Being Uncle...................................

Every morning, when I see my image in mirror, I say "Sam, you are more than 25 now, and still look like a guy from college - basically a kid." untill yesterday.

I woke up early morning to hit gym. When I was returning, a young boy was standing on footpath looking for lift. I stopped. He said - "Uncle, can you please drop me at main road?".

"Oye, do I look like Uncle to you?" I said.

He replied innocently - "Yes Uncle?".

I felt like someone had hit me with iron rod at my head. I was astonished and stunned to hear that. I have always admired my childish look. I always felt good when someone younger than me had come to me and asked me which year in college I am.

And there was this kid, shattered my long cherished illusion in few words. I realized, that one day or other, it had to happen. Run however and wherever you want, but you can't run away from fact. And the fact is, I am getting older. My friends are getting married and soon, I will be addressed as Uncle only (ofcourse by their Kids).

Am I feeling bad cause of this? Not now.

I know very well, the more you try not to be someone, the more closer you get to be. The more you worry about your age, the older you look. Feel like a kid at heart and behave like one sometime. It can do wonders for you.

As for being Uncle, it's a phase and will pass by and will change to Grand Dad.  :-)