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The beach. And the intruder

Discussion in 'Snippets of Life (Non-Fiction)' started by uncannybal, Dec 9, 2008.

  1. uncannybal

    uncannybal Senior IL'ite

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    It was the most frightening thing I had ever heard

    'Honey I have a pimple on my forehead !'

    We had come on vacation to Goa. My favorite place in the world. How I loved to lie on the beach in those beach chairs and order food from all those restaurants on the beach. My favorite books would be beside me and I would wear my new Rayban sunglasses. Aaaaah the good life !

    We had just reached and I thot let me doze for a while before heading out

    Thats when I heard it

    'Honey. Look ! I have a pimple on my forehead !'

    I was almost asleep when i heard these dreaded words. I leapt up and began to prepare for the near future

    First of all i bade good bye to the beach and put my beach shorts back in my suitcase. I placed my sun glasses back into its pouch

    I then made sure there was balm (at least two bottles)

    Enough snacks to eat

    I ordered extra pillows from room service

    I prayed to God to make the ordeal bearable.

    Then it began

    She then began the attack on the pimple

    She used some powder concoction that she had developed and smeared it all over her face. Around the pimple and more (in case it spreads)

    Then began the nightmare. Every 5 minutes she would get up and ask

    'Is it gone?'

    'Yes dear. i can hardly see it'

    'No no its still there. It looks sooo bad !'

    I sighed and covered my head with one more pillow. There would be no sleep tonite

    This went on all night. Just as I dared to think she was asleep and closed my eyes I would hear that voice

    'Oh my God it looks soooo bad. Come look and see ! How can u think of sleeping at a time like this?'

    It was 3 am

    I got up and applied the balm once again

    Two days later my eyes were red and swollen from lack of sleep

    I could feel the agony of those people hiding in their rooms during the terror attacks in mumbai.

    It was now 52 hours nonstop

    I could hear the waves in the distance. Taunting... tempting....

    She was back at the mirror examining the intruder

    'What are u doing? Come and see ! Does it look bad?'

    Suddenly i heard the words I had longed to hear

    At first I thought I was mistaken. It couldint be...

    'Come look honey ! Look! The pimple has gone !'

    I could not allow myself to celebrate. It could be a false alarm. I had to tread carefully. Not get my expectations too high. Dont get excited yet. Not yet....

    Before i reached her I heard myself saying ' I cant see it at all !'

    She repeated

    'Its gone !'

    I fell backwards on the bed and went into a deep sleep. I dreamt of the beach. The waves. Those beach chairs....
     
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  2. Devika Menon

    Devika Menon Gold IL'ite

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    Dear Santosh,

    Absolutely hilarious post!! Big LaughBig Laugh:rotfl:rotfl

    I can completely relate to the dilemma of a person with pimple. It can be very traumatic for the person considered. My face would be invaded by the devil while in college just before going out on a date. And it would a herculean task getting rid of it.:cry: Even now I get terrified seeing a pimple.

    Red swollen eyes are a regular sight for the owner and the people around.Big LaughBig Laugh

    Sad to know your Goan trip ended this way. But then you can always go again on the not so pimply days na??:)

    Absolutely hilarious post Santosh but then that is your forte !!:thumbsup

    Love,
    Devika
     
  3. aishu22

    aishu22 Gold IL'ite

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    Dear Santhosh,
    What a riot!!Big Laugh:rotfl:cheers..I cant find enough smileys here to share how i feel after i red this post!

    Your imagination is too creative.:thumbsup Pimple spoiling the Goa adventures..first ever timehave come across such a wild imagination.

    Too good.Keep them coming.
     
  4. sundarusha

    sundarusha Gold IL'ite

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    :rotflAbsolutely hilarious. Such a small eruption had the potential to spoil your vacation.. Pimples can be annoying and appear at the time we are planning to have a good time.
     
  5. Oviya

    Oviya Silver IL'ite

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    Hi Santosh,

    Very enojoyable post.

    Hope your final dream was livelier than reality.

    What else can one say when you were weighed down by the mighty pimple?

    Looking forward to reading a lot more from you.
     
  6. SupriyaDinesh

    SupriyaDinesh Silver IL'ite

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    Hi santhosh,
    Thats cute.Brought a smile initially and finally :rotfl.
     
  7. brindhak

    brindhak Gold IL'ite

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    wow !!!:rotfl:rotfl..

    A pimple spoiling Goa mood.... Nice post Santhosh sir...

    Enjoyed !!!:)
     
  8. shvap_786

    shvap_786 Gold IL'ite

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    Hi santhosh...

    :rotfl:rotfl:rotflhilarious post...
    enjoyed reading...
     
  9. Kamalji

    Kamalji IL Hall of Fame

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    Dear Santoshbhai,

    Hilarious, and i am falling over man.HAHA.Reminds me of a poem


    Santosh went to Goa with his girlfriend Dimple,
    Who unfortunately on her head got a Pimple,

    Dimple was upset, as it looked like a big boil,
    Santosh tried, and applied many a oil,

    But how ever much Dimple tried,
    It wouldnt go way, and whole night she cried,

    Santosh for 52 hours could not sleep,
    Red eyed in the mronings, all he could do was Weep.


    Damn good one man.and u have got 5 stars for this eh ! You deserve around a 100 comments to this one.HAHA.All the best, and good to see u back, with yr sense of humour intact.

    Regards.kamal
     
  10. uncannybal

    uncannybal Senior IL'ite

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    Dear Devika

    So u have had this experience haan? I can just imagine u in this position ! So the poetess has a pimple phobia ?

    Now I can just see u with ure face plastered with pimple lotion on ure vacation !

    love
    Santosh


     
    Last edited: Dec 12, 2008

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