A Day in Kolkata

There is something about this city which compels me to blog after such a long time.. Ive been to Kolkata on a number of occasions before but every single time it has charmed me.

It gets me thinking ,what is it that makes it so different. It seems to be a culmination of numerous things like the warmth of the people around, their love for food, culture , debates,politics etc. and the old world feel.

Unlike the other metros Ive stayed and been to , Kolkata still manages to retain its identity not completely losing it to a world of malls and night life. Let me just share some of my observations which according to me make the city all the more endearing:

• Its rare to find people in Kolkata who arent helpful. At times it might even get you suspicious.
• Every second vehicle (4-wheeler) will have atleast one scratch.
• You don't necessary need to know people here to socialise you can start a conversation anywhere , you will have company!!
• 90% of the ladies here.. wear long earrings
• You are sure to find the following in almost everybody's handbags : a hand towel / handkerchief, a bottle of water and an umbrella.
• Everybody sleeps in the afternoon ..
• Two sounds which you will never cease to hear : honks of vehicles and the tring tring of rickshaws

These are just some of the many Kolkatian characteristics Ive penned down.. Im sure there is lots more that make this city what it is .... and until Im back here the next time I take with me the warmth and the fond memories of my stay here.

Happy Day

Avatar is by far the best movie Ive seen. Not only for the reason that yes it is a good movie but because while I was watching that movie I got a call for my job! When you wait so long for something and it finally comes to you, you run short of xpression and thats how i felt. It was a great feeling. But you know what is a better feeling when you call your family or see your friends more happier than you are for your job. You not only feel happy but you feel blessed .. :) :)

When I woke up in the morning I kinda momentarily forgot that something great had happened but then there are reasons why Bfs are the special somebodys in our lives. I might forget but he wouldnt fail to relive every bit of the happy moments for me and celebrate it more than i would myself. And simply seeing somebody so happy is joy in it itself... Thank you to all those who in their own special ways showed they were there whether it be with a silent prayer, or an undying faith in me or super strong positive intuitions!!!!! Love you all ...

Nostalgia

Today is just one of those days when you seem to have absolutely nothing to do. And this is when you start looking at things you always thought you would do but never really made the attempt to. And thats how I started blogging..

My MBA is almost done with , a couple of signatures would deem it as official completion. Two years seem to have passed so fast. Well it is a known fact that MBA does teach you a lot but I guess the true learning is with the people around you. Ive been to hostels before and been among different kind of people, but this experience was one of a kind. When I started off my MBA I was absolutely clueless, the only concern was that I need to make my mark here. In the span of 2 years I dont know how much I have accomplished but I have met some really nice people and realised that friendship is something that needs hard work too. All these years I made friends had a ball and moved on and in this process just lost the touch. But this time around as I am among the last few people staying back in campus and my friends have moved to their respective homes or jobs I realise how important it is to stay in touch. I miss being around them, campus is the same but the feel of it is completely missing. The remaining of us still walk, talk and crack our silly jokes but more often than not look back at the good times we had together and wish that everything would just fly back to the good old days.

They say its life and you have to move on, and I'm trying to shift my gears to accepting this, but it not as simple as its told....