Monday, 15 September 2025

LIFE LESSONS FROM A SIMPLE GIFT : A PINEAPPLE WATER BOTTLE MEMORY

   

A memory I haven’t revisited in a while is from my high school days, when my cousin from Delhi sent me a gift with his first salary—a water bottle shaped like a pineapple and a writing pad. The bottle was unlike anything I had ever seen: a bright red body with a green cap shaped like the crown of a pineapple. At a time when most bottles were plain, cylindrical, and stamped with simple images, this playful, fruit-shaped one felt rare and special. I proudly carried it to school and loved the way my friends admired it.

The writing pad too was different. Though it was of normal size, the clip that held the papers was of a new design, unlike the regular ones. It felt stylish and modern, and I treasured it just as much as the bottle.

I still remember the joy and surprise when my uncle handed me the gift, saying it was from my cousin. The happiness of receiving something so unique was boundless, and the memory of that moment still warms me. Growing up, my parents always reminded me to be thankful for every gift, no matter how small, and to care for it with respect.

Looking back, I realize those gifts were more than just a water bottle and a writing pad—they were lessons in gratitude, care, and thoughtfulness. They taught me that even the simplest gestures carry deep meaning when given with love, and that joy is found not in the size of the gift but in the sentiment behind it. By cherishing and safeguarding them, I learned to value relationships, nurture memories, and hold on to the kindness that makes life truly memorable.


 




No comments:

Post a Comment

PARUPPU URUNDAI KUZHAMBU - A NOSTALGIC RECIPE FROM GRANDMOTHER'S KITCHEN

    Some recipes are not just food — they are memories served on a plate. Paruppu Urundai Kuzhambu, the traditional Iyengar-style lentil bal...