This post is an ode to all my friends who touched my heart at some point of my life. Some came to be a part of my life forever, others stayed for a season :-)
(As I start writing, I have jotted down all names 'in order of their appearance'... and I have a feeling that this post will take ages to end.. Let's see...)
JASWINDER KAUR
She was my life's FIRST best friend, the time when I had started to realise that every person is supposed to have a friend who is always there, the one who fights for you, fights with you and loves you unconditionally. We were in the same class and stayed in the same colony. We were like inseparable. From nursery to 5th standard we never made any other friend. On days when she was absent from school, my day would pass in isolation. She sucked in studies, sorry to use the word, so for obvious reasons my mom despised her like anything. But she was my best buddy. Then in the 5th standard she found another friend Nancy and there started a new story. They started standing together in the assembly. Soon she was a part of our lunch sessions and they even tried to sit next to each other in class. It was like a shocker for me. I remember sulking for hours.. till I met my next best friend....
SOUMYA KHOSLA
It was our 6th standard school picnic and since my previous best friend had found someone else, I was kind of left alone. But then another friend came striding along. We happened to sit next to each other in the school bus while on our way. As we started chatting, we realised some uncanny similarities between us. Like my initials KS, hers SK. My birth date 12 September, hers 21 September. We got along like a house on fire. That picnic, J was busy with N but I was not bothered, I'd my new best friend. But guess Soumya didn't see it that ways. J couldn't clear that class and was forced to leave the school that year. And soon Soumya found solace in Nancy-- the best friend snatcher!! :D
ANJALI
Let me clear in the beginning. She was no where close to what a best friend is. But we used to sit together in the class as the arrangement was! She had another best friend who never gave her enough time. So I was like a 'rebound' for her :-D But as we both had known, it was short lived and she went back to her best friend.
Let me clear in the beginning. She was no where close to what a best friend is. But we used to sit together in the class as the arrangement was! She had another best friend who never gave her enough time. So I was like a 'rebound' for her :-D But as we both had known, it was short lived and she went back to her best friend.
STUTI BEHL (now MEHROTRA)
Stuti came in my life when I joined mathematics coaching close to her house. We were in the same class and our fathers knew each other. We started travelling by the same school bus and used to hang out at her place in the spare time. We both were a crazy bunch. We laughed at our successes and failures too. Probably we both brought out the best in each other. I don't remember a single moment when we fought or even had a minor disagreement. We were a part of the biggest group in our class (where I was the pampered one- thanks to my weight and 'cuteness' ;-)). At that point of time, I didn't feel the need of a best friend. We all were happy bunch of SUPER BUDDIES. Even today we are close pals though we hardly get any time to meet.
Stuti came in my life when I joined mathematics coaching close to her house. We were in the same class and our fathers knew each other. We started travelling by the same school bus and used to hang out at her place in the spare time. We both were a crazy bunch. We laughed at our successes and failures too. Probably we both brought out the best in each other. I don't remember a single moment when we fought or even had a minor disagreement. We were a part of the biggest group in our class (where I was the pampered one- thanks to my weight and 'cuteness' ;-)). At that point of time, I didn't feel the need of a best friend. We all were happy bunch of SUPER BUDDIES. Even today we are close pals though we hardly get any time to meet.
NABILA SADIQ
Well, we were in the same class for sometime, but actually started talking in the 8th standard. I have to say I have been the meanest friend to her. I used to gang up with my other friends and make fun of her. We never spared her on anything. But she stayed with me through thick and thin... Used to daily call me at sharp 3pm- I found it annoying at times but she never stopped. Despite all the bullying, she didn't think twice before calling me her best friend. Even today she claims so! It felt awkward back then but now it feels nice. Cheers to our friendship Nabz!
Well, we were in the same class for sometime, but actually started talking in the 8th standard. I have to say I have been the meanest friend to her. I used to gang up with my other friends and make fun of her. We never spared her on anything. But she stayed with me through thick and thin... Used to daily call me at sharp 3pm- I found it annoying at times but she never stopped. Despite all the bullying, she didn't think twice before calling me her best friend. Even today she claims so! It felt awkward back then but now it feels nice. Cheers to our friendship Nabz!
AMBIKA GOVILA
Shortlived! In standard 8th, my class teacher changed my seat atleast 5 times. She felt I was overly talkative and so kept on making me sit next to new partners. Ambika was one of them. We didn't get along very well from the very first day, to the sheer delight of my class teacher. Infact once we got into such a heated argument that I slapped her straight on the face. She immediately ran to her sis who was the House captain of our school. I was scared for a bit when I got to know the same, but it was shortlived. Her sis came to me and sweetly said, "Guys grow up! Stop fighting." Soon we laughed off the episode and became good buddies. Today we stay in touch through FB...
Shortlived! In standard 8th, my class teacher changed my seat atleast 5 times. She felt I was overly talkative and so kept on making me sit next to new partners. Ambika was one of them. We didn't get along very well from the very first day, to the sheer delight of my class teacher. Infact once we got into such a heated argument that I slapped her straight on the face. She immediately ran to her sis who was the House captain of our school. I was scared for a bit when I got to know the same, but it was shortlived. Her sis came to me and sweetly said, "Guys grow up! Stop fighting." Soon we laughed off the episode and became good buddies. Today we stay in touch through FB...
(L to R: Smita's cousin, Smita, Akshima, Yours truly :(, Charu, Deepika, Bhagya, Alma and Nabila)
DEEPIKA BHATIA
We became friends by mistake! :-D We were in the same group till class 8th but never really the closest. And then when we all shifted to the next standard, our classes were shuffled. Of our 8 member group, only the two of us ended up together. We showed respite on having each other as company but secretly we both tried our best to get our sections changed. But to no use! Anyways, soon we became great friends. She's one of my closest friends till date...
DEEPIKA BHATIA
We became friends by mistake! :-D We were in the same group till class 8th but never really the closest. And then when we all shifted to the next standard, our classes were shuffled. Of our 8 member group, only the two of us ended up together. We showed respite on having each other as company but secretly we both tried our best to get our sections changed. But to no use! Anyways, soon we became great friends. She's one of my closest friends till date...
CHARU KALRA
She is a saint (who looks like Kajol :D)! Our friendship started on a very funny note. Deepika and I were best friends when Charu came into my life. She used to sit next to Smita (another closed friend or so I thought) in standard 9th and Deeps and I sat right behind them. At first she came across as a snob. Initially, she would not only get affected by Dips and my constant chatter but would also make it quite evident by either complaining to Smita or talking in the air- 'huh, they are always disturbing us!'
Since we studied in a convent and both Smita and Deepz were catholic, they used to go away during our moral science period everyday. But we never even thought of sitting next to each other. Anyways, it was our first outstation school trip (Nainital) that changed everything. As usual my mom was pretty excited for the trip, more than me. Both Deepika and Smita backed out at the last minute and for some strange reason Charu and I went ahead with Nabila ofcourse. It was there that our friendship's seed was sown. It was a memorable trip and we had a great great time. The punju connection also worked well in our case. Not only school hours, but we used to spend after school hours together, walking back home, eating gol gappas, patties and our favourite evening cycling. Shortly our parents also met and it was like one big happy family. New friends came and left, but we continue to be each other's besties and we love it that way!
She is a saint (who looks like Kajol :D)! Our friendship started on a very funny note. Deepika and I were best friends when Charu came into my life. She used to sit next to Smita (another closed friend or so I thought) in standard 9th and Deeps and I sat right behind them. At first she came across as a snob. Initially, she would not only get affected by Dips and my constant chatter but would also make it quite evident by either complaining to Smita or talking in the air- 'huh, they are always disturbing us!'
Since we studied in a convent and both Smita and Deepz were catholic, they used to go away during our moral science period everyday. But we never even thought of sitting next to each other. Anyways, it was our first outstation school trip (Nainital) that changed everything. As usual my mom was pretty excited for the trip, more than me. Both Deepika and Smita backed out at the last minute and for some strange reason Charu and I went ahead with Nabila ofcourse. It was there that our friendship's seed was sown. It was a memorable trip and we had a great great time. The punju connection also worked well in our case. Not only school hours, but we used to spend after school hours together, walking back home, eating gol gappas, patties and our favourite evening cycling. Shortly our parents also met and it was like one big happy family. New friends came and left, but we continue to be each other's besties and we love it that way!
AKSHIMA LABROO
Well, well, well! This girl got the best and beast out in me! :D It was in standard 11th that we met. Charu, Stuti had chosen Humanities and I came to the Science section with Deepika and Nabila. The first time we spoke was when she came to me asking for my chemistry file. She wanted to complete some of her notes. I happily gave it to her, but what I got back was a stained and a torn file. I felt disgusted and cheated and confronted her on the same. I can't really recall how our friendship started but it did shortly after this episode. We were like so badly into each other that our Physics teacher called me Akshima and her Kalpana. We had the craziest fun in life. She was good academically and inspired me too. When the school ended, she moved to Jammu to do her engineering but we stayed in touch through letters. She never missed my birthday but I always did! Let's not go far- this year was the first time when I thought I remembered her birthday. I called her and excitedly shouted in the phone- HAPPY BIRTHDAY! She sounded asleep and replied back with a tired, Thank You.. It was when she disconnected that I realised it was not her birthday. Anyways, she's my akku doggie and such issues matter no more!
Well, well, well! This girl got the best and beast out in me! :D It was in standard 11th that we met. Charu, Stuti had chosen Humanities and I came to the Science section with Deepika and Nabila. The first time we spoke was when she came to me asking for my chemistry file. She wanted to complete some of her notes. I happily gave it to her, but what I got back was a stained and a torn file. I felt disgusted and cheated and confronted her on the same. I can't really recall how our friendship started but it did shortly after this episode. We were like so badly into each other that our Physics teacher called me Akshima and her Kalpana. We had the craziest fun in life. She was good academically and inspired me too. When the school ended, she moved to Jammu to do her engineering but we stayed in touch through letters. She never missed my birthday but I always did! Let's not go far- this year was the first time when I thought I remembered her birthday. I called her and excitedly shouted in the phone- HAPPY BIRTHDAY! She sounded asleep and replied back with a tired, Thank You.. It was when she disconnected that I realised it was not her birthday. Anyways, she's my akku doggie and such issues matter no more!
PS: Am disconnecting the chain here... rest will follow soon
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