I meant to write this post a couple of days back, but was stuck up with chores.
Thanksgiving was on Thursday, yet Melissa Tandoc of Depth is spreading good cheer among her literary friends by giving away some cute awards. I can’t be thankful enough to her for bestowing this award to me.
I came across her blog "Depth" some months back and was struck by the depth of her writing. It is not just Melissa, but most of my blogger friends are awesomely talented. Will I ever be able to write like them? I asked this question many times to myself.
All my adult life, I led myself to believe that I didn’t have any talent. Growing up among boys, I just wasn’t attracted to do any ‘girlie’ stuff. Let me elaborate.
Becoming a teacher in a school was a convenient and easy option. But, I couldn’t imagine the plight of my students if I were one, because some day I would have been kicked out of school….I am impatient and short tempered, especially while teaching.
Then, I considered catering as a career even though I have no interest in cooking. I would have killed my clients’ appetite for sure. They were saved from me as good sense prevailed.
And, I am not a good singer or a dancer. Have no special skills or interest in learning art, craft, origami, flower arrangement, embroidery, tailoring or fashion designing, couldn’t make-up my mind for beauty courses…and I am not a party animal, so no Kitty Parties to ease my boredom. I wanted to learn “Past Life Regression Therapy” as alternative healing therapies have become a rage. I wasn’t genuinely interested but, wanted to do something for the sake of doing something. And I was stuck in the eternal boredom until I made a conscious effort to write my first article. An act in itself was courageous as I lacked courage.
I am glad for all the things I did not do, if I had then I would have been stagnated with something boring and end up being unhappy.
10 months since my first article, I am enjoying what I am doing, every word of it. And I have been able to fit among the fabulous writers who have made me a part of their literary world, extending unconditional support, love and appreciation.
Though my daily astrological prediction says – “Promotions and perks are part of this well-deserved package, but be careful that it doesn’t bloat your ego further”- I can’t help but feel a bit proud of myself…J
Congratulations Janaki, you are a wonderful writer and have every right to feel proud of your accomplishments.
ReplyDeleteYou are one talented writer and a versatile one too Janaki.
ReplyDeleteI've been reading blogs for several months now and would come across posts with similar themes...and yet, if one asks me if I ever get bored,I'd say, "NEVER"!
ReplyDeleteIt's like reading the Gospel in four different views. Just imagine a million of great bloggers' point of views on love, on happiness, on death, on life, on celebration. Wow!
Well, I thanks God you're not so much into "girly stuffs"! If you were, where will you ever get those 'shocking' electricities from your post? I also admire the fact that you're an athlete ~ that's tantamount to a lot of discipline :)
You are beautiful the way you are. Oh gosh, never ever say "I have no talent..." ~ you are mocking God that way LOL...
TALENTED ~ that's the way I see and perceive you
and even more ;) Keep sharing :)
*I thank God :)
ReplyDeleteI am grateful you ended up here! <3 Well deserved award.
ReplyDeleteSulekha - a big thank you.
ReplyDeleteRimly - same for you too dear.
Melissa - Thank you for reinforcing the belief in myself.
Jan - Thank you. I am blessed.
Congratulations Janu...each one of us blessed in a certain way..and you have very special gifts also.Keep writing,you give me inspiration.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Janaki... Glad to have found you.
ReplyDeleteCongrates a tonne Janaki, n look at my foolishness n ignorance I hvnt yet posted the award Mely gave to me on my blog, I hv been immersed in Pink November v deep. Thank god I m here n got a reminder....:)
ReplyDeleteJanaki happens sometimes, we r restless n cnt understand wt to do...even m nt d girly stuff just like U n few months back discovered my writing....n carried fwd due to love n support of all f U!!
U deserve the award!!
God Bless!!
Love
Mani
Frankly, you write way better than me. I wouldn't be able to come up with something like that in weeks.
ReplyDeleteYou rock. I adore and admire people who do what they want, do it how they want, and like it as whole. Congratulations my friend. And yes you deserve that fancy award!
Cheers.
you are a wonderful person, Janu, whose heart goes out even to a worn-out sofa!Who can be more poetic?
ReplyDeleteLove and Hugs,
-PORTIA
What a beautiful award and it was given to a deserving recipient :) Congratulations! You write words that touch hearts in an extraordinary way!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone, for making this even more special.
ReplyDeletewell deserved, congratulations!!
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