Let’s Celebrate!

The constant stream of positive updates can create the impression that everyone is constantly climbing the ladder of success. However, we often forget that it is just as important to celebrate the small victories and progress we make in our own lives. How?

Let’s celebrate the little wins! (stock image)

🍀 Embrace where you are in your journey: It’s important to acknowledge and accept where we are in our careers and even in our personal lives. How else will we learn acceptance and plan the future?

🍀 Celebrate small wins: Every step of progress is worth celebrating, no matter how small. Went to the workplace even when you don’t feel like leaving the bed? You are a hero!

🍀 Focus on personal growth: Instead of comparing ourselves to others, we should focus on our own growth and development. Enough of making someone else our priority.

🍀 Don’t be afraid to ask for help: Seeking guidance and support from others can help us navigate our professional journey. There are good and helpful people around. A few, but yes, they are there.

🍀 Embrace the journey, not just the destination: Enjoying the journey and not just focusing on the end goal is essential. How else will we identify who genuinely cares and cheers for us?

Let’s celebrate the tiny wins, big or small because every day is a chance to be grateful for the joy of little things! What are you celebrating today?

SCREENPLAY: Alignment

Scene 1

‘Radhika, you are getting married to our son. He’s just so handsome. We wanted to find someone perfect for him—but you’re his choice. We can compromise with your looks; can you get your teeth pushed back in?’

Scene 2

‘Ritu, what’s with that extra incisor? Why don’t you get it removed? I hope that’s not hereditary! We won’t want our grandchildren have similar teeth issues and keep running to dentists!’

Scene 3

‘Preeti, why don’t you hide your teeth when you laugh? Your one teeth is dark. Yeah we know its because of some accident and crap you faced in your childhood—but that doesn’t look good, you know? You got to have some limits to your laugh!’

Scene 4

‘Ana, we got to talk something. Had we fixed this marriage; we would have got a perfect bride for our perfect son. Anyway, the first time we saw your photograph, we had decided that we need to get your one non-aligned tooth corrected. Now that you’re already here and our dream of having a perfect daughter in law is in vain—all we could do was to get you an appointment from a dentist. So, here’s the contact. The dentist said that it won’t take more than 2 years to get alignment if you get braces. You can even try crowning but you’re smile sucks. Get braces and get a perfect smile at least. That’s the least you can do for us, right?’

‘I am sorry, what? There’s no way I am getting braces. I like myself the way I am. Your son likes me the way I am. Are you serious? Why did you even agree for this marriage if you had an issue with my non-aligned tooth?’

‘Well, we are amused how our son even fell for you! Also, who doesn’t want to look good, right? What’s the big deal even if you get your teeth aligned? It’s a matter of just two years!’

‘Nope. I like my smile the way it is. I specially like my non-aligned tooth. And it’s my father’s favourite. There’s no way I am changing my smile.’

‘Then avoid laughing and smiling showing your teeth off!’

‘Well, there’s no reason in this house anyway to smile, right? Also, you know what, I read a quote— ‘The evillest person is the one who makes negative comments on someone’s smile. Why would you like to take away something from a person which brings happiness?’ I guess someone else needs some brain alignment, right?’

 

 

 

SCREENPLAY: Birthday

Scene 1: Flashback

‘C’mon babe, cheer up now. All your future birthdays are going to be damn special once we get married! Let’s discuss what would you like to do on your next birthday after marriage…’ Raunak, Riddhi’s fiancé was in another town and was wishing her on her birthday.

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Scene 2: It’s Riddhi’s first birthday after marriage. However, Riddhi and Raunak have been arguing a lot recently because Raunk has been way to busy in work—taking frequent work tours every week. However, during the last tour, he got a branded handbag for Riddhi—a gift—which he joked about being the ‘birthday gift’ for Riddhi’s upcoming birthday next month. Ironically, he had brought the same ‘special birthday handbag’ for all the other females in his house too. Raunak took Riddhi for dinner on her birthday evening. At midnight she cut the cake—while Raunak while highly disinterested. This made Riddhi upset.

 

‘Why are you upset, Riddhi? Doesn’t this cake and decoration make any difference to you?’

‘We don’t even talk anymore, Raunak. I don’t like it this way!’

‘Wow. I guess you will find solace only when I resign my job, won’t you?’

And Raunak left Riddhi crying right after the cake cutting, at midnight, alone at home and went out for a walk. He came back later that night, didn’t say a word and slept off. Next day, on Riddhi’s birthday, both went to work and didn’t say a word to each other. However, Raunak asked Riddhi for dining out at night.

‘Really? Of course, Raunak. I would love to!’

‘Yeah but let’s just get this done quickly. I have some pending office work.’

‘Ummm… Well, then you continue with your work, let us instead order some food. I will also call some of my friends—I couldn’t speak to them when they called me to wish in the morning.’

‘What is wrong with you? You should be grateful that at least I am taking you out. You’re hopeless and just won’t ever understand the efforts I make, would you, Riddhi?’

Anyway, they ate in silence and returned. Riddhi went in another room to change her clothes, but even before she returned, Raunak had slept off.

‘Wake up, Raunak. Don’t you have to work?’

‘Yeah, I do. But I will wake up at 2 AM.’

‘But you can stay up with me at least? Its my birthday… We didn’t speak all day…’

‘No I am tired. I am sleeping.’

Scene  3: Raunak’s mother—Riddhi’s mother in law had come to their place. Raunak took a special leave from his work to take her mom out for shopping and buy her gifts. His mom’s birthday was due in two weeks. Before her birthday, Riddhi also got the gifts of his mom’s choice. Raunak celebrated his mom’s birthday lavishly. He also planned a surprise party for her. His mom loved the gifts. Everyone was happy. Later that night…

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‘Thank you, Riddhi. Had it not been for you, I would not have been able to get any gifts for my mom.’

‘Oh, its okay Raunak. She’s my mom too. And its good that you bought her gifts two weeks ago.’

‘Yeah, though that can’t be considered birthday gift, right? Birthdays have to be special. After all, it was my mom’s first ever birthday when she’s not at home. It had to be special. Happy. A day which she enjoys. What else does a birthday girl needs, right?’

Riddhi was amused and gave a question-mark look to Raunak, as if she’s asking him—‘What happened on my first birthday away from my family then?’ And yet, Raunak did understand what her eyes said, so he just turned his face and pretended to sleep.