Oct 26 : Sunitha Jetta

'Oh the one who doesn't stop talking? she's Sunitha' This is how I first got introduced to her. A work colleague at my new office last year, Sunitha was one of her kind when it comes to using witty words to crack a joke irrespective of time, place and situation. She always seems to have an answer for every satire and that's what made her stand out from the rest of 'Common Janta'. At first we might think of her as this childish kiddo at office but once we get to know her, we really find out that spreading smiles around is one of her many gifts she earned by default. It really did take much of an effort for an extrovert like me who was until then living a life of a forced introvert. At times I did use to find a reason to get into the group where people like Sunitha would gather around, talk some topic to make fun of but in the end punch it out either a line from a famous movie or a philosophy so lame and silly that any work stress would run away unable to bare our laughter.

A great person to have a chat with, Sunitha is not like a girl next door but a dear friend in everyone's life who was long forgotten as we grew up not wanting to be a matured person bonded by responsibilities and social liabilities. What makes her exceptionally funny is her slang in which she communicates. A typical Telangana dialect which comes so obviously natural to her that I am sure that even she would really enjoy listening to her own voice speaking especially when explaining any comical incident form her past or a prank she once played. 

The best times we all had with her was during Dussera celebrations when she took an active participation to teach us all Dandiya. It was such a lively event that we immediately had to find one more excuse to have such a great time once again. Thanks to Diwali. I will always remember these two events as being on par with my college memories as that's how they turned out to be. Whether dancing to Dandiya non stop for more than half an hour or playing Dhamsharads with the entire group in our office lobby, 'Fun at work' was redefined just because few crazy people like us were ready to go that extra mile and re-introduce everyone to their childhood. Sunitha undoubtedly was the show stealer playing her role in these events.

Chalthi ka naam Gaadi :

Usually for anyone, an office cab is just a diversion to get that extra hours of sleep, but for us its a joy ride. There were and still are times where we would find a way to not miss the cab for the kind of bond we all have made with each other. She used to say that what ever we planned in the cab never happened but some how we were able to grab a cup of ice cream at naturals on one crazy night which finally broke the jinx. When we plan together, it will surely happen as long as we all wish for it without any doubts. None of us were from the same team, None of us even bothered to know what others actually work on but we do take pride in the way people look at us in astonishment not knowing how we all still  are so connected as a team. What very few realize that we don't talk about work since we are from different teams, we don't have to pretend to be nice because that's no longer an obligation when we don't except anything in return. This is how long lasting friendships used to happen in our childhood and our choice to be childish is whats made this bond stronger.

The Good and the Bad

We keep hearing the famous lines from great philosophers and stories that good will always triumph over bad and evil will always be punished for its wrong deeds but that is slowly fading away with a simpler logic which though old was forgotten or ignored as it made more sense. It was a never good vs bad but Good and Bad. They both co-exist together and one should understood whats bad only to find out why being 'good' is a blessing and in fact most difficult habit to practice. This is something I learned from Sunitha. She seems to have excelled very well in balancing both good and bad situations around her. she taught in her own way with her words and a kind heart that there is no one really good or no one willfully bad, One acts according to the circumstances and those who wish to give excuses and pretend to be good get out flying high and those who choose to remain silent not wanting to give any unnecessary explanations take the dark shade. Very few got a chance to know how matured Sunitha is in her thoughts concealed with an ever lasting smile. True friend is a word too small for her and I just feel its an honor for all her friends to even know her as a person. 

Krishna : The Goddess of Smiles

It is no surprise that she is born in a clan who are the descendants of Lord Krishna. I love my imagination because it takes me to places of mythology where no one would even bother to look in. Once such small idea is what I wish to present here. Long ago, on the day Krishna was leaving to his kingdom leaving everyone with whom he grew up as he had then turned into a prince from a normal kid, Radha must have confronted him as to how he could he just leave the beloved ones after all these years. In his own way, Lord krishna must have tried to convince her to let him leave with no regrets and explained to her that what ever he is doing is for the great good of this world and for such events to happen, personal sacrifices had to be made. Radha in her own grief must have told krishna how difficult it was for women to live such a life for which Krishna could not agree more. Yashodha Maiyya would no longer see Krishna, Radha would no longer play with him. So Radha indirectly wished if only krishna had a choice to live a life of a woman where he could be a mother, a daughter, a sibling and a wife. Krishna, understanding Radha's intention would have granted her  this wish  mentioning that he would surely be born as a woman in Kaliyuga and spread the same joy and happiness, balance every situation to bring the best outcome, teach the world that its not a crime to be just human and mostly importantly live every moment being the best of oneself. Thus we have Krishna amongst us who once played the role of an Ideal wife : Sita of Ramayana in her school play, still remembering every line of her poem along with expressions, A great sister to her three siblings who take her for granted that she will always be there for them of course she takes no chances to ever disprove their belief, A perfect daughter to her parents and a great goddess of smiles illuminating everyone who be with her. 

No other song is as perfect as an 'Anthem' like this special to dedicate to Sunitha. Its just a prayer song one needs to remember before judging a person based on gender. A song which will be remembered for its honesty in portraying the reality which one needs to live in. 

Be there for yourself and for everyone you love my dear Friend

Happy Birthday buddy,
Stay Awesome
Keep Smiling..