The Obnoxious grey

Why is ‘ grey ‘such a range of colors in itself? 

Mr. Grey sparks off that strange sexy feel, grey clouds is gloomy, a grey jacket is smart and chic but the least loved it that obnoxious grey hair that stands so annoyingly on your head!

It’s a month yet to my 35^th birthday and lo and behold, that lonely obnoxious grey strand is peeping out of my mane…. Well what’s in a hair you would say … but its looks so vicious and glares at me in the meanest spirit ! It reminds you that your youth is drawing towards an end. What end? Well, my dad didn’t get it until he turned 50, my grandparents at 60, so why did it have to anoint my young head so soon?

These days turning 35 has new and varied meanings in our social circles.

For those who have no kids, God help you in bracing those pitiful eyes of the relatives, who those unmarried, your obituary is written already, for those looking to re-start a career , it’s a kick on the rear , those working and not yet in the pinnacle of it , your passed off as a no-good loser .

Why so many conclusions at that 35 turning point? Don’t we all have our own journeys and paths to endure? It’s not that piece of the Ferris wheel when you’ve just reached the peak and heading down at a dizzy speed. So, its just all the stress and lifestyle patterns your generation follows, my mom would say.

Its true in the best case scenario too . We stress too much , there is simply no peace of mind or rest these days for us poor souls.

We stress over planning a holiday too … a holiday should be impromptu , but we stress and the questions are endless . What will we wear , did we get the best deal on the tickets and hotels , what if the weather turns bad , wonder how the food is ….. And as soon as we get there , log-in the location through your Facebook , check on how many likes and comments , post the hotel pictures , even the picture of ALL your meals … your foot wear , your bags etc . Should you have rather leave the phone and laptop behind and travel with your senses and a pocket full of maps and currency ?  

We stress on eating too, no oily food , no carbs , no MSG while we have no hang-ups about draining one mug after another of beer .

We stress on sleeping too, not kidding! There are many apps designed to check your sleep cycle , sleep health , deep sleep vs light sleep . We need to keep track of to ensuring good sleep , else God forbid those dark circles and endless visits to the parlor.

The most stressing is the shopping part , which store , how far , what will your friends chose , did I get a good price , should I check online for a better deal , do I use my credit card or go get   some cash ? Did I over – step my budget ?

For me , I rarely thought about how I’m causing an endless cycle of stress for myself . I simply indulged . Now this dreary ‘grey ‘  strand had bought back a precious awareness. Not that we are the end of a certain spectrum, but rather should be a symbol of a new beginning. A new thought process and a new state of being. Our time is best utilized if we are aware of its tricks on us.

For those who do sport their ‘grey’ so bravely, I give you my true respect. You are so comfortable in your own skin and have no apologies for that stigmatic ‘grey’. I too wish to gain that mental muscle to accept fully the consequence of our life choices and the time lapsed by.

~ Sneha