The best day of my life

The best day of my life

Today, when I awoke, I suddenly realized that this is the best day of my life, ever! There were times when I wondered if I would make it to today; but I did.

Woke up around a half past six, even before the alarm would go. Can't believe that I'm not late again. Peacefully sat in the sofa and lazily browser the daily; and planned the menu for the breakfast and lunch. The refrigerator and stores was just complete of all the necessary ingredients, that would be required for the cooking. No last minute rush, searching for anything; everything was just perfect.

Made some hot coffee for husband, to wake him up. Went out for the morning's walk and some light workout along with hubby. The morning dew, the sun, the clouds, the trees, the flowers, the birds everything around was beautiful to marvel at. Today none of these miraculous creations escaped my notice. Back home, kids were up and at the dinning table fully dressed to school. Wondered how blessed I was to have such independent one's. I kissed them Bye and send them to school, to resume the cooking lunch for in-laws.

Had a soothing hot bath to start my pulse and then I grabbed my jeans and look into the mirror to find myself, younger and beautiful, and lighter than yesterday.

Then I hit the door, took off to Office. I decided go out of my way to perform an unexpected act of kindness for someone I don't even know. Incidentally it so happened that a old lady was struggling to cross the road. I stopped by, asked her if I could help her in any way. She showed me an address scribbled on a piece of paper. I took time to read it. I offered to drop her to the place for which she agreed instantly. About 15 min drive and we were at the place. She thanked me profusely and I left from there with a deep sense of satisfaction for I had completed today's 'good-deed' task. Entered office to see smiling faces and greeting friends; finally sat down to work with a hot cup of lemon-tea. Started to download of mails. Greeting from client, sincere compliments, appreciation mail from Boss for the accomplishments, and blaab blaab blaaa...

Hot lunch with appetizers was served at the office cafeteria. Quickly munched the same to have a brief chat with friends [socializing is a woman’s 'birth-right' you see !]. Returned to work till evening. Planning and executing to ensures everything would be just perfect in my projects.

A dozen roses was delivered by florist with a card reading "Happy Birthday". My husband had not forgotten my birthday, unlike last year. Rushed home, a quick shower and picked the outfit for dinner. Primped before mirror---Just the same old same quotes---Candlelight dinner for two. I was on cloud nine when he said how deeply he cared for me and how much i meant to him.

Picked the kids from creche, thanking the baby-sitter for working the extra hours for which she nodded with joy. I knew she was equally happy about spending some extra time with my little angles.

As the day ended and I lay my head down on my pillow, raised my eyes to the heavens and praised God for the magnificent treasures. My best day......


Ttrrrrring went the alarm. It was already half past six and I was still in my bed---dreaming!. I should say Day-dream, as it was already day, yet another day! Rush to the doors to collect the news paper that was thrown at the door step. But the milk was carefully place in the small bag that I had hung at the gate's handle knob. Be a little late and the kittens from the neighbourhood would have had their day relishing on it.

As I took the stairs up, hurried browsed the front page; drop the paper on the table for the others to read it peacefully. Entered Kitchen, to see it every clean and sparkling. It was a delight to start cooking fresh in a clean and tidy place. Opened the refrigerators... Alas, I had again forgotten to pick the fresh veggies. All that was left was some old potatoes and pale beans. The stationary too needed re-filling. I'll have to manage till the week-end until I find enough to fill-up the jars. Made some coffee for hubby. Left it on the bed side table with a wake call. On hearing me, he rolled-off to the other side of the bed. No time to waste there. I rushed to the kids with milk, they too needs some rough handling. Back to kitchen cooking to pack lunch-boxes for all of us. I re-collected the kid's time table. ---No junk, no Jam, no eggs, no this, and no that. I had to pack for the 1^st and 2^nd interval, and no repetition please ! I could hear my hubby up and walk out for his yoga class. I would not be able to join him today either. I had to prepare break fast before he is back, ready on table now. The kids were too young to be independent, I had to help them get dressed and all the while was training and encourage them, teaching to brush and dress and finally brought them to the table. Checked to see if the home-work was complete. “Pom-pom” went the horn of the school van. Finally sent them to school hurriedly, with their mouth stuffed with the last piece of dosa. Same with hubby too.

A quick hot shower and I was ready to office. A look at the mirror. I was growing older. Another layer of fat around the tummy. 1^st signs of aging---a couple of gray hair has started to show up. I'll have to wait till the week-end for the parlour visit, and this time 'hair-coloring' would be added item in the menu. Wondered what more to cope-up with.

On the way to office fortunately nothing incidental took-place. Within office greeting and returning a few smiles on the way to my desk, I picked a hot cup and settled down to download mails. One after the other, one or the other issue, complains, concerns, and so on. Was this happening only to me and my projects. No... definitely not. And what if, it is happening to others as well. It is not going to make my day any easier. After-all it is because these 'issues, complains, concerns' are existent, that my job is existing. What if there were no issues, what would others think about me, my performance. I recollected a quote that I read some where 'others thinking would not make my nights any shorter'. Whoos.. what was I doing!!. Pushing all these non-sense argument aside, I continue and in no time was again deep-drown into the task. Until a colleague pinged to say it was time for lunch. I took out the box that I prepared morning. The food was just warm in the thermo-ware. Lazily chewed the same all the while chatting with colleagues, exchanging cooking tips and sharing food too. By the time gathered enough momentum to return to work. Again the same old follow-up mails, reminders, 'to-do' lists, and couple of meetings and it was now time to call it a day.

Living in metro had its own pros and cons. The traffic was terrific. I cursed the PM to CM, the home minister and the transportation minister for the poor roads and the delaying traffic. I was late as usual. Cut another sorry to the baby-sitter who passed a sarcastic grin, generously tipped her too for the courtesy showed for the extra hours.

Back home, checked to see what was left-over of the lunch and prepared some chapattis; just to ensure that some whole grain servings is added to the menu to make it 'complete'.

As the day ended, some bed-time stories was recited to kids to put them to sleep before sharing the day's adventures. Of-course they had a long story to narrate as well. I put them to sleep and quickly fell asleep before reminding myself not to forget anything for the next day. I was yet another women trying to juggle careers, children and elderly relatives, and of course loving hubby.

May be this is in fact my best day too. Not sure again what is in store for tomorrow. Another best day !!