Image design by Ashwin.Calvin and Hobbes copyright of Universal Press Syndicate.But for me…it’s special. It is the date I was born. Every year, on this day, I ponder deep into my cognizant abode. I take a reflective ride with the memories of all things and events that happened since the same day last year.
The last time I wrote on this page was exactly a year ago, on the same occasion, and it still feels like the day before yesterday.
Since I have taken it up as a tradition, I am writing my thoughts (which are scarce nowadays!) and because of my limited supply of creative juices, I am going to update on the article I wrote on my birthday last year. Hope I wont bore you as much.
Turning 22 has been a big event for me. It’s been quite a midlife crisis…enough to make me reflect for a bit.
Same time last year, I talked about people buying Honda’s and dating girls half their age.
Now, an year later, I am yet to buy a Maruti, leave alone a Honda. And my dear friend did date a girl almost half his age. I wish all the best for him. May their relationship last a lifetime.
Life has been different as a 22 something. I had always been a little behind my friends in the “settled down” department. Now, I feel I am catching up.
As said last year, 21 was the special age that I randomly decided that I would allow myself to get married. Now, though I am not yet married, I have found the person whom I am going to marry and I am happy that my “single – ready to mingle” status has changed to “single – but not ready to mingle – and waiting for conjugal bliss”.
As for my peers, Srinidhi seems to have become more studious than ever before. He claims he has realized his destiny. We say it is chicken shit and the truth is that there is constant prodding from that special someone. Cheers to her! And because of Srinidhi’s advice, I have totally stopped drinking coffee. Thank You Sir.
Paresh is the same old guy who still nibbles on his food and now he takes an hour and a half to shave. Some improvement that! He now rules the roost since he has acquired all the gadgets that we humble mortals still yearn for. Hamaara number kab ayega?
Pavan’s hormones did play a major havoc with his mind. That is all I can say.
Adesh went to a personality development programme and claims he is now a gentle man.
Ajay has gotten himself a job and is a happy lad. He is planning to gift something to his dad with his first salary. Shravanakumar of Kaliyuga.
Dilip has written GRE and was in Bangalore for one month. Now he just returned back to Allahabad to continue injecting cognitive fluids into the head of his professor’s wife.
Kiran makes me jealous with envy with his silky smooth hair. And purposely he reminds me of my receding hairline. Why dude?
Shwetha continues to enjoy chocolate pastries and cream and all that and yet she manages to remain her twiggy slim self. She is now a few grand bucks richer after her birthday on 19 July. Alas! All those riches have to be forgone on the joint – venture treat day.
Pallavi continues to vanquish all ye’ mortals with her cryptic SMS’s. But I am being nice to her as she gave me hundreds of kisses. (Those American chocolates, stupid. What were you thinking?)
Shruthi was all excited about her project at a leading garment export company and soon after the project, she kept on pestering me to get her a job at such an organization. She did get a job at that very company, but I learned about that from Paresh.
Shruthi, nange yaaru enu helode illa. Haaladavale!
Ashwini is in India for a few month’s stay. Along with her is her foreigner son (he was born in USA). We are impressed by this ABTD (American Born Terrific Desi). He is extremely active with dignified manners and all…unlike Srinidhi. One day, he sure’s going to kick Srinidhi’s rear. Ashwini is looking forward to spend a day with all of us baays and gurlz…just like old days. We are arranging for it.
And I recently went on a weeklong tour in my Uncle’s Maruti Esteem, driving almost 2000 Kms. And I never new I could drive so well. It’s one of the signs that I am settling down in Life. I can drive dammit!
Above all, today is the first anniversary of that phone call I made to She who Smiles. What made me call her out of the blue? Was it destiny? Was it co – incidence? Whatever it is, that phone call sure is the most significant thing in my life. 1 4 3!
So here it is. This is my Life. These people are my companions. Most of them will split ways to find their careers. But I am sure the Phenomenon of our friendship will last, come what may!
And here’s wishing Conjugal Bliss to all as early as possible. (Somehow wanted to make the title relevant with the article.)
Cheerio! 
