Since birth, life travels through different phases..each phase is unique and beautiful in its own way! When a baby is born, it completes the life of its parents and bring happiness in the family. When it grows up to become a child and starts going to schools, it takes the first step as a learner and is exposed to the outside world. After spending a good 14-15 years in school, one goes for higher education to college/other professional institutes. Then comes professional life, time to be independent and to indulge. While a working life for most working professionals continues till greying of hair or retirement, there comes some phases in life in between which shapes the rest of our lives. one such phase is called MARRIAGE.
My life of 26 years( turning 26 next month) has had quite interesting and memorable phases. The best so far was indeed the life in school, where I was one of the most popular students, participated in a lot of activities, was good in academics and a favourite with most of my teachers. I had developed friendships in school, some of them for lifetime..met some great souls in the form of my teachers, who helped me excel and strive to be the best in watever I do. This phase in my life has also given me some of the proudest moments which I shall cherish till my last breath..dat of awards and accolades galore in the field of education, dancing, compering, debates, creative writing, leadership abilities and a lot more. After a truly blessed school life, came my college life which was so far the most hectic period with two courses going on at the same time, private tuitions for the sake of some pocket money, a distant college in the early morning and a lot of auditing work to several clients. That phase, quite luckily went away fast within a period of 4 years. Thus equipped with a highly sought after professional degree and with a feeling of empowerment and deep gratitude for the Almighty started my professional life which is continuing to date. But as life is slowly taking one more transition to another phase, I can feel the beat of my heart, the ump in my throat, the twinkle of my eyes and that smile at the corner of my lips. After all this is that phase which every girl dreams about. That event which gives you one more identity, that of someone's wife, gives you one more family, which you can call your own and seals the relationship of a lifetime with your soulmate. He who would be your husband, friend, guide, companion and a lot more.
They say marriages are made in heaven and I cant agree more, because without any divine connection, we could not have met. We were pre-occupied with our own lives with very different people. But at one juncture, we were both looking for our soulmates. It was then that we met at a very popular mall and the first meet proved that we have a lot in common, Despite my confused state of mind, at one point of time, I knew He is the one and within 6 months of knowing each other, we got engaged with the consent of one and sundry. And in the next seven months, he will probably be by my side when i write another blog (probably on my newly married life). I know that during these seven months, most of my conscious hours would be spent day dreaming (one of my most favourite past times) and the remaining ones in executing these dreams. Every exam in life requires planning and preparation and this is no exception. But in this exam, the stakes are very high, there is little scope of a re-test. A would- be-bride experiences a kaleidoscope of emotions. She is nervous at times, excited at other times, feels sad for her home, parents and at the same time longs to be with her life-partner. I feel all these all the time and hence I am officially and finally a bride in the making.
I have dreamt about this phase a lot of time. Although circumstances have changed, I still earnestly believe in the institution of love and marriage. I want to have my family, a loving husband, beautiful children, a secured and peaceful existence, That change in life from Miss to Mrs is now almost knocking at the door. Time flies fast, life is really busy with a 10 hour job and there is a lot of work to be done. hence there is no wastage of time. Who would not love to look her best on the day of marriage? Hence I am sincerely endeavoring to make everything near perfect! And amidst this hectic work, I am savouring every experience..the day of our engagement to the day when we went for purchasing my ring, to the day of shopping for marriage, every day, every moment is truly cherishable, Yesterday as I went for my bridal saree shopping, I felt that excitement again. I am already imaging the praises I will get on that day. The menu is selected, venue of wedding is finalised, guest list prepared, photographers booked, final discussion with make up artist done and bridal sarees shopped. A lot still needs to be done and will be done. This phase and its charm and beauty will erase the pain of any earlier phase. This phase with all its promises will help brighten an otherwise boring life. This phase will culminate into the most beautiful rituals when two souls will become one. This phase will eventually bring more beautiful phases. So here let me introduce myself- I am the bride in the making, a dreamy-eyed, excited, nervous and lovely bride!!
