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It was just another lazy Sunday morning. The kids were enjoying their extended sleep hours curled up in their blankets in the rare Mumbai winters. Indecipherable low noises emanated from some news channel the television was set to. None bothered to listen or switch it off. Warmed up after our heavenly ginger masala chai and breakfast, A and I were sitting on the couch taking in the peace till chores couldn’t be delayed any further. While we both drained our phone batteries over random stuff, every few minutes I went, “Suno na..” and blabbed irrelevant things. Nothing special.
The thing is, women might struggle to hit the 10k step count every day but our limitless word count has no trouble breaking records. One needs to hear us talk and also endure our complaining if they didn’t hear us out the first time. It’s a no-win situation. However, at that moment I promise I could’ve asked for a unicorn for my birthday, suggested relocating to Antarctica, or sigh yet again at how dishy Ranveer Singh looked in Dhurandhar and A’s stoic reply would be ‘Hmmm’. Nothing less and certainly nothing more, just ‘Hmmm’.
If you think that would deter or annoy me, you’re sadly mistaken. Despite his obvious disinterest I persisted, this time about me needing a facial. My senses deliberated over this extremely significant issue with the skin voting Yay and the eyes backing it. While the ears and nose debated, the wayward tongue wagged and brazenly took their discussion to A. Precisely, “What’s the need right now? Facial waste ho jayega. Abhi koi special occasion nahi hai.” Imagine, this of all things! *Headpalm*
Trust A to pay attention when it isn’t required. Steeling his eyes away from silly couple reels and food videos, A retorted, “What do you mean special occasion? Pampering yourself is more important than being groomed for others, right? If you feel you need a facial, get one.” and went back to his phone. My mind instantly shot all the senses down and mulled over the simplicity of this deep thought. Men are such modest, uncomplicated beings. Truly, I didn’t need to wait for anything (although now I recall Valentine’s Day is coming up!). 😉
Both kids finally appeared on earth albeit drowsy even as A grumbled why he can’t sleep late like them. Some ribtickling and plenty of laughs later I got busy in the kitchen. Paneer biryani, boondi raita and Kesar falooda was my Sunday lunch menu and needed much prep work. Mohd Rafi’s beautiful songs played in the background but A’s words kept coming back to me. As if on cue, A appeared next to me and slipping his arm around my waist said sweetly, “You are the special occasion. Go whenever you like. Don’t think so much.”
Pretty sure that day my face had a happy-and-blessed glow that no facial could give! 🙂
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That was a sweet romantic Sunday for both of you. Glad you enjoyed amidst all other work.
Thank you!
So true! I sometimes just let myself to reset and leave all the tasks. it would just be me.
That’s good. 😀
Your husband hit the nail on the head. We don’t need special occasions for self-care. Kudos to him. Hope you got your facial. Fabulous way for a siesta after that yummy biriyani.
Certainly!
Will you believe this? Just this morning, I was mulling over the same thought and rejected it for the same reason that you’ve mentioned—what’s special? This is a cue from the universe—ab toh parlour jaana hi padega! 🙂
Definitely! Hope you went to the parlour. 😀
I enjoyed this piece — it felt like a warm, everyday moment shared with a friend. The way you captured a simple Sunday morning, conversations, and the realization that self‑care matters made it feel relatable and thoughtful. It reminded me that sometimes the most special occasions are the ordinary ones.
Thank you!
100 per cent it is happiness and wonderful validation from the love of your life that makes expensive parlour facials insignificant.
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Awwwwww! WE think about the cost and occasions but husbands don’t. I dont think you need a facial after that :). My husband would drop me to the parlour even if my nail paint was a little chipped.
That’s so sweet, Harjeet! ❤️
Aiyo! How cute is this. Such couple goals you two are… God bless!
And btw, he’s right. Self-pampering doesn’t need any occasion.
Haha, thanks dear! ☺️
Haha, this is so relatable. I’ve had moments like this too, when someone just sees you and makes you feel important without any reason. Love how simple and real this feels.
Thank you, Anjali!
Spoken like a wise sage ! You are the special occasion, celebrate yourself, bring joy to yourself when you wish to.You will not have another life to keep waiting for special occasions.
How true! 😀
Loved this! You’ve captured the magic of special occasions so simply and beautifully — it reminded me how small moments often become our fondest memories.
Thank you! Small moments often make for the fondest memories. 😀
This sure is a good point why wait for a special occasion, when you feel like getting one, get it done 👍
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Special occassions took a back seat the day the little boy arrived in my life. Most of the discussion these days between me and hubby is centering this boy. In between words of love are going behind clouds. I asked many times why you are not like before, his answer was I am not just your husband anymore and I am a father too. I felt sad as I was having my slip disc pain disturbing me and just went to sleep the way I can. But i felt someone slowly patting my shoulders to wake me up… I saw him and he said take the hotpad you will feel better. He gave a smile. Oh ! that gave me the signal that love is still alive and he still cares… for me this moment was the special occasion wrapped with care and untold love. After reading you post I felt just this and recalled the moment and penned here. Take care and much love.
That’s so special, Samata! As years go by our way of expressing love changes. Sometimes it’s so subtle that we fail to identify it, but it’s there. It’s so sweet that our husbands care for us, although they don’t show it like we would like.
I loved how you captured such a simple Sunday morning turning into something truly meaningful when you realised that being present and valued matters more than waiting for an event to make a moment special it made me smile and think of my own everyday joys.
Thank you!
Love the sentiment! I am glad you have been reminded what a special occasion YOU are. Get those facials girl!
Yes, high time! 😀
This felt like sitting in your kitchen, listening to chai simmer and love speak in small sentences. “You are the special occasion” stayed with me. Such a gentle reminder that we deserve celebration without waiting for permission.
Thank you!
I appreciate how A just simplified a decision for you. I hope you got that facial, V! Such a lovely post!
Facial is still pending and he has begged out of the discussion. 😁
That ‘Hmmm’ energy is universal 😆
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