Respecting elders An outdated sentiment

In the past parents used to always tell their children to respect people based on their age and not to say a single word against them. But nowadays the tables have turned and respecting elders has become nothing but an outdated sentiment and in the end age is just a number which has no value and infact maturity or seniority doesn't mean age it means the sensitivity manners and the way we react to situations which has higher value than age.

Who knows the older person might be an unworthy one and the younger person a worthy one. You also get to see the elders complaining that people these days don't even have respect towards them but people these days are not fools to respect all their elders and they respect only those people who are worthy of their respect as respect is for those who deserve it and not for those who demand it.

So it's high time that we remove elders from respecting the elders and replace it with deserved so that the statement makes more sense.

How would I design my mall

To be honest I'm not a creative person but if given a chance I would like to design my own mall. So this is how my mall would look like. It will be a 5 story mall plus 2 floors of vehicle parking which makes it a total of 7. It will be located in a very accessible location of the city.

In my mall I want a library I know it sounds old school but I personally think it would be helpful as it is a great place for spending a lot of time. Generally in India we don't find libraries in malls when I used to live in Singapore we would find libraries in malls and I have clear memory of my mom taking me and my sister over there almost every weekend. So I would like to be the first one to establish a library in India that to in a mall. 

A community library in Singapore

I would like to have a park and perhaps even merge it with a water park which can attract more visitors. Then the obvious the supermarket and the outlets for the basic and luxury needs. I would also like a movie complex in the mall as it can potentially attract a lot of people. 

I don't really want a game arcade as it can cause a lot of noise pollution and also harmful for the eyes instead I would like to create a sports arena 

Which can include various indoor and outdoor games which aren't electronic. I think people would enjoy hanging out over here. As for food I  wouldn't totally go for food court or totally restaurant but would go for a blend but I would like to keep mostly the fast food outlets which we can find around the world at one place in the form of a food court and fine dining places separately as a restaurant where the vibes are more private and professional.

Finally I think there must be a clinic in my mall as it is necessary especially after this covid pandemic and also very easy to access. So this is how I would design my own mall and I would be over the moon if given this golden opportunity.

Commerce and humanities: Only for the weak?

There is a misconception saying that science is for the people who are academically strong and have interest in studies and commerce and humanities is for the weak ones and for people who have no interest in studies. This is not at all true we do find people taking up commerce and humanities out of their own interest as well as people who are academically strong and vice versa in the science stream too. When we can see weak ones entering science as well then why only label the people who enter commerce and humanities as weak. This perception towards commerce and humanities needs to be changed for the better

There is a lot of scope irrespective of the stream you choose and always remember even if you are academically good people will succeed only if they have genuine interest towards the stream and also capable enough to pave their own path to success or else even if they were from the science stream their lives would be pretty much be the same and in the end it's not the aptitude but your attitude which determines your altitude.

A movie which deserved a sequel

I have a lot of favourite movies but I personally feel that one of those movies definitely deserved a sequel which is Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and there are a plenty of reasons why it certainly does.

It is a 2013 movie starring Ranbir Kapoor Deepika Padukone Kalki Koechin and Aditya Roy Kapur. It is a story revolving around 4 friends Bunny Naina Avi and Aditi who were former classmates at school reuniting at a trekking trip to Manali and about the romance brewing between bunny who wanted to make it big in the travel industry and Naina a shy Medical kid during the trip and once again at aditis wedding after a span of 8 years they fall in love once again

Every aspect of the movie was pitch perfect. But in an almost perfect movie something seems to be really missing. Which was what actually happens to bunny and Naina after they reunite at the end of the movie making their relationship official. I really want to know what happens to bunny and Naina next will they stay together or part ways and were their feelings genuine for each other and what about Aditi and Avi?. What happens next in their lives especially Avi's and finally what happens to the group. These questions were left unanswered and these could be answered only if a sequel was made and I real hope that it has a sequel that too with the same cast and crew which makes it possible to recreate the magic once again on screen for a second time.

Would I trade paper books for Digital versions

I don't really want to beat around the bush and come straight to the point. Never in a million years I would trade paper books for digital versions. Ever since I was a child I have always loved reading paper books and even today I do and I actually enjoy the pleasure of reading books in real.I understand people's reasons for choosing the digital version but I have my reasons for choosing paper books and everyone is entitled to have their own opinion.

Reading an e-book does not give me the vibe of reading a book but rather the feeling of wasting time on the phone. I'm a phone addict too but I don't really want to read books in such a way which would never give me the feeling or happiness of reading the books. Even I don't really buy books these days as it adds up to the storage but also I'm not willing to compromise on my mode of reading because of that. So these days I borrow one or two books from the library always and read them so that it doesn't really add up to the storage and I can also read books in the same way I used to.

This is why I would never trade paper books for digital ones as there is nothing like a printed book:The weight, The woody scent,The feel and the look.

My Dream House

To be honest I rarely thought about this now but when I thought about it in childhood I had a lot of fantasies about my dream house.

I don't really mind about the location or the city as any place is fine as long as my house and the surroundings around me are as clean as a whistle location isn't a big deal. I don't really want a big mansion or villa all I want is an luxurious gated community apartment because we can get all the amenities we want at one go and my house will be surrounded with neighbors. I would prefer a 2 to 4 bedroom fully air conditioned flat. I want the balcony to be big and beautiful and celebrating nature to the fullest. About the interiors I would like minimalistic and not too many fancy items. I want a mini library in my house as well but I'm not sure where it should be located.

I agree that apartments will ruin peace but life in an apartment is way easier in the sense that you have people in time of need and you have all the facilities you need at one go. In total I want my house to be luxurious but all the same a safe and comfortable place to live in. In the end it's not about how big the house is, It's how happy the home is.

MISJUDGED

This is a story of Rebecca a twenty year old girl whose journey of life has been no less than a roller coaster. Her inability to judge people has cost her badly in terms of relationships. But one incident changes her life forever.

Veronica lives in New York along with her mom Victoria who always wishes her daughter to be a ideal child. It was Monday morning and Rebecca was waiting for her mom to drop her to college and as she comes " Mom faster we got to pick Steph as well" says Rebecca for which her mom says "Sure honey". As we got inside we drove towards Steph's house. As we reached Steph was already waiting outside and as she comes towards our car " She is such a beautiful girl isn't she?" Mom asks. She is Stephanie d' souza aka Steph my best friend is the ideal child every mom wants well at least according to my mom. She can make anyone weak in the knees. As she opens the car door we greet each other and my mom greets her too. It was actually a pretty quiet ride to school.

As we reached college mom dropped but of us off and she left. As she left Steph whispered to me in her iconic sarcastic tone " Excited to meet Veronica huh she is totally obsessed with you" to which I replied "She is bad ass and she totally sucks". " Yes you are right who would want to be friends with characterless people". As we went inside the college Steph says that she got some work and she will meet me in class later for which I agreed. As I went inside the class I saw Veronica with a bunch of guys and I tried my best in avoiding her but Veronica spots me and says " No Steph huh?" As the people around her bursts into laughter. I ignored her and went towards my place. The professor walks in but I never found Steph yet. Veronica found me worried and says " Oh looking for Steph even now" I completely lost control and yelled back at her. But before that our sir gave a death stare which indeed made us quiet.

The day passed by and there was still no sign of Steph at all. After college I was waiting for Steph so we could leave together as I was waiting I received a text from Steph indicating me to move on as she has some important work. I left college without her. The entire day passed by with no message from Steph. During midnight I got a message from Veronica quoting " Call me ASAP it's about Steph". I called her immediately " Hey reb it's Veronica I actually saw Steph at a bar shop near my house as I was heading home something is wrong with Steph and please check that" and she cut the call. I went back to bed thinking about steph.

The next day I got ready for college and left on my own and I took the local train to college and as I went there I saw Steph waiting for me and I ran to her immediately and asked her if she was all right." I'm fine beccy it's about the club project you know"she said and we walked into class. After the first hour the peon asked me to report to the principals office. As I reached there I saw my mom and I was taken aback " Miss wills I'm afraid to tell you that we found Alcohol in your locker and you will be suspended from college till further notice" she announced. " I would never do such a thing" was all I could blurt out." But we found them in your locker dear and please cooperate. As the principal left I tried speaking to my mom " Honey i believe you but please cooperate" was all she could say.

Back at college " Oh poor beccy she does not know I was behind all this Veronicas fondness towards you is eating me up" she grinned. Veronica was hiding behind her locker listening to whatever Steph said " you are so going down kiddo Reb deserves better". She muttered under a breath and she recorded the video which made it easier to expose her.

Two days passed and I was feeling hopless. Mom was by my side but Steph?. That night I saw Veronica out side my window and she said me to come down using the ladder which I did. " Um reb actually Steph was the one who kept those bottles inside your locker but I know you won't believe it so I got proof" she whispered. As I saw the video I was speechless as stone " How could she do this to me". I screamed and cried. Out of the blue Veronica gave me a comforting hug to pacify me. I'm sorry Veronica I always misjudged you" I cried. Veronica assured that it was fine and took me to her favourite cafe to cheer me up.

We literally talked our hearts out over coffee. She told me about her past and I told her everything I could. I felt I was celebrated being with her and despite being a bad ass she was a raw diamond deep inside. It was a wonderful night at the café.

The next day I and Veronica walked hand in hand into college to everyone's surprise especially Steph's and she was burning red. " How could you you pauper" She screamed at me then Veronica chipps in " Game over babe Beccy knows the truth". Then the principal over hears the conversation and decided to expelle Steph from the college to Steph's horror.

The principal takes Steph away " I'm going to ruin both of you" she screams " Not as long as I'm there for her" Veronica shouts back. I felt overwhelmed by Veronica and hugged her tight. " No one in my life not even Steph has done this for me I can't thank you enough" I wailed. That's nothing kiddo she said.

That point was were our beautiful friendship started and it was unbreakable despite our different personalities we were always together and I learned a lesson to never judge a book by its cover because even though it's rusty it has something really beautiful and Veronica perfectly fitted this saying.

If I had a do over

I don't really remember much but yes if I had an opportunity to do over it would be my 10th grade which apparently turned out to be the most embarrassing year of my life friends wise teacher wise and studies wise. I performed badly in almost all my exams landed in the most miserable section possible and the icing on the cake,the teachers who were as dreadful as gathering storm.

The reason why is that 10th grade is a life changing year and you start making life changing decisions that can impact your life. So this is what I would do. Firstly let me tell you that I was in C section that year. I know this is as crazy as it sounds but I would either go to the teacher in charge and ask her to change my section most probably to B or D as I had many friends there and I would do it only after a week or else just adjust with the people in my section as they say"We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust the sails " So that's what I'll do adjust with the people around me and be flexible and as for the teachers do the same.

Finally comes the dreadful part the studies I should probably hit the books harder from the get go that's all I can apparently do. Try performing well from the very beginning and pick the right stream and save myself from embarrassment. I would give my all no matter what. Above all I want to make memories of a lifetime and make the year unforgettable.

I also learned a valuable lesson through writing this that you don't get second chances at all Past is past. Even if you get a chance to do over you cannot change the entire situation but you can take steps to change the current situation whether it's the first time or a do over. As sunny kings said "adjustment in life is a difficult thing to do but it make you successful".

Here comes the Queen

Here comes the Queen

With such sheer elegance no one has ever seen.

She comes to her balcony to meet

But the people were stunned to see.

That they couldn't even greet 

But the Queen warned us not to flee.

She had something in mind

But it was very hard to find.

Then she speaks

With a wide grin on her cheeks.

She thanks us all

For saving her from the fall.

She also says that she will never forget

But if she does 

It's something she will regret.

She spoke to us for the very first time

But her voice was as fresh as lime.

With that she walks away

Into a place as dark as coal.

Which might be the hallway

But we know she needs to stroll.

Yet another day we saw our Queen

But today is the happiest we have ever been.