Defying Gravity: My Journey As A World Record Holder – Chapter II
CHAPTER: II
I also wanted to reveal that I am studying in Sree Narayana Mission Senior Secondary School, West Mambalam, Chennai. Unveiling my unexpected response with a simple yet powerful “Yes” left the air tinged with intrigue. However, what I said next carried a nuance that diverged from the expected. I followed my affirmative response with a cautious, “If you and father permit.” My mother received this response with a heartwarming sense of joy, and she wasted no time in conveying the conversation to my father.
Once home, she recounted our dialogue, and my father’s response was a simple, “Ok, if he wishes.” The stage was set, and my mind was resolute in seizing this opportunity to prove my worth. It was vital to communicate to my parents that I wasn’t content with mere idleness within the confines of our home. So, I enthusiastically declared my interest in participating.
With our decision in place, we communicated our intent to my class teacher. She, in turn, messaged us with an important notification on the 7th of July. The message conveyed that the parents of “Individual World Record Holders” were to gather at the school auditorium on the 9th of July.
As the date drew near, I couldn’t help but wonder if any of my classmates had also received similar invitations. The following day at school, I approached a friend and inquired if he had been contacted. To my curiosity, he had indeed received the call. I probed further, asking if he had any intention to attempt the world record. His response was a simple, “I’m not interested.”
I relayed this information to my parents, who responded with a pragmatic stance, suggesting that we first attend the meeting on the 9th of July before making any conclusive decisions. The cloud of uncertainty hung over us, primarily because the information we had received was shrouded in ambiguity. Key questions loomed, such as the identity of the organization that would recognize my feat, the date of the event, and the criteria for selection. This puzzling scenario was further compounded by the fact that although they had announced only 55 world records, there were actually 98 individuals acknowledged for individual world records. The basis of this selection process remained a baffling mystery, one that could only be unraveled on the appointed day, the 9th of July, 2023.
What exactly transpired at that meeting and the information we received would become the focal point of my next blog. Until then, dear readers, brace yourselves for the unfolding of a tale that promises to be as intricate as it is captivating.
