Those Were the Good Days of My Life

So full of energy, so full of fun

Enthusiasm seems to run in the veins of each and every one

Love one moment, curse the next

But each one is better than best

We dance like zombies

Sing like crazies

Roomies become besties

We criticize the food

Are slaves of our mood

Abuse and swear

Ponder what to wear

Sleep late at night

Avoid the morning bright

Spread our wings and we want to fly

High above, up in the sky

We discover new us

Make up the silly chorus

Play in the rain

Laugh even in pain

Get beaten up on birthdays

Feel confused about how to take a praise

But even after so many happenings

Somewhere there's still a mourning

Missing family and homes

Old friends and foes

School days that are long gone

Babies of pets yet to be born

Those crushes and lovers

Irritating yet caring and loving teachers

Those silly quarrels with my little sister

Oh god! How very much I miss her

And all the little things

Including the tree with things on wings.

While brooding about my past

The present hit me hard and fast

I know right now I’m flowing with the tide

But the day when I step outside

I know I’ll reminisce about this place

With a sad smile on my face.

The Angel

She was an angel sans wings

So quite so serene.

The long eyelashes

And hidden beneath them her beautiful eyes

Her toothless smile

She was an innocent baby

Yet to see the dark bad world.

She grew up to be an obedient and disciplined girl

Though she was quiet, loved by all

She did her studies and chores on time

She was appreciated and praised.

But

She was an innocent girl

Yet to see the dark bad world.

She is now old enough

No more a baby in the cot

People had expectations from her

She lived for them and fulfilled them all

She was an innocent teen

Yet to see the dark bad world.

Alas!

She failed

Failed to live up to their dreams

People who loved her were nowhere to be seen

There were no more pats on her back

She had lived her life

The life she was living for others

It’s time to go

And the angel took leave

She was an innocent angel

Having seen the dark bad world.

That Boy

I saw him in the midst of a crowd

He was standing all by himself
Distinct, different, in his own weird way
That angelic smile on his face.

Such a pure, innocent face
His blonde hair, that heavenly face of his
Those elfish features
God, is he actually real?

The way he smiled
the way he cocked his head
Fiddling with his hair, he locked his eyes with me
And I knew he was actually there!

I fell in love with him
Fell in love with that weird boy from the book
That boy who wore shoes with untied lace.
That distinct, different boy who had an angelic smile on his face.

My Dimple Smile

I remember those times when I smiled genuinely

And now I have taught myself how to fake it perfectly

The whip lashes renew each scar

But my soul, is it anywhere near or far?

The pain reminds me of the separation

The apocalypse of our relation

The final days, the final goodbyes

I wonder was that love or just infatuation

Is this pain real or simply my imagination?

Who is weeping?

My heart? Or maybe I am just dreaming.

This grief is more than what I can bear.

So, I've thought of something about which I'm quite clear.

Nevertheless, I’ll still smile,

My dimple smile.

Daily Habits

Here's a list of things that's easy to do, no matter how busy a schedule you have. Believe me when I say this because one thing being in a B-school has taught me is that time management and adding a healthy schedule are twins you can't compromise upon.

1. Make a to do list -

Always make a to do list, writing in detail what all you have planned our for the next day on the night before. Mention the time slots you will be alotting for each task along with the breaks. This way you need not spend any time sitting and wondering which task to go about first. I have a journal for the same.

2. Plan your outfit beforehand -

If you are college going or office going person and picky about what you wear in public, plan what you want to wear the night before. It saves alot of time in the morning which can be utilised effectively later.

3. Early to bed and early to rise -

Try and get atleast 6–7 hours of sound sleep. Try not to overshoot that time. Keep an alarm atleast 15 to 30 minutes prior of the time you want to wake up. I try to be up by 7.30 a. m. at the latest. On holidays, by 8 or 8.30 a. m. It's not always easy to go to bed early owing to projects and assignments, but I still make it a point to be up by 8a.m.

4. Make a playlist of feel good songs -

Early in the morning it's tough to get out of the bed. Especially the winter mornings, they are the hardest. I have found a hack around it which works for me and you can try out. I have prepared a playlist of happy and feel good music which gives me positive vibes as well as is quite energising. Happy by Pharrell Williams and Don't you worry ’bout a thing by Stevie Wonder are few songs that I prefer waking up to.

5. Hobbies -

Spare some time for your hobbies, be it reading books, painting or gardening. Read good articles. Watching motivating videos. Talk to your loved ones, friends and family.

6. Social Media -

Unless you are someone who earns by staying online, stay away from addictive social media sites. Spare at most an hour for all of them together. Instead read news or other articles or books which will have some value addition. I check my Facebook account once or twice a week and it feels great not to be addicted to it or feel the need to post or check out others’.

These are just a few tips and hacks to have a hassle free and a healthy lifestyle.