When I boarded the bus on the 21st of December 2009, I didn't realise how much was going to change... all I knew is that I was headed for Goa to spend my birthday and Christmas with my family... I had a lot of mixed feelings and yet somewhere deep within... I knew I had to take the decision to get on the bus... I tottered around the house trying to fill my bag with things I may need... wondering if taking this break really did make sense... my mind was in two separate places... since I had decided... well... all I could do was follow through and see what it brings.
I boarded the bus... Paulo travels... just simply with one thought... Deepa take it one step at a time... don't be worried about anything or anyone else but you... ha ha ha ... for all of you who really really know me... you'd know how difficult it was!!
I sat on the bus... was pleasantly surprised with the person who sat next to me... so many thoughts on my mind... I needed to shut em off and begin this journey... the first divine intervention was a call from an old friend... till my battery started giving me a "low battery" signal... and I turned my attention to the lady who sat right next to me... something deep within prompted me to open a conversation with her... and wow... it was like an angel talking to me about me!!! I introduced myself to Helen... and strange but true I started discussing my life with her... it didn't seem strange at that time... it helped hugely... the noise in my head shut off with the noise that came out of my mouth. I guess we were both looking for someone to talk to... and we found each other... bless you Helen... for sharing... Thank you angels for the wonderful gift of Helen in my life that night. The chitter chatter of 4 loud mouths from North India kept me entertained in addition to the rather stimulating conversation I had with Helen... we bonded even more over a cigarette we smoked on the break of journey.At Mapusa... we exchanged numbers... and I headed to meet my family... who had spent the previous night in my home... and driven down to Goa the previous morning... Felt like a present really!!!
Panjim 0930hrs... I got off the bus... with mixed feelings... excitement of being in Goa... guilt of not being in office... and blessed to have travelled.
The next 6 days were a riot of fun... which included... sea, sand, long drives, food, karaoke, happy 33, midnight mass in Konkani, driving around the city and getting funny directions, bursting out into a giggle everytime we did ask for directions...
Things I shall never forget!!
- Rondooz is in the back side ( while 5 women drove around Goa looking for Rendezvous for the Christmas dance
- Midnight mass in Konkani... at the most beautiful church I have seen
- The uncle after midnight mass... "You are from Delhi... Oh! Are there Christians in Delhi" Kuku wanted to sock him in the jaw... and can you believe this... with his false teeth and all... he was trying to hit on Mom
- Down the road... where I brought in a special 33rd birthday.... met Lucas after ages... wow he's turned old... ha ha ha ha... he is 10 years older than me....:D
- Go straight... become left
- Go straight... become 4 road
- everything in Goa seemed to only be one place really.... LEFT :D
- Beach Buddies... mom and Aunty Colleen
- Remove photos
- Nana I met at the Mongini's pastry shop
- Candolim experiece
- Ashvem beach and visiting Mark's home after 10 years, the last time I was here, Mark and I were headed to Potta.
- The stars of the trip Blossom and Colleen... who didn't cease to surprise us... everyday... especially with their keen eye for detail ;) Marcus at Down the road would've been embarrassed had he known what they were saying!! ha ha ha
- Food!!!! Tongue Roast, Sorpotel, Pork Chops, Tesreos, crab, fried fish dal and rice, beef roast, fish curry
- The long walks on Miramar beach... I took just two in 6 days... both were special
- Kings beer and the 2litre bottle of Signature!!!
the most important of em all... our trips to just anywhere... giggling and laughing... I guess somewhere deep within... we all wished the trip wouldn't end...
On the bus back to Mumbai... I knew something deep within me had changed... I had a new goal... and all I really wanted to do... well... is follow through... I just needed to take the decision to get on to the bus of CHANGE... and know that all is well planned... all is taken care of!!
Merry Christmas... Merry Me... Merry Merry all the way... TURNING POINT!!
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