After wandering around for many Wednesdays at a stretch, I am back for good (I hope). The break was a welcome one, and long overdue. And lots of tales along the way. Hopefully I can pull out some of those stories and pen them here. For now, welcome back. Check my earlier Wandering Wednesday Series here.
I was in the UAE last week. We surprised my niece for her birthday. Her reactions et al are the making of another post. This one is about the birthday party. The weather was getting from nice to awesome. Hence it was perfect for a day at Dubai’s Zabeel Park. And so as we set out with our cakes, pizzas and colas, we were greeted by families walking in with huge pots and pans, all set for a Biryani/Barbecue party. I almost followed the aromas and joined their party. As I headed to our picnic spot, I saw adults riding bikes and kids playing games long forgotten. The simplicity all around was delightful. Yours truly did something that she’d not done in years. I slept on the grass. And oh, what a wondrous feeling it was! I could stay there all day. I almost did.
And as I browsed around, seeing people do their own thing, I saw happy faces. Actually, I think I saw content faces. Was it the weather? Or was it the fact that it was a long weekend on account of the UAE National Day? No matter what the reason was, I seemed to be reciprocating too. And as I picked my camera to go click click for a souvenir of the moment, it hit me. It was the HERE and NOW that the people were responding to. Yes, they all had a routine to return to eventually, but as of now, it was not on their mind. Funnily, it hadn’t been on mine either. I was, for a change, not making any plans or rethinking any goals. I simply WAS. And that day taught me something I am never going to forget all my life. No matter how good yesterday has been or how bad tomorrow might be, (or vice versa) the grass is as green as it gets on your side. To make it your emerald or stay jaded, the choice is yours. Me? I am collecting the Peridots for now!
The Grass Is Greener on This Side Of Paradise.
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“.. on days like this, DOn’t worrry about the future or the past.. Just enjoy the moment” ~ Peter Burke, White Collar.
Glad to know you had such a aaram waala time..
You totally got that right Hrishi 🙂 And yup, that is what I did!
Peridots are a nice shade of green and am glad you collected so many of them 🙂
Yup, Janu, I have a mini fortune now 🙂
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That’s a fantastic message that you conveyed. Instead of dwelling in the past or fretting about what can be, how about living in the moment! Am so glad that you had a fantastic vacation. Your post tempts me to walk on wet grass. Haven’t done that in a while.
Oh, you so must Rachna! I am telling you, that day is etched in my memory for like ever now. This pic will be my happy place for years to come 🙂
Make it your emerald or stay jaded… wow! Message conveyed so beautifully!
Dagny, trust you to pick the essence of the post. <3
What a lovely message and an equally brilliant capture! Being in the now ..just as suchsuch… is indeed a bliss! The grass is as green as it gets on your side – so true!!
Glad your back with your Wednesday series!!
Oh yes, Aditi, I quite love the capture myself. 🙂 And yes, I am glad I am back too. Thanks for stopping by.
You know, it’s such simple pleasures of life that we experience in a foreign land that remind us how terribly we have ruined our own cities at home. If there is not one green patch where one can lie in peace, without the blare of horns killing our eardrums, without the toxic smells from the sky above us, and no grass unspoiled by the ruinous feet of thousands or by dog shit that hasn’t been disposed off appropriately by uncivic citizens, are we really leaving a better world for the next generation?
Rickie, I can’t help but agree to every word that you say………………..sadly………:(
There you are … zindagi ka falsafa aka sum total of the meaning of life
Totally Ritu. And so simple too.
its called, This is life moment 🙂
cool click and greeat text along with it
hav fun
True that, Afshan. Thanks for dropping by.
Lovely pic that is. Breaks are always welcome. And more so, when it’s spent with your loved ones. Welcome Back! 🙂
Oh, yes, Rekha. Breaks do wonders, both the good and the bad. They almost set you on a new path. And I am happy to be back too.
One of the best messages that everyone should heed to 🙂 but you know what, the realization of the value of this message more often than not comes a tad bit late to most.