Sundays are always meant to CHILL! Waking up late and relaxing the whole day. Taking time off work is what really defines a Sunday.
By the time I grew up, competetion levels had sprung up to heights kissing the Petronas Towers! Sundays suddenly lost its meaning. Everyday became an experience with monotonous black and white print. Life lost all its colour. Tutions became a costly affair with hours consumed within a confined space where all creativity is murdered coldly.
My experience was also not a very good one. Being academically good, expectations always killed the inner spirit to explore new things. However I decided to take matters in my hand once I realised the mistake. I wanted to do what I loved most. I wanted to change my Sunday into a more memorable day which keeps me buyoed throughout the week so that I can enjoy the delights of the coming Sundays.
Though I never get enough sleep on Sundays, I actually look forward to them. The alarm starts ringing at 6 a.m. and Sullu(I call my pet dog Sullu! lol!) starts licking me! Forcing my eyes to open, I start packing my kit for Sunday football practice at Shivaji Park. I hop into my 800 and my day kickstarts with the purring of the engine.
I love this part of the day. 6.45 a.m. The roads are all empty. (Those who had a once in a lifetime chance to sit with me in my 800 will HATE IT! :P) I step on the gas until my engine roars in pleasure. Once the speedometer touches 90-100, brakes become alien. Lane disciplane can go to HELL!
After reaching Shivaji Park the fun begins. Kit up and start with football practice! I play for CFCM(Chelsea Fan Club - Mumbai). A group I joined through Orkut. Since I have been playing for over a year now, we keep sharing light moments and joke around along with discussing World Football. After the heavy footballing session and Nikhil's bad jokes we head to the golawala.
I totally love this part. Its the most amazing gola I have ever had. Flushes out all the tiredness leaving a sense of satisfaction. Once the company breaks up, Coach gets a chance to come back home in my Enzo(Ferrari's collaboration with Maruti Suzuki to produce my master piece 800!). Either he is a big fattu on planet Earth or he doesnt realise the pleasure that lay in driving! My masterclass conclusions! ;).....
Once I get home, I get a warm welcome from Sullu! After a heavy gujju lunch I finally get some time to catch up on my sleep. Once the clock ticks 5, Sullu enters her active mode. Time to take her for her weekly entertainment. We hop into the Enzo again and head for Powai. I take her to the dog park every week. Trust me, If u havent been there, commit suicide by the nearest means possible! It is the most amazing place on planet Earth after my favourite eating joints!
The minute I enter the park, a new aura can be sensed filled with zeal and joy. Sullu runs around the other dogs wagging her tail, fluttering her ears. She enjoys attention from other male dogs! Lol! Then she starts licking other counter-parts which I totally hate! Then to prove that she is vegetarian and a hungry labrador, she starts munching on the grass. And I have to run behind her shouting her name. And the others follow my trail!
Once the sun sets behind the Powai hill its time to leave. Sullu sort of likes to run outside the park and I have to pull her everytime. We get into the car and head homewards.
This becomes a Sunday schedule for me. Things which I love doing most. Things which make the week feel worthwhile even if it is not. Things that hold special values. Things that produce life in vivid colours. Things that I will always cherish in the years to come. Things that can win over any sour moment in life.
Though a Sunday for me is fixed, atleast I dont spend it befriending my text-books and REDEFINING SUNDAYS to its truest meaning and purpose! Cheers! :)
