Turning 21

Being 21, people expect that you kinda got your life figured out. For me, I'm still figuring. Slowly, but surely. I know one day, I will figure my life out. Or probably never will. Because life is just full of surprises.

I had an advance birthday celebration with my maternal side just now. We are all smiling and laughing with one another. However, if you look closer, you will be able to feel the sadness in our laughs.

We all definitely miss Atuk.

My aunt was born on 11 July and I was born on 12 July. 

We are a day apart, but I'm sure I was the best birthday present for everyone at one point of time.

Dear Self,

You are growing older. May you be wiser and happier. You are independent, not a loner. You are not arrogant, you just want to engage yourself in the right company. You are not aimless, you are just adventurous and trying out all sorts of things before settling down in life. You are longing for love ever since Atuk passed away because he was always the one showering you with love, but have faith and continue to believe that one day love will come to you.

Love, Yourself.