I have always been the wildest child in my family; never following the rules and raising hell whenever I got an opportunity. I was always a free spirit who loved to live today and not worry about tomorrow. But things changed a few years back. I had got admission in my dream college but the fee was too high. I could’ve opted for a student loan but I did not want to get into a debt. I stayed up many a night kicking myself mentally for not saving up when I could have.
After thinking for over a month, I made a difficult decision. I would work for a year, save up and try and pass the entrance exam once again. March came and so did my birthday. Every year, my parents would present me with beautiful; a book, a pretty dress or my favourite chocolates. But that year they did something different. They gave me an envelope. I slit it open to read the contents of the papers and after reading the first few lines, I could not help but cry.
They had secured the admission in the college of my dreams long time back. After hugging both of my parents and calling my friends to give them the good news, I sat down to speak to them.
My father spoke up, “Khushboo I believe that our destiny is in our own hands and I always believe in saving for a rainy day. Over the years, I have sacrificed little pleasures of life to set up an education fund for you and your sister.”
My mom said, “We wanted you to realize the importance of planning ahead in life so that you can fulfill all your dreams and that is why; we let you mull over for a month. Now, we know that you have learnt your lesson”
That is when I realized that one can achieve great heights only when one meticulously plans and saves for the future. Aditya Birla Insurance talks about this wonderful concept in the ad that I have showcased at the beginning of the post.
People can go forth fearlessly when they truly believe in #KhudKoKarBuland
We remember the day seven years back when were travelling in a Mumbai local trying hard to come up with a name for our blog when struck us; Khushboo was always called a Jack of all Trades. The name stuck (with a slight modification, of course) and Munni was born.
Six years, over 100 collaborations, lakhs of readers and several awards later; our love for blogging continues to grow. We continue to write on an eclectic range of topics from the funniest autorickshaw signs that we have spotted in Mumbai to how to bathe an elephant. We are true blue Munni of all Trades and we hope to continue on this joyride with our fellow Munnis and Munnas.
I just love this ad. Well written Khushboo.
As usual the wonderful story telling abilities of Khushboo to the fore!
Your parents' words are wise…we should remember the words throughout our lives…. nice post… 🙂
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How nice of your parents! They really do care for you and your sister. Congrats! 🙂
I love your parent. Your parent words are so wise. I wish parents can do same like your parents. Haha
The devotion and love of parents is irreplaceable! x
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Well written. I'm glad you manage to get into your dream college. =)
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Great! Get up from downs because you have bigger God than your problems ^^
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Great post & great video. Your parents are very wise, even though I'm only 21 I already save for a 'rainy day'.
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Your parents are great! This is a really great inspiration post! =)
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The video can't load on my iPad. 🙁
But this is still a very well written ad, very inspirational!
your parent is the best! they know what s better for you
You are lucky there !! Yeah its always always good to save for our future. I totally agree ! GigLove
How lovely. You have wonderful, loving and caring parents.
We all are soo lucky to be able to have such lovely parents. And yes we must save up for our future.
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such a wonderful message dear…ur parents are wonderful!!
aw that is such a great thing to read! glad to have nice parents
Such a great message – Thank you for sharing your dream and inspiring others to chase theirs! <3 GIGLove
CONGRATULATIONS hun.. I hope you make the most of your time at school and love your parents even more (if thats possible) xx
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