Introduction – Longing to visit beach
“We are going to the beach!”… When my
uncle said this, my excitement became uncontrollable. I haven’t been to beach
before… though I have heard about it in radio and television. I always wanted
to go to beach… but I was too small and I couldn’t go on my own. Someone has to
take me with them. I was longing for that day when I can go to beach… and the
day has come.
Good morning fellow Toastmasters
and guests…
How many of you would love to go to
beach? I was like you…
City of Birth
I was born in a city where there
was no beach… in fact, the city was so dry that you could hardly see any water
outside of your home. They used to bring water to our home in huge tankers and lorries.
So, the thought of going to beach… and seeing large quantity of water in one
place was simply unbelievable to me.
Kid’s excitement & getting ready to go
The moment my uncle said “We are
going to the beach!”, not only me… but my uncle’s kids Priya & Gautham,
also got very excited. They were literally jumping in joy. I wanted to jump
too… but I was too small and I was afraid that I might fall down and break my
crown.
I can see everyone running around
in a hurry and getting ready to go. Priya, who was just 6 years old started
packing all of her toys to play on the beach sand. My uncle’s son Gautham, who
was 8 years old packed his Frisbee and Ball. My aunt made sure that I’m also
ready to go. I was happy that someone took care of me.
Car Journey
We got ready, locked the door and
squeezed into my uncle’s brand new Maruti car. Priya, Gautham and my aunt
occupied the back seats. I was thrown into the front seat. I thought I will
also sit along with them and play with them at the back seat. But, I didn’t
know why they wanted me to sit alone in the front seat. The only company that I
had was the bag full of toys near me.
We were listening to one of those
Ilayaraja melodies. When it comes to music, nobody can beat Ilayaraja. How many
of you love Ilayaraja music? I too love his music.
I wanted to see the road and
Chennai traffic… however, I was too small that I could hardly see anything
outside of the car. I was patiently sitting in the front seat, eagerly waiting
to reach the beach.
Reaching Beach
After a short drive, Priya &
Gautham screemed … “We’ve reached the beach”. I got very excited to see the
beach for the first time in life. My uncle parked the car and all of us got
down. My aunt carried me with her. Priya & Gautham were running fast on the
beach sand. I wanted to run too. But, my aunt didn’t let me down. What can I
do?
Beach Experience
Finally, my uncle selected a place
for all of us to sit… facing the water rushing to the short. Priya &
Gautham were playing with the sand by building castles and with all the toys that
they brought from home. I was happy watching them play with the sand. I was
sitting near my aunt on the sand. The cool breeze made me to feel cold. I
started enjoying it.
Breaking the surprise
Conclusion
Dear toastmasters… did it bother you?
The next time you go to beach and see me there… will you please take me with
you? TMOD…will you take me with you?
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