Monday Blues????

It was a bright, sunny and warm Monday morning. Having slept early the night before, I woke up early, feeling as fresh as a morning dew. I excitedly jumped out of my bed and went to make an international call. As usual, I was disappointed to hear the same recorded voice. So, I decided to while my time away in the net.

Of all the contacts online, there was a girl who I had met and be-friended few years back during an usual Sunday hangout. Though we had met almost 3 years back, we hadn't faced each other ever since. Of course, I used to call her once in a blue moon, but more often than not, it used to be during those Sundays, in good mood. I specially love to talk to people when I am kinda drunk. Normally, I think I am kinda quiet person who doesn't like to talk much. When I am tipsy, drunk, in a good mood or in a high (whatever you call it), its just the opposite. At times, I've locked my cell phone away so that I don't disturb people during odd hours with my insanity.

So here she was, who I had spoken to a numerous times in my drunken state but hadn't meet her even once at my state of sobriety. After exchanging pleasantries, it didn't take me long to figure out that she wasn't feeling her best. I tried my best to cheer her up with some, "the glass is half-full, not half-empty" kinda guffs. I am not sure how well I convinced her but was certainly taken aback, to be invited for a cup of coffee. Although I am not apprehensive to meet people, everything happened so suddenly that it took me a while to come to terms with reality.

As I was waiting for her, there were so many thoughts flashing on my head. Will we able to relate to each other? How well will we get along? Prior to this, we hadn't really communicated with each other. This was nothing better than a "blind date" and honestly speaking, I was pretty skeptical. I've had some pretty bad experiences in the past and that has sometimes pushed me on my backfoot. Having said that, I don't hesitate to take chances in life. I can accept failing but I can't accept the guilt of not trying. "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what is inside unless you open it."

So there I was waiting for her in a busy street and she made me wait for almost half an hour but when I saw her walking down the pavement, I knew it was worth the wait. She looked like a "senorita" rather than a Nepali "thitee". Once we sat down and started conversing, I knew I was in for a treat. Though both of us didn't talk much, whatever conversation we had and even the silence made sense.

Here she was, who I feel is living her life to the fullest. I know "the grass is always greener on the other side" but its very difficult to live life on one's own terms in a society like ours and hats off to her. She is definitely a rebel in her own rights. She doesn't have any qualms whatsoever in voicing out her opinions and taking appropriate actions. As we were talking, the clouds got very dark and before we could even react, it started raining cats and dogs and of course, hailstones. It was a perfect setting, icing on the cake.

The invitation for a cup of coffee turned out to be 3 cups for me. Initially, I intended to stay only for an hour or 2 as I had my office but the gossip, ambiance, and the beautiful weather didn't allow us to keep track of the time. Though, it was still raining, we had no other options but to leave as I had to go to the office. You can't imagine how I hated my job at that moment. However, it was great fun and I enjoyed every sec of my walk on the rain. Though I wished that I could stop the clock for once but everything that begins has to come to an end and thats the beauty of life.

Having said that, it was probably the best Monday I've ever had. I don't even remember when was the last time I went out on any other day besides a Sunday. So, it was a change and changes are always for good. To top all of it, there was a wonderful company too. I don't know how much of a good time she had but even if she enjoyed half of what I did, I will feel glad. Well as I keep saying..."Life is a journey and you come across a lot of people. Most of them just pass by but there are a very few who leave an indelible impression." For the first time in many years, I wasn't complaining about Monday blues.