainy day is go outside! Well, of course, if it isn't pouring like there is going to be a rain storm, if such a thing exists, then I would cuddle up and read a good book. But I love the rain. I love how it smells, how it tastes, how it feels against my skin, and how it gently drums my umbrella and leaks through the tiny hole. I like going out in the rain and getting wet.
For the most part, I enjoy the rain because it is soothing and calming and really helps me slow down. Nowadays, I feel like I am rushing a lot, trying to get this done and that said and all that. When I go our in the rain and just stand there, I feel like time has stopped and I just have to stop and enjoy the rain. Sometimes, I pretend that I am in some movie as I throw my head back, spread my hands across, and close my eyes as I feel the raindrops gently landing on my face. (I try and make sure nobody is around during this... scene.) After this episode, when it gets really chilly and I can stay out no longer, I hurry back in to take a good, hot shower. Then, maybe I would cuddle up and read a good book.
Another thing I enjoy doing while it rains is going on a drive. It doesn't have to be a long one, necessarily. I could do well with a short one. And when there is a storm, I feel good inside the car, like I am protected and safe. I look outside the window and see the world outside, and I think about how it would be different if the car wasn't there. I enjoy watching the raindrops race each other from the top of the glass on the window to the bottom, seeing how they mix with each other and become one. At this point too, I feel that cameras rolling and I act like I am in some terribly sad movie, playing the role of a heart-broken character who can only find seem to find pleasure while watching the raindrops on her window.
Listening to the rain is equally entertaining. The pitter-patter raindrops drum the window-pane and I let the sound flow into my ears and put me to sleep. The chilliness coming inside through the open window doesn't bother me at all, but makes me appreciate the warm bed I am in. Then maybe, I listen to some music or watch a sad movie, or I just cuddle up and read a good book!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Challenge 40: Advice to old-me
245. What advice does the teenage-you have for your future 35-year-old self?
Don't get too fat. I know it isn't that important but I have seen older fat people and they don't live an easy life. Exercise a lot and keep yourself in good shape even after you have had kids. Keep your heart running and your brains working because there is still so much you have to do. And look out for junk food because they just come jumping right at you and you will be tempted. Even as a teenager, you are not that great at handling this stuff, so I know that with all the stress and everything, junk food will seem like a break.
Take care of your parents. They say once you grow older, you start to drift away from your parents. But these two people are the ones that love you most and it's important that you love and show that love to them as well. Take Ama around and show her new places because she has always loves traveling and seeing and learning new things. As for Baba, just share your stories and experiences with him and he will be so happy! Also, don't forget to frequently call and visit your siblings. They could be annoying at times, especially when you wanted to do something on your own, but hey, that is how siblings are meant to be! Keep in touch with them and visit them often!
Just have fun in life. Don't be so engrossed in your own work and income that you don't give time for other things, things that are less... complicated, like just reading a book, gardening, or cleaning up the house (that can be fun too!). Go out and enjoy yourself, travel to places, take pictures, make friends, and forget your work till then!
You know how hard it gets when you get old. Sometimes, you feel like you are an absolutely hopeless human being with nothing left. But, you just have to shrug that off and try something else. They say when one door closes, another one opens. And although I know that you are hard-working and dedicated, at some point, something might not go right and you would want to just sit down and quit. Don't do that because this teenage you wants to be successful in life and fulfill as many of her dreams as possible. When one door closes, look for another one, it is just a turn away!
Of course, then there is your family. Take good care of them because they are yours to keep. Raise your kids well, like the way Baba raised you and teach them the same principles and importance of culture and traditions. Bring them to Nepal often and make sure, because this is very, very important, they can speak perfect Nepali. But, also make sure that they take up an instrument or sport that they can really feel passionate about. And love your husband. He is your buddy for life and that's all you got. Keep him close and don't let other things get in between you two.
Lastly, keep trying to eat more vegetables!
Don't get too fat. I know it isn't that important but I have seen older fat people and they don't live an easy life. Exercise a lot and keep yourself in good shape even after you have had kids. Keep your heart running and your brains working because there is still so much you have to do. And look out for junk food because they just come jumping right at you and you will be tempted. Even as a teenager, you are not that great at handling this stuff, so I know that with all the stress and everything, junk food will seem like a break.
Take care of your parents. They say once you grow older, you start to drift away from your parents. But these two people are the ones that love you most and it's important that you love and show that love to them as well. Take Ama around and show her new places because she has always loves traveling and seeing and learning new things. As for Baba, just share your stories and experiences with him and he will be so happy! Also, don't forget to frequently call and visit your siblings. They could be annoying at times, especially when you wanted to do something on your own, but hey, that is how siblings are meant to be! Keep in touch with them and visit them often!
Just have fun in life. Don't be so engrossed in your own work and income that you don't give time for other things, things that are less... complicated, like just reading a book, gardening, or cleaning up the house (that can be fun too!). Go out and enjoy yourself, travel to places, take pictures, make friends, and forget your work till then!
You know how hard it gets when you get old. Sometimes, you feel like you are an absolutely hopeless human being with nothing left. But, you just have to shrug that off and try something else. They say when one door closes, another one opens. And although I know that you are hard-working and dedicated, at some point, something might not go right and you would want to just sit down and quit. Don't do that because this teenage you wants to be successful in life and fulfill as many of her dreams as possible. When one door closes, look for another one, it is just a turn away!
Of course, then there is your family. Take good care of them because they are yours to keep. Raise your kids well, like the way Baba raised you and teach them the same principles and importance of culture and traditions. Bring them to Nepal often and make sure, because this is very, very important, they can speak perfect Nepali. But, also make sure that they take up an instrument or sport that they can really feel passionate about. And love your husband. He is your buddy for life and that's all you got. Keep him close and don't let other things get in between you two.
Lastly, keep trying to eat more vegetables!
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