The Words with Wings

 So, I was talking to one of my friends today and while talking about his day, he mentioned that he accompanied his mom to the market because she wanted to exchange a saree that she bought. He told me this whole episode where she turned the whole store upside down just to find the ideal saree. And I was not amazed. Honestly, why don't all of our shops like this?  Just imagine her satisfaction when she actually found the perfect piece. Now, every time she wears that saree, there will be this look of contentment on her face. It is these simple achievements that bring us the most joy. And shopping (even if you are a window shopper like me) always brings delight. You don't need to shop for clothes. You could shop for books or for food (which is what I do). Even if you don't buy something, entering into a shop makes you appreciate the little things that life has offered you, as the variety of shapes and colors in a garment store or the diversity of lights and sounds which you ca...

 So, I have a hard drink or two when I am with my friends in college, occasionally. My parents know that and I can say that they are chill about this because my dad to drinks sometimes. But when it comes to having drinks with him, this is what happens: Me: Dad, can I have a drink too? It's been months now... Dad: Umm(with a lot of hesitation)… Yeah, sure! (He makes a drink with 20mL Vodka for me instead of 30mL and that's okay as long as I can get another drink.) After that drink, Me: Can I have one more please (puppy eyes)? Dad: No no! No need to drink all this. All this is not good for health. (While sipping his third drink...) This is the usual story, so I avoid drinking at home. But just last week, we went to dinner with some relatives. I was sitting alongside my mom and my dad and uncle were about to order their drinks. So, suddenly my mom turns to me and asks," Do you wanna have a drink too?" I was so damn shocked. I could not even the least imagine my mom offer...