hey, look in and you might find all the special little moments that made the year an amazing album!
I know it's been long since you've had a post and I too wanted to write... but what can I tell you now? Oh yeah, a summary of this year so far... because there's always one post between May- September that wraps up and updates everyone as to what's been going on.
And then again, where do I start from? You already knew what happened to me and Jitendra, Our souls were vibing at a level the universe could find magical... but magic doesn't last forever. Love does.
And I'm sure he carries my memories and my essence within his soul, somewhere deep inside. I just know it, but I'll accept if someone says it's all in my head.
Thank god that Prashant sir kept me busy with work otherwise I'd never be able to come out of that emptiness that was within me. og and the fact that my behenlog came over to Amh'd for the NYs' celebration was just.... soul-saving because otherwise, I'd been dysfunctional with memories of a friend occupying my mind.
Swiftly, 2 months passed by. I got a gift from ferns and petals for Di, apart from the chocolate box obviously. That Krishna was soo beautiful! 💖💖
oh! And those 2 wintery months were painful!! Why? Well, my blood-brain barrier thought it was absolutely okay to have a sinus infection. I thought I was dying!! I used to apply balm almost every day - esp after lunch.]
Come April, I went back home for my dad's 60th. We held a puja then and I was trying to get things done - groceries, flowers, arrangements as much as I could.
I went back on the 24th, a little late to work. Mind you, I made a friend outta a stranger who was experiencing his first day in the city.
I was too tired from all the pooja, celebrations and visits from Bengaluru, and to include a super early morning flight at 5 am (Yeah, I slept for like, 90 minutes tops, that's it)... I was super groggy and fazed.
But the fellow passenger was a new fellow, and I just knew I had to help them out. It was then that I ended up giving my number to my new Ahmedabad buddy from Andra.
Well, come 30th April, I'll always remember how friends make the world a better place, because when I was so damned alone in that beautiful city.. we went to check out the neat stuff of Ahmedabad city, had street food and he dropped me home like a gentleman that he was!
Over the next weekend, I gave in my resignation on the 10th. Come the 14th, we'd gone to Rani ki Vav, Sahastraling Talav, and Modhera Surya Mandhir with his friend who tagged along with us.
She and he had been close buddies since middle school. [i think one of them is in love with the other, but they aren't saying it... that's all!][lol, sweet young love]
Anywho, May had its madness and fun... I was experiencing everything in Ahmedabad for the first time and the last... summer night walks with Komal di and Sandwiches with Hardi bhen... oh and not to forget how we were melting in the summer heat without an air cooler or conditioner..! :(
And then comes May 30th, the last day. I was officially done being a content writer-HR assistant-Ed-Tech assistant-Business manager-all for a little while... but on the evening of 7.30 of 30th May - I WAS DONE.
I really had an emotional fortnight previous to my last day... I really counted on spending time with my Behenlog, Bhailog, and the new kiddos in the block... Spending time with Hardi, Gaurav, and Karishma on the last days was super comforting! <3
I love my friends from Ahmedabad, I miss them and I carry my memories as a reminder that the nicest of things can exist for a short time and still give you a heartwarming memory.
Well, did you know that I'd have an exam 5 days after my last day? Well, I didn't until a week prior... so heh, I had 5 days to study for the biggest exam ever. And I did. I studied my ass for 5 days and got around 80 percentile (I didn't qualify though - I mean IT'S THE BIGGEST EXAM NATION WIDE FOR a SEAT IN A RESEARCH INSTITUTE!! THE ENTIRE NATION IS COMPETING!
So, yeah, within a week of the exam, I was back home. I was supposed to stay with my homemates for another 6 months though. Oh well, fun when it lasted I guess. And to be honest, Ahmedabad treated me like the adult I was supposed to be - I was happily bound to responsibilities and work with a busy 'adult' life... mannnn I miss that so so much!!
Cut to June 20th, I was going with my MA and PA for a round of puja that we were supposed to do. July was the time I started tuition classes to continue my income and savings that I was supposed to do this year... so, in short - very happy that I could teach again!
Oh. and not to forget a mention, I met Nani and visited the DD office in Lucknow!! Bhaaiyyaaaar what a place, IITR was another highlight of that short trip.
During my stay in Lucknow, we grabbed the opportunity to stop by Varanasi and Ayodhya (Ram Janma Bhumi) and then made it back to this city [I was taking tuitions online for the fortnight and resumed quickly]
Ever since August, every day has been pretty much the same - there were sad moments, I went to a fitness class, I used to study and my classes used to go on in the evenings... Come October, I grew fond of the divine through Vinay Varanasi. Life continued to happen and I happened to play to its strings...
Well, days have been crazy for the last 5 weeks... and my students have their pre-boards going on... The exam stress is in the air like CRAZY!! Not to forget a special mention of the fact that I'm getting my driver's licence soon :)
Ah, well, I'm having another exam in another 5 weeks... god help me! :)
Oh, and, I might get married next year... being so calm about it helps with the age and expectation with the fact that I too [more like, "someone like me"] can get married to someone... chosen by someone... :)
heh, a short post for a long year... 365 days of fun and frolic, reduced to the most special moments that were present in this year... and I'm grateful for everyone who's showered their love and blessings on me, wised me well and have supported me through this year. :)
Thank you for the support, the love, and reading :)
Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year 2024!
R
26-Dec 2023
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