Yes Finally! I have the time and the mood to write upon probably the most interesting 3 months of my life. It has been filled with so much activity. It all started with my brother's marriage, after that came the farewell parties, last day at work, bachelor parties and my journey to Mumbai. What happened after that, well I'll keep it for another post.
The most amazing week was the last week of May. My brother got married and entered into our lives an amazing person, who I have started to respect a lot.
June was a total roller coaster ride. Starting two weeks were pure, unadulterated (?) fun. It began with me lazing around the office in what was supposed to be the last few working days for some time to come. I wouldn't have called the knowledge sessions as fun at that time, but looking back, I cannot help but laugh my ass off. I kinda have this talent to explain things to others at the same time trying to understand it myself.
Soon it was time for my last day as an IBMer. I would say it was a good journey, where I learnt some new things. Whether it was what I was really looking for in my first job? No. Was it regrettable? No. It was somewhere in the middle. Looking back, I feel I never had the motivation and certainly felt that I was not even working at my 20% capacity. Did I have fun? Of course. I made amazing friends who I'm sure will last a life time. Immediately following the last working hour, it was time for my farewell treat. We went to an amazing restaurant (keep forgetting the name... Nidhi, need ur help)and had a wonderful time. It rained cats and dogs that night. The timing was such that it felt it was something to do with my quitting IBM, it was somewhat symbolic.
Vaayu came calling one fine Sunday evening. It is one of the best lounge bars I have ever visited. Amazing ambiance. But more importantly I was with my best friends. The happy hours helped us get more intoxicated, nothing else. The sheesha was good, but what made it better was the experience of fighting for it :-) The walk on Richmond Road, where everyone is trying to lead the others and no one knew where they were heading. Burgers after "stuff" is one thing that I highly recommend everyone. That evening will stay in my mind for a long time to come.
Next party was a first of its kind of everyone involved in it that day. It was my friend Kashyap's Bachelor Party. The party was supposed to be in the night, so Aditya and me decided to give farewell party to our BMS friends + a extremely special guest in the afternoon. Following the lunch, Kashyap went to drop his fiance and the rest of us headed to our farm house, the location of the party. Although Kashyap knew there would be a party, little did he expect what was in store for him. We had decorated the entire farm house with color papers and balloons. We had party hats and hooters. We had music, darts, cards and of course the "fun stuff". To top it all, Aditya had got his laptop to complete a Bachelor party custom, albeit virtually ;-) After the cake was cut, darts played, dinner was served, it was time for photos and what I like to call the "Advice video" to Kashyap. It was an unforgettable party. Hopefully this trend continues and improves from virtual to reality ;-)
Soon it was time for me to leave. What people say about packing "its never complete till you actually leave" is true. My "last minute" packing took up a whole bag :-)
The train journey was really boring and tiring. But I have learnt my lesson - never travel in a train Sleeper Class for a journey more than 5 hours. Its just not worth the money you will be saving by not traveling in 3-tier AC. 24 hours later I was in Kurla Station. And after tough negotiations with an overly aggressive auto driver, I reached my "home" at 4:00 PM on 18th June. My first experience as a Bachelor away from home was the most horrific experience I have ever had in my life. That is for another post...
Cheers
Madhu
The most amazing week was the last week of May. My brother got married and entered into our lives an amazing person, who I have started to respect a lot.
June was a total roller coaster ride. Starting two weeks were pure, unadulterated (?) fun. It began with me lazing around the office in what was supposed to be the last few working days for some time to come. I wouldn't have called the knowledge sessions as fun at that time, but looking back, I cannot help but laugh my ass off. I kinda have this talent to explain things to others at the same time trying to understand it myself.
Soon it was time for my last day as an IBMer. I would say it was a good journey, where I learnt some new things. Whether it was what I was really looking for in my first job? No. Was it regrettable? No. It was somewhere in the middle. Looking back, I feel I never had the motivation and certainly felt that I was not even working at my 20% capacity. Did I have fun? Of course. I made amazing friends who I'm sure will last a life time. Immediately following the last working hour, it was time for my farewell treat. We went to an amazing restaurant (keep forgetting the name... Nidhi, need ur help)and had a wonderful time. It rained cats and dogs that night. The timing was such that it felt it was something to do with my quitting IBM, it was somewhat symbolic.
Vaayu came calling one fine Sunday evening. It is one of the best lounge bars I have ever visited. Amazing ambiance. But more importantly I was with my best friends. The happy hours helped us get more intoxicated, nothing else. The sheesha was good, but what made it better was the experience of fighting for it :-) The walk on Richmond Road, where everyone is trying to lead the others and no one knew where they were heading. Burgers after "stuff" is one thing that I highly recommend everyone. That evening will stay in my mind for a long time to come.
Next party was a first of its kind of everyone involved in it that day. It was my friend Kashyap's Bachelor Party. The party was supposed to be in the night, so Aditya and me decided to give farewell party to our BMS friends + a extremely special guest in the afternoon. Following the lunch, Kashyap went to drop his fiance and the rest of us headed to our farm house, the location of the party. Although Kashyap knew there would be a party, little did he expect what was in store for him. We had decorated the entire farm house with color papers and balloons. We had party hats and hooters. We had music, darts, cards and of course the "fun stuff". To top it all, Aditya had got his laptop to complete a Bachelor party custom, albeit virtually ;-) After the cake was cut, darts played, dinner was served, it was time for photos and what I like to call the "Advice video" to Kashyap. It was an unforgettable party. Hopefully this trend continues and improves from virtual to reality ;-)
Soon it was time for me to leave. What people say about packing "its never complete till you actually leave" is true. My "last minute" packing took up a whole bag :-)
The train journey was really boring and tiring. But I have learnt my lesson - never travel in a train Sleeper Class for a journey more than 5 hours. Its just not worth the money you will be saving by not traveling in 3-tier AC. 24 hours later I was in Kurla Station. And after tough negotiations with an overly aggressive auto driver, I reached my "home" at 4:00 PM on 18th June. My first experience as a Bachelor away from home was the most horrific experience I have ever had in my life. That is for another post...
Cheers
Madhu
2 comments:
Vaayu was great fun and thanks for the treat..
Sri!!!
the place is called Heera Panna :) that day was fun...
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