Yes it is true. Before you come to know from somebody else I will accept it outright. I have an elephant’s memory. In the last few years I have started to resemble one too, but that is of course besides the point. I will start running next monday. (yet again :D)
And only today I told someone, I can forget but not forgive. The person on the other side instantly pointed out that I was lying. It took me surprise. Because very few people are able to catch me lying, it is a scorpio’s best asset. And in this small world of blogging where I am hoping he cannot read, I accept. I can not forget and yes cannot forgive, more on that later.
Moving on, so yes I remember every minute detail about my life. It is a curse in many ways but yes when the time came that a certain someone called
Shilpa Garg tagged me to write about my own “Earliest memory” I got excited. Terribly excited.
It was a typical case of problem of plenty. I remember every minute detail of my life. Bloody hell as strange as it may sound I remember the first time I spoke the words ma and the look on my mother’s face. It is very unreal but true.
Now what is my earliest memory? My earliest memory is that I was (and am) very very camera friendly. If I started to cry my parents would get the camera out and only pretend to click me, BAM I would stop crying.
My earliest memory related to getting clicked is finding out that a certain expression on my face makes me look very cute in pictures. This came after some permutations and combinations. But once perfected I used it for years.
Want to know which one? See below!
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| “Aaaahhh” I had firmly decided it was my poser look. To open my mouth out wide and go “aaaaahhhh” |
This is as far as it is about me.
What I am , what I will be and what I want to be is divided equally between the awesome twosome who brought me to this world. Their love story inspires me to believe in love, their passion to do something beyond the usual has always instilled in me the courage to follow my own dreams and their belief in their kids and their choices tells me I might be worth something someday.
I love you both sooo much <3 p="">
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| It is the two of them together, the sight of them in this frame that keeps me going |
I will not let this wonderful chain break with me! I will tag my very own sweet, lovable amazingly cute friend
Meena Menon to write her “earliest memory”. Looking forward to it most happily.
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So cute Richa…and you were one photogenic child too…. I can see how amazingly well you’ve taken on your mother…you resemble her completely 🙂
And the picture of your parents, truly is a very warm one! 🙂
Thanks a lot Kajal 🙂 well I always was and am 😀
Nice! Loved the collage!
“What I am , what I will be and what I want to be is divided equally between the awesome twosome who brought me to this world.” So true! Might quote you on this one!
Thanks a lot Danny 🙂 No I don’t mind it one bit 🙂
What a fab collage! I can see you enjoyed being photographed! And yes, that frame with your Mom and Dad is beautiful!
🙂 I have an elephant’s memory too – and I forgive, but do not forget. 😀 It is good for my health.
hope to follow suit Vidya 🙂 and thanks a lot, yes I lurvee being photographed!
That is astounding!! I wish I had 1 percent of your memory. I hardly remember anything. Damn
hahaha it is a curse trust me..
WOW, wish I could remember things like you can. That is simply amazing. You sure were cute and working that expression in every picture! Love it! ♥
Haha thank you Kathy 🙂
How amazing to have such a sharp memory. I have a really poor one. Your mom is so pretty. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks a lot Suzy 🙂
Awww!! Such a sweet post! Your mom is lovely Richa! 🙂
and you were so golu-molu!! Cutie-pie! 😀
Thanks a lot Pixie 🙂 I am still a cutie pie 😀
They make a wonderful pair! The happiness and the love is so visible in the picture. You look cho cute in all those pics Richa. Feel like pulling your cheeks. 🙂
Thank you soo much Jyothi 🙂 I am as cute today also 😀
Ohh I so like your expression! Who knew this little girl wold grow up to be a great story teller, speaking of which where is the next part!? 😀
haha well who knew really… if not great then at least a story teller… next part is here 🙂
You are so cute!! Oh that expression 🙂 lovely walk down the memory lane with that collage!
Yes Aditi, it was a lovely walk down the memory lane for me as well..
Thats a utter cute collage and ya u nailed that expression ! U look very much like ur mom. May all such happy memories be firm 🙂
god bless
Thanks a lot Afshan and yes may such memories always be firm <3
Wow!! You indeed had a trademark pose in the pics!! And you look just the same!! Lovely memories here!! 🙂
thanks Shilpa 🙂 I think I look cuter now 😛
That IS an adorable expression and wondering whether that pose has carried on the present as well. 🙂
haha I did carry a few but really this one is trademark childhood for me 😀
You were such an adorable kid…ok ok… even now you’re adorable! … And Girl! You’re a copy of your Mom… she looks so beautiful! <3
Thank you soooo much Sheethal <3
Lol.. Richa you got the expression so right. My daughter is exactly like you.. She can get out an expression on demand. When I tell her to be ‘natural’ she’ll tickle herself and try to smile naturally!! That picture of your parents is just so sweet.
Haha imagine! Tickling yourself to get the pic right 😀 too good!
Haha…those are some cute pictures! So do you still like the camera as much? 😉 Perfect for selfies… 😀
Yes perfect for selfies no? Brilliant idea! Instagram here I come 😛
Your post made me smile and brought a tear to my eye too – your writing and passion for life always moves me! ♥
Thats such a sweet thing to say Corinne. Thank you soo much <3
You are lucky or not… some memories are best forgotten and if one can’t then one suffers. Love your childhood pictures and the aah wala expression 🙂 Parents are our strengths and lovely to see yours, great post.
haha thanks Sulekhha for the aah wala expression 😀
Hey Richa!
You look exactly like your mum. I loved your picture collage! Cute kid you are! (still are) 😀
Thank you Maggie 🙂 and so are you sweetie <3
Oh my god …so I know from where that craziness started..you look soooooooooooooooo yummyyyyy in all those pics… and yes as others said you resemble your mum in more than one way 🙂
Thank you soo much 🙂 and yes the craziness started at ground zero itself 😀
Lovely photos. Thanks for sharing them.
Thanks Geeta 🙂
Your passion for writing and life spills the cup and this reflects on your blog. you collage of memories stands a testimony that you have make the best of everything.Keep writing.
Kalpana thank you so much for the most lovely words! I am deeply humbled 🙂
The Aaaaahhh expression is so awesome Richa 😀
And I can see so many similarities between you and your mother.. ! Thanks for sharing her with us 🙂
Thank you so much Bhavya 🙂
Swetie, you are a copy of your mommy… hugs!
*hugs* 😀
Aww Richa!! Such a cute and memorable collage… Cute kiddo :* Love the pics
Thank you sooo much 🙂 still the cute kiddo 😀
You are almost like your mother. Touchwood…so pretty like you.
Thanks a lot <3
You look exactly like auntie! Striking resemblance! 🙂
its the happiness not sorrow what ppl go for n what let us keep walking :)… n u hit the chord ritely 🙂