A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity, and an optimist sees an opportunity in every difficulty. Being optimistic isn’t always being happy. It’s taking what the world throws at you and saying I am not going to get down. However, these things are easier said than done! People say choose to be optimistic, because it feels better, but when one is going through a difficult phase in life, these sayings fall on deaf ears. Though it’s difficult to be optimistic all the time, sometimes reminiscing about even a few moments can get us back on the track. It’s one of those few happy memories, spent together with loved ones which give us the courage and hope to get back on the track. I would love to share one of my stories of having spent a memorable day with my group of friends which remains close to my heart!

We were a group of friends living together in a rented apartment at one corner of the Pune city. We had just begun the second year of engineering and life had become even more hectic than ever. The heat wave was strong and it was difficult to even walk out during the afternoon. Among all the assignments, lab work and exams, we had no moment to connect or speak to each other. I had just found the girl of my life, but due to excessive work, I just wasn’t able to spend time with her. It was in these moments, that we happened to get lucky and have an assignment free weekend for ourselves. We roommates planned together to throw a party and invited all our friends for a small get together night out at our place. It turned out to be one of the best decisions ever. We arranged for the snacks and dinner, and soon everyone assembled at our house. The music was set, all friends were there and the party had begun but all I was waiting was for “her” to come to the party. I was starting to get butterflies in my stomach, thinking she still might be angry with me for not spending enough time with her. And as I was just about to give up on all hopes, the doorbell rang and I rushed to the door. And there she was! Dressed up in the top I had gifted her, with a beautiful smile on her face. The party suddenly started to feel more alive. We laughed, we danced, we played and there we were again, connecting to each other and feeling lucky to have each other in our lives! It was fun to see her with me, her hands entangled with mine…her hair falling on my face, and her sweet smell mesmerizing me. Now, we stay apart In different cities, and have slowly drifted apart, but it is the memory of these moments which keep me close to her even in the most difficult of times.

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