Thanks For The Memories ..!!

Last night was quite painful. I could not sleep a bit even. Though I went to bed at around 12:30 AM but I found myself struggling with my i-pod in the next 15-20 minutes. Loads of thoughts passed in my mind. Past memories had a flash back. Then I wondered, how different the way of life is..!! People will come into your life... they will make you laugh and cry... they would give you the real taste of life... and finally, when you will have an attachment with them, when you think them as your world, when they mean a lot to you than anyone else... at that point, they will move away from your life... leaving you on your own for the rest of the life. This way, though sad, is indeed true.

I could not realise the importance of people around me while being at school because that was a different period of time and we had our own ways... the 'emotional bonding' term was not in the picture then. But as we moved forward in the life, got to know the importance of various bondings, got to know the importance of people around us... our concepts changed. We started pushing our wishes to sideways and gave value to the wishes of our loved ones. We start loving them so much that we don't keep a little amount of love and care for ourselves. We know very well that we are going to depart from each other some day, yet we don't agree to the fact. And in the end, we find ourselves with broken hearts, all alone, all depressed..!! All these feelings became quite heavy on me last night and the whole night I was lost in remembering the way some special persons came and changed my life and while leaving them, how my life has changed again..!!

To begin with, the very first person entering into my life was Reshma... my dearest friend, who knows me quite well, even more than myself and whom I trust more than anyone else. She was always there with me in all good and bad times, even if not openly but atleast mutually (as per the situation). My life had a great turning point due to her only and I am really blessed to have a friend like her. While leaving college, though I cried like anything while departing from her, yet I have got her for lifetime. Reshma, thanks for all the love, care, affection, support, advises. You are a real strength of mine and I swear myself to be your friend till the last breath of my life..!!

While I was starting a new life at college, my most beloved senior Linu Didi left the college... that was the first blow I received. She has a been a good company and a great source of inspiration always. I am proud to say that, I was the first junior (from my batch) in the college to become so close to her. That has been my pleasure entirely. She taught me the way of leading a life in college and thank God, I still have her support as and when I need. I remember how we used to dance on the terrace in the moonlight, how we used to talk in the college lawns (blessed days). Thanks Di, for all your care and concern. Wish to have you in my life forever..!!

As my days advanced, my friendship with Amit bloomed. I always wanted to be his friend but I never knew that our friendship would be so special. I remember, he is the guy whom I can always count on in my bad times. I have bothered him a lot with my problems but he was always there, as usual cool and patient. He has solved my problems many a times, which I am sure, noone could have done. I am glad to have a friend like him. I won't ever forget the chat we used to have... starting from A to Z. The day before leaving the college, while he was there to meet me, I don't know how I controlled myself. I had a sudden feeling that, whom shall I look upon for any advice or suggestions..?? I am happy that he is still with me, as always. Thanks Amit, you are really cool..!!

In the meantime, Anurag came into my life. What to say about him?? He is actually a cartoon and a true friend forever. He is the first person to realise the special bond which Pragyan-Suprangya (Su-Pragyan, for him) share and I am really glad about it. I remember, he used to be a perfect sink for me (reciprocal too). Whatever I used to say, he used to give a good ear. I can't really forget the time, when Me n Reshma talked with him for nearly 2 hours and that too over phone, trying to take him out of confusion ;-) All the same, he's a great friend and I really liked the way he gave us a warm and touchy farewell, all special in its way. Thanks Anurag, for all that you did and particularly for that farewell..!!

Forgetting not, one important person whom I met in my lifetime at college was Sitesh Bhai. He may not be a very familiar name for many people in the college but he was a person I look with much admiration. Linu Didi was instrumental in introducing us and I am glad she did that. I got a brother for lifetime. I could never forget the way he took my care while I was admitted in hospital. He actually took the place of my elder brother there. I still remember, how he spent the entire night without sleeping..!! He really made me cry that day. Whatever he may be for anyone but for me, he would always be my brother. Thanks Sitesh Bhai for all your love and care. I really miss those now..!!

Time took me to another phase where I got a really sweet brother... Pragyan..!! This 'all-time-singing' chap was instrumental in healing all my tensions and depressions. His voice has some kind of miracle which always worked. I never had any younger brother but he came into my life as one. I had spent really good times with him, let it be over chatting or in his music sessions or his birthday celebrations or parties..!! Each of those moments have left me with loads of memories, I could cherish ever. Forgetting not the last moment, I could see his eyes full of tears, while bidding me farewell. Though I somehow controlled myself, but I was quite pained at heart. I could still feel the tremble he had while shaking hands with me for the last time. Oh God, how I miss those beautiful moments. While writing this also, I can feel my eyes being wet. Thanks dear, for all your wonderful memories and comic punches :)

Riyaz aka 'Vroom' and Shiv aka 'Babu' are the two persons whom I always give the same level of importance in my life. Both are cool in their ways and were pivotal in making our college days enjoyable. Had there not been Vroom, singing always seeing the mountains and clouds, classes would have been quite monotonous. Had there not been Babu, I guess, we would have been dumb in the class..!! I remember, how we (Me and Lisha) used to ask Babu various questions and used to tease him. Even Reshma was there with me while teasing Babu with 24 and Vroom with his 'Sapno ki Rani'. It was always a fun being with these two or chatting with these two. Babu, hope you don't forget our chat punches..... 'Hi'...'Hi', 'Ki haal hai?'...'Badhiya, apna batao'... 'Apna bhi sab thik' ..!! And Vroom, don't you forget that, I only gave you this name... 'Vroom-vrooom-vrrrrooooom'..!! Really miss you guys, thanks for all those cherishing moments..!!

Rakesh aka 'Raks' and Vikram aka 'Vicky', two of my very good friends, both half-mad, yet I always look forward for their company. I have some very nice moments with these idiots. I still remember, both of you, how you made fun of me... while going to Vizag..!! I was planning not to forgive you two, then I realised, I won't ever get such cartoon pieces ever in my life. I have plenty of moments with you two... but I particularly like the chat sessions over net and phone and yesss... our campus trips..!! You guys are really great... as friends ;)

Nivedita and Rajni are the two sweet kids, I would like to have forever with me. They were my tension healers. I used to count on them, when I am sad. They really made me laugh like anything. I miss their funny behaviour and cute smile :( I still remember the last night, I had with Rajni... found her sensible for the first time, I made her cry..!! Next morning while she was leaving, I was there to see her off but I literally could not made my eyes meet hers. There was Amit with her... another blow for me. Miss you, smiley... keep smiling always..!! Nivedita was a real fun. Always tensed over silly matters which used to make me laugh. Had tons of memories, let it be birthdays or parties or phone calls. These were the kids, who were actually worried over my love life... and all the same, quite dear to me forever..!!

Zarjish, another junior-cum-friend from my college, is one whom I would like to have as a friend for life-time. I was actually late in meeting him, but he has become quite a good friend of mine. I had very nice chat sessions with him. Working with him was also a fun. I remember, how I used to make him work while working together (advantage of being senior :)) and he was there with a 'yes-to-everything' attitude. Even his eyes were blurred with water, while bidding me farewell but I am glad to have him as a good friend forever. I have many unforgettable moments with him, which I would like to have with me always. Thanks for all your help and concern..!!

The last person I would like to mention here is Aditya aka 'Aadi'. I actually have spent quite a few but quality time with him and he has always been special in one way or other..!! Each moment we had together has left me with loads and loads of memories which I would like to cherish forever... till the end of my life..!! Starting from knowing him to being his friend to departing from him... was like a dream. Some of the special moments with him were mid-night calls during exam seasons, which used to keep me afrain from sleep. He has been a real booster of mine, always there inspiring me to move on. I have bothered him quite a lot but he was there as usual... calm and composed. His support was a pillar for me during exams and projects. I have always liked his confidence and his beliefs. Another special moment I had with him was the last time I talked with him over phone in the college, the day before I was leaving..!! Those moments are still afresh in my mind and will be with me forever. I wish, I had some way of going back to my past..!! Thanks Aadi, for being there for me always and for all those wonderful memories I treasure in my heart..!!

This blog (which became quite long by chance ;)), which came out of my last night's sleep-deprived experience and directly from heart, is in tribute to all my dearest friends. Thanks a lot for making my life worthwhile, thanks for sharing your friendship with me and thanks for all those sweet-salty memories I have with me. You guys will always remain special for me... no matter, wherever I go..!!


Some people come into your life to teach you how to live alone without them..!!