One Life

My first thought when I woke up in the morning was, “No baby yet.” But that wasn’t unusual. I’ve had that thought every morning for weeks before my due date.  On June 12, I went into the hospital as planned to have my labour induced. I was strangely calm throughout the process. I was moved to a private room where I fell asleep to voices around me. An hour or so later, I woke up with a jerk to see water gushing out of me. My doctor did an exam and said that I needed to go into surgery immediately. The baby had pooped in the womb and was in danger of inhaling it. Shiiit! I had started to get a little anxious by then. They moved me into an operation theater and stuck a needle down my spine. I was numb from the waist down within a few seconds. They asked me if I wanted my eyes covered, I said no. My sister-in-law held my hand reassuringly. I could feel my body shaking as the doctors cut through it. It was only a couple of minutes before the little one came out with ...

Every girl wants a Prince Charming. And every guy, a Princess. Do we actually find the kind of person we're looking for? Do we end up being with them? Sometimes, you love someone for their looks. Your love towards the person is based upon fantasy and idealization, instead of experience. I'm not a believer in love at first sight. But there's nothing quite like feeling a spark of attraction between you and someone you just met. When you get to know each other, the infatuation diminishes. Sometimes, you have feelings towards a friend with whom you love to spend time. I'm of the opinion that the best relationships are ones that take place between two people that are close friends. It's easier to be with someone who already knows the true you - your likes/dislikes, mood, attitude, and what makes you tick. You're comfortable with each other and there's always something to talk about. While some friends manage to find a way of making things work romanti...