Hand writing....

Well, of those who knew me back in college days would know that I had a lovely hand writing. I have even had my answer sheets being circulated around to showcase the neat beautiful writing. But, if you read the above lines you must have noticed my usage of 'had'. Yes, it's all in past. 

Just today, while making a to-do list for me (Yes, I make to-do list for everyday that I love to cross out at the end of the day. Gives me a sense of achievement! Hehe...) I noticed that I was just scribbling away. And my hand writing was getting worse with every letter. I looked back and I could not even read some of the letters. Bah! Imagine my shock! 

Back when we were dating, I used to write these really long letters to my husband and he'd always look at them and say, that you're handwriting is so beautiful; when we have kids please teach them the same so that they can get good marks. Often teasing me that half my scores were thanks to my hand writing. That the teachers never really read the paper they just put random numbers judging by the hand writing. 

Well, I don't know how much of that is true but, yes it used to be a great feeling hear him say that.  And today, I was totally taken aback. But, if you have read my previous posts then you'd know that this year I have decided to not let anything come my way. To take everything in my stride. So, instantly I decided and jotted down in my to-do list that 'Write a page with patience. Your hand writing sucks'. The moment I was done with the to-do list I went hunting for a single ruled notebook. Found a gel pen. And started penning my thoughts. The thought flow seemed to be flowing well but, my hand it refused to move after two paras. It hurt! I looked back and thought God! how did I write those 100 marks papers which went on and on and on. And even though the hand writing wasn't so bad, it wasn't even close to what I once had and the hand just kept hurting. I somehow pushed myself to finish that page and by the end of it vowed to keep writing on paper. And hopefully by the time it's time to show the kids I have something beautiful to show again.