aai

i was pretty clear on my agenda last friday,

a. finish the work as early as possible
b. catch the evening flight from AHMEDABAD to BOMBAY
c. go straight to the doctor from the airport

well i did all that to be done, but still feeling a little feverish. but that wont make me stay away from my PC, it’s already enjoyed three weeks holiday in my absence.

i was unpacking my bags yesterday, when my AAI (mom) came and sat next to me, watching the ritual I perform at least twice a month, the ritual of packing and unpacking my bags! i had couple of things in my bag to show her, two rajasthani miniature paintings, a couple of bedspread and a couple of tablecloth, all from UDAIPUR. the moment i handed her the bedspreads and the tablecloth her eyes lit with joy, anyone would have known it. she had the same reaction as a school kid who has just been gifted with a handful of chocolates.

it was beyond my understanding, i had bought her a saree, i am sure others would envy with one look, when i returned from chennai couple of months back. i had never seen such reaction from her that time.

i did get the answer after some pondering, something for the family always comes before something for her. and perhaps that is why she is called AAI.