PrancingNugget
PrancingNugget

I Miss the Simple Joys from My Childhood

When I was a child, I was a foodie and loved street food, but we couldn't afford it most times(Unfair life/ rough times). I remember how special it was when my mom occasionally brought me my favorite street food, 'Samosa.' Those moments were the best.

Now, I earn a decent amount and can afford things for myself and my family. I often buy my mom her favorite treats, but I personally don't enjoy anything like I used to. Sometimes, I think about going out to have a Samosa or other fast food, but then I worry about hygiene or diseases. I've never drunk or smoked; the only thing I loved was street food. But now that I can afford anything, I don't feel like eating it.

As a child, I used to dream of earning a lot of money one day. Now, it seems like money is the only thing I care about.

I wish I could be that child again, who was happy just to get an occasional Samosa.

It feels like I matured too soon, which I didn't want. I want to eat my favorite food sometimes without thinking about anything else, just savoring the moment and the nostalgia. I don't know how to get that feeling back.

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WigglyPenguin
WigglyPenguin

did someone ask for me ?

PrancingNugget
PrancingNugget

Yeah, you're my favorite......

SillyNugget
SillyNugget

Samosa is always in demand in street food and here in grapevine also🤌🤌

GroovyCupcake
GroovyCupcake

Same. I miss melas, going out with family for picnics, being happy in little things and not worrying about anything (other than getting less marks in school which now I realise that it doesn’t make any sense). I used to make small ganeshas and diyas with mitti in my village. We just grew up and grew out of all this.

PrancingNugget
PrancingNugget

Have you tried anything different recently? For me, in the last six months, I've discovered that I like traveling, so I've been doing that whenever get time.

GroovyCupcake
GroovyCupcake

@President_Trump travelling i too like but i really do not get time. Should consider it seriously. I am mostly into art, reading.

PrancingNugget
PrancingNugget

Posted it an hour ago and deleted it in 2 minutes. I don't know why I can't share about my personal life with my friends or family, or even on an anonymous platform. Fu*k it.

SwirlyDumpling
SwirlyDumpling

It’s a good thing to share what you are feeling..being anonymous helps…

PerkyWalrus
PerkyWalrus
CARS2412mo

Try explaining us in a meme or a comic which you like to do

WobblyBiscuit
WobblyBiscuit
Zomato12mo

I miss so many things from childhood yaar , those stay with cousins during vacation, those whole days I used to spend on ground playing cricket, I was so fond of cricket that wherever I used to go i arrange bat ball to play cricket, but then everyone got matured and got busy in their lives Kya jaldi jaldi bade ho gye na hum

Yaado k purane album me chupa k rakhe h humne wo din Na kisi manzil ki fikar thi
Zindagi jeene ki Umar thi Dosti aur doston se Udhar k din the

PrancingNugget
PrancingNugget

I was really good at cricket. But then I got so caught up in my career that I haven't played in the last 10-12 years

WobblyBiscuit
WobblyBiscuit
Zomato12mo

Same, i didn't hold a bat since last 5 years

BubblyUnicorn
BubblyUnicorn
Gojek12mo

We have forgotten to enjoy the real essence of life admist the bug city hustle 😔. Hopefully with remote work and shift towards Tier 2 cities, we might enjoy it again

PrancingNugget
PrancingNugget

I'm doing remote work, but it hasn't made any significant change. Most of my childhood friends have left town.

ZippyMochi
ZippyMochi
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PrancingNugget
PrancingNugget

🫂

SillyPickle
SillyPickle
Dunzo12mo

The cost of Samosa has seen real inflation

PrancingNugget
PrancingNugget

Yeah, even I've seen so much in just a few years.

JazzyNugget
JazzyNugget
Student12mo

I used to bought it for Rs.6 when I was in childhood now it's for Rs.15

GroovyBoba
GroovyBoba

I miss the pre internet days. The interactions felt more alive.

PerkyWalrus
PerkyWalrus

Okay same has happened with me. Now I have moved on over it, by trying to do different things - finding a wonderful place to sit while having food, yes I enjoy it! (earlier I used to feel that is waste of money, but now that gives me some happiness)

And yr... Kya he btauuu.. I just wanna get married to the most perfect and wonderful person and I think everything will fall into place and I will be forever happy then

PrancingNugget
PrancingNugget

Happy for you. Just don't let her/him go. I know you're going to have a happy life.

PerkyWalrus
PerkyWalrus

I said "I want to get married" - I am still finding her yr :). Feel free to help me in the process by introducing me to the best of your female friends :))

FluffyNugget
FluffyNugget
Plivo12mo
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SqueakyDonut
SqueakyDonut

This hit home

PrancingNugget
PrancingNugget

🫂

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