I just stepped out on Al Wahda Street, Sharjah, along with my daughter
when she commented, “Dad. I will get tanned.”
For a moment, the sight of my
75-year-old dad riding a bicycle in Chennai summer heat flashed before my eyes.
Here is a teenager complaining about pleasant, morning sun.
“Do not complain about weather ever.
Embrace it. I used to look like a tomato when I was young. Now, maybe, I look
like a jaded eggplant. But have you heard me complaining about nature?” I
philosophized.
“Oh really?” she replied in a
sarcastic tone.
We walked a little ahead when a
colleague came along.
“Where are you going?” I asked him.
“Where else? I am going to a mall to
chill out in A-C. This summer seems to have started with a vengeance,” he
replied.
I avoided looking at my daughter.
“Do not walk too much in open air in
this heat. You guys may get tanned.”
That was the last bit of advice I
needed from him.
Hahaha Lol.. :) somehow i wud agree with ur daughter n frnd.. these days its horrible hot!!
ReplyDeleteChildren are not always wrong
ReplyDeleteThe fresh air and the outdoors for me any time... in peak summer, I do agree we need the A/C and all that, but I would still like to get outdoors whenever bearable...
ReplyDeleteRameshji, your daughter is right. She is young and has to take care of herself well. Ungaluku ithellam theriyanam illaya?:)
ReplyDeleteHaha... Our daughter was right!!
ReplyDeleteVery well written:)
ReplyDeleteAnd in front of your naughty daughter! I can imagine your face and your daughter's!
ReplyDeleteha ha...funny :) Well written :)
ReplyDelete:)
ReplyDeleteGreat to meet you today - love the blog!
ReplyDeletehahahah! good one!
ReplyDeleteSorry but I'm with Chitra and your daughter on this one. I will not go out even in the English sun without factor 50 sun protection.
ReplyDeleteI can imagine your daughters look at you!! heeh :) funny it is !
ReplyDeleteI am with you Ramesh. Veyil veena pogaama velayadure.. my mother will complain
ReplyDeleteGood one!!
ReplyDeleteSun blocker for sure .. !!