I hate moving on. I get very comfortable in the scheme of things and when the time comes to leave it all behind, i just want to bury my head in a pillow and weep till it leaks. I frankly never expected my 3 years of graduation in Ruia to be so much fun.
I have a notorious memory. I forget names, faces and unfortunately for me..people. It doesnt mean I dont care. I do. Very much. If you bump into me and tell me "Hey remember me? i shared a bench with you in 3rd standard!" , I'll be more than happy to gallop around town with you reliving old days that i suddenly remember. No one's perfect.
So i figured if I were to run into some of my undergrad friends after years and they suddenly start claiming that we shared dabbas I should atleast have a rough sketch of what they are like. So as a guide to self, I'm listing a few darling friends of mine who i'd love to run into when I'm grey and old...
1) Krupa (i cant spell her last name) - My lab partner. I mention her first because she deserves the honour. Its not easy sitting in such close proximity to me in any kind of a lab. She was actually really scared of me...but she masked it most beautifully. I think in the course of time became more non-chalant than she actually was, trying so hard to be immune to my antics. She made all the notes, lent me copy from her journal, did all the gram stainings and ALWAYS picked up after me. My journal (yes i have left it behind several times), my empty notebooks and my stationary. Whenever I did my work fine, i used to look up at her expectantly and she used to reward me with a half smile. as compensation, i used to sincerely compliment her choice of hair clips. Thanks for bearing with me (hugggggggg).
2) Anandi Rajan- The class pervert. Mental age 4. Actual age 13. She could turn anything into a dirty joke. She was the first one to spot the scandolous fine print on my t-shirt :x
We've had many happy hours gossiping and being silly in the lab. and ofc, she's my partner in crime in destroying spoiled agar plates :D. It was a passion of sorts for us...Squishing agar. Never had much to do anyway... She has the most varied collection of ear-rings...which include the hot pink ones that she never wore after akshay and I almost made her cry for wearin them :)
She's soo full of hugs and such a child that you simply have to be fond of her. Was great having you around :)
3) Richa Palekar- The class bully. She could shut anyone up with her snarls. Best to agree with whatever she says if you dont want your eyes gnawed out. Love her boots...those pointed hunterwali boots. She's bigtime into fashion but the nose-ring gig never comes off :(...first it was a septic infection and then tuberculosis..who'd have thought! She's almost elder-sister like when she's constantly picking up after me and safely storing my books lying around and patiently waiting for me to realise that i dont have them..and when finally i'm on the verge of tears she calmly hands them over to me. Such a darling! Known for the loudest laugh and the fieriest tongue. and ofc sexy bond-girl hair cuts :D
4) Joey Nambiar- my penguin pillow!! apart from squishing lab gels i also indulge in squishing joey's arms, much to her chagrin. She's the sensible one. Always calm and composed when she's not being unreasonable and yelling her curly head off at some poor bastard. She gives the most amazing b'day gifts (making a mental note here to invite her to all the parties). She writes really really well and i so badly hope she'll make it big in the literary world some day...so that i can proudly strut around saying " i used to sleep on her arm in class" (squiiiissshhhhhhhh)
5) Anisha Zaveri- The class nerd. She's THE nerdiest-coolest girl i've ever seen. I really dont understand how she does it all. Im sure she flicked Hermione's time- turner. I mean... how could anyone possibly study their ass off from scary looking books that the rest of the class is too scared to open, read non-microbiology science so avidly, read and appreciate other kind of literature, be so so good with words, be a really creative photographer without prior training, be aware of TV shows like "rakhi sawant ka swayamwar", be a hit with boys and still find time to be incredibly sweet? (I ran out of breath just listing the things she does). I'd say it like anisha would - "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ....you are awesome only".
6) Akshay (kumar) Pai- My best friend. i love him sooo much. Now I know i'll always have him around ...because well... he just doesnt have much choice! I'm soo happy I met him and bugged him the very first day about PG Wodehouse and completely ruined my chances of being his friend :D. But we got along all right. He also doubles up as my wallet. Plus he's the only guy who genuinely thinks i'm hot :D yayyyyy. Muuah muuah. The most patient listener. Non-judgemental. He's also my relationships -advisor sort of..but I dont think its working out that well . But he's always around to bitch about the exes..so its ok! :D Will miss hin lotss re...esp the free food and his mum's pasta!
7) Nikita Mehra- My soul sister. TY would not have been half as fun without her. Her hair is annoyingly all over the place and i wonder how she finds her way around with the strands blocking her view. She's the first one to get my dirty jokes..and she enjoys them too. She also, like me, hates biochemistry and together we have wondered many a time just what does anisha
see in it. She's really bright and all...just a little confused...ok a lottt confused..about books and boys alike. She makes good use of the lectures though. While we sleep..she writes crisp poetry that we can giggle to when we finish our mid-morning siestas. She's worse than me in the lab..if that was ever possible. She's such a disgrace to microbiology...I'm sure Crick turned in his grave several times during this year... but meh who cares.. as long as the lab's still standing. :P
and oh yes...she believes in bathing her computer with hot milk once in a while for good luck. HUGGGGGGGGG :D (you know i love you and though i mean all this..i dont really mean it right?)
snifff...i'll miss you guys soo much. WAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I have a notorious memory. I forget names, faces and unfortunately for me..people. It doesnt mean I dont care. I do. Very much. If you bump into me and tell me "Hey remember me? i shared a bench with you in 3rd standard!" , I'll be more than happy to gallop around town with you reliving old days that i suddenly remember. No one's perfect.
So i figured if I were to run into some of my undergrad friends after years and they suddenly start claiming that we shared dabbas I should atleast have a rough sketch of what they are like. So as a guide to self, I'm listing a few darling friends of mine who i'd love to run into when I'm grey and old...
1) Krupa (i cant spell her last name) - My lab partner. I mention her first because she deserves the honour. Its not easy sitting in such close proximity to me in any kind of a lab. She was actually really scared of me...but she masked it most beautifully. I think in the course of time became more non-chalant than she actually was, trying so hard to be immune to my antics. She made all the notes, lent me copy from her journal, did all the gram stainings and ALWAYS picked up after me. My journal (yes i have left it behind several times), my empty notebooks and my stationary. Whenever I did my work fine, i used to look up at her expectantly and she used to reward me with a half smile. as compensation, i used to sincerely compliment her choice of hair clips. Thanks for bearing with me (hugggggggg).
2) Anandi Rajan- The class pervert. Mental age 4. Actual age 13. She could turn anything into a dirty joke. She was the first one to spot the scandolous fine print on my t-shirt :x
We've had many happy hours gossiping and being silly in the lab. and ofc, she's my partner in crime in destroying spoiled agar plates :D. It was a passion of sorts for us...Squishing agar. Never had much to do anyway... She has the most varied collection of ear-rings...which include the hot pink ones that she never wore after akshay and I almost made her cry for wearin them :)
She's soo full of hugs and such a child that you simply have to be fond of her. Was great having you around :)
3) Richa Palekar- The class bully. She could shut anyone up with her snarls. Best to agree with whatever she says if you dont want your eyes gnawed out. Love her boots...those pointed hunterwali boots. She's bigtime into fashion but the nose-ring gig never comes off :(...first it was a septic infection and then tuberculosis..who'd have thought! She's almost elder-sister like when she's constantly picking up after me and safely storing my books lying around and patiently waiting for me to realise that i dont have them..and when finally i'm on the verge of tears she calmly hands them over to me. Such a darling! Known for the loudest laugh and the fieriest tongue. and ofc sexy bond-girl hair cuts :D
4) Joey Nambiar- my penguin pillow!! apart from squishing lab gels i also indulge in squishing joey's arms, much to her chagrin. She's the sensible one. Always calm and composed when she's not being unreasonable and yelling her curly head off at some poor bastard. She gives the most amazing b'day gifts (making a mental note here to invite her to all the parties). She writes really really well and i so badly hope she'll make it big in the literary world some day...so that i can proudly strut around saying " i used to sleep on her arm in class" (squiiiissshhhhhhhh)
5) Anisha Zaveri- The class nerd. She's THE nerdiest-coolest girl i've ever seen. I really dont understand how she does it all. Im sure she flicked Hermione's time- turner. I mean... how could anyone possibly study their ass off from scary looking books that the rest of the class is too scared to open, read non-microbiology science so avidly, read and appreciate other kind of literature, be so so good with words, be a really creative photographer without prior training, be aware of TV shows like "rakhi sawant ka swayamwar", be a hit with boys and still find time to be incredibly sweet? (I ran out of breath just listing the things she does). I'd say it like anisha would - "EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ....you are awesome only".
6) Akshay (kumar) Pai- My best friend. i love him sooo much. Now I know i'll always have him around ...because well... he just doesnt have much choice! I'm soo happy I met him and bugged him the very first day about PG Wodehouse and completely ruined my chances of being his friend :D. But we got along all right. He also doubles up as my wallet. Plus he's the only guy who genuinely thinks i'm hot :D yayyyyy. Muuah muuah. The most patient listener. Non-judgemental. He's also my relationships -advisor sort of..but I dont think its working out that well . But he's always around to bitch about the exes..so its ok! :D Will miss hin lotss re...esp the free food and his mum's pasta!
7) Nikita Mehra- My soul sister. TY would not have been half as fun without her. Her hair is annoyingly all over the place and i wonder how she finds her way around with the strands blocking her view. She's the first one to get my dirty jokes..and she enjoys them too. She also, like me, hates biochemistry and together we have wondered many a time just what does anisha
see in it. She's really bright and all...just a little confused...ok a lottt confused..about books and boys alike. She makes good use of the lectures though. While we sleep..she writes crisp poetry that we can giggle to when we finish our mid-morning siestas. She's worse than me in the lab..if that was ever possible. She's such a disgrace to microbiology...I'm sure Crick turned in his grave several times during this year... but meh who cares.. as long as the lab's still standing. :P
and oh yes...she believes in bathing her computer with hot milk once in a while for good luck. HUGGGGGGGGG :D (you know i love you and though i mean all this..i dont really mean it right?)
snifff...i'll miss you guys soo much. WAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
