Well.. Been 9 months since this MBA journey has started. When I put down my onsite offers to be here, there was not much that I wanted to achieve.. 2 yrs of break from work.. Some frolic.. Some fun.. As I reflect back, the fact that almost a half of this journey is over makes me wonder if I could cling onto the arms of time and make it gallop a little slower.. Lifez indeed calling.. And I am here..
Seems just yesterday that we all were here.. possessing a purity.. Untouched by the rigours of an MBA.. As McEnroe would put it.. 'U cannot be Serios', it all did kickstart @ Footsteps.. the amazing rollercoaster induction program.. Sandwitched between tons and tons of sustainability gyan, we all did oblige to Richard Branson.. Lost our Virginity.. and embarked on a journey that might well mean a lot to most of us than the final destination as such..
Still remember the first term, when people used to PREREAD to come to the class.. Well.. ask them now.. Lapada khaoge!!... Then followed the dreaded DP's.. Daku's Ghaziabad n Goel Ishtores obsession.. those first few ppt's when one used to be nervous.. Kopda cups and filling up of Hospital beds.. Brand comm n Place comm wars.. Those first term exams when we USED TO STUDY.. Well.. wish I could turn the clock back..
COme term 2.. DIG forms.. Possibly the best thing to happen!.. Constrained to divulge details.. but still.. From those vodka highs.. to yelling Kurbaan Hua's.. to those walks after intoxications.. to those no holes barred discussions.. well.. Dis Izz Gawd level..!
Living amidst through nights for Golf preps... subsequent loot of bounties.. Amidst Biscious and Daankey Phellaws.. Canvas' musings.. Leavel's and Market will Reject U's.. the term just breezed through..
Pit stop 3.. Bring it on Time.. Screams in the Ranbhoomi's den.. God's double.. Of Chicken poxes and Insect bites.. Of bickerings and batterings.. Of absentees and Subdued moods.. accusations and counter allegations.. tears and smiles.. therz no full stop.. Dark clouds may loom large. The beauty, that is nature never lies in a shrouded grey cloud.. Its the expectation of a piercing sunray that holds you in hope..
Over the past few months there have been far too many Q moments.. those late night TT's, Lajong FC matches.. Open houses and Placecom addresses..Those Stud C meeting bakars.. Lapada's and GOG's..Group I treats and dances.. Holi's and Farewell's..GPL's and Bday Celebs.. BB's and CCBC's.. Cherrapunji Trips and IIMA rocks'.. Baba's choorans and Nagu's teas.. Spams and addas.. Ranbhoomis and kopdas..Hawwwws and Hulloos... Smirnoffs and Antiquities.. stormings and normings.. Life indeed has come one full cirle.. or should I say half a circle..! ( 1 more yr 2 go :))
There are certain things that change with time.. DP's have vanished..Dude n me have sat in the first bench.. Uma tries to be serious.. Joshi has a fear of substitute (Bhuchung :) , no longer hear Bawraas.. No longer study for exams.. Unity gets questioned.. But then.. there are things times can't change.. Esha's still all of 4 feet tall and comes late 2 class, Her roomie's an inch shorter :), Divisha's obsession with Pasta's.. Veena paati will remain a paati.. Guys rushing into synapse posts on a name remotely female.. Nagu's hisses!!..
Amidst the power shut down and All IZZ WELL rumblings on my corridor as I sit and hit away on my Lappie.. I do realize life has changed.. There have been a melange of emotions.. From triumph.. to despair.. to frustrations.. to agonies.. to ecstasies..
Lifez all about celebrating when on a high, talking it out with someone when u feel a lil down, and reaching out when u feel someone needs u.. IIMS has given it all.. Awesomeness it indeed is!!.. Awesome 66 it indeed is.. To borrow SRK and OSO.. Picture abhi bakhi hai mere dost!! :)
For all those anonymous posts and gimmicks.. do come forth.. and give the system a chance.. to explain and set things in order.. And if u still find reason enough to revolt.. I've got 4 words for u.. just.. TAKE IT AND GO..
PS: Rana.. if u do read this..!! Don't sue me for ur patent..!! :) ..
Adios!!..
