Friends Part 3

My last part of the friends season is dedicated to Mr. Tarang Doshi, ony of my closest friends in life. Just like my other two close friends, Tarang has also been with me since Diploma. Initially, he was not in my group but later, dunno how, we gelled really well. I remember us going to tuitions together on his scooter a zillion times. He never did that with any expectations in mind. Moreover, our thoughts matched quite a lot, be it regarding one's approach to studies, society or life in general. I vividly recollect our exam days when he used to call up before every exam for 'quick revision' and important topics beause he used to be already late to study everything. I told him a number of times to start preparations early but to no avail; and that was (hopefully it 'was' and not still 'is')one of his weakest points - laziness. but he used to make up by staying up late in the nights and studying, no, cramming is a better word. But honestly, those were the best days man in the company of tarang, manoj, prasad, all different personas and i learnt a lot from them.
Moreover, our long chats online were like, just amazing. We used to talk, crib, joke about almost anything. Still, I do have similar convos with him but very rarely.
But somehow, I still don't know why, since our third yer of undergraduation, our interaction decreased and it diminished to a great extent. I'm not saying that he is completely to blame but he just drifted away, was not the same usual tarang that I knew. Probably, something went wrong somewhere, which I tried a lot to figure out but haven't still been successful in that. We even joined the same organization for work but infrequently met and talked. gain, my mistake too.
There are numerous great experiences that I had with him and hope that when I return back to India, we stay the same. God bless him!

Friends Part 2

Here I am back with a post dedicated to another good friend of mine - Mr. Manoj Harpalani, my class mate for 6 years; in Diploma and Degree both. He is one of the most interesting personalities I've ever met. He is very sharp when it comes to studies and at the same time, he is not one of those bookworms who are just lost in their texts and nothing else. He is as interested in extra-curriculars as anyone else. But 1 quality of his that I find the most inspiring is his benevolence. He is so helpful to everyone that he can even put his interests at stake for the same. He would help somebody when he is not finished with his revisions. We used to call his house a 'guesthouse' because always during our exams, he would have somebody or the other at his place seeking his help. But as intelligent as he is, he never lets his grades get affected.
I especially liked his company in college because he never tried to become a 'yes-man' of the teachers. He scorned the teachers who he didn't like, we used to bunk classes together and we used to have all the fun we could have ever had doing all the time-pass in canteens and out of college. I also like to partially thank my degree college VJTI for not giving us even a single good teacher, because of which we could actually enjoy our engineering college life as students of other streams do.
Also, he has got an amazing sense of humor and can shoot his wisecracks even during the most serious of times. He has gone a tad overboard with those sometimes, as a result of which he's also harmed his impression upon people who matter but then, as I said, he makes that up with his sincerety towards the work that he does.
All in all, he is one of my closest friends and I can safely bet on his friendship anyday. I pray to GOD to keep him happy and grant all his wishes deservedly.

Friends Part 1

If you think that I'm gonna write anything about the sitcom on Star World then you are mistaken dude. Well, this is regarding a friend of mine who is much more than a friend. He's one of the reasons I've still believed that good friends still exist in this world. His name is Mr. Prasad Gawde. I consider him as my brother because he's always supported me, stood by me whenever I wanted someone, not in my family, to do so. I don't like to give much tension to my family with my problems. And I've always relied on him to listen to me, to comfort me. We've been pals since my days of Diploma studies, i.e. since the last 8 years. And I feel very proud that I've found a true lifelong friend in him. I accept that I haven't been there all the time when he needed me and I am guilty about that but trust me, I just was not aware of the greatness of this person. I've shared all my life's joys, sorrows with him and I know that he never fakes his happiness when I'm happy nor does he show artificial concern when I'm down. He considers my joys and sorrows as his and dwells in them for me. And that is what is missing in people these days. We have had a few disagreements in the past but that did not deter us from being great pals. And I truly respect his attitude towards life and his determination. He is so optimistic that even if I know that things won't go well, just by talking to him, a glimmer of hope shines through. And he's always inspired me through his sincerity and honesty. You got to meet this person to understand what I'm talking about.
I pray to GOD that he gives him all that he wants in life and keeps him happy always.
Bro, hats off to you!

Howdy!

Howdy Y'all! Well that's the way Aggies (people related to my university, either as students, teachers or anyhow) greet others. First of all, I request you to please scold me; because I've become a lousy blogger. The only time that I had thought I'd be updating my blog is during my 1 1/2 hour return trip to Houston every Friday. But now instead of doing that, I've been watching movies in the car. Bad boy me :( I missed last weekend, was about to miss this weekend too but then decided to log something at least when I'm going back to College Station on Sunday night, that is, right now.
Last week was very busy and it zommed by. I had loads of tests and assignments to complete. Over the weekend, bro had invited some of his friends and their families for a get-together. By the way, bro is a good singer and all his friends are a part of his karaoke group. Bhabhi gifted him a new karaoke set and it was great to listen to them dishing out beautiful numbers. I also played my guitar and sang some songs. It was good fun.By the way, beginning tomorrow, it would be just 1 month before the fall semester ends: MAANNN! Wadda big relief that would be...a major milestone would be completed.
Well, as I type this, I can see my mom looking at me all the while. Guess how??? Hehe, I have her photo as my desktop background and I love to see her and talk to her this way when I'm away from her. She's telling me "Beta, be strong, aise kaise chalega if you miss me that much all the time". Well, in front of her I try to be brave but only I know what I go through everytime the thought of her going back in January crosses my mind. My brother says that I'm too sissy. But is it bad if I cannot leave my mom alone? I know that bro has seen much worse times when he'd come to the US all alone with no one around. But then, GOD plans everything for everybody. HE knows that my bo is poles apart from me in terms of our nature and personalities. I do not deny the fact that bro has done so much for me since the time I've landed here...much more than what I'd expected and I respect him for that.Without them, I would have gone mad already. Anyway, I'll stop repeating the same thing lest you say that I am boring you everytime with my emotional outbursts. Sorry, I shall try to stay away from writing such things in future posts. Cya then!