of times that were. of times that are..
Last week. Last month. Last year. There must be some higher (or lateral) conscious existing in the nether regions of our brains that recall memories otherwise lost in posterity; lost in the whirlwind existence revolving around ‘right now’, ‘today’ and ‘tomorrow’.
Looking for a key amongst my desk drawers I stumble upon my CC badge from IC….besides the fact that I was chubbier then a new born in the picture, the expression on my face was of an unbound swagger and as I think back to exactly 365 days ago, I can recount those mass dinners atop the sheela inn, those stressful discussions reaching far into the night, those arguments and ego-swallowing situations; dealt with - only for the purpose of a higher good, a greater claim and an ultimate responsibility known only to a few. That was one time of many from the past 2 years, but it was one hell of a special time. Dhanur calls and tells me he’s nostalgic, like an idiot I ask him why and he sarcastically mentions that yesterday was the 27th you @#$%^%....”remember we did IC one year ago?” I remember G. I remember.
The weekend was actually an assault of sorts in this matter. My mom found a bunch of t-shirts that I thought I had lost and there amongst, lying in its pristine ‘greyness’ was my champions league tee. My name ‘embossed’ on the right hand sleeve, I wore it on its crumpledness….closed my eyes for just a second and opened them again- smiling at the gazillion and one emails exchanged between a group of friends on sam and his escapades. Speaking to N a couple of nights ago, I was hardly surprised that I guffawed just as loud as I would have done 2 years ago with memories of ‘party like gods’, nsc’s new avatars, the claims of puking blood and plans of such complexity that even my swiss compatriots would struggle to hold it all together...
On that note, Sarah, if you’re reading this – did the non-IC attending drinking night take place? Know that I was/am with you in ‘spirit’ hahaha literally...
Geeta's bday last Wednesday. Great fun and another reunion (met Shahana and Sahil) after about 2 and a half years (pictures in the flickr aptly named for easy access) The same awesome people, just a bit wiser and a few more stories to tell from experiences gone by. Make a mental note to call those guys for another round of drinks...
Met some old friends at aura (the new bar/pub at the claridges) the other night. Friends from way back in school. Was a pleasant surprise and it struck me how different we all looked (atleast I think) in just 2 years. Quick shiver down my spine wondering how reunions would be in my 30’s/40s…....
Badminton was on Saturday evening with Mr. Seth and a couple others..game is still on but a lot of unforced errors which will only reduce through consistency me thinks.
Another weekend of great conversations and laughter with the folks. If there’s an element of my personal promise that I’m most proud of – it would be the confidence and consequent ease with which I’ve returned to the normalcy and predicted happiness through reconnection with loved ones. It’s been a dream. Seriously. Touch wood.
I saw the Break up on Saturday with vasu and naina. Really really liked it. Realistic and hilarious in parts; Jennifer Aniston is by far the cutest woman on the planet. They did make Vaughn’s character look a bit like a jerk but then the classic portrayal of men in all their immaturity…cant deny it.
This Wednesday is another first of sorts. I shall deliver a short 25 minute talk on the topic of ‘blogging’ to 65 young marketers of a major Multi-national. Certainly should be interesting as I haven’t done something like this before but have a lot of thoughts and aspects to share on the phenomenon which is yet to hit the ‘sit up and take notice’ section in the mass Indian environment. Will tell you guys of how it went Wednesday night.
Shall be booking tickets for the jaipur weekend trip this week, VJ and SM- prepare for the invasion..much fun, reminiscing and exploring on the cards.
The last week was also filled with squeals (from the likes of aine) and nervous joy (from the likes of rob) from a variety of dear friends punctuating the global populace en route to IC (literally:), I got mails from airports, random cafe lounges and the main destination itself). Many reunions must be taking place on a daily basis and by the looks of it, it’s probably rocking the boat. Cheers to all of you guys, can’t wait to see the pictures and hear the stories....
On other news, 65 mails were exchanged, much laughter was shared and archy’s penchant for prose shone through in all its luster once again….the result? – http://sameshwar.blogspot.com (KS in case you’re reading store the website). ‘we’ (aka the others) intend for this to be the ultimate in chronicles of a true to form living legend. Whilst most of the stories shall be highly fictitious (as is the case of the protagonist’ style himself) I’m guessing the ‘Lord of the rings’; ‘harry potter’ and all that other nonsense will be swept aside in one blistering move characteristic of fitzee manekam’s furious arm flapping. Don’t know what im talking about? Its ok. This paragraph is to ensure I’m rolling on the floor holding my sides at 44 on some Caribbean island with friends around me sipping on drinks that sport the tiny umbrellas.
on a different note, i finally got myself contact lenses over the weekend. whilst they will never totally replace the killer glasses look that I've grown to love and appreciate, they will be a pleasant change from the routine...if I can ever get the damn things on. 35 minutes on saturday, another 20 minutes on sunday morning with no luck. dropped them incessantly in the bathroom sink. lost them on the palm of my hand (only to find them nestled neatly on my little finger) and countless other frustrating events I shall refrain from mentioning at the cost of sounding like a complete retard. I've probably already done that. Anyway, this combined with the fact that my optician yanks open my eye and sticks them in with precision and consumate ease frustrates me even more. I think I'll practise next weekend again....
That’s just about it as an update from my side. Waiting for a holler from yonder.
Looking for a key amongst my desk drawers I stumble upon my CC badge from IC….besides the fact that I was chubbier then a new born in the picture, the expression on my face was of an unbound swagger and as I think back to exactly 365 days ago, I can recount those mass dinners atop the sheela inn, those stressful discussions reaching far into the night, those arguments and ego-swallowing situations; dealt with - only for the purpose of a higher good, a greater claim and an ultimate responsibility known only to a few. That was one time of many from the past 2 years, but it was one hell of a special time. Dhanur calls and tells me he’s nostalgic, like an idiot I ask him why and he sarcastically mentions that yesterday was the 27th you @#$%^%....”remember we did IC one year ago?” I remember G. I remember.
The weekend was actually an assault of sorts in this matter. My mom found a bunch of t-shirts that I thought I had lost and there amongst, lying in its pristine ‘greyness’ was my champions league tee. My name ‘embossed’ on the right hand sleeve, I wore it on its crumpledness….closed my eyes for just a second and opened them again- smiling at the gazillion and one emails exchanged between a group of friends on sam and his escapades. Speaking to N a couple of nights ago, I was hardly surprised that I guffawed just as loud as I would have done 2 years ago with memories of ‘party like gods’, nsc’s new avatars, the claims of puking blood and plans of such complexity that even my swiss compatriots would struggle to hold it all together...
On that note, Sarah, if you’re reading this – did the non-IC attending drinking night take place? Know that I was/am with you in ‘spirit’ hahaha literally...
Geeta's bday last Wednesday. Great fun and another reunion (met Shahana and Sahil) after about 2 and a half years (pictures in the flickr aptly named for easy access) The same awesome people, just a bit wiser and a few more stories to tell from experiences gone by. Make a mental note to call those guys for another round of drinks...
Met some old friends at aura (the new bar/pub at the claridges) the other night. Friends from way back in school. Was a pleasant surprise and it struck me how different we all looked (atleast I think) in just 2 years. Quick shiver down my spine wondering how reunions would be in my 30’s/40s…....
Badminton was on Saturday evening with Mr. Seth and a couple others..game is still on but a lot of unforced errors which will only reduce through consistency me thinks.
Another weekend of great conversations and laughter with the folks. If there’s an element of my personal promise that I’m most proud of – it would be the confidence and consequent ease with which I’ve returned to the normalcy and predicted happiness through reconnection with loved ones. It’s been a dream. Seriously. Touch wood.
I saw the Break up on Saturday with vasu and naina. Really really liked it. Realistic and hilarious in parts; Jennifer Aniston is by far the cutest woman on the planet. They did make Vaughn’s character look a bit like a jerk but then the classic portrayal of men in all their immaturity…cant deny it.
This Wednesday is another first of sorts. I shall deliver a short 25 minute talk on the topic of ‘blogging’ to 65 young marketers of a major Multi-national. Certainly should be interesting as I haven’t done something like this before but have a lot of thoughts and aspects to share on the phenomenon which is yet to hit the ‘sit up and take notice’ section in the mass Indian environment. Will tell you guys of how it went Wednesday night.
Shall be booking tickets for the jaipur weekend trip this week, VJ and SM- prepare for the invasion..much fun, reminiscing and exploring on the cards.
The last week was also filled with squeals (from the likes of aine) and nervous joy (from the likes of rob) from a variety of dear friends punctuating the global populace en route to IC (literally:), I got mails from airports, random cafe lounges and the main destination itself). Many reunions must be taking place on a daily basis and by the looks of it, it’s probably rocking the boat. Cheers to all of you guys, can’t wait to see the pictures and hear the stories....
On other news, 65 mails were exchanged, much laughter was shared and archy’s penchant for prose shone through in all its luster once again….the result? – http://sameshwar.blogspot.com (KS in case you’re reading store the website). ‘we’ (aka the others) intend for this to be the ultimate in chronicles of a true to form living legend. Whilst most of the stories shall be highly fictitious (as is the case of the protagonist’ style himself) I’m guessing the ‘Lord of the rings’; ‘harry potter’ and all that other nonsense will be swept aside in one blistering move characteristic of fitzee manekam’s furious arm flapping. Don’t know what im talking about? Its ok. This paragraph is to ensure I’m rolling on the floor holding my sides at 44 on some Caribbean island with friends around me sipping on drinks that sport the tiny umbrellas.
on a different note, i finally got myself contact lenses over the weekend. whilst they will never totally replace the killer glasses look that I've grown to love and appreciate, they will be a pleasant change from the routine...if I can ever get the damn things on. 35 minutes on saturday, another 20 minutes on sunday morning with no luck. dropped them incessantly in the bathroom sink. lost them on the palm of my hand (only to find them nestled neatly on my little finger) and countless other frustrating events I shall refrain from mentioning at the cost of sounding like a complete retard. I've probably already done that. Anyway, this combined with the fact that my optician yanks open my eye and sticks them in with precision and consumate ease frustrates me even more. I think I'll practise next weekend again....
That’s just about it as an update from my side. Waiting for a holler from yonder.
Chitgo, if for nothing else I should visit your blog for updates on my other friends...
I visted sameshwar.blogspot.com and like i commented there , this is only the begining,of some mild doze of "gujjerisms" hehe....
This talk on blogging sounds cool, I dont think they could have picked a more apt person.
Have fun...
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Jitu |
4:20 PM, August 28, 2006