Happy Memories

Returning from the now frequent hibernation with a concept very proudly copied from a blog that I am increasingly admiring these days- here's a list of things that have made me happy in the past and continue to do so as life passes by.

The subtle but inevitable feeling of happiness in my mother's eyes these days as she realizes that her son is not going to have a tough time as far as building a career is concerned. Somehow she feels that all the troubles and sacrifices she undertook in my childhood are fully justified. I, for one, am still striving hard happily to fully justify them.

Having my opinion considered seriously as far as family matters are concerned.

Being fortunate enough to have had a wonderful group of friends since school, being in contact with many of them even today-all the moments spent in classes 9, 10 and in plus two from the banging of desks to all the jokes and stories that we shared- and of late the wonderful times that pass by whenever I reunite with some of them back in Durgapur.

Maintaining a good academic record since school, performing well in examinations of various kinds-and yeah, all the adulation that still accompanies that.

Clearing the JEE..not only because it was going to shape my career, but there was also a point or two to prove to myself.

Securing scholarships since a tender age, that always somehow made me feel financially independent ( It's a good feeling no matter whether you need them or not).

Getting the opportunity and exposure to very good books since childhood- and developing a habit of reading that fades down now and then but never dies out.

Seeing the smile on the face of anyone I have ever helped-physically, academically or financially- and the nod of recognition that comes along with it.

Feeling responsible and being treated like a responsible and earnest person.

Being loved and liked by a certain few persons who really matter a lot to me and who realize that most of my behavioral follies are unintended.

Getting the opportunity of being taught by people like Gupta Miss, Suvro Sir, Roy Sir and Krishna Miss.

The list would keep on growing indeed, as and when I remember something new, I might add it to the list.
P.S.: Credit for coming up with such a list in writing should go to Mr. Suvro Chatterjee who incidentally maintains a similar list on his blog. I never knew plagiarism would make me so happy!