The other day I was watching an episode of Simpsons, which happens to be my most favorite series of all time. There was a scene in which Marge Simpson opens a box of shattered dreams which she keeps in the disappointment closet. Though, it was shown as a gag or a joke, I liked the idea of a box of shattered dreams.
I have had dreams ever since I was a kid. I used to dream a lot, and I still do. And over the years I have learnt, not many dreams come true. And I have also realised that, these dreams which dont come true, come back to haunt your memories and torture your soul. I never kept a written tab of all my shattered/broken dreams and I wish to list them all. This is a personal rant, and if you are mortified at having to read other's dreams then please by all means, dont read it.
Any hoooo, this is my list, in a ramdom, rambling order.
1. I always dreamt of a pet dog, whom I can call my own. I wanted him to name him Tim.
2. A Hotwheels car set or a single car atleast.
3. A train set, along with the tracks.
4. A remote controlled miniature plane.
5. A pair of doves or a parrot for a pet.
6. The Indian Airforce/Army.
7. A police inspector.
8. An IAS officer.
9. A professional wrestler ( I wanted to beat the living day lights out of Yokozuna)
10. I always wanted to play an instrument.
11. A pair of cute bunnies as pets (yes, I loveee pets!!!).
12. I always wanted to visit Egypt, see the Pyramids, un earth a mummy, get cursed, unleash hell.
13. The One ring, set in gold, hanging from my neck.
14. A cool green croc trench coat like the one Morpheus wears in The Matrix.
15. Do a wheelie on my bike.
16. Travel India alone, meet new people, discover new places, customs, taste culinary delights.
17. Skii down the slopes of a snow filled mountain side.
18. Camp in the forest.
19. Catch fish with a fish pole and bait.
20. Have a nice meal cooked in a campfire.
21. Go into the middle of a calm serene lake, read a book, while I wait for a catch.
22. Visit Brazil, see the rain forest and travel the Amazon.
23. See a crocodile.
24. Go on an adventure.
25. Get a birthday present.
26. Write a novel.
Ok, this list is making me depressed!
There are a few more shattered dreams, which I hope to complete when I am in a better mood.
These are my shattered dreams, which I have kept in a box deep down my heart and in Marge's words, keep it in the closet of disappointments.
Maybe one day someone will come along who will discover my closet of disappointment and then you all will see another post from me.
Until then, Good bye.
