Okay.. writing all of it down..god!! it's really far fetched and I have absolutely no idea why am I even bothering. But I think it's one of those days, when you have nothing to do and then you realize..Ohh yess!! I have a blog and I have an audience. Well!! not really a million people..but 2 out of 3 people following may read it.
I guess this is the most R-andom thing I'm about to write. But as I go on thinking, I've this thought about my childhood. Its the time when imagination goes really wild.. and you can be anybody. Teacher, Doctor, Scientist, Businessman, Engineer, Actor, Lawyer.
I remember when we are kids we are asked what exactly would we like to become when we grow up. I never said it out loud- But I wanted to be a chef!! HAHAHA!!!!
I cant believe I actually wrote that down-for people to read. Its not really cooking that intrigued me but it was cooking shows that had me in total grip!!! I don't remember missing any cookery shows with these fancy kitchens and all sorts of modern cooking equipment.
I wanted to become a chef-not for getting to cook but for getting to work in such expensive modular kitchens which were a heaven for a child like me. I'd worship it back then. And also these chefs used to name exotic herbs and spices to be used- which had me in total awe!!
I've always had a thing for the butcher's knife. My desire to become a chef had nothing to do with cooking. Infact if given an option, I'd never cook- but I guess there must be a thing called "I-like-watching-someone-cook-but-I-don't-like-doing-it-myself".
People make a career out of their hobby- but it plainly wasn't my hobby. If you can make a career out of watching cookery shows, I might stand a chance.
I thinks its possible- liking a certain thing and watching someone do it, But not really picturing yourself do it. As a child, everybody wants to be on TV- but I don't picture myself there. I like watching people click pictures-but I don't like featuring in it myself.
When I was little, I wanted to be a lot of things- a singer (though I am a terrible singer) a dancer( no training- well I'm trained in wedding dances, if it counts :P ) an actor( no formal training- a nautanki at heart!!) a teacher( though I hate to admit- I always thought this is what girly-girls did-teach. Anyways I'd become a teacher-minus-patience-to-explain-again.)
And now when we are finally on our actual way to becoming something. Yes!! its that time when career decisions are made and its just working towards all of it- I halt and think- am I actually stupid enough to think that I'll survive this industry. I'm currently doing B.A(H) Journalism. I want to get into print. But then I think about these wonderful writers who are much more creative than me- have a better command over the language- full of innovative ideas- and much better than me in every way!! But I don't know..maybe I will, maybe I won't. But I'll sure as hell take it up as a challenge. So for now.. Its cheers to everybody who is following their dreams( childhood or otherwise) May we all succeed!!!
And there are people who need to thank me- I did not become a singer- I prevented music companies from shutting down.
I didnot become an actor- I saved people the millions of bucks they'd spend on me to cast me in their flick!! :P
I did not become a dancer- I saved organizers the money to repair stages when it broke.
I didnot become a chef- To save people's life- stop killing people from food poisoning.
I did not become a teacher- To save innocent lives from being ruined. :)
Well I didnot become any of the above- Because there are millions of people who'd do a better job at it than me. DO WHAT YOU WANT TO- OTHERWISE YOU'RE STUCK IN THE WRONG JOB SUITED FOR SOMEBODY ELSE.
YOU'RE CAREER IS LIKE MARRIAGE. YOU DON'T WANNA BE STUCK WITH THE WRONG PERSON!!!!
CHEERS!!!
Well Surbhi..! This tym toh i hav a few things to point out..! doing it one by one..! point wise! :P
ReplyDelete1. U a Cook..: lolzz.! Cant even imagine u to b one..! itne tym se we knw each other..! aaj tak ek maggi bhi khilayi hai.! :P & Tht to cause of some cookery show..! lame.!
2. I totally agree tht its really hard to decide your dream job tht early in lyf.. & everyone dreams abt doing every POPULAR job..!
(Bt i was Different..! Knw tht will b an engg. frm the start)
3. U & B.A(H)Journalism: This is ur thing yr..! Atleast i think so..! cause u r the one i refer to when i need some "writing skill" wali advise.
4. Fourth & the final one: Loved ur Article..! Thumbs Up..! :)
yaayy!! thanx mohit!! :) my true loyal reader :)
ReplyDeleteand yes.. i don like to cook!! i just like watchin people cook :) so dont expect any maggies coming your way :)
and you're anyday welcome for a writing skill advise :)
u dont hav 2 b a chef..! to cook maggies yr..! I do expect it coming to me..! after all m ur "True Loyal Reader"... :)
ReplyDeletewhy not host a cookery show,where you have a chef doing all the work and you can simply watch and make others watch.
ReplyDeleteIn that way you'd be living your true calling