Compliments are so wonderful. They have the power to make us instantly happy. They can also boost our self esteem and confidence. I was complimented by a stranger today. It was so unexpected that I still cannot believe the things she said :)
During our childhood, my sister had a flair for singing. I was more inclined towards dance. Both of us were intimidated by each other's hobbies and did not even attempt to learn it. But how can anybody stay away from music? I often listened to my sister singing and desired to sing like her. My parents have a good ear for music too and we always had the radio on in our home. That's how music seeped into my life. Gradually, I got into the habit of humming to myself as I went about my work.
Today, I was in the gym. It was almost empty. I usually play music aloud on my phone when I am alone. Out of habit, I started singing along. After some time, a girl came in. I suddenly became conscious and stopped my cacophony out of embarrassment. Imagine my surprise when she says "You sing very well". I awkwardly said that's only because I was singing along. "No" she insisted. "I was listening to you all the while. I was mesmerized. This song is by Shreya Ghoshal, no? Your voice sounds very similar to her at times. Masha Allah! You have a very sweet voice".
Whoa!! Really? Me sounding like Shreya Ghoshal?? (Please don't tell Shreya Ghoshal, she may feel slighted :P) To be honest, I was compared to Usha Uthup in my childhood. Although, to be fair to myself, I can do a very good imitation of Usha Uthup even now ;) On a serious note, that was such a huge compliment! I wanted to hug the girl but I also did not want to scare away my only fan. Thank you girl in the gym for making my day so special :)
During our childhood, my sister had a flair for singing. I was more inclined towards dance. Both of us were intimidated by each other's hobbies and did not even attempt to learn it. But how can anybody stay away from music? I often listened to my sister singing and desired to sing like her. My parents have a good ear for music too and we always had the radio on in our home. That's how music seeped into my life. Gradually, I got into the habit of humming to myself as I went about my work.
Today, I was in the gym. It was almost empty. I usually play music aloud on my phone when I am alone. Out of habit, I started singing along. After some time, a girl came in. I suddenly became conscious and stopped my cacophony out of embarrassment. Imagine my surprise when she says "You sing very well". I awkwardly said that's only because I was singing along. "No" she insisted. "I was listening to you all the while. I was mesmerized. This song is by Shreya Ghoshal, no? Your voice sounds very similar to her at times. Masha Allah! You have a very sweet voice".
Whoa!! Really? Me sounding like Shreya Ghoshal?? (Please don't tell Shreya Ghoshal, she may feel slighted :P) To be honest, I was compared to Usha Uthup in my childhood. Although, to be fair to myself, I can do a very good imitation of Usha Uthup even now ;) On a serious note, that was such a huge compliment! I wanted to hug the girl but I also did not want to scare away my only fan. Thank you girl in the gym for making my day so special :)
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