Not Been Here, not done This!

I'm not the kind of person who lives without regrets. I regret doing so many things, not doing so many others. But before this life is over in a flash, I'd like to do a few things. Here's a random list of things I want to do, nothing edgy or fancy, plain simple things I haven't done before, I think I ought to do.

1. I want to travel without a plan. Settle on an island or a tranquil farm. Just squander away my time.

2. I want to be so rich, I won't know what to do with all the money. No, that's an exaggeration. I just want to be rich enough so that I can never think twice to gift my loved ones anything in the world, to give back to society, charity without thinking 'what's left for me'? Of course there is the frivolous side too, talk about a few crores like it's no big deal. Go shopping without a budget. Yes, I can be that indulgent.

3. Get a job where I work with either Food or Furniture! Two of my greatest passions, I can spend 26 hours a day exploring, learning or talking about' -

4. An interview on national television. I want to be a celebrity. A REAL celebrity. They say it's easy these days.

5. REBEL. Not care. About ANYONE. Not even in my head. Be selfish without guilt, drunk without a hangover.

6. Have a showdown. For some years now I've been more of a Gandhian believing in passive resistance, non-violence. I want to fight again. Have a fight club moment. Pin the villain down, become the hero kind of thing

7. Free Fall from the sky. I.e, Bungee jump or skydive. More than wanting to, I must. This vertigo has to GO!

8. Cook good food. North to south, east to west. Breakfast to dinner, appetizers to desserts - I'd love to cook for those I love.

9. Build a swanky, plush house I beleive in that walk-in closet...and jacuzzi bath tub.

10. Experience the highest meditative state. Tranquility, compassion, close to God someday.

I think turning 19 yesterday was the inspiration to this post.
As I grow a year older, I am so grateful to my cherished friends and family who make my birthday so special year after year. Those who took a minute in their life to even think of me, I am so blessed. Thankyou.


Apart from the 3 back to back exams I had today,nothing stood in my way of having a great night. My group study sessions were more entertaining than productive. An elephant inspired birthday song (Still can not figure out this absurd theme song my friends came up with randomly), we danced all night in the dorm, had a chocolate oozing chocolate cake :), I was so glad the whole gang was in attendance at my apartment celebrating with me, and after those tiresome exams and days of studying we had a moment in the rain! We stood and soaked it all in, the most liberating walk in the rain i've ever had. Of course we had to endure some sleazy one-liners by some drunken friday night souls. We went on to have dinner at Pickle Barrel where I tried some scrumptious Calamarri for the first time and I sweepingly enjoyed it.

I should also note my surprise dinner which my dear roommates treated me to the following day. My roomie Madhavi believed it was truly a bright idea to take me to a Vegan restaurant. I enjoyed the experience of having tried it out, but i'd rather stay hungry than eat that ever again. It was certainly the healthiest dinner of my life and I thank her for that :) but a milkshake with 7 vegetables ground into it should never be deceivingly called a milkshake ever. That power shake was worth framing in a showcase. I am yet to get back at Madhavi for this .
Despite the tragedy of a dinner I still love them for making my day so memorable. Here is a toast to a brand new ..healthy year