We are often proud about how we are different from
one another. But it was only after the day I met Miss Ordinary, when I
realized, we are all similar. One way or another. I figured that's because we
all have heart and we all love. When these two combine together, it makes us do
crazy and stupid things. And sometimes stops us from doing the same.
For her, it was the love towards her parents. She
described her mother as a constant source of encouragement and her father as a
motivator. And might I add, they both have raised an ideal daughter with whom I
had the privilege to talk, heart to heart on June 23, 2015.
The X-Factor
What I learnt and liked about her is, she is
always open to try new things. The more off and out of box it sounded, the more
she was excited about it. It's hard to find people who look for new things to
try in this world where everyone is so comfortable with the routine. She shared
her secret which helped her get through this difficult sounding idea.
Self-commitment. Once you are committed to the idea of getting it done, nothing
can stop you before you give it your 100%. Sounds dope. I will remember this as
a mantra, next time I am too lazy to complete my assignment.
Flaws Never Mattered
I have always thought perfection is boring. I
would never write about someone who is perfect. No fun at all. She is flawed in
her own ways. She is simple and reserved; and prefers to keep her life private.
Apparently, in this world obsessed with perfection and drama those
are awful traits to have. Weird world we live in.
The Picture Story
When I asked her to bring one of her
possessions for the picture, she said "I have brought my most dramatic
possession." It was dramatic indeed. But at the same time, it was also the
most beautiful thing she could have brought to define herself. It was her Miss
LA crown.. The crown is the reason behind me addressing her as Miss Ordinary as
she went on to explain she was no different than anyone else in her batch of
students. She even thought there were better students who deserved it more but
ended up winning it. That's the funny thing about life, you never know what it
has in store for you.
Words of Wisdom
Charles Darwin and she have something
in common because they both think the key to easy life is Adaptation. The more
adaptable and easy going you are, the more you live and learn.
Physical possession don't matter, she
learnt that recently after the earthquake. No matter how much you possess, at
the end of the day all you need is your dear ones beside you, especially at the
time of hopelessness.
Optimism is a good thing to have but
be careful to draw a line before it scatters you in the worst way possible. Too
much optimism is bad for your practical health. She learnt it the hard way.
Monsoon Memories
This is another reason why I am
calling her someone similar to all of us. Because like everyone else, she loves
the first few drops of the rain the most and the smell of it and doesn't know
why. She believes, sometimes rain is there just in time to remind us that life
is beautiful. To make us feel good about ourselves and to connect us to the
unknown side of ourselves which we usually choose to avoid. She suggested,
listening to rain as the strongest form of meditation if you are someone who
doesn't get to spend alone time frequently.
Her favorite monsoon memory includes
getting completely drenched in the rain with a friend.
She excitedly mentioned she loved how they were talking silly with
one another, least bothered about how they are going to get past the heavy
rain and reach home safe without an umbrella.
After-rain for her isn't as pleasant as the rain. She blames the roads of Kathmandu.
