Today I opened the parcel and took out my copy of The Holy Bible. It was a text that I had loved and cherished as a young girl in school. I thought that it was time to maybe revisit it. Within 15 minutes of me opening it, a strange yet seemingly pre-ordained conversation transpired. If ever the presence of God was evident, it was then. Things falling apart is the best way for them to fall into place. I saw that today.
Here are all the things that I am grateful for today:
1. Papa is well.
2. Today, cook had made really tasty plain white rice. I mean, I like white rice ordinarily. But the rice was really soft, fluffy, steamed, and tasty enough to have on its own. Really went well with the soya chaap masala curry from last night.
3. Came across this verse by Virgil: "The gates of Hell are open night and day; smooth the descent, and easy is the way: but, to return, and view the cheerful skies; in this, the task and mighty labor lies."
4. Wore my green dress today with the new silk purple scarf that a friend had gifted me for Christmas.
5. Finished some work today. There is so much more remaining but I will focus on the little that I did get done. As Tolkien said, "Little by little one goes far."
6. Went to the Red Chillies Starbucks today. I love that spot so much! Had a large dragon fruit and strawberry Refresher or something.
7. There was such a cute little baby girl at Starbucks - maybe 8 months or so. Big, bright eyes. A red printed romper. Tousled hair. Kept staring at me.
8. Wrote my diary. I was really impressed with Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar. He writes a diary in invisible ink. I don't have invisible ink. But I did think that I will systematically keep a diary that will track everything that pops up in my head off and on.
9. Someone I had spoken with earlier connected with me about some fresh work. Good to know that they thought of me.
10. Oh, this was really sweet. The place I worked with earlier had given me a contract extension letter earlier. Me being me, I did not keep anything. But now I am applying to a place for work and they insisted that I get that letter. I wrote to these guys and they promptly gave it to me. Really nice of them!
11. Am safe and healthy.
12. Have water, electricity, food, and a lovely place to stay. The Christmas lights are on and Life continues to be magical.
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