a.k.a Show me the bloody gifts!
Turning 21 is a big event for a lot of people. I mean, it’s not quite a midlife crisis (although given my lifestyle perhaps it should be) but still enough to make you reflect for a bit.
This story will have no reflecting.. sorry.
Sometimes when people get older they buy Hondas or even Tata Sumos. Other times, they date girls half their age. In my case, a Honda is a bit cheesy and I couldn’t afford a good one anyway. Couple that with the fact that a girl half my age would put me in prison, and I didn’t do a darn for the occasion.
That isn’t to say that life won’t be different as a 21 something! See, I’ve always been a little bit behind my friends in the “settled down” department. My room has a distinct lack of “settled down” type things, such as girlfriends or babies, or wives. Hell, some of my friends are already working on their NEXT girlfriends and NEXT wives.
I’m clearly either losing some sort of race, or I’m the only sane person in my group of friends. Depends who you ask.
That may change now!
You see, 21 was the special age that I randomly decided that I would allow myself to get married back when I was about 4. It snuck up on me, so now I guess I’m open game.I am single – ready to mingle. (Update Note: This article was written in July 2005. Since August 2005, I am single but NOT ready to mingle.)
As for my peers, Srinidhi is mad at me since I lost his original vehicle documents. Heck! I even lost his camera charger. But then he is holding back his anger…maybe he expects a gift on his birthday or a lavish treat on MY birthday. He ain’t getting any. But I wish him all the very best for his Rock Star Dreams. Only sans the weed.
Paresh is the same old guy who nibbles on his food, and takes 3 and a half hours to shave. He is in Mumbai, probably being washed away by the incessant rains. Poor guy.
Pavan has gone mad. His hormones are playing havoc with him. Poor Feela. Pity.Tch..Tch..
Adesh is still the same old idiotic rascal. A pain in the…you know where…(Adesh doesn’t read blogs. Hence the bold truth 
Ajay is a shy little lad. Rumour is that he even cries every evening. Why? His dad wont bring his daily Five Star anymore. Whoa!
Dilip has become a chain smoker. He is shifting base to Allahabad. Cognizant Science and what not. Lord save the world.
Shwetha said that I was looking really Smart in my new ‘Birday’ dress. Sorry Pavan.
For the first time in my life, I called Pallavi and spoke for more than five minutes. She is being very nice to me. Maybe shes hoping for a lavish party too.
And for the first time, Shruthi called me and spoke for more than five minutes. She is going to hit Dilip hard on the head coz he kept her in the dark about the Allahabad thingy. I’m waiting.
I also spoke to my friend from school, Suhasini, whom I had lost touch with, for four years. And she remembered my name! She is truly an affable, wonderful girl. I sincerely look forward to meeting her.
Above all, I spoke to Ashwini and she seems to really like my blogs. Thank you Ashwini. You made my day.
And I got to drive my Fathers Spanking new Maruti ZEN the entire day on my birthday.
What does all this have to do with turning 21? Nothing at all!
So we are done here.I’m going back to doing what people my age normally do. If you the reader happen to know what that is please let me know.
Cheerio!
(And the ‘Joint Venture’ party will be thrown on August 3 2005. Absolutely everybody who is anybody will be there. You are invited too! Entry strictly for those with gifts only)
