Today began with my dear Annapurna, my sister-in-law, playfully waking me up by pulling my leg—literally! Initially groggy, I couldn’t help but smile as I got out of bed and stepped onto the floor, for no particular reason other than a sense of morning cheer.
Cooking isn’t my forte, and I barely know the basics, but with everyone out of the house due to their busy schedules, it fell upon me and Dad to fend for ourselves. I begrudgingly made parathas for us both, feeling a bit out of sorts with the task. Strangely, by the end of it, I found myself smiling with a genuine sense of accomplishment.
Skipping a bath today—well, sometimes it happens, and oddly enough, I’m finding joy in confessing it 🤦♀😂. No rhyme or reason, just a happy detail.
Later in the day, despite my usual clumsiness, I managed to spruce myself up and ventured out to purchase household essentials. Amidst the chaos of my distracted mind, I forgot to switch something on before leaving, a classic move of mine.
During my shopping spree, I bought a hair belt for the first time in over six years, a simple purchase that unexpectedly brought me joy. I also picked up some nosepins, which added to my sense of satisfaction.
In a rare moment of reflection while trying on the hair belt in front of the shop mirror, I saw a glimpse of the Khushbu I aspire to be: a blend of maturity and wisdom, yet adorned with quirks, clumsiness, and an appetite for unusual experiences that shape who I am. This realization prompted me to embrace all facets of my personality, merging them into the vision of my future self—one that is elegant and divine, yet retains the essence of authenticity.
Returning home, I remembered my duty to feed chapatis to the cows, a humble act that connected me with a universal truth. I recalled reading about people paying to cuddle with cows, a practice scientifically proven to heal and energize. Intrigued by this revelation, I added it to my personal wishlist of experiences 🥰.
Thus concluded my beautiful day, filled with unexpected joys and reflections.
I know this is lengthy, but today felt particularly beautiful, and I wanted to share these blessings with you. 🤗 With love. ❤
