My friend, Shruthi has tagged me to complete this number game. The relevance of the numbers 1-10 in my life. Her objective, to make me write more! My objective, none, to be frank. This should be done in a jiffy.
1: The number of lives I have as I am not a cat; although having had generations of cats in my house has made me quite feline… wondering if I should jump off the roof to see if I survive. Also my lifeline and reality check – my dear sister. She advised me against jumping off the roof, God bless her.
2: My Angels, my brats, the 2 topics I never tire of, the 2 reasons I smile, the 2 people who mean everything to me – my niece and nephew! Incidentally, they happen to be of ages (2 +2) and 2. Also the two people responsible for my existence; my support system and constant naggers - my parents
3: The number of times I have been bitten by the love bug, of course discounting my imaginary love and my “first love” (I am not referring to KK or my imaginary love). I think I will settle with my imaginary love. That love affair has always been awesome. Also the number of times I have stepped out of India; a woefully small number which I will definitely remedy in the next few years.
4: The age I realized I was born to be special and gifted. See, how smart I was – it took me four long years to realize a basic fact! Also the time I am writing this post (AM, not PM) – an indication that the aforesaid train of thought was well thought out.
5: The month I was born, (yippee, makes me a Gemini – for the nth time, I am not two-faced!). The number of years I wasted studying Science! It was never my cup of tea :-(. And the number of years it might take to complete the doctoral program if I do enroll myself into one (still in consideration – what say, you guys? Should I take the plunge?). Also my shoe size, and if you add a couple of inches, my height.
6: The number of jobs I have changed in my 7 years of career. No, I am not an opportunistic job hopper, far from it; there are a couple of short stints which have hiked up the number. Also happens to be the number of months I have been out of the professional circuit. Eager to get back in the race. To this effect, I have even created a must-see professional resume – Poornima’s Fact File.
7: The year I was born has this number. And, no, it is not 2007, am a little older than that. The number of years I have worked so far. Also, I am told, the number of days in a week. Honestly, is one day any different than the other??
8: The number of years since I… Also the number of people… nah, you go figure… Moreover, not sure if it is 8 or 9, am a little confused! And the number of letters in my name. Just my first name, not my surname, I don't know how to count that far.
9: The number my birthday (date alone) adds up to. Also, more or less, the number of treks/hikes I have been on so far. Planning one in the Himalayas in the next couple of months (Should make it happen - have been planning for the last couple of years without having implemented it!). Are we still on, K? Anyone else who would like to join?
10: The number of years since I finished my graduation, a little more actually. Ooops, did I just reveal my age?! I fret not because it will add to my wrinkles. Not to mention my grey hair count. Plus, I believe age is after all a number. This will be the 10th post on my blog! Considering the fact that I started the blog two years ago, does not speak much for post-rate. My only excuse is that I was in hibernation for almost two years after I started my blog, and the good thing is this is the fifth post this month alone! Thanks, Shruthi, for spurring me on. Also, the number of times I have used the word “Also” (excluding this) in this post.
In addition, I am listing things/people in my life to which I cannot attach a number to (because they vary, too many to count).
Few: Friends (both old and new) who have stood by me through thick and thin. And, some friends who have become strangers now. And then some, who never deserved to be my friends.
Many: Troubles that life has thrown my way. And all the blessings and prayers that have made me strong.
Well, that’s it. Wow, this took a lot more thinking than I anticipated! Almost reads like my memoir; without too much detail, of course. I don’t want to be sued for libel and I am saving the content for my best-seller book. :-D
My turn to tag:
Megan: I am sure she has learnt the art of lists from her sister by now. Go for it, Meg I.
Kunal: I am curious to know what he will say, am sure he will make it witty. And, it’s high time he updated his blog.
Malz aka Mia: I am sure she will have something interesting to say. Time to start a blog, Malz.
K: Hoping that I will be able to match some things on her list (if she includes them), like sky-diving, flying a plane or globetrotting.
Tej: She always has something interesting and witty to say. Even when she is having a serious conversation! Where is your blog, girl?!
1: The number of lives I have as I am not a cat; although having had generations of cats in my house has made me quite feline… wondering if I should jump off the roof to see if I survive. Also my lifeline and reality check – my dear sister. She advised me against jumping off the roof, God bless her.
2: My Angels, my brats, the 2 topics I never tire of, the 2 reasons I smile, the 2 people who mean everything to me – my niece and nephew! Incidentally, they happen to be of ages (2 +2) and 2. Also the two people responsible for my existence; my support system and constant naggers - my parents
3: The number of times I have been bitten by the love bug, of course discounting my imaginary love and my “first love” (I am not referring to KK or my imaginary love). I think I will settle with my imaginary love. That love affair has always been awesome. Also the number of times I have stepped out of India; a woefully small number which I will definitely remedy in the next few years.
4: The age I realized I was born to be special and gifted. See, how smart I was – it took me four long years to realize a basic fact! Also the time I am writing this post (AM, not PM) – an indication that the aforesaid train of thought was well thought out.
5: The month I was born, (yippee, makes me a Gemini – for the nth time, I am not two-faced!). The number of years I wasted studying Science! It was never my cup of tea :-(. And the number of years it might take to complete the doctoral program if I do enroll myself into one (still in consideration – what say, you guys? Should I take the plunge?). Also my shoe size, and if you add a couple of inches, my height.
6: The number of jobs I have changed in my 7 years of career. No, I am not an opportunistic job hopper, far from it; there are a couple of short stints which have hiked up the number. Also happens to be the number of months I have been out of the professional circuit. Eager to get back in the race. To this effect, I have even created a must-see professional resume – Poornima’s Fact File.
7: The year I was born has this number. And, no, it is not 2007, am a little older than that. The number of years I have worked so far. Also, I am told, the number of days in a week. Honestly, is one day any different than the other??
8: The number of years since I… Also the number of people… nah, you go figure… Moreover, not sure if it is 8 or 9, am a little confused! And the number of letters in my name. Just my first name, not my surname, I don't know how to count that far.
9: The number my birthday (date alone) adds up to. Also, more or less, the number of treks/hikes I have been on so far. Planning one in the Himalayas in the next couple of months (Should make it happen - have been planning for the last couple of years without having implemented it!). Are we still on, K? Anyone else who would like to join?
10: The number of years since I finished my graduation, a little more actually. Ooops, did I just reveal my age?! I fret not because it will add to my wrinkles. Not to mention my grey hair count. Plus, I believe age is after all a number. This will be the 10th post on my blog! Considering the fact that I started the blog two years ago, does not speak much for post-rate. My only excuse is that I was in hibernation for almost two years after I started my blog, and the good thing is this is the fifth post this month alone! Thanks, Shruthi, for spurring me on. Also, the number of times I have used the word “Also” (excluding this) in this post.
In addition, I am listing things/people in my life to which I cannot attach a number to (because they vary, too many to count).
Few: Friends (both old and new) who have stood by me through thick and thin. And, some friends who have become strangers now. And then some, who never deserved to be my friends.
Many: Troubles that life has thrown my way. And all the blessings and prayers that have made me strong.
Well, that’s it. Wow, this took a lot more thinking than I anticipated! Almost reads like my memoir; without too much detail, of course. I don’t want to be sued for libel and I am saving the content for my best-seller book. :-D
My turn to tag:
Megan: I am sure she has learnt the art of lists from her sister by now. Go for it, Meg I.
Kunal: I am curious to know what he will say, am sure he will make it witty. And, it’s high time he updated his blog.
Malz aka Mia: I am sure she will have something interesting to say. Time to start a blog, Malz.
K: Hoping that I will be able to match some things on her list (if she includes them), like sky-diving, flying a plane or globetrotting.
Tej: She always has something interesting and witty to say. Even when she is having a serious conversation! Where is your blog, girl?!
