It’s about one and a half hours till Deepavali, and the festive spirit is finally being roused. Dad and brother are at Tekka doing some last minute shopping. There is mutton curry on the stove, with terribly appetizing aromas wafting through my house. (Funnily, Deepavali is supposed to be celebrated with Vegetarian food, but uhm, I think the opportunity to stuff the stomach with good Briyani and curries overtakes the vegetarian rule.)
Mom and me are at home. Decorations are up. The new family portrait is up, me grinning away with the mortar board on my head. Deepavali cards that we have recieved are arranged neatly by yours truly. Some Tamil show is running on TV. Ah. The festival of lights is finally here. This uplifting spirit is what I have been waiting for. I thought it would never come.
Although the past few weeks have been mentally and emotionally tiring, and lives got literally rocked, it’s good to remain positive. I realise today that I will exchange nothing in the world, for celebrating this Deepavali with the ones I hold so dear to my heart and soul. It’s God’s blessings that we are all healthy, fit and most importantly, happy, no matter what curveballs life throws at us.
So, here’s thanks to that, and cheers to Lord Krishna/Rama(depending on where you come from) for overcoming the nefarious demon, giving us light and allowing us to count our blessings. And to remember to count them. :)
Happy Deepavali to all my Hindu friends!
And happy festive season to the rest of ya’ll who are gonna stuff your faces with Kueh and briyani. (Can’t wait for the Mutton Rendang next Tuesday. heeheehee.)
Hope all of you have found (or will find) the love and peace that I have been blessed with. *hug*
Happy Holidays!
