3 Years of Betrothal

A milestone event for my landmark 101^st article on this blog... Completing 3 years of espousal with my dearest Priya on the 4^th of December this year has been nothing short of magical but also enlightening. As the corona-virus outbreak has taken a turn for the worse, going from simple numbers to an unfortunate personal toll, claiming one of our own, in the form of my wifey’s paternal granny, I’d like to thank my parents for being here for us through these baffling times. But keeping all the doldrums aside and getting back to our anniversary, I’d like to reflect upon our journey thus far, for any would-be bride or groom who happens to stumble upon these ruminations.

Like most other couples, we’ve had our highs and lows over the years. Both of us being strongly opinionated, highly professionally capable in our respective fields, having strong likes and dislikes, and hiding mountains of temper beneath an ocean of serenity, it is always a blast... Balloons, sparklers and crackers when times are good and nuclear warheads when times are less peachy! Hahaha... However, our love has always won the day with its purity, helping us stick together through thick and thin no matter what, as we work out the nitty-gritties. There are so many aspects to marriage, which bachelors can hardly guess. Your preference for an aisle or window seat while flying, will probably turn to a middle row seat as your better half occupies one of the other two, the number of leaves you take at your workplace will drastically increase with increased responsibility, your family will replace your friends as compulsory companions on most trips and a majority of your stag parties will turn into family gatherings, just to name a few. It might sometimes seem a bit overwhelming for the uninitiated. But at the end of the day more often than not, those who embrace it will be all the better for it.

As for our celebrations this year, just as we were beginning to lose hope trying to figure out a suitable destination to visit dodging COVID hotspots, we chanced upon Themis Mudhouse, a quaint resort on the outskirts of Rohtak and our knight in shining armour. Starting off the day by feasting on the world’s largest parantha, two and a half feet across, at Tapasya Parantha Junction, Rohtak, followed by a stroll around the Tilyar lake, we finally reached our target resort, spending a spellbinding evening, complete with a night's stay in thatched mud-themed cottages with 5-star interiors and antique telephones, a Multani mud-bath, jacuzzi, pottery, live folkdance and a lot else, other than standard amenities like poolside dining and a wide variety of indoor games. Thank you Themis group!

Last but not the least, with my social media pages flooded with more than a couple of dozen wed locks at the peak of this marriage season, I would like to welcome all the newlywed couples into the fold, wishing them all the very best for their lives ahead!