MY AAKANKSHA

Yes! Aakanksha was born on 24th March 2006,and she brought with her "HOPE". A name I chose with great care. A name that I wanted to be truly Indian.

My name search led me to Sanskrit our long forgotten language. Rich in meaning and an arsenal to choose from. My personal choice was Aakanksha.


Aakanksha is on the threshold of celeberating her third birthday. And as a father I could'nt have looked forward to a more rewarding gift from the almighty. True to her name she brought me a new found hope. She brought me luck and prosperity and most importantly she set me right. Set me on the path of being responsible (read calm, understanding), moderate ( read drinking) and add to it a lot more positive attributes. Above all she started the process of repair.


As I look forward to celebrating her third birthday, I can recount the many joyous moments I have spent with her. From the heady days of partying, I now rush home to be with her. I have often found myself thinking of naughty Aakanksha during my rarely available spare time at work. Infact there have been numerous instances when I have played the perfect daddy and left for home with the "HOPE" of spending some time with her. I have always envied my wife on this count for she gets to spend all the time with her :(. I wish advertising was a more relaxed profession and even better if they had "Daddy leaves" for spending time with your daughter. I wish.


Today, Aakanksha has enrolled into a play school and she seems to like it. I fondly remember her first day in school. I have been fascinated with her process of "Learning". She is well versed with colors, animals, and importantly most nursery rhymes. Thanks to the play school stint she sure has imporved on her diction and language and I can see a marked improvement in her group dynamics. As a matter of fact I spend my evenings with her chatting on what she did in school. It's good to hear her recount the days activities in all childish innocence. I must point out that she has a growing fan club at home, in school and in the neighbourhood.


Aakanksha has today become the focal point of my entire family. Her grandparents seem to consider her as the "Be all and End All" of their lives. Everything that they do is Aakanksha-Centric. She sure has perfected the art of getting around people :)


I must point out that she has a growing fan club at home, in school and in the neighbourhood.


As I eagerly await 24th March 2009, I submit my prayers to the lord. A prayer filled with "HOPE" to bless Aakanksha with good health, Compassion and above all with Wisdom.


Love you Aakanksha!