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Experience, my friend, is the best teacher. Time, equally so. My parents tell me that I don't need to make the same mistakes that they made, in order to learn. So, I make mistakes of my own, then regret making them and take lessons from each one of them. So, here goes. Don't let anyone treat you like their booty call. You're definitely not it. Unless you believe in that kind of a thing, then you might as well be one, I guess. There are far better things you can be, than a booty call for some jerk. Most importantly, don't be your ex's booty call. Period. Never give in to lust. It always screws things up. For you, to say the least. They say, lust is one of the deadly sins; today I understand why. It will destroy you mentally, steal your piece of mind and wreck you emotionally.  It is not everybody's cup of tea. Don't say you weren't warned. Do not tolerate nuisance. Not from anyone. Make sure the line is never crossed. What's off limits, sho...

What is ego? It is essentially the definition of you, for you and by you. It might as well be the factor that separates you from the rest of the world, giving you some sense of superiority over others. The roots of human ego lie in the 3 M’s: Me, Mine and Myself. The whole story begins right here. It is this ego that doesn’t let us use our full potential to nurture relationships. It prevents us from doing what is right and needful because too often, we are blinded by what we want. The ego wants to want more than it wants to have. Here, I am mostly going to talk about how ego transforms relationships and the effect it has on the people involved.    A lot of times, we find ourselves contemplating whether we should initiate or wait for the other to do so. Ending up with thoughts like “Woh bhi toh kar sakta/sakti hai. Main hi kyun karu?”  But, you know what, this happens only when someone has made us feel insignificant with their intentional or unintentional actio...

So, this piece came about when I was literally tired of waiting and all in vain. Hence, the title. A personal sort of writing that I cannot stop loving despite the fact it left my eyes watery for long. I love the fact how effortless this piece is without compromising with the essence of it.  Just when I thought I had lost the strength to do all-nighters,  I was introduced to the concept of time zone.  Just when I thought I was being taken for granted,  I let them take me some more. Just when I thought I was made to look desperate,  I ceased all effort to interact. Just when I thought I was losing my importance,  I tried to maintain my self esteem. Just when I thought my ego had outgrown me, I let it grow a little more. Just when I thought they didn't care any more, I became careless. Just when I thought I had been too nice,  I decided not to be any more.  Just when I thought I stopped to matter,  It stopped to matter...

No winds blown  No blown minds  No scenarios imagined  No imaginary dreams  No promises made  No forevers promised  No surprises planned  No plans surprised  No decisions taken  No taken vows  No words justified  No justified actions  No gestures appreciated  No appreciable gestures  No romantic involvement  No involvement emotional  No kisses exchanged  No exchanged warmth  No love reciprocated  No acknowledged love  No feelings felt  No felt anguish  No acceptance offered  No offered proposal No secrets untold  No told secrets  No letters received  No posted letters  No voices heard  No heard yells  No love received No sent love  No damsel in distress  No need for a fella  Nobody is here to stay And the one who stays isn't nobody. 

The little things you do, making me smile that no one else could.  Our lives aren't composed of a few big things, they are composed of a million tiny things. This is probably the only situation where small and little things can make someone happy (pun intended). So, I pen down the little things that more often than not occupy the big spaces in my heart and life.  1. Good morning text Something as simple as a good morning text can brighten my day. It is not just a text, but also an implication that you were the first person on my mind when I woke up. It's a nice feeling to be greeted by someone right in the beginning of the day. I equally like to send and receive morning texts to people who matter.  2. Making up after a fight  You know, a fight or argument isn't all bad if you can make up well after it. The sorting of issues and resolving problems make you realise how much you mean to someone, provided you know how to read between the lines ...

The new zone in town, have you heard about it? Well, I'm sure you have. Got an idea what I'm talking about? The Friend-zone! Does it ring a bell? Only if you tell me that you've never been there or done that, I can understand that it could well be an alien zone. For those who have been a victim or victimized others, you must have a clear picture of what it feels like to be friend-zoned or to friend-zone someone, respectively. A sweet slap, that's how it feels. Ouch! It hurt. As much as I have observed, there are two common cases of people ending up in the friend-zone. You won't be surprised to know! One, where someone asks the other out and is rejected for the reason that I-never-imagined-us-like-that-and-we're-just-good-friends. This is the scenario where you can't see yourself being asked out by someone who you thought was good enough to be the 'friend in need' but never the 'friend in bed'. But, know what? Karma is coming after y...

Today, as I sit to write  I can't do anything but fight  The tears in my eyes that build Thoughts have given birth to guilt Maybe it was me, maybe it was mine Mistakes like these, can't be defined The lines were drawn, I dare cross Let's flip a coin and do a toss Let luck decide the good for us Then it shouldn't be such a fuss A special bond is fading away  What can I do, do I have a say? Stop. Stop. Don't go. Stay.  Knees wobble and my heart pounds After ages, a connection was found Destroy the bud before it blossoms I'd take a grenade, for you, in my bosom.  It'll all be fine tomorrow  But now, I'm overcome by sorrow  And then they say, people leave How am I supposed to perceive  A love not known, a truth not told I had a heart, but now it's sold.  A few months old, a relation not hollow  You make it hard for me to swallow Things will change and words won't be spoken  I'll stand here, clinging to a heart that's broken. 

" Things change. And friends leave. Life doesn't stop for anybody."  This famous quote from the book, 'The perks of being a wallflower' dwells on the realistic idea of living a life. A happy life.  Most part of the saying is correct but I guess you shall all agree that even though friends leave, they leave an impression on our hearts and lives.  We are influenced by each person we meet during our lifespan. We are a bit of every person that we come across.  School, college, jobs, offices; we have friends everywhere. At an early age of 18 years, we are most affected by our peers. In ways that are good or bad.  It is a common scenario in schools these days, to see girls and boys fighting over meagre issues like Facebook posts, calls, messages, etc.  Take this example from pre-school days-  Kid: Ma'am, she stole my crayons. She's a thief.  Teacher: Maria, return her crayons right away.  ** 10 years later** Student: Ma'am, she stole my boyfriend. ...