A few days ago, T2 a supplementary paper of 'The Telegraph' featured a story about the first 'Firsts' in our lives. For example the first time we went on a shopping spree, first salary, first date etc, which jogged my memory and made me remember a few of my first 'Firsts'. And as i was recalling these memories the urge to make a list of my own 'Firsts' became very strong. I also felt at the same time that when i became too old i would probably not remember all these instances with the clarity i do now, so then i could read this blog and remember them. And so without wasting any more word here goes my list:-
First Hobby:- While books have always been a part of my life but my first real hobby would definitely include collecting stamps and abandoned lottery tickets, bus tickets and the menu cards at the marriage ceremonies. This i began when i was around 3years and continued for the next 9 years of my life.
First Shopping :- When i was in class 5 we were taken to Nicco Park on a school tour. My dad had given me Rs 100 for spending. I remember having felt so big and responsible at the same time. For the first time in my life i was handling such a huge sum of money on my own and my joys knew no bounds. I remember having bought a fancy pencil and a chips packet for my sister amongst other things.
First Time I got Caught:- On a sultry summer afternoon when I and 'L' a dear friend of mine were convinced that the guards were snoring away to glory, we went to pluck unripe mangoes from the tree in our garden and we got caught for the first time in our lives!!! We had done this plenty of times before and there were times when we were sitting on a branch right above their heads and they never noticed. But that day unluckily for us a car had come honking and had woken up the guard before we could run and hide! What followed after this was pure misery, that is in the evening when my parents came back from office!
First Crush:-I saw Milind Soman for the first time in Alisha Chinai's - 'Made in India' and i fell for him instantly, I guess I was 13 or14 years old then.....Before seeing Him, I had only heard of Greek Gods but after seeing him i felt convinced that he has to be a God if not a Greek one. As i grew up there have been several others like Brad Pitt and George Cloony but somehow He has still managed to hold on to His rank!
First Job :-I got my first job on 8th May 2008, the very day i had finished my graduation exam. I remember going for an interview which lasted for nearly 35 mins, at the end of which i had secured a job. It took me nearly 2 days for the feeling to sink in and then, i was ecstatic. I began working from 12th May 2008.
First Salary:-With my first salary i bought the following things for the following people -I gave my sister a stylish watch and a box of cookies, my Mom got a smart bag and cosmetics, i gifted 2 new shirts to my Dad. I presented Dida with a chain and locket(which she wore proudly every time we went out together) and a pair of chappals she had once admired. My Mamu,Maam and brothers got a perfume,a pair of earrings and t-shirts respectively. There's a strange sense of satisfaction in being able to gift things to the people you care about and make them happy!
First Friend:- When i had first moved to TG i was in class 3 and 'L' who herself was in class 5 then , became my first real friend. We were both on the swings when rather shyly we started our conversation. At the end of the 'Hi and Hello' phase, i remember taking her to my place to show my room and then she took me to hers to do the same. She used to live on the floor above, so holidays were usually spent in each others house. what followed after that was endless laughter, fights, tears, being together and just being good friends. It was with her that i first tested my culinary skills. We had together made frozen chocolate biscuits on a summer afternoon when everyone was sleeping at my place. My kitchen resembled as if an earthquake had occurred there after we were done. Haven't seen 'L' for nearly 5 years now but somehow we still seem connected.
First Roommate:- My first roommate was 'J' .We met on our trip to Gangtok 3 years ago and we hit it off almost instantly. She is my partner in crimes and one of my closest friends now. Both of us share the same sort of passion when it comes to travelling, books, music and off course doing adventurous things together. Whenever something happens to either of us we are sure to tell the other. Sharing room with her was fun as both of us are equally crazy. It is sometimes difficult to say who is more crazier!
The list is not over............i will keep adding as and when i remember more!
