Bitter winds howl in my ear
as I huddle under the tarp
Paper against the cold floor
my only comfort against the wind
I left home when I was 16
angry at my parents
I thought they did not love me
so I would make it on my own
I wonder if they think of me
as they plan another holiday
with the entire family present
except for me...
I wonder if they are warm and cozy...
if my sister still snuggles next to my mom
as they watch my dad decorate the tree
I wonder if they miss me at all...
I hear strangers call me names
homeless, stranger, hobo...
the taunts are limitless...
yet they barely hurt anymore...
I once had a home
I once had a family
I too was once loved
I left it all for no one and unknown...
Christmas is a holiday for wishes
I hear children wishing for gifts
I wish I may, I wish I might
Make a wish to go home tonight
To be with my family
To hold them close
To let them tell me
I am their loved one...
By,
Angela Archana Vincent - 9.32pm December 8, 2008
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Monday, December 8, 2008
Sunday, December 7, 2008
holiday cheer
so it's that time of the year again..when we all scramble to buy gifts, plan our holiday travels and are generally excited for the holidays or morose about being apart from family/friends!
The attack on Mumbai left quite a few friends devastated and very upset about the lack of appropriate action by the authorities in India. Yet, as usually witnessed following such terrible attacks, everyone seems to be moving on with their lives. The disparity of sentiments and actions always astound me about the capacity of the human mind to bear witness to tragedy yet balance it with light-heartedness.
On Friday, Hopkins had candle light vigils for the victims of the attacks. Yet, except for a select few, most everyone seems to be unaffected by the terror across the ocean. The rest of the world is scampering to buy christmas gifts, plan their travel and enjoy the next few weeks of fun, food and family.
I sound like a Hallmark card, don't I? To be honest, I love this time of the year..I get to relax, decorate the house for Christmas and generally eat lotsa good food. I never realized how much I love it, until I thought about going home this year. Two weeks and I'm counting down..I get to go home to my parents, my friends, sis nd jiju, Christmas gifts, decorations and lotsa food :D..
I wonder if I'll miss being at my place and doing things with new friends...yet the idea of staying at home with my family and friends has me so excited! I can't wait to land at Pearson, run out into the arrival area, meet my family and then..my most awaited dream..a Tim Hortons iced cap..hehehhehehe..my sister has promised to have one ready for me as soon as I land in TO...yey!!! (my mom has also warned me to dress very warm since its apparently been snowing constantly in TO and its freezing out there...yey!!!!!!)
The attack on Mumbai left quite a few friends devastated and very upset about the lack of appropriate action by the authorities in India. Yet, as usually witnessed following such terrible attacks, everyone seems to be moving on with their lives. The disparity of sentiments and actions always astound me about the capacity of the human mind to bear witness to tragedy yet balance it with light-heartedness.
On Friday, Hopkins had candle light vigils for the victims of the attacks. Yet, except for a select few, most everyone seems to be unaffected by the terror across the ocean. The rest of the world is scampering to buy christmas gifts, plan their travel and enjoy the next few weeks of fun, food and family.
I sound like a Hallmark card, don't I? To be honest, I love this time of the year..I get to relax, decorate the house for Christmas and generally eat lotsa good food. I never realized how much I love it, until I thought about going home this year. Two weeks and I'm counting down..I get to go home to my parents, my friends, sis nd jiju, Christmas gifts, decorations and lotsa food :D..
I wonder if I'll miss being at my place and doing things with new friends...yet the idea of staying at home with my family and friends has me so excited! I can't wait to land at Pearson, run out into the arrival area, meet my family and then..my most awaited dream..a Tim Hortons iced cap..hehehhehehe..my sister has promised to have one ready for me as soon as I land in TO...yey!!! (my mom has also warned me to dress very warm since its apparently been snowing constantly in TO and its freezing out there...yey!!!!!!)
Sunday, October 19, 2008
whether the weather will change....
yep, today's very mundane topic is whether the weather will change (pun intended)..and I mean, specifically in Baltimore. I've been talking to my family in P'burgh and Toronto, and the temp there is mid 40 and 50 F. In Baltimore, we are still experiencing late 70s to mid 80 F...booohooohooo :( I want colder climes. It's the end of October, and I demand the need to use my thick fall jacket, not a sweatshirt..uuuggghhh!!
The saddest part...not a single soul recognizes my wish in Baltimore..lol :D...all my friends are ecstatic at the mild temperatures. Oh well, poor souls, I guess they will never understand the pleasures of bundling up in your winter jacket and trundling to work in a feet or two of snow..AAAAhhhhhhh...I miss Toronto and our beautiful weather... hehehehe...
ooooh and yes, my Tim Hortons Iced Frapps..totally miss that too!! I have a standing order with my closest friend and my sister to get me to a Timmy's as soon as I land in Toronto..the dreams keep me going forth :D
The saddest part...not a single soul recognizes my wish in Baltimore..lol :D...all my friends are ecstatic at the mild temperatures. Oh well, poor souls, I guess they will never understand the pleasures of bundling up in your winter jacket and trundling to work in a feet or two of snow..AAAAhhhhhhh...I miss Toronto and our beautiful weather... hehehehe...
ooooh and yes, my Tim Hortons Iced Frapps..totally miss that too!! I have a standing order with my closest friend and my sister to get me to a Timmy's as soon as I land in Toronto..the dreams keep me going forth :D
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Holiday cheer or spending frenzy?
Every year as the holiday season approaches, I love the sights, smells, rushing people, busy streets and the crazy shopping. Uh uh..before you start thinking that I am one of those crazy shoppers, let me clarify, I like looking at this frenzy from the comforts of my home..I watch the frenzy on TV, as I walk by on crowded sidewalks or as I wait for my train.
This year however, I have seen a decidedly lack of christmas cheer and spending frenzy. Instead I find people are spending more time and money on travelling to visit family and friends. Personally, that's what I'm doing this year, but I find the same true for most of my family, friends and colleagues. Instead of spending on a big gift for her mom, a friend is visiting her family for a week. I like the idea, however, I find that I miss the energy that comes from observing the holiday frenzy/cheer/spirit.
On a different note, I finally submitted all my applications, and now it feels like the waiting has begun...for the decisions, for the holiday season, for my 2 week vacation, and for so much more...Let's see what's in store....
This year however, I have seen a decidedly lack of christmas cheer and spending frenzy. Instead I find people are spending more time and money on travelling to visit family and friends. Personally, that's what I'm doing this year, but I find the same true for most of my family, friends and colleagues. Instead of spending on a big gift for her mom, a friend is visiting her family for a week. I like the idea, however, I find that I miss the energy that comes from observing the holiday frenzy/cheer/spirit.
On a different note, I finally submitted all my applications, and now it feels like the waiting has begun...for the decisions, for the holiday season, for my 2 week vacation, and for so much more...Let's see what's in store....
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Friday, November 30, 2007
1 down, 5 more to go...
So, here I am with yet another blog about grad school stuff.
I sent out my first grad school application today...and it feels good. I'm not as 'jumpy' or 'excited' as I thought I might be. But, I am quite happy with my submissions, so let's wait and see.
The fun's just beginning. I have 5 (!) more applications to send out..Yikes!! My weekend's going to be busy writing essays and revising drafts..Oh what fun!!
On a separate note, my 2 year old cousin was out here to celebrate the American Thanksgiving last weekend, and he is so adorable. My parents gifted him a cute little tricycle, and he hasn't figured out how to pedal as yet. But he loves the colors and loves sitting on his tricycle. Ask him whose bicycle it is, and he will proudly respond - Danny's! :) :) So cute..coming back to my original topic..although he doesnt know how to pedal, he's figured out that if I push the bike back and forth, it's almost as if he is pedalling.. the lil fellow!!..he sits on the bike, looks at me with his big black eyes, bats those lashes, and says 'Akka! (= older sister) Pedal'. If I tell him, 'Danny pedal', he'll respond 'No, Akka pedal'...:) :)
Sheesh, kids I'm tellin ya..so smart!
I'm going to quote my dad here...
"We call our parents fools, so wise we grow, our kids will call us so"...lol!!!!!
Yep dada, I agree..
I sent out my first grad school application today...and it feels good. I'm not as 'jumpy' or 'excited' as I thought I might be. But, I am quite happy with my submissions, so let's wait and see.
The fun's just beginning. I have 5 (!) more applications to send out..Yikes!! My weekend's going to be busy writing essays and revising drafts..Oh what fun!!
On a separate note, my 2 year old cousin was out here to celebrate the American Thanksgiving last weekend, and he is so adorable. My parents gifted him a cute little tricycle, and he hasn't figured out how to pedal as yet. But he loves the colors and loves sitting on his tricycle. Ask him whose bicycle it is, and he will proudly respond - Danny's! :) :) So cute..coming back to my original topic..although he doesnt know how to pedal, he's figured out that if I push the bike back and forth, it's almost as if he is pedalling.. the lil fellow!!..he sits on the bike, looks at me with his big black eyes, bats those lashes, and says 'Akka! (= older sister) Pedal'. If I tell him, 'Danny pedal', he'll respond 'No, Akka pedal'...:) :)
Sheesh, kids I'm tellin ya..so smart!
I'm going to quote my dad here...
"We call our parents fools, so wise we grow, our kids will call us so"...lol!!!!!
Yep dada, I agree..
Thursday, November 22, 2007
First Snow of the Season
Yesterday night, at 2am I was staring out my window when I saw the season's first flakes hit the ground. I woke up today and saw a white carpet outside my window.
Everytime I see the ground carpeted with the season's first snow, I am fascinated.
I wish I was 5 years old, and I could run outside and make snow angels or have a snow fight with friends. We have a 2 year old in the house today and his excitement is contagious. Children have a way of making you forget everything except their instantaneous pleasures :)
As I write this, I am brooding over a lot of different things, but I hear his little feet thundering outside my door, and that brings a smile to my face. For little pleasures, I am thankful today.
Happy thanksgiving!
Everytime I see the ground carpeted with the season's first snow, I am fascinated.
I wish I was 5 years old, and I could run outside and make snow angels or have a snow fight with friends. We have a 2 year old in the house today and his excitement is contagious. Children have a way of making you forget everything except their instantaneous pleasures :)
As I write this, I am brooding over a lot of different things, but I hear his little feet thundering outside my door, and that brings a smile to my face. For little pleasures, I am thankful today.
Happy thanksgiving!
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