I am not much of a writer. Writers are those amazingly creative people who can captivate their readers through the beauty of their words. I can't do anything of that sort. I write about what I feel, what I believe, what I think and about whom I love and care. Having said that, the chapters in my blog-life would be incomplete if I don't mention this special person... who has such a deep influence in my own life! For everyone, she is one of my cousins but for me, she is more than a sister... the same old Putul Apa!
I never got to see most of my cousins for they were away in different states. We could meet in some family functions only. But Putul Apa is the one with whom I have spent some of the wonderful, cherish-able moments of my life. Once the summer vacation or puja vacation starts, we would be all set to go to Rourkela. It was, and till date it is, one of my favorite holiday destinations ever... not because of the place but because of the people... because of Her. Good old days they were! From our games of ludo to dinner at Madhuban, pav-bhaji hunt in the evening to shopping at Indera, playing with Goldie to teasing Chinki and even the unfulfilled desire to visit the Brahmani Club...everything was so so enjoyable! Days were equally good when She used to come to Puri. Our hunt for junk food and good restaurants would always top the list of our ventures. From Jagannath Temple to sea beach, from Chung Wah to Penguin... we have loads of memories to cherish forever! Rourkela, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Puri or even our village, whenever we met.. it was special! The very thought of those times is enough to bring a smile on my face.
Her effect is immense in my life. She has always been my role model. In fact, it won't be wrong if I say, I grew up seeing her! She is the one to introduce me to the magical world of readers. Her shelf was so full of books which she kept reading whenever she had the time. I remember the first novel of my life, "Round The World In Eighty Days", which I read when I was in Rourkela during one of those vacations. I was amazed at how beautifully books were written! She brought the joy of reading into my life. It's not only reading, she also amazed me with her creativity. I have grown up seeing her hand-made models and drawings. Quizzing, debating, drawing, singing, dancing - Her name would always be in the list! For me, She is exactly what Chinki thinks of me - "all rounder"! The only difference being... She is actually one! For me, She is my inspiration, my friend, mentor, critic, guide and everything! I remember clearly each and every piece of advice she has ever given me and I look forward for her advises and support, always. I can only try to be like Her but it's really not easy to be one, for She is a powerful package altogether!
With time, people do change. But She hasn't. She is the same old Putul Apa for me. I share the same coziness with her even today, which was there in years down the line. Now, we live in different cities and have different lives. But these spatial and temporal constraints could not let us down. We are so frequently in touch that it never felt that we are away - all thanks to the love we have for each other and of course, technology. Hope this love stays always and we be the same forever! Love you lots, Putul Apa :)
P.S. When we were kids, you never used to like your name - Putul. What about now? :P I had this thought and I thought of not mentioning it, but I won't have justified my post without Me mentioning Putul Apa :D
Dreams have only one owner at a time.That's why dreamers are lonely!
I never got to see most of my cousins for they were away in different states. We could meet in some family functions only. But Putul Apa is the one with whom I have spent some of the wonderful, cherish-able moments of my life. Once the summer vacation or puja vacation starts, we would be all set to go to Rourkela. It was, and till date it is, one of my favorite holiday destinations ever... not because of the place but because of the people... because of Her. Good old days they were! From our games of ludo to dinner at Madhuban, pav-bhaji hunt in the evening to shopping at Indera, playing with Goldie to teasing Chinki and even the unfulfilled desire to visit the Brahmani Club...everything was so so enjoyable! Days were equally good when She used to come to Puri. Our hunt for junk food and good restaurants would always top the list of our ventures. From Jagannath Temple to sea beach, from Chung Wah to Penguin... we have loads of memories to cherish forever! Rourkela, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Puri or even our village, whenever we met.. it was special! The very thought of those times is enough to bring a smile on my face.
Her effect is immense in my life. She has always been my role model. In fact, it won't be wrong if I say, I grew up seeing her! She is the one to introduce me to the magical world of readers. Her shelf was so full of books which she kept reading whenever she had the time. I remember the first novel of my life, "Round The World In Eighty Days", which I read when I was in Rourkela during one of those vacations. I was amazed at how beautifully books were written! She brought the joy of reading into my life. It's not only reading, she also amazed me with her creativity. I have grown up seeing her hand-made models and drawings. Quizzing, debating, drawing, singing, dancing - Her name would always be in the list! For me, She is exactly what Chinki thinks of me - "all rounder"! The only difference being... She is actually one! For me, She is my inspiration, my friend, mentor, critic, guide and everything! I remember clearly each and every piece of advice she has ever given me and I look forward for her advises and support, always. I can only try to be like Her but it's really not easy to be one, for She is a powerful package altogether!
With time, people do change. But She hasn't. She is the same old Putul Apa for me. I share the same coziness with her even today, which was there in years down the line. Now, we live in different cities and have different lives. But these spatial and temporal constraints could not let us down. We are so frequently in touch that it never felt that we are away - all thanks to the love we have for each other and of course, technology. Hope this love stays always and we be the same forever! Love you lots, Putul Apa :)
P.S. When we were kids, you never used to like your name - Putul. What about now? :P I had this thought and I thought of not mentioning it, but I won't have justified my post without Me mentioning Putul Apa :D
