0.45 Reynold Fine Carbure : A Memoir

0.45 REYNOLD FINE CARBURE: A Memoir This Unusual caption has very impressionable memory on my mind. Till Class VIII, I was a Fountain pen user, but there were always some messy mishaps, leaking ink and Ink blots on Pages as well on shirt pocket. One fine day I was Introduced to 0.45 Reynold Fine Carbure ballpoint pen by a classmate. it was love at first sight, Pen was smooth, good to hold, continuous and worked almost like a pilot pen. Reynold was the pen with viscous ink which dried quickly and didn’t leave smudges. Above all it was water proof. Even a drop of sweat on sultry summer classroom didn’t create a poll of mess on the page. What it wasn’t was cheap. Then in 90s, it was dearly priced at Rs 4.5, however all other options were either Rs 1 or max Rs 2 in ballpoint pen segment. Those who could afford, there were Chinese fountain pens and higher ups were using Luxor Pilot gel pens which costed an exorbitant Rs 20 a pen. However, I was a Rs 2 Ballpoint Pen user. It was month of Ramazan when I was introduced to Reynold. So, my next target was to have one. With my own EIDI I bought two 0.45 Reynold Fine Carbure pens. I excitedly introduced the pen to Pappa, he appreciated the quality and asked about the price. Four and a half rupees, I replied. Very expensive beta (Son), Pen is good but You should avoid using such expensive pens said Pappa. Then he went quiet. As a child I was conscious of the fact that our family was financially struggling those days, my father was a govt officer, met an accident, his failed spinal surgery made him paralysed from the lower limb, He was on special disability leave (without pay) then. We were a decent middle-class family but all of a sudden, we were financially broke and were in deep crises. During those hard times Ammi was managing the house, she was there when all this was being discussed, she said, whatever it takes I will keep on providing you whatever you need to excel in studies. Henceforth, Ammi ensured that I always have sufficient supplies of Reynold ballpoint pens throughout the year. Today when I was in market to buy pen for me. I chanced to see 0.45 Reynold Fine Carbure Pen priced at JUST Rs 8 only. Ah, 90s, Reynold took first mover advantage and milked school students for an exorbitant Rs 4.5, Convert to 2022 money its more than Rs 50 today. It was indeed very expensive for my generation of limited income family. Today, there are no dearth of good quality pens available at Rs 5, 10 and 20 for students. This was for you Pappa, you may not be in this world, but I know the value of money taught by you and wherever possible, I still try to practise austerity. I was extravagant with your limited money. But frugal with my own. Miss you every Moment of life.

I believe

I believe
that we don't have to change close friends
if we understand that friends change.

I believe-
that no matter how good a friend is,
they're going to hurt you every
once in a while and you must forgive
them for that.

I believe-
that true love continues to grow,
even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true friendship.

I believe-
that you can do something in an instant
that will give you heartache for life.

I believe-
that it's taking me a long time
to become the person I want to be..

I believe-
that you should always leave loved ones
with loving words. It may be the last
time you see them.

I believe-
that you can keep going
long after you can't.

I believe-
that we are responsible for what we do,
no matter how we feel.

I believe-
that either you control your attitude
or it controls you.

I believe-
that regardless of how hot and
steamy a relationship is at first,
the passion fades and there had
better be something else to take
its place.

I believe-
that heroes are the people
who do what has to be done
when it needs to be done,
regardless of the consequences.

I believe-
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I believe-
that my best friend and I can do anything
or nothing and have the best time.

I believe-
that sometimes the people you expect
to kick you when you're down,
will be the ones to help you get back up.

I believe-
that sometimes when I'm angry
I have the right to be angry,
but that doesn't give me
the right to be cruel.

I believe-
that just because someone doesn't love
you the way you want them to doesn't
mean they don't love you with all they have.


I believe-
that maturity has more to do with
what types of experiences you've had
and what you've learned from them
and less to do with how many
birthdays you've celebrated.


I believe-
that it isn't always enough to be
forgiven by others. Sometimes you
have to learn to forgive yourself.

I believe-
that no matter how bad your heart is broken
the world doesn't stop for your grief.

Until I Met You

Before I met you,I thought I was happy,and I was,but I had never known the rich contentment,deep satisfaction,and total fulfillment you brought to me when you came into my life.
Before I met you,I felt a lot of things,good things,but I had never experienced the indescribably intense feelings I have for you.
Before I met you,I thought I knew myself, and I did,but you looked deep inside me and found fresh new things for us to share. Before I met you,I thought I knew about love,but I didn't,until I met you.

My Dream Come True

Always in my heart

You make me feel more loved

than i've ever felt

and happier than i've ever dreamed.

The love and understanding you have

is something i have searched for

my entire life.

Always in my happiest

and saddest moments,

you are my best friend and confidante.

i come to you for everything,

and listen to me without judgement.

Always, deep within my soul,

I know we have a love like no other.

what we share is something others

only hope for and dream of,

but few ever experience.

Our love is magical beyond belief.

Always,without hestitation,

you give of yourself completely.

you have reached the very depth of my soul,

bringing out the emotions i never knew i had

and unveiling an ability to love

i never thought possible.

Always and forever

you will be my dreamcome true,

the one i ahve waited for all these years.

from now untill the end of time,

i will love only you.

we will be together always.