'S' and I

Sometimes in life, very involuntarily and unknowingly, we all tend to get inclined towards something. Though, once we get to know about it, we willingly adhere to it and follow it. This entry of mine is a testimony to  the same.

I hereby describe an association with something, which has become an unavoidable part of my life, and very interesting at the same time as well. But when we talk about association, generally, it’s with some person, place, profession. My case is a total contrary and stranger to the aforesaid generalization. This long cherished relation of mine is with an English alphabet….amazed….yes, it’s an alphabet and that is “S”. But an alphabet….How come..? I am still searching…. How did it become an inevitable part of my life…? I am still wondering….

Though many questions concerning the bond remain unanswered, I still hold it very close to my heart….because “Sometimes, it’s better to know all the questions but answers.”

Leaving questions and answers apart, one thing is for sure that I consider this company of “S” more precious and cherish it even more than many of the social relations. As I ink further, many evidences will be presented; which will testify such high claims.

The “S” and I are mates since my schooldays and if my calculations are correct, the relation has a 10 yrs long standing as of today. Many people come in our life and many times, they become life-time associations too. But my affinity with “S” holds a special status, as it has been, coincidentally and very consistently, the initial of many of the names, who have appeared in and left a lasting impression on my life.

The first name dates back to start of Class XI. I mention this as it was my first encounter with “S”. The second face-to-face with “S” was during second year of college days. My friends always tried to associate me with this girl and they thought - “I had feelings for her”, even I thought similar at moments. As time passed by, I was able to get over it but I must confess that it was not impact-less. Before I bring in the 3rd “S”, I should mention that the previous “S” was the longest companion, having originated during college and carried till end of my first job. Next i.e. the third “S” was the most beautiful and adorable association. It all started with a chocolate (few of my close friends do know more details about this). I must thank one of my friend, who tried his best to inspire me for the above act and he succeeded as well. It started good and went on well for quite a significant time. But, every relation has its share of ups n downs, this also had. We tried our best to get it back to seamless ground. Our efforts did bring out fruits, but pre-jitters level was too difficult to achieve. Then due to unavoidable reasons, the vigor in the association subsided a bit. The bond still exists, but not at the same level of connect. I must confess, this relation had maximum feelings and emotions attached to it. It has been the sweetest and closest to my heart.

That was the time, when I realized that the “S” has been playing a significant role in my life. All these could be mere coincidences, but have been wonderful. I became a fan of “S” or vice-versa. I have developed a great favoritism for names starting with “S”. It has influenced me so much that I couldn’t escape from naming my nephew and niece, with their initials starting with “S”.

This strange association has not spared me even at my second innings of education (that’s after 2 years of job break). There are few “S”s and non-“S”s as well. The non-“S”s, actually do not start with “S”, but they surely have this “S” factor inherent in them. I, somehow in my own way, manage to count them in the special category of “S”s and hold the same respect as the others.

These indispensable bits of my life would not have existed had “S” not been there. Before I wind up, thanks “S” and may you be there forever with me.