Polemic Jackanapes#3: Complete [NOTE + BLOG LINK Pg69]3rd Jan - Page 31

Khushi is the person who could see through the things shashi wanted her to..what if she couldn't come in flying colors?what if she was dejected if she couldn't do justice to the degree she is forced upon ?

our views change everyday with our day to day experience ...our requirements changes..as khushi realised that she can have best of both world...loved it ..

fabulous update

In these last few chapters I feel you have put in a little of yourself, your thoughts, beliefs...the serenity of nature, the joy it can give, the peace of doing service, something meaningful, parenting.

Res

Khushi has found her mojo too. Great. And now can't wait for the arshi homecoming with both truly content with their lives!!

Originally posted by: Kishmish

I tried to post a quote but it turned out to be a blank post ! 😲 😆

I guess I need to work harder and with more determination at learning how to post pictures and quotes with the same amount of zeal and determination as Khushi did in achieving success in her goal ...

"Life is all about how you choose to see things . You can complain about your boss or you can thank God about your job . You can complain about mowing the lawn or you can thank God that you have a yard . You can complain about the price of gas or you can thank God that you have an automobile ... "

Khushi took her fathers decision for her with a positive attitude and chose to make the most of what she was doing whole heartedly ... there really is no joy bigger than seeing your hard work bearing the fruits of all that you have toiled for diligently over the past few weeks ...

Shashi and Khushi's interaction was really heart warming ... Shashi's guilt at making her give up something that was a passion was so palpable but she realised the reason behind his decision ...

"I understand why you kept insisting that I think beyond fancy dreams when deciding what I wanted to do in life...

I have seen too much to be satisfied with writing alone. I know more than what would allow me the comfort of a good night's sleep unless I do something about it. There is too much misery and destitution in this world for anyone to be able to ignore...

I have tasted the drug that is service... "

Am sure that just those words alone must have made Shashi a very proud man ... making him realise that his little girl was little no more and was all grown up and mature to face the world squarely ...

Thank you Twiggy ... feeling really sad to know that just two more chapters left for PJ to end ...

Hoping that you will write some more ...

Originally posted by: Mirabell

This one brought tears to my eyes. Perhaps I relate to this as a parent. I dont know, but then I honestly don't care... :)

It made me miss my own home, my parents and siblings. You know, your update made me feel every single mile that stands between me and my natal family. What is with your writing Twiggy! Isnt it strange that we miss our own most during reunions! Those innate contradictions we hold within ourselves as human beings! :)

But the most remarkable thing about this update for me was that interaction between father and daughter. What a lovely man! Yes, his daughter continues to confound him but he is able to swing with her to all the surprises she throws at him. I understand his promise to stand by her. And I think Khushi will hold him to that promise soon enough. :)

It is also remarkable that the things that we sometimes THINK important no longer hold the same significance when life thrusts new lessons on us. I believe that is what Khushi was trying to tell her father - not that her love for writing is any less, but the enormity of what she saw in the eyes of those villagers - their deprivation, penury, hardship.. these are life's hard truths shift our axes and change the way we see our selves and the world around us for ever. Now, her writing will be informed with this new found knowledge - making her a better writer perhaps. :)

I loved how you left everyone with their dignity - Khushi with her new bodhisatva, her father with a new found appreciation for his daughter, a sister who sees the hero in her sibling..

Kya bolun ab Twiggy? Rula diya in a nice way.. :)

I don't have the proper words to say what emotions this story and especially the last few chapters generate. The crux of this story whether it was Arnav's struggle or shashis or Khushi is something most of us struggle with at some pointer another and the way it was portrayed with both sides and no right or wrong...loving it