Long Distance Pep Talk Does Work

I have now officially expanded myself to Kaviana’s infectious enthusiasm and self-belief. Kaviana is a friend who lives in another continent, another time zone. She was going to bed and I was just beginning to start my day. I ventilated my cribs knowing she will listen or perhaps pretend to. Its difficult to figure out when you are writing on the wall of an Instant Messenger, and all you can see is a thumbnail-size photo for a face.

At the end of my monologue venting, she did not ask me to hug a tree or go outside and look at the blue sky and scream Hallelujah!

Kaviana is not a stereotype woman who lets destiny decide things for her. She is someone who would spend her whole day doing a solitary swamp walk and be completely fulfilled by it. At the end of the day, she would even take time out to French braid her daughter’s hair or weave colorful beads in them and enjoy a stiff drink with her husband before ordering take out. Without being all guilt-stricken about it. 
The cue words I remember from my conversation with Kaviana are – decision, feel, recognize, right, discovery.

Stream them in a sentence and you will hear Kaviana say – Its your decision what you do. Don't let other people make you feel you are not doing well enough. You alone have that right. And feel proud of what you just discovered about yourself.

This much-needed pep talk did not diminish in its stature just because it was long distance. Its endless possibilities have made it remain with me and letting me take a perspective on it while I chronicle it.

There are certain ideas worth spreading and surely there are certain friends worth having. Often times its your friends who have the most riveting thoughts to brighten your day. Even if it is just one day…Kaviana’s presence though only online, was refreshing. Just like a slice of sweet watermelon on a hot, sunny day. A slice loaded with juices and vitamins and seeds. You savor the fruit and the sweet nectar and toss the seeds just where they belong to!

Beneficial Watermelon

Those who know me well, know that I cannot stay out of doing what I love. And the kitchen is one of the places I cannot stay away from. In spite of being told by the doctor yesterday not to stress myself – but little does Dr. H know that my kitchen is where I de-stress! I will remember to pass him my Blog’s URL in our next appointment.

Someone told me that watermelon seeds (apart from raw garlic and green vegetables) are good for High Blood Pressure, yes that’s the condition I have, thanks to my short fuse! Raw garlic I wouldn’t give in to, but I was looking forward to the watermelon experience, especially on a sun-drenched day like today.

But instead of going through the process of peeling tiny watermelon seeds, I decided to experience the real thing.
Some rough chops and it was ready to go into the blender.
The remains looked something to be done with too! Ermmm…
If there is something simpler than simple, it would be this watermelon juice! Sweet and complete on its own. Thank you Mother Nature!!
Hope the watermelon’s Lycopene and all those Vitamins (A and C) will help boost me up and bring back the bonny in me!