F.R.I.E.N.D.S.

Well it has been over 18 months since I wrote my last blog. And naturally, I have forgotten my old login id and password. Hence the new blog space. Feels great to be in the groove once again. For all you guys and gals who are not updated on me, I have graduated with flying colours (the colours really flew when I saw the results), and now working with L&T InfoTech as one of those boring geeks - software engineers. My school life had just started to be fun when it was time to leave the school. But I never ever separated from my school friends. They are with me, even today. But over the past few months I had had quite a few new experiences. College life is heaven. And I realized it the moment I finished my final exam paper. That was one of the last days I spent with all of my college friends together. There were those rare moments where tears were shed. Can God be so cruel to separate us and end those days of endless fun? Maybe yes. Maybe no. We hardly get to speak now, let alone meet. All of us have been now gobbled up by the sophistication of life. We are destined to separate, that is God’s way of making us realize what friends mean to us. Perhaps, and I hope from the bottom of my heart, we are destined to meet again, and relive those long lost moments. My only solace now are the countless photographs, of that very bunch of people who never even thought that these moments would eventually be reduced to mere memories, that bring both smiles and tears to me. But I agree with those who say God is fair. While it was time to say goodbye to some of the old buddies, I came across a lot of new ones. The new phase in life began – my first step in L&T InfoTech training course and I was among all new faces – apprehensive, just like me. I never realized when I became a part of them. I had to be, I used to be with them for 12 hours a day. I never felt I was at office. It was always fun, even if it was work. My college life seemed to have extended for a few more months. 12 hours a day at work never turned out to be dull. I was one of those late comers in the batch and was (in)famous for that. Also I was one of those who find it hard to defy gravity when it comes to their eyelids. My friends really took good care of me or else I would have been out of job for now. The days went by swiftly and soon we realized that something unwanted was creeping back, something scary, something that was most hated – the moment of separation. Not again. Oh God, I was just out of it. Why are you doing this? The answer was the same – we were destined to separate. I realized that the sorrow of separation is somewhere related to the fear of not meeting again. Is that true? I hope I am wrong this time. But there have been very few instances to prove me wrong so far. Is my faith in destiny justified enough? My heart is still searching for an answer. Another new chapter in life – got posted at the office where I thought the people ‘actually’ work. The cycle repeats. Many more new friends, each having history of friends not much different than me. Yes, few old friends with me this time – a little comfort. But soon every one got busy with work. Those moments of fun seemed distant. My workplace offered no work for me for almost 7 months. And there were many like me. I can thankfully manage to squeeze out those precious moments where everyone laughs with me. I have got a few seniors who treat me like a younger brother. I know the words are easy to read and write, but to implement and experience, it is a different story. I have now got amazing friends where in we have non stop chats, loud laughs and fun. The college is not yet out of me – and I never want it to be. I like to move around from cubicle to cubicle meeting friends. I like when a friend drops in at my cubicle with a cute smile even if it is just to say hi. I like those short and long cubicle conferences that are built around utter nonsense. I like to have my luxurious afternoon nap on my desk. And I like even more if it is disturbed by a friend for no reason. I now know that even these days won't last long. There would be that moment of seperation again, that pain again, those tears again. I may say I am ready to face it this time, but it is really tough. Five years from now, I can see these small, fun-filled moments running through my mind - those happy memories which will remind me of the great tresures I had at one point of time. In short I can say that my experiences have taught me one of life’s greatest lessons – a human is in need of friends throughout his life. That is what makes him humane. God gives him the freedom of choosing his friends. That is why they are so close – the chosen ones. Lucky me. I have got the most amazing friends in the world. I do not remember ever regretting someone’s friendship. Wherever I went, I was accepted as a friend unconditionally. Thank you my friends, for embellishing my life. Thank you for encouraging me to start writing again. This one is dedicated to all of you, wherever you are. Dil Chahta Hai, Kabhi Na Beete Chamkeele Din Dil Chahta Hai, Hum Na Rahein Kabhi Yaaron Ke Bin Din Din Bhar Ho Pyaari Baatein Jhoome Shaame, Gaaye Raatein Masti Mein Rahe Dooba Dooba Hameshaa Samaa Humko Raahon Mein Yoonhi Milti Rahein Khushiyaan Jagmagaate Hain, Jhilmilaate Hain Apne Raastein Yeh Khushi Rahe, Roshni Rahe Apne Waaste Jahan Ruke Hum, Jahan Bhi Jaayein Jo Hum Chaahein, Voh Hum Paayein Masti Mein Rahe Dooba Dooba Hameshaa Samaa Humko Raahon Mein Yoonhi Milti Rahein Khushiyaan Kaisa Ajab Yeh Safar Hai, Socho To Har Ik Hi Bekhabar Hai Usko Jaana Kidhar Hai, Jo Waqt Aaye, Jaane Kya Dikhaaye