For the last 20 years October meant Puja holidays and the 5 days meant fun fun fun and more fun fun fun. The new clothes, covering North Calcutta by foot, getting exhausted, the lights, the shine, the sound of dhak.
Pujo was very different. Ofcourse I started 1st October by missing class. I just dint wake up after the assignment exhaustion. Everyone went out to celebrate post submission while I sat home with Rimsha at Marine Lines (it felt like both of us are the children of the home and our parents Apu, Ash, Ambar and Shubhi left us). We had the house to ourselves. We fell asleep mentally prepared that we would wake up for class but to our utter dismay we fell asleep without setting the alarm. We both woke up together (actually i woke up because Rimsh pulled my hair while searching for her phone) and we realised we were a little too late. It had been 1 hour into the class. Mind you, we both had 100 % attendance till then in this module.Then Hem and Sharon came to meet us... love you 3 so so much.
Well October was quite eventful. Missed mommy next day. It was her birthday. Got an opportunity to visit Privy.Twas fun with Hem, Rim, Whea and Ankit. Quite short notice. Hype was so much fun. Had a good good night with Prats, Amber,Gits, Iqqu, Keith, Aakash and the others. Had an amazing time being a part of Kopals birthday. Prats I love our so interesting conversations. Then ofcourse Pujo, ashtami was an off. 7 of us: Rimsh, Shubhangini, Aiswarya, Apurva, Ridhi, Sakshi and I went to Juhu for some amazing bhog and then it was Lokhandwala. After stuffing our faces with luchi aloo and misti we started our dhunuchi naach at Abhijeet's Pujo. Oh we were very much appreciated. The night ended at Ikku's house. Dancing to two-steps behind with Keith, watching Ikku my love dance and ofcourse getting to see My Sharona's face. Missed Rhea. We did subway for dinner... no vegetables double meat.
The next evening navami was not 'happening' but the night took a turn. A girls night, at home... lots of dancing till we fell flat. 'Where is...?' The next day was blah. Went and saw another Durga and I could only imagine how Kolkata would be on dashami. Everything over, the excitement etc. After Dassera, all i can remember is assignments. Nerul was the best 'get away'. Dancing at Prateeks: Manav, Rimsh, Ridhi and I were also so much fun. Rock bottom and Apna Dhaba was it? We have to have another night with Aditi Shishoo, Henna Sharma, Shubhi Sharma, Poo (only after ghar ka khana) etc.Pizza Hut and Crepe Station with my people. Madagascar ice-cream with Pallo, chai with Manav and other special moments.
Everyone is talking about how excited they are about going home. "Going home" buzz makes me miss home and i just feel like packing my bags and leaving. I miss you Kolkata and all those who have gone back to Kolkata. I am jealous of you.
Oh before I sign out I have to share my happiness of not being in the hostel for 1 month. I have the most amazing friends who have made me NOT want to go back to hostel and makes me feel like I am home whenever I am with them. Thank you Marine Liners: Pwincess, Apu for taking care, Shubhi my puppy, Blair. Thank you Pasta Lane Hotties: Whea, Pallo, Suckshu and Anku...Tu cheese bari hai mast a mast ;).
Ridhi, Riddhi and Prateek-- How could i possibly forget the 'action-packed' night ;) (humming Sarkai lo khatiyan)
PRing for Nitish Kumar, I enjoyed working with you: Shivani, Oindrila, Kopsie darling and Roma.Did Nitin Noronia or whatever meet Nitish ultimately? The event planning group. Could I even ask for a better group? Continuously imitating Siya's nasal voice, Taking Rims trip...Hem I miss you. Working and sleeping together with Rhea ;) Ash and Apu. Cherie LuMuKu all the time... <3 RIMSHA BAHL I enjoyed spending every moment with you this last month.
This blog seems to be mainly for people who have been such an important part of me presently. All you should know:
"Walk away, if you want to. It's ok, if you need to. You can run, but you can never hide.
Whatever you do, I'll be two steps behind you
Wherever you go, and I'll be there to remind you
that it only takes a minute of your precious time
to turn around and I'll be two steps behind."
Whatever you do, I'll be two steps behind you
Wherever you go, and I'll be there to remind you
that it only takes a minute of your precious time
to turn around and I'll be two steps behind."
<3 <3 <3
Fine, now be mean all of you and leave me alone in Mumbai and go away :'( :'(
