Random Thoughts

so i am back in ahmedabad now after chilling out for 2 months in delhi. even though the wordk load is considerably lesser than what i had in the first year, it still seems so hectic when i compare it with my daily routine in delhi. and right now i am glad that i have found some time to write a new post.

this post is about delhi, and all those wonderful people i met in that big city. frankly speaking, academically my 2 months' stay in delhi was a complete sham. i didn't do much work, and whatever i did is dwarfed in front of the summer internship projects done by other people. one of my friends actually used to work for 20 hours a day and he got only 3 days off during 2 months. i won't be wasting any time and space ruminating over the supposed loss of time, coz as somebody has said "one seriuos thing that one should always remember is that nothing is to be taken so seriously."

however, non-academically these 2 months have been most eventful for me. they have added many firsts to my life. for the first time i went to Rishikesh and did white-water rafting. for the first time i did a 24-hour journey by train without getting any berth where i could sit or sleep. and of course, for the first time i also travelled by metro train. one may find it silly, but when i hear about the "comfortable ride" that my friends had when travelling by local trains in Bombay, i think the metro was quite a blessing for me. and for the first time i also thought seriuosly about proposing to a girl, something which until then i was pretty sure i wouldn't do ever in my life. i have decided to write short comments on different people i met. some comments will be cheesy, some drab, and some may be funny. but for better or for worse, i will try to put my honest remarks. after all, blogs are not supposed to be politically correct, are they ?

vikas - there are very few people who i like to spend time with, and you are one of them. if god ever asks me to get an elder brother, i would choose you without thinking twice. i don't know of any other guy who has as much responsiblity as you have, and still manages to have a smile on his face. you seem to be a little unlucky in love, but i pray to give you a good girl. i will always remember the heart-to-heart talk we had after sipping 6 pags of bacardi.

suman jee - a very innocent guy, who goes at great lenths to make people comfortable. you gave me a living example of how much men care about their hair, or the lack of it. :) and yes, i can never forget the words you said to the girl he proposed - hum ahaan ke chaahai chhiyai

gurpreet - a true sardar, who loves chicken, life, and PJs. talking to you used to make me reminiscent of my engineering days. i wish you retain your great sense of humor, and we remain good friends.

jasjit - a true maggu and workaholic, who is destined to rise to great levels in her professional career. there are very few girls around these days who care to spend money judiciously, and you are one of them. in fact, i won't be surprised if your husband becomes a millionaire after getting married :). i wish you all the best for your presentation and your future.

subrato - you are one of those who do what they like, and like what they do. publishing a book and working with some of the well-known economists is something that everybody aspires for, and you have done that. i wish you go on to become an academician and comes to my campus as a faculty. but before that, i do request you to do something about your intellectual PJs which go OHT (over - head transmission) :).

vartika - you are beautiful (Preity is pretty, isn't she?) yet down-to-earth, and have great sense of humor though know when to draw the line. you would look better if you adopt the hair-style of Preity. :)

shivani -you are cheerful and are great fun to be with. you carry herself with so much innocence that one may start to think that this girl may not have anything to do with any time of studies, leave an arcane subject like economics. it actually took me a while to realise that you actually are the topper of your university. you do seem to be a little confused in what is it exactly that you want - money & investment banking, or a chill life. i am sure that you will do well whatever you choose, and wish you good luck for your stay in LSE.

kavita - one saves the best for the last. i have been impressed by many, but there are very few people who i really admire, and you are one of them. though we have very little in common in our perspectives, i hope you remain a good friend. i wish you good luck for your professional as well as personal life.

till now, mostly i have met people who were my batchmates in kharagpur or ahmedabad. they give good company, but don't give any diverse opinions. their perspective is the same as the way i usually think, because of similar backgrounds. i hope that the friends i have made in Delhi remain my good friends, and i can count on them if and when i get into trouble.