My blog is once again, open to public :). It’s tough to add in email addresses each time, there’s a request to read the blog. I have however, reedited some of my earlier posts, due to privacy issues. Don’t get me wrong, I am indeed all transparent, but certain things are indeed left better unsaid but done. After all, action does speak louder and probably in most cases, better than words, isn’t it?
I have recently celebrated my sixth marriage anniversary with the only man in my life, with two of our love child and two people who witness 17 years of our love journey, my parents. It was all sweet and bitter, a bit like dark chocolate, and I couldn’t help reflecting on our journey so far, with the things that we went through, and where we are today. We had a bumpy ride, sometimes, passing by a smooth straight road, before, getting caught in a dangerous junction. We had all that, I wished certain things worked out in a better way, but I guess, one can’t have it all. Having said that, our love matures along, as we continue on, and I know, I would not have wanted to continue this walk, had it not be with him. And although, he is a person with very little words, I know he feels the same way.
I have been “somewhat” troubled lately, as I try to reassess my judgements over some issues at work, and some people there, who are very dear to me. I have never felt so caught in the middle, as I do now, and although I try my best, to think objectively, apart of me is struggling to look for answers, confused with the series of events that took place. And when it comes to situations like these, where nothing can be helped, I decided to keep my distance, at least, until I sort out my own “say” in this, without any sense of prejudice, bias, and certainly, favoritism. There has to be a reasonable explanation to this, and although I am no scientist, I am determined to discover what it is, very soon, before I lose myself in this whole tangle of mess.
At times like these, I thought of someone, who took all the trouble to tell me .. about the sunscreen song. He is an incredible doctor friend of ours, and a special one too. I would not have walked the path of motherhood, had it not been for him.
I am sharing it here, the lyrics of the Suncreen Song, hoping that along the way, as much as I remind myself, how true these lyrics are, you guys, my faithful readers will benefit from it, as well.
I do have one comment though; SPF 15 may really not be good enough for you!
Baz Luhrmann Lyrics - Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)
Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of ’99
If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be
it. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by
scientists whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable
than my own meandering
experience…I will dispense this advice now. Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth; oh nevermind; you will not
understand the power and beauty of your youth until they have faded.
But trust me, in 20 years you’ll look back at photos of yourself and
recall in a way you can’t grasp now how much possibility lay before
you and how fabulous you really looked….You’re not as fat as you
imagine. Don’t worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as
effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing
bubblegum. The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that
never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4pm
on some idle Tuesday. Do one thing everyday that scares you Sing Don’t be reckless with other people’s hearts, don’t put up with
people who are reckless with yours. Floss Don’t waste your time on jealousy; sometimes you’re ahead, sometimes
you’re behind…the race is long, and in the end, it’s only with
yourself. Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults; if you
succeed in doing this, tell me how. Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements. Stretch Don’t feel guilty if you don’t know what you want to do with your
life…the most interesting people I know didn’t know at 22 what they
wanted to do with their lives, some of the most interesting 40 year
olds I know still don’t. Get plenty of calcium. Be kind to your knees, you’ll miss them when they’re gone. Maybe you’ll marry, maybe you won’t, maybe you’ll have children,maybe
you won’t, maybe you’ll divorce at 40, maybe you’ll dance the funky
chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary…what ever you do, don’t
congratulate yourself too much or berate yourself either – your
choices are half chance, so are everybody else’s. Enjoy your body,
use it every way you can…don’t be afraid of it, or what other people
think of it, it’s the greatest instrument you’ll ever
own.. Dance…even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room. Read the directions, even if you don’t follow them. Do NOT read beauty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly. Get to know your parents, you never know when they’ll be gone for
good. Be nice to your siblings; they are the best link to your past and the
people most likely to stick with you in the future. Understand that friends come and go,but for the precious few you
should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography and
lifestyle because the older you get, the more you need the people you
knew when you were young. Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard; live
in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft. Travel. Accept certain inalienable truths, prices will rise, politicians will
philander, you too will get old, and when you do you’ll fantasize
that when you were young prices were reasonable, politicians were
noble and children respected their elders. Respect your elders. Don’t expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund,
maybe you have a wealthy spouse; but you never know when either one
might run out. Don’t mess too much with your hair, or by the time you're 40, it will
look 85. Be careful whose advice you buy, but, be patient with those who
supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of
fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the
ugly parts and recycling it for more than
it’s worth. But trust me on the sunscreen…
