Woh lamhe

One of the worst possible thing that could have happened to me has happened.I have lost one of the albums of my hostel photographs :( Oh boy, I can barely get those snaps out of my sight and it makes me more sad :((.I have turned every single object in my house upside down.But all invain.No luck up untill now.And to top it all I have even misplaced the negatives.Oh no! Why this had to happen to me?Not those photographs atleast!I spent the whole evening Y'day hunting for them.But couldn't trace them.It had snaps of me and moksha doing a silly DDLJ act :D( u know the one where Shahrukh pulls Kajol into the train while they were about to leave for their Europe trip).I was Kajol *gives a silly grin* and moko was Shahrukh.It had moments that moko and I spent (doing the silliest of things possible) before she was to go back home for good after finishing her course.We advertised for the disposable coffee cups that we drank coffee in and refused to throw,it had the pics of our latenight bike ride to Aundh especially when the bike refused to start and we had to walk down to the gas station. Then it also had the pics of our overnight trip to lonavla, snaps of Sheetal,Megha and me at the christmas bash at Le Meridian.Ahhhh! It was so much fun! And here I am, I have lost them! I am awaiting a miracle to happen, to get the pics of those fun moments back :(

Progression

When a kid....
Adult#1:So, what do u want to be when u grow up?
Me: I want to be a Dancer.

When 6 yrs old.....
Adult#2:What do you want to be when you grow up?
Me:I want to be a Painter.

When 10 yrs old.....
Adult#3:What do u want to be when u grow up?
Me: I want to be a Teacher.

When 14 yrs old......
Adult#4:What do u want to be when you grow up?
Me: I want to be a Hotelier.

When 17 yrs old......
Adult#5: What do u want to be when you grow up?
Me: I want to be a Manager.

When 21 yrs old.......
Adult#6:What do you want to be in life?
Me: I don't know.Is my life mine anymore?

What I like about Akanksha

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This is a poem written by few Akanksha kids for the Annual Day held recenlty.

What I like about Akanksha

I like the bus that gets me to Akanksha
I like the t-shirts I always have to wear
But the thing I like the best, the very very best
Is to know that you love me.

I like the didis and bhaiyas who never beat me
Even when they are angry at me
But the thing I like the best, the very very best
Is to know that you love me.

I like to learn lot of songs and poems
It makes me proud when I can speak in English
But the thing I like the best, the very very best
Is to know that you love me.

I like the pretty colours at the art class
I like the way we make alot of mess
But the thing I like the best, the very very best
Is to know that you love me.

I love you, you love me
We are a happy family
With a great big hug and a kiss from me to you
Won't you say you love me too.

As the events were unfolding at the Annual Day function held recently, not only did it fill every person associated with Akanskha with pride but also with hope.Hope to indeed make a difference in lives of those who are capable of claiming the world but couldn't in the absence of resources.The graduating class of 2005 had students who epitomize the true spirit of Akanksha of dreaming and making it big.The results of the hardwork and effort put in by every member takes shape in the form of their success.Some of the kids can put even the privilged kids to shame with their dedication, abilities and desire to learn.The generous little curve on their lips told a story in itself of struggle, pain, optimism, strength and courage.The glitter in their eyes reflected their aspirations for a better future.Their shy persona revealed the fire they conceal in them to conquer every battle .Their confidence thwarted the evils of penury.Their unconditional fervour for life gave a new lease of life and persistence to many.It has been a life changing experience to interact with so many enlightened souls, so many lives, lives who are a lesson to learn in itself.

Here are few lines that the kids tried to teach us with the help of a song.
"There are two little words Why not
Two little words that change so much
Each one of us can lead wondrous lives
If each day we ask Why not"

Akanskha talks about you and me.

"You are here for the children,
But,
You are here for you too
Find your true colours.
Learn.Grow"

These few words are a perfect embodiment of the experiences I have had at Akanksha.I have learnt.I have grown.

But there still remains alot more to be done to help those who are in need and have a right to dream too.