and just like that its over

Today two of my best friends announced that they are breaking up. They were the ones in love who ,the rest of us were sure, would spend their lives together. We had even talked about what we would wear for their wedding, about the kids they will have and how we would all fit into the scheme of things. I have lived with them for two years and yeah, they had problems, but never did we imagine that one day the problems would become bigger than each other. Now, years after when they should have sorted things out during the nascent stages, they have drifted way too far apart, and fallen out of love with each other.

Suddenly the entire people picture becomes unclear again. Are we all going to drift away? What happens to the future we saw together? I dont want these shattered dreams to mean that our parents were right, we youngsters dont know what we are doing, friends dont mean a thing blah blah.

Today, all the relationships that were part of 'the best times ever' have completely come to an end. It is a sad day for love. I want to give love a chance, but the turn of events one after the other is such that, I am given more reason to believe in the non-existence of everlasting love. Sadly, these events involve my best friends, and me too.

Kindly, happily, lovingly....

Yesterday two things happened that has not left my mind. Both completely different, but both very beautiful. I was leaving the counter after paying for the daily supplies in Lidl, when the person in front of me, who was packing his items, dropped a bottle of nescafe. Before he could finish cursing himself, the cashier ( who was pretty, which goes without saying from here on ), rushed to the spot and cleared the glass pieces and the coffee. And in a jiffy, she went to the coffee section and brought back a new jar of Nescafe, and handed it to the 'now relieved and much happier' man. This was an example of the kindness and politeness of the people here, and though we are used to this now, Ketan and I couldnt resist discussing how the situation would have unfolded if the same thing had happened in India. The greetings to strangers when you enter or leave lifts, the pleasant smiles and sweet 'Halo', 'Bitte schön' or 'Schön Abend' s , always brightens my mood, and is something really remarkable about this place.

The second incident involved a couple, who were fighting in the U-Bahn station. The guy was very loud, and though I didnt understand anything, it was clear that they were having a heated argument. They get into the same compartment as mine, take their places, but dont utter a word. They get off at the next station, and the guy puts his hand forward towards her. She pauses for a second, then holds his hand and they smile. And I couldnt help smiling either. Sometimes I dont understand love, but for me, what I saw, was just lovely.

There is no room for any negative thoughts here. There is too much love and happiness in the air. This space will concentrate on 'feel good' thoughts. I feel very happy nowadays. I think it is because of the summer, and the sunshine, hotness ( pun intended ) , beautiful people (including my friends) and all the games I am playing. Time to change the background color.