Thanks to you, I never needed to believe in a higher power to lead my life. There was no need for me to investigate the’spiritual’ side of things when I had you. Considering how easy things have been between us, I don’t believe I could have handled the added stress. That’s one thing I really like about us.
Simply said, I miss you. It’s not like I’m moaning or anything, since I know you’re around. After all this time together, I have more faith in you than I have in anything or someone else. No matter what, you manage to make me laugh.
Even though I was only 10, I vividly recall being disappointed because the lights had to be turned down so early because of the next school day. When everyone else was sleeping, I stared at the night light and said, “Wow!” Everyone else has gone to bed, but I can’t sleep. No one budged, and I grinned stupidly at the entire thing. That’s how simple you were to please.
I was about to be spanked by the instructor since I hadn’t done my homework. To make myself feel better, I sat with a buddy all day who was going through the same thing I was. The instructor failed to appear when the time arrived. To this day, I have yet to experience anything that even comes close to matching the level of joy I had on that day.
It’s funny to think back on how giddy I was about all the weird stuff I used to store in a plastic bag. Things like motors, magnets, marbles, soldering irons, batteries, LEDs, and cables. Since you were always close by, I could keep going for hours without becoming bored. If you’re curious, I do possess some of those items.
Then came the moment whereby I had to uproot my life and start over in a new city, with new friends and a new school. But you stuck by my side through it all. I met some hilarious new friends, did some equally hilariously foolish things with them, and repeatedly humiliated myself in front of them. As always, I appreciate it.
I’ll never forget that evening with my cousins; it was the last time we all got together with no plan. Everyone was in the mood to let their guard down and have some laughs together without holding any grudges. Until my cousin pulled the curtain away that night, we were certain he wasn’t going to stop dancing, and I’ll never forget it. We were on fire, you and I.
Then the collegiate years arrived. We had a rocky start, but ultimately ended up getting along rather well during the four years. I’ll never forget how you seemed to pop up wherever I went at the time: in films, on screens, in games, in comics, in books, in talks… It doesn’t matter what you can think of, I had a great time doing it.
Those hard times I went through are impossible to forget. For some reason, I seemed to be spending all of my time plotting my next spectacular failure. But I found myself able to weather the storm without succumbing to despair… I’d want to thank my cousin, other family members, and friends for all of their help, both overt and covert. Most importantly, even at my lowest points, you were always there for me.
I used to love taking lengthy strolls across Mumbai, the city that never stops moving and has the best nightlife. Riding the BEST and local trains on a regular basis, learning my way around every aspect of the Western line, and relying on m-indicator to help me discover bus numbers & routes all had a significant impact on my development.
It was then that I realized you were the driving force behind my optimism, positivism, and tenacity, and therefore began to fully appreciate and adore you. I used to be OK with just 2.5 hours of sleep every night, going without food for days at a time, walking all day with no breaks, and traveling untold kilometers without tiring. Today, I can laugh at everything, even the weirdo I rode the bus with from Infinity Shopping to Andheri Station. Fantastic moments!
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I felt that telling others about you would help me keep you around for longer. I began paying attention to the people I saw on the subway and bus and making an effort to get familiar with the spot guys, Make-up Dada, painters, and others who worked on the sets. I remembered how much a kind welcome, encouraging words, or simply an infectious grin used to mean to them and me. I’ll admit that there were instances when that type of behavior earned me an additional coffee, but it always made me feel closer to you.
Also around this time, I had the opportunity to provide some encouragement with some total strangers whom were going through a hard patch in their own life. Because I had so much, I felt fortunate and relieved to be ready to contribute some. I never had the chance an opportunity to meet a majority of them, but I am eternally proud of the fact that I was the temporary but urgently needed push that helped them emerge from their lives’ darkness. They haven’t spoken in a while, but I hope everything is going well for them. Much appreciation once again!
I used to believe that my life could become perfect if I started making a lot of money. Oh wow, I was so wrong! It’s impossible to sit in a posh restaurant and eat the most expensive meal and experience the same level of enjoyment as I had when I was eating the Rs. 8 Vada Vada with Rs. 5 Limbu-paani.
It’s possible I’m paranoid, but I sometimes feel that financial success has just added stress to my life. Before I used my debit card, everything was in order. What brings me joy now is similar to what brought me joy back then.
It saddens me that I can never experience those times again. The world and its inhabitants have progressed. The only thing I’ve kept from those good days is the memories. In my opinion, this is plenty to keep myself going.
Finally, I’d want to say how much I like your skill in making your subjects seem stunning. Those happy expressions never fail to give me the strength and optimism I need to get through the day. Even though it’s not always me, I take comfort in the knowledge that you’re always around in the form of grins, giggles, and laughs.