Tomorrow March 8, 2010 is Women's Day and I have never given it any importance. Cause, I believe every day is a celebration of womanhood.
At 24, my mum tells me to behave like a 'woman' and not a college kid. Being a total tom boy in an all-girls school, it takes a hell lot of time for you to be like any other normal girl.
But as you grow and move into different phases of life, you realize the need to be 'you'. Still, I don't want to fall into the conventional or stereotypical way of being a woman. I do believe that each one has their own way of looking at life and achieving success. For me a woman represents strength of character, epitome of patience and having the courage to take on anything in life.
Being in a family where the majority are girls, I enjoy every bit of it. I have never asked God 'why don't I have a brother?' Never! I thank God I don't have one! In this post, I'm gonna share with you some of the women who have inspired and made a difference to my life.
1)Only a mother can offer unconditional love and care to her children no matter what! I love my mother! She treats me like a kid, pampers me, cares for me and makes me love her all the more! But what I love most about her is the fact that she has stood by her values and principles and does not care a dam about what others think or say.
2)My elder sister and I have always quarreled over trivial things. We are both blunt and extra rude too. But I miss her a lot! Its been five years since she married and I love her for what she is. I wait eagerly to meet her in the weekends, and most of all to play with my little nephew. Motherhood has changed my sister in many ways. My mum says I gotto learn many things from her...I'm sure I will.
3)Being a Bollywood buff, I cannot miss this gutsy and zesty woman. Its Preity Zinta! The 'only male' in Bollywood! She is intelligent, and dares to speak her mind and has achieved fame and success through hard work and sheer love for life. Amazing!
4)The world of journalism always attracted me and Barkha Dutt in particular. A journalist who dares to be herself and connect to millions of people especially the youth. Truly a woman of courage.
So this Women's Day, enjoy being 'you'.
