The day that comes once every year in everyone’s life, is here for me today – Yes! It’s my birthday. And incase you are wondering, I have completed my 27th year.
You know its funny, how are own attitude towards our own birthday changes as we grow older. As kids and even in college days, I use to start my birthday celebrations a week in advance and at times I would actually land-up hinting to those who might forget my ‘B’ day, that its my ‘B’ on the 6th of December.
But now it’s different – the day seems as ordinary as the other 364 days. No seriously, it just feels so bland – maybe the people who matter the most aren’t around has its impact too.
Then again, this is just me. However the buzz and assortment of expressions from the ones calling in to give their best wishes has made the day atleast a little bit interesting.
My mum was the first to wish me (again) in the morning, a tight hug but I could feel the bouts of tension in her heart, “Sheeks! My youngest is 27 and still not married. Bhagwan koi acha ladka milwa do”. (No, she didn’t say this on my face). The next in line was my brother, “Its 9.30 and you are still at home?again late for work. Oh! Ya Happy Birthday”.
The funniest was my 5 year-old nephew who forgot to wish but still brought a big smile on my face, “Bhau, where is the cake?”. Then came in my older (married) sister’s phone call, “Happy Birthday..Happy Birthday. 27 year old buddhi with no boyfriend and or patti. Wah! Aren’t you lucky.”
Moving on to the friends, well one line is standard with most of them, “Where is the party yaar?”. With only one exception – last night at a get-together with couple of friends. At stroke of mid-night when everyone else was busy singing birthday song, a really close girlfriend comes up to me and putforths her anguish – “Sakshi I am really worried for you. Where will you find a good boy, there seem to be none in this city”. And folks, she was 100% percent serious and was 200% not drunk.
And last but not the least, a really sweet friend has offered an “I-am-your-slave” voucher which sadly expires by the end of the night. Don’t think I will be able to utilize it to the max but at the end of it it’s the thought that counts.
So yeah! keeping with the birthday spirit, here is wishing myself a great year ahead minus all the un-wanted events and more off better blogging days.
Comments
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shyam
Dec 6th, 2006 at 6:54 am | #
Many many happy returns of the day.
May all your wishes come true dis year.
So partyin today???Njoiii….
Anshul
Dec 6th, 2006 at 7:03 am | #
Many many happy returns of the day! And Shobha De, Hyundai, Manna Dey!
May you find a nice guy for yourself this year!
Mehak
Dec 6th, 2006 at 7:44 am | #
Happy Birthday to You…Happy Birthday to You..Happy Birthday dear Sakshi…happy bday to you…God Bless.
Melody
Dec 6th, 2006 at 10:46 am | #
Hugs to the ever so sweet-sexy-super Saks!!!!
Pls. tell your 100% percent serious and was 200% not drunk friend not don’t worry about men for you – if you finally decide you want to rid yourself of single status, you’ll be spoilt for choice!
‘arpy ‘irthday!! Yo, winding & grinding juneja!!
Yogustus
Dec 6th, 2006 at 12:12 pm | #
Happy Birthday! Here is wishing you the best of everything *cheers* *clink*! and keep blogging…ur posts have a tendency to make people smile
Yogustus
Dec 6th, 2006 at 1:41 pm | #
ok. enough maska. now where is my return gift?
Saakshi O. Juneja
Dec 6th, 2006 at 2:03 pm | #
Shyam – Thank you very much.
Anshul – Thanks…but I think I shall stick with my single status for a bit more.
Mehak – Thanks babes.
Yogustus – Well sirji first I want to see some birthday present.
Melody – Awww!! Aren’t you sweet. But on second thoughts, didnt you say that you *teach* people the art of flattery.
Anywaz..thanks a ton.
arZan
Dec 6th, 2006 at 2:27 pm | #
Happy Birthday.
You are a 9 year old actually….three times over !! think of it that way and enjoy life.
yogustus
Dec 6th, 2006 at 4:34 pm | #
birthday present? sure…! I’ll write a birthday poem for you…
There was once a girl called Sakshi,
Who was smart, witty and foxy.
She even had her own jingle…
Which went…“I wanna stay single!!!â€
But friends and family prayed a lot,
“Hey prabhu…please send someone to tie the knotâ€
One day…she met a Swami.
Who gave her the following bhavishyavani…
“Beta…when u turn 27,
Someone will drop from heaven.â€
Exactly as the Swami said,
a handsome stud dropped straight on Sakshi’s bed!
But the fall made him lose his bheja,
And now he is called…Mr. Juneja.
– now where is my return gift?
Saakshi O. Juneja
Dec 6th, 2006 at 5:06 pm | #
Arzan – Thanks…that does make one feel a little better.
Yugustus – Dude, I am at loss for words. This is freakin great….you are my best buddy from now one. Thank you so very much. The return gift is on it’s way…
Shivam
Dec 6th, 2006 at 5:19 pm | #
Happy birthday Sakshi, hugs from Delhi. Yeah, where’s the party?
Utsa
Dec 7th, 2006 at 12:57 am | #
Sakshi: Happy, happy b’day!Hope you had a lovely day. Wishing you all the happiness and good health:)
Take care,
Utsa
desh
Dec 7th, 2006 at 4:22 am | #
happy happy belated bday
dont worry bout men sakshi they will come:P
anyway shud i send u anothr gift
happy bday again
Gaurav
Dec 7th, 2006 at 4:51 am | #
Sakshi,
Since the first time I visited you blog, I log on it usually everyday except sat & sun but somehow did not visit it yesterday. Anyways Belated Happy Birthday.
27 is not that bad, you have some more time until pressure really builds on you. EnJoY till that time.
Apollo
Dec 7th, 2006 at 6:38 am | #
I should kill my RSS reader maker today. how could i miss this one?
Belated Happy Birthday to the Queen of the Indian blogosphere.
Saakshi O. Juneja
Dec 7th, 2006 at 7:03 am | #
Shivam – Well….you have to be in Mumbai for that na. Thanks for the wishes.
Utsa – Thanks….
Desh – I know…I know…there are plenty of fishes in the sea. Thanks
Gaurav – Well better late than never. Thank you so much.
Apollo – Pls…”Queen” nahi…”Princess” bolo na.
Thank you.
Preeti
Dec 7th, 2006 at 7:46 am | #
Sakshi Princesss
Happy Birthday.
Life ho to aisi…..freedom and peace all the way. Tell your mommy, Prince charming is on his way…..he can take his time. Maybe he’s arriving on a huge elephant..to make his grand entry—right into your heart!!!!!
27 is not buddhi but…….naughty, sexy with oodles of zing!!
desh
Dec 7th, 2006 at 8:48 am | #
kya re aadmi logo ke macchi bana diya re…:D
Saakshi O. Juneja
Dec 7th, 2006 at 12:35 pm | #
Preeti – You are the best-tis…
Desh – Kyon kya hua?
desh
Dec 8th, 2006 at 4:37 am | #
refering to ur fishes in the sea comment…!!!
n noway u buddhi, even if u r, buddha mil jaayega
naina
Dec 8th, 2006 at 6:24 am | #
happy belated birthday!!!!
lol. ive been read your blog alot lately and all this time i was thinking you must be 17 or 18. heeehh.. you’re really cool and love your blog entries… keep writing 
gosh are u srsly 27? i cant believe it hhahaha… ive always imagined anyone who is over 21 to be really boring and not-so-cool
desh
Dec 8th, 2006 at 8:46 am | #
LOL, wt do y ppl thnk of u sakshi
desh
Dec 8th, 2006 at 10:26 am | #
crap wt am i writing
shadows
Dec 8th, 2006 at 1:41 pm | #
Hey hi..
Happy Birthday, Belated..
Couldnt wish you earlier, I was on leave, attending my cousins marriage in Udaipur.
SUNNY
Dec 8th, 2006 at 8:51 pm | #
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Sakshi
Happy Birthday to you
(sorry, I am wishing you a belated happy birthday…maaf karday na dear Sakshi)
007
Dec 8th, 2006 at 8:52 pm | #
Janam din mubarak, Sakshi
I wish I could sing a song (as they do in hindi movies) at this auspicious occasion.
Saakshi O. Juneja
Dec 9th, 2006 at 8:53 am | #
Thank you all.
Naina – Yes ! Dear moi full of surprises.
Ravi Kapoor
Dec 9th, 2006 at 4:27 pm | #
Hi! Just popped in to say “Belated Happy B’day Mam”!!
)
I’m a regular reader of your blog(through feeds).
Take care n keep smiling
Cheers!!
Ravi
Saakshi O. Juneja
Dec 11th, 2006 at 11:22 am | #
Ravi – Thanks…
st
Dec 13th, 2006 at 9:03 am | #
i know i am verry late, nevertheless – have a great year!