My Wedding Present to The Thing:
Dear The Thing,
(I know, this is a lame wedding present, and it doesn't even include your husband, but till I'm employed and earning some big bucks, bear with me, okay?)
You know, every time I come back from Delhi, it's like I've left a little part of me behind. I don't know what it is, but for the next two days after I return, I walk around like a part of me is missing. I'm restless, and I keep looking for something to make my life different. After a couple of days, I fall into my old routine in Bangalore and things more or less go back to normal.
Returning from your wedding week was no different. I kept thinking that I wouldn't feel any different watching you get married. I mean, after all, I've visited you guys a couple of times, you've been living as a married couple for almost three years, what could possibly change? I don't know whether the two of you changed. Maybe not actually. I certainly did though. When I looked at you getting into that car --even though I knew I was going to see you again the next day-- I just knew that things weren't going to be the same. Once you're married, everybody's life just changes. I know that as much as people try to resist it, it happens. I mean, you're moving countries, you've got to deal with in-laws, there's the whole money situation, some day the kids will come into it...try as you might, your single friends won't be anywhere near the picture.
Well, this letter is just to tell you that I understand and I expect it. You know, we've never had the kind of friendship where we have to call each other every day, and we have to find out every small detail that's happening in each other's lives, but you are one of the closest things to home that I know. When I'm with you, I feel like I can be myself, no excuses, no judgements. And, it's a testament to you that I feel the same way around the people close to you...your parents, your sister, your husband. Maybe because they've sensed your vibe, they just let me be as well. So, in spite of you being married, and moving to another country, and even though we may not be in touch as much as we used to, I want you to know that I am blessed to know you, I am blessed to be a part of your family, and you will ALWAYS be home to me.
(I know, this is a lame wedding present, and it doesn't even include your husband, but till I'm employed and earning some big bucks, bear with me, okay?)
You know, every time I come back from Delhi, it's like I've left a little part of me behind. I don't know what it is, but for the next two days after I return, I walk around like a part of me is missing. I'm restless, and I keep looking for something to make my life different. After a couple of days, I fall into my old routine in Bangalore and things more or less go back to normal.
Returning from your wedding week was no different. I kept thinking that I wouldn't feel any different watching you get married. I mean, after all, I've visited you guys a couple of times, you've been living as a married couple for almost three years, what could possibly change? I don't know whether the two of you changed. Maybe not actually. I certainly did though. When I looked at you getting into that car --even though I knew I was going to see you again the next day-- I just knew that things weren't going to be the same. Once you're married, everybody's life just changes. I know that as much as people try to resist it, it happens. I mean, you're moving countries, you've got to deal with in-laws, there's the whole money situation, some day the kids will come into it...try as you might, your single friends won't be anywhere near the picture.
Well, this letter is just to tell you that I understand and I expect it. You know, we've never had the kind of friendship where we have to call each other every day, and we have to find out every small detail that's happening in each other's lives, but you are one of the closest things to home that I know. When I'm with you, I feel like I can be myself, no excuses, no judgements. And, it's a testament to you that I feel the same way around the people close to you...your parents, your sister, your husband. Maybe because they've sensed your vibe, they just let me be as well. So, in spite of you being married, and moving to another country, and even though we may not be in touch as much as we used to, I want you to know that I am blessed to know you, I am blessed to be a part of your family, and you will ALWAYS be home to me.
Love you lots! {{{{hugs}}}
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