Seven long years. Yes! it’s been that long.
09 Jun 2008 31 Comments
in Anniversary, Feelings, Happiness, Love, Memories, Personal, Romance, Tradition Tags: Anniversary, Love, Personal, Romance, Wishes
With every passing year, the memories seem to acquire a sepia toned feel to it. Early on in my marriage I used to relish recounting how K came to “see” me. What we talked about, how we decided to go ahead to commit to waking up to each other for the rest of our lives. I enjoyed reliving the weekend before our actual engagement ceremony. K and I spent five hours in the terrace of the ISKCON temple in Yeshwantpur talking about everything that we needed to let the other person know. I was struck by how straightforward he came across as. I wondered how some one who had spent so much time away from India could be so down to earth. (In my mind NRIs were fancy people who dressed fashionably and spoke in accented English.)
Fast forward a week, we spent the weekend after our engagement eating out, watching movies on an impulse and cherishing the few hours left before he would fly back to Philly. Green as we were, the boldest thing we did was to hold hands. We went for a walk along the beach and enjoyed the breeze and the conversation. When a little boy stopped us and entreated us to buy flowers K was amused and he gave in. What took the cake was that he insisted on pinning it to my then long hair himself. It is one of those memories I cherish. The one that drove home the point that I was his. Irrevocably.
Seven years later, many such endearing moments later, I have no doubt in my mind that K is the best thing that could have ever happened to me. It’s not like we do not have our tiffs. What is important is that we have learned to agree to disagree. We end the day putting the disagreements behind us. For that I am grateful. And happy like never before.
So, here’s to K. I look forward to many such anniversaries. To many such trips down memory lane. You are my hero!
Happy Seventh Anniversary!!!
Apr 13, 2009 @ 16:41:27
Awww… what a sweet little post! I know this is an old one but I just had to leave a comment.:-D
You write really well- but you already knew that right? ;-D
Jun 19, 2008 @ 07:42:16
@Meeta: Thank you very much!!!
Jun 18, 2008 @ 16:45:11
hey Laksh… a belated happy anniversary.
Jun 13, 2008 @ 10:18:20
@Maya: Thank you! Nice to see you on here after a long time!
LOL. Haven’t seen Toy Story so can’t really make the connection.
Someone else I knew reminded me when I posted my sixth anniversary post to watch out for it. Think I’ve done a good job of keeping it at bay. 
@Bavani: Thank you very much. Those memories are very cherished.
@Manchus: Welcome!! Been a while since I heard from you. How are the kids? Gotta catch up!
@Apar:
@rads: Thanks!! Well! Seven years gone so itch is prob gone too
@MRP: Thank you! Welcome here!
Jun 12, 2008 @ 08:25:05
Happy Belated Anniversary!!!
Jun 11, 2008 @ 18:31:19
aw, Happy Anniversary!
Beware the 7 year itch
Jun 11, 2008 @ 02:09:50
btw, have u seen Toy Story? Like Buzz Lightyear says…to infinity & beyond
Jun 11, 2008 @ 02:07:34
The beyond was not the other world
./..it meant…happiness from all over! 
Jun 11, 2008 @ 01:26:30
Happy Belated Anniversary !! It is one of those beautiful moments captured in beautiful words. Here’s wishing You & K very best times and an amaxing journey ahead.
Looking forward to reading more heartfelt emotions.
Jun 10, 2008 @ 22:13:40
Happy Belated Anniversary
. It was such a sweet story of your beginning together. I love that you both had that time at the temple to just “talk”. So meaningful and important. And my favourite part is “It is one of those memories I cherish. The one that drove home the point that I was his. Irrevocably.” I could almost picture it – even having not met you before, I can imagine the shy smile 
Here’s to many many more years of love and shared memories.
Jun 10, 2008 @ 22:08:54
Wow..Congratulations Lakshmi..Its been days I visited your blog ,Since it is a thunderstorm day,we were halted at home not going for a walk this evening ,By 9pm Ashwin and Akshara dozed off , I didnt know what to do, just thought will visit ur blog and it happened to be YOUR day…Though belated ,Wish you and Narayanan a Very Happy Wedding Anniversary.
Jun 10, 2008 @ 17:11:09
@Anamika: Thank you! At this rate I believe we might see our 50th anniversary together
Enjoy these precious memories. Am sure you will look back and smile fondly on the memories.
@Mitr: Thank you! YOu should write a post about it. Am sure it will make for interesting reading
@Aparna: Thank you much! Am sure of this world.. Beyond? Not so sure
@Rekha: Thank you! Today was yet another sequence of happy moments none of which involved gifts or anything material.
@Laks: Thanks da! Grinning seeing your comment.
@Deeps: Thank you very much! Advance wishes on your milestone too. When is the date? Any big plans?
@Spillay: Thank you!! I hope so too!
@UL: THank you. Hope you and M had a great day too. Talk tyu evening.
@Divya: Thank you! Romance is a state of mind ain’t it?
@JS: Thank you so much!
@Usha: Thank you ma’am!
@Shankar: Thanks for stopping by. You have a nice blog yourself. Thank you for the wishes too.
@SK: Thank you. I loved your mush register post for the same reasons.
@Suman: Look forward to your post. Am sure it will be nice to read and compare notes. THank you!
@Nissidhi: Thank you! Thanks for delurking as well.
@Yaazhini: Thank you!!!
@Anamika: I saw the post. Thanks da!
@Shy: Thank you! Definitely need the blessings
Jun 10, 2008 @ 14:22:49
Happy Anniversary! many many years of togetherness, tons of love, good health and wealth..
God bless
shy
Jun 10, 2008 @ 12:54:10
Laksh, responded to your book tag now.
http://anamikatalks.blogspot.com/2008/06/book-tag.html
Jun 10, 2008 @ 10:13:01
Hi Laksh,
Heartiest wishes on your 7th anniversary … wishing you and K many such anniversaries ahead…
We also have/had the same experience after our engagement: eating out, watching movie etc… and also had the same experience as yours before the engagement also…infact our first meeting was at a relative’s terrace
Have a great time and enjoy !!!!
Cheers,
Yazhini Karthik
Jun 10, 2008 @ 09:43:14
Happy Anniversary to you and K. Hope you have many more anniversaries together.
Jun 10, 2008 @ 05:55:15
Sweet! wishing you and K many many lifetime of togetherness.
Incidentally, I am in the process of drafting something about my stay in the U.S. and that’s seven years too!
Jun 10, 2008 @ 03:09:00
Happy Anniv.!! Cute post :–))
Jun 10, 2008 @ 00:10:28
Hey.. happy anniversary to you and K. have been following ur blogs for quite some time.. u write well.. .
Jun 09, 2008 @ 23:02:57
Happy anniversary! here’s to many more.
Jun 09, 2008 @ 21:34:46
heartiest congratulations!!!
Jun 09, 2008 @ 21:34:25
Ooooooooooooooooo….so romantic
Happy seventh anniversary!!
Jun 09, 2008 @ 17:49:03
Very sweetly written, knowing the two of you so well, I am honoured to be part of this journey with you…here is to wishing you many more, more lifetimes and beyond. Take care.
Jun 09, 2008 @ 17:39:04
Happy Anniversary to you and K!!
May there be many more happy and healthy years together…. 
Jun 09, 2008 @ 14:41:57
Happy Anniversary Lakshmi ! wishing you all the happiness for a whole lifetime together.
My own 10th anniversary is coming up this month. I didnt know you got married in June too
Jun 09, 2008 @ 14:11:34
Hey Laks!
Happy Anniversary to you and K! Wish you all the happiness that you look forward to and more! You both make a really really nice couple and are truly made for each other
Regards,
Lakshmi
Jun 09, 2008 @ 12:34:42
Hey Laksh,
Many happy returns of the day to both of you. Wish you many more such happy moments.
Jun 09, 2008 @ 12:19:10
Happy Anniversary to you and K!!!!
Wish you both all the happiness in the world and beyond 
Jun 09, 2008 @ 12:14:26
Laksh-
Happy Seven Anniversary to you and K. Beautiful write-up, got me thinking about my own pre-martial meeting with my K. Hope you have a great day.
Jun 09, 2008 @ 11:57:08
happy anniversary..wishing u both many many wonderful years ahead..