
Before I was myself you made me, me
With love and patience, discipline and tears,
Then bit by bit stepped back to set me free,
Allowing me to sail upon my sea,
Though well within the headlands of your fears.
Before I was myself you made me, me
With dreams enough of what I was to be
And hopes that would be sculpted by the years,
Then bit by bit stepped back to set me free,
Relinquishing your powers gradually
To let me shape myself among my peers.
Before I was myself you made me, me,
And being good and wise, you gracefully
As dancers when the last sweet cadence nears
Bit by bit stepped back to set me free.
For love inspires learning naturally:
The mind assents to what the heart reveres.
And so it was through love you made me, me
By slowly stepping back to set me free.
By Dimitri Shostakovich
I LOVE YOU MOM…
tag game…
Lallopallo tagged me and here it goes…
1. Last movie you saw in a theater?
One two three…
2. What book are you reading?
I just finished reading ‘Life of Pi’ and dont think i’ll have much time for another good one for a long time!
3. Favorite board game?
OK, I cant play chess. But earlier on I did Enjoy playing Business and Sherlock Holmes.
4. Favorite magazine?
I have been reading India Today for almost 7-8 years now. And now they also have a whole lot of others like woman, spice, simply bangalore, aspire… so a good enough package.
5. Favorite smells?
Wet earth.
6. Favorite sounds?
A good laugh that comes from the heart. I also had this wind chimes made of mud in my previous home. It used to make the softest of sounds and i used to love it. But while shifting it broke.
7. Worst feeling in the world?
I dunno…. hmmm
8. What is the first thing you think of when you wake up?
Oh! I always wonder if I can sleep for some more time!
9. Favorite fast food place?
Not much of a fast food person. lol.
10. Future child’s name?
Boy will be named Arit, and the girl will be named Natasha. lol…. wt a question
11. Finish this statement. “If I had lot of money I’d….?
I dunno what I would do, but I would love to spend some of it and travel to Kashmir!!
12. Do you sleep with a stuffed animal?
Oh, never!
13. Storms – cool or scary?
We dont really get to see a lot of storms in Bangalore. But a week ago or so, when it rained, there was hailstone, thunder, lightning, trees were uprooted and power was cut. it was not so cool after a point!
14. Favorite drink?
these days its more of coconut water n jeera paani.
15. Finish this statement, “If I had the time I would….”?
blog more often!! visit places, friends, reply to mails, shop, spend time at a day spa…. oh the list!!
16. Do you eat the stems on broccoli?
Oh no…
17. If you could dye your hair any color, what would be your choice?
I’v been colouring my hair ever since I was in jr college. It’s mostly shades of red or brown for me.
18. Name all the different cities/towns you’ve lived in?
Bangalore. Born n bred here!!
19. Favorite sports to watch?
Cricket and Tennis. Depending on my mood I also enjoy soccer n F1. Though cricket is my first choice.
20. One nice thing about the person who sent this to you?
A lot of nice things actually. He is good looking, smart, zany, funny, intelligent and cool! (I was made to write this, lol)
21. What’s under your bed?
Carpet
22. Would you like to be born as yourself again?
If you have made a secret wish to be born as me, then I can think of another role model.
23. Morning person, or night owl?
Morning person when I have college. Night owl most of the times.
24. Over easy, or sunny side up?
I dont like omelets!! thank u
25. Favorite place to relax?
My room!
26. Favorite pie?
blueberry pie from Cake Walk. They make the best!!
27. Favorite ice cream flavor?
Butter scotch!
28. Of all the people you tagged this to, who’s most likely to respond first?
I think most of them have done this already.
And to all you wonderful mothers!
Happy Mother’s Day…