Overwhelmed, ecstatic and exuberant I was after an array of wonderful gifts was showered on to me by my best friend, setting up a eventful friendship day. Wonder who my best friend is? who else, I-me-myself.
Of course true, I am my best friend, a friend who would never depart, who would be there unconditionally in successes and failures, joys and sorrows, so on and so forth. I often find a "Today's fortune" on orkut saying " The one who falls in love with himself will have no competitors". That's pretty true. Being single, has been a hallmark of my life. I learned to be alone, I loved to be alone and in the process I made myself my best friend.
The best thing for you to be your best friend is that you can always rely upon, trust one-self, feel confident in your self. In this world of parasites and utility friends, the only unselfishly loving and caring buddy is one-self. Perhaps my "never trouble others" or "never intrude into others' space" attitude keeps me away from the shackles of friendship.(I too had my share of bitter experiences with some of my so-called friends, where I learned a plenty). So, here go my words again "Nothing is better than nonsense".
I have been on a shopping spree lately. shedding thousands each day on shopping(I blame it on my trip to UK :-)). Wandering all around Hyderabad for the best possible clothes, accessories and foot-wear. Some of them were good(small percentage), some of them were o.k. However, most of them were, diplomatically, not so good. I always love to shop for myself, alone. It gives me a lot of freedom, time and flexibility to explore. I don't have to entertain the person who accompanies me, more importantly, I will be free from certain thoughts such as "Am I pushing him too much?", " Is he getting bored?", "Is it time for him to leave" etc (mind you, I never ever shopped with a female in my life. I wonder how that experience would be).
Generally, people take along someone to check for the fit of the dress piece. I wonder why they need someone when they got trail rooms in every tom, dick and harry store. The mirror says it all. isn't it? Alright, for today, I had a list of items on my agenda: A watch, a pair of goggles and a jeans. I already had, as I always do, a pretty good idea on what kinda style I need to buy. However, never ever, the exact thing that I look for turns up. Either the size is not available, the color is out of stock, or some thing or the other comes up.
With not much hope, I went out with my best buddy(i.e alone) for shopping. As I already visited and turned Hyderabad Central upside down, I decide to go to Shopper's Stop and Lifestyle for a change. What a decision. No no, my best friend had taken me there. It was drizzling and I had a pleasant drive in my car to Shoppers Stop as there wasn't much traffic around. I just went there with an intent of a window shopping. No hopes what so ever. As I know (from my experience) that what I want would never be there.
A hospitable sales guy wished me and asked me what I needed. I just explained him my kinda watch. And goodness gracious me. He took out a piece exactly what I dreamed off literally. An impeccably crafted square shaped watch with silver dial and official-semi formal black strap. No fuss at all. The one I wanted. Quickly said "yes" to it. I knew, I cannot ask for a better one. Job done at Shoppers Stop.
For the past few months, I was searching for one damn jeans. I got into literally every store I came across and returned with empty hands(or buying something else in disgust:-)). I gave up hope on this. I returned from Shoppers Stop and was heading towards Lifestyle. Why I stopped, how I stopped, I don't know but I stopped. It was drizzling. On any other day I wouldn't have done so. I stopped at a Live-in store, which was quite small and none inside. Only the manager, chatting with his son, was there. I thought, come on buddy, this is not the place and just for courtesy sake I explained him the jeans I wanted. We both searched for a bit and I finally got the color, I checked with him the specifications: Low-rise, regular fit, boot-cut. Perfect!! And I prayed god before going into the trail room that this should fit me. I closed the door and wore the jeans. I looked into the mirror with my mouth agape. I couldn't belive it. Gottcha!!! I quickly came out and said "perfect".
I stepped into my car and looked at me in the mirror and said to myself with a smile ,"you must have stepped on something before you started buddy". I sensed something happening today. Is it a friendship day bonanza from god? Well, why dont I try my luck with my goggles? I said to myself. I parked my car deep inside the parking lot of Lifestyle mall as it was crowded. I said to myself, huh, for a 10min window shopping it took 15 mins to park a car. I didn't straight away jump off to the eye gear section. I browsed through various brands and grabbed a woolen knit, skin-tight black V-neck full sleeved tee. That looked amazing on me with a perfect body fit. Boy!! this is my day.
Finally, the icing on the cake. I have been looking for an Aviator model sunglasses for a long time. I just asked the sales guy at Poloroid for one. He searched and said that this is a very fast moving model and it was out of stock. As I was already on a roll and was satisfied with the three gifts, I just said "it's ok". Then, he hinted me to have a look at the Fastrack stall. There he came up with one, Which is a black shade with glossy rim. I am not a fan of glossy rims and more over, I wanted a brown one as I already have a black one. While I was about to leave, he came-up with a Classic Aviator, brown tapered with fine rim, the exact thing that lured me over the months. I cannot believe it. It was like a dream. I had put on the goggles and man!! I looked like a model. I knew, it was perfect. However, in all excitement, I asked the guy whether it is fitting me. He said "Sir, your face is perfect for a Classic Aviator, and the brown shade on you is just superb, Trust me".
I loved to hear those words. I said "I trust you".
What ever I touched today turned to gold. I just hit the bull's eye not just once but four times in a matter of 3 hours. I bought myself these four special gifts, gifts that are special as they are from my special friend. As I myself know what gifts I want, gifting myself is just perfect on a friendship day. I returned home, bought myself a Fivestar fruit and nut and celebrated my friendship day with delight, satisfaction, glee and in disbelief too with my best buddy, me.
