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I chased my Dreams – Short story

by Tina Basu

First they were shocked… then they laughed… and then they mocked.


They thought what on earth was she doing here.

They made fun of me, they chuckled, they giggled.

I took that in my stride and took a deep breath.

Unleashing my passion on the floor, I let my moves do the talking.

I held them in awe for minutes and I kept giving them what they didn’t expect.

I showed them my killer moves, till their jaws dropped.

When I am done they all stood up… they had to … I made them stand up.

Yes, I who chased my dreams and learnt what I loved the most, age is just a number.


Who told you when you are 80 you can’t do a Salsa?    



Now wasn’t that mind boggling??? Paddy you are a star. Watch the video guys and you will all be left thinking what is she made of – Determination I would say. Thanks to Hrithik Roshan (who happened to share this video in one of his tweet) that I got to watch such a wonderful positive woman. Cheers to Woman Power!!!

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Linking this post as my Day 2 post for Ultimate Blog Challenge.
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20 comments

Jeanette Foss July 2, 2014 - 7:00 pm

Haha…great thinking. The age doesn't have to stop what you want.

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Anna Jeanine July 3, 2014 - 1:56 am

How wonderful! And how encouraging. I used to take dance lessons and am hoping someday to get back to them. Maybe I'll stop worrying about how much older I am now than I was when I took them before. 🙂

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Jodi Sky Rogers July 3, 2014 - 3:41 am

It's always inspiring when people chase their dreams. Thanks for sharing <3

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Tina Basu July 3, 2014 - 4:59 am

Thanks Jeanette, yes age is just a number I think

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Tina Basu July 3, 2014 - 5:02 am

So true Anna. This lady Paddy is such an inspiration

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Tina Basu July 3, 2014 - 5:03 am

Thanks Jodi for dropping by. She is such an inspiration

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Rajlakshmi July 3, 2014 - 7:03 am

she is indeed a star. I was speechless when I saw her performance. 😀

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A July 3, 2014 - 9:43 am

Inspirational one, Tina! Age is just a number 🙂

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Usha Menon July 3, 2014 - 9:49 am

Thank you Tina,you are correct. Age is just a number. At 80, my brain is very active.

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Tina Basu July 3, 2014 - 9:50 am

so was I, I couldn't believe my eyes

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Tina Basu July 3, 2014 - 9:50 am

Thanks A. yeah it is.

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Tina Basu July 3, 2014 - 9:52 am

Hahah, yes Usha ji, it is just a number. I'll be happy if I am half as active & fir as how Paddy is.

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Bhavya July 3, 2014 - 10:19 am

So true Tina! Age is nothing more that just a number. All that matters is the spirit in you 🙂

Bhavya
My UBC Day 3 post

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perceptions July 3, 2014 - 10:48 am

Absolutely true, age is in one's being and not the count of how long you've been.

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Ankita July 3, 2014 - 11:23 am

I have seen this video, some one fwd me a few weeks back and i swear, this lady is a true inspiration! She dances like a magic even at this age and with such a confidence!! solid!

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Vinodini Iyer July 3, 2014 - 2:46 pm

Oh yeah – age is all in the mind! I do admire women who are spirited enough at all ages 🙂

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Shilpa Garg July 3, 2014 - 4:56 pm

OMG! She is AMAZING!! Truly, age is just a number, it's all in the mind!

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preciousmurmurs July 4, 2014 - 9:50 am

Hello! Watched it on TV weeks back… Just WOW!
Lovely dedication…

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Eloquent Mind July 4, 2014 - 2:29 pm

Wow. That was inspirational. Life sure begins at 80 🙂

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Sheethal Susan Jacob July 5, 2014 - 7:17 am

Age is just a number not an obstacle to your dreams 🙂

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