One year changes all...

So its been exactly one year since I posted this

http://patiencepays.blogspot.com/2008/09/pichle-saat-dino-mein.html

That was then... and what is now? Such a stark difference that I have changed!

They say, time changes everyone and everything. So this mid term break was nothing that I can really brag about. Since the time I have started working and managing studies simultaneously, I have to really get my pending things done over the weekend. And a public holiday is a big big boon! So the start of the week was actually holiday for me - where I dont remember what exactly I did!

Then three days went in trying to impress a set of people who could be my future bosses! That was an experience in itself - more about it later if I get energy to write about it sometime!

And then again comes back to working day after three days of exhaustion - so much for a few pieces of plastic notes and a probable stable job in future!

Saturdays, since start of 2009, are about lectures - and when I dont have one I feel glad! This was one such Saturday but I nothing really worth mentioning about!

And Now I sit today - with such a sad state of affairs. Sing Govt is extremely smart. Last year we pulled down tarp (not funds, you geek!) to see cars vrooming at a distance of less than 15 feet and this time all we got a balcony (Mumbai ishtyle) view from about a distance of couple of hundred feet. True it was a good view - but nothing comes close to hear those deafening noises! Thats like a trance in itself - like I mentioned last year - that numbness in ears has its own ecstasy! I left the race mid way - dint bother to see who won nor who lost. The only highlight of the race was Force India accident!

Would I spend money next year to avoid such disappointment? Heck, NO!

And was the location only factor? No my friend, I remembered that I had to complete a few pending applications coz weekends are the only time - for I cannot be student for ever! Need a job to survive! Need a job to pay for my loans! Need a job to for those material things I have fancied since child! Need a job to make sure I don't remain a face in the crowd after 20 years!

How I wish I had another mid term break! How I wish I could extend some more time in MBA! I really love to be student! I dont want to go in that dirty world of corporate rat race! I dont wann work! If only someone somewhere paid me to be student, I would be a student all my life!

Happy Jaimin

Happy Jaimin [haaapppeee jaimin]

- noun

1. a state of mind after having five - six drinks or shots

2. high and cheerful, with mysterious smile

3. Drunk enough but not fall down in gutter

Usage:

1. That night at Rupee Room, I became Happy Jaimin after having few tequilla shots

2. Look at Happy Jaimin in Villa Bali snaps!

3. After the session at West Bay, it was difficult to make Happy Jaimin walk on footpath

And the old friends leave.....

Its 17 months course (at least officially) and then you have people leaving right in the middle of the course...

Thats one thing I am not quite happy about joining NUS... The course is so flexible that it affects the belongingness of the batch... You check in together... but you can check out anytime you want... Whining apart, I miss my friends.. friends who made last year the best in quarter century of my existence!

To start with, people who completed the course...

Roli - The kid of the batch - The "Mata" - one with most "age jokes" - to be on the wrong side of 1985! And according to unofficial records, she is the youngest alumnus of NUS MBA! My best memory of her would be the "Do-it-yourself" dialogue! You shall be missed - especially for your roaring laughter!

Anuj - The Real Estate dude - the quiet guy with deep work experience - the guy who gauged that Moctiar Riady building would be finished soon in first month of the course!

Tulika - The most silent one I know - Could be only found in three locations - Home, Class or Carrels!

Now, the people who went exploring the world... (in no particular order)

Suvira - The "Partner" - for all those rejects we received from applications, it almost looked we would open the chaat stall at NUS soon! Alas, we got employed and Singaporeans were devoid of lip smacking delights we could have offered! The super-active, super-smart, always cheerful friend shall be best remembered for the fight against suar!

Yudi - The cool Ad guy with max number of kurtas - If I were to pick up my alter ego in marketing, Yudi would be it! Be it mutual love for Scotch and Whiskey or the cool attitude towards everything! Never seen him tensed in one year! Sporting a french beard, he shall be missed for creative ideas!

Debashish - As they would have told you, Bengalis are eccentric and Deba is no exception! Hilarious guy to be around with... and once drunk, the most daring one as well!

Ankita - The most learned person about Fin in our batch she knew her fundas inside out - one of the very good friends I made initially in the program, she shall be missed for the Sem 1 days and impressive grasp on markets!

Nikhil - People thought he had delhi attitude - to me, he was a street smart - a smooth talker, he could convince anyone! A guy with very good brains, just that I am not sure how many people would take him seriously! Our interests again were mutual - Fin and Whiskey!

Tony - Another Bong Babu Moshai with eccentricity! Most carefree guy with either alcohol or a firangi by his side... with almost different city everytime he uploads new album on Facebook - but, his earliest memory is still the funniest one - "Call me Tony" ;-)

Ram - *Bow* - One of the guys, I truly respect! A hardworking fellow with exceptionally good brain! Not even an inch of him is nerdy but at the same time, has best CAP of all! But, if you had to take one quality which makes him stand apart in crowd is his humility! Salute him for one of the best persons I have ever known!

Pavithra - Another kid from the block to be on the wrong side of 1985 - Like Roli, butt of all "age" jokes - Energetic and chirpy with awesome culinary skills! One of the desis who actually learnt a new language by coming to Singapore - Hindi! I am not sure but she supposedly made fool of all desis in Sem 1 by pretending not to understand Hindi!

Taniya - With energy, equivalent of almost three guys put together, she is most outspoken of all people in the batch! Talkative and chirpy, she was always ready to help!

Now, for two people, whom I will miss lots...

Alex a.k.a Alexadrous the Greatest - My flattie who would always address me with "J-Bhaaai" ! The totally secretive guy with a confused look 80% of time! The guy who really experienced the "diversity at NUS"! The guy who knew the essence of "Networking"! The guy whom everyone should learn time management! One of the closest friends at NUS, he shall be just missed... for nothing in particular... except his presence around!

Rohini a.k.a Bhushan Ben - My partner-in-crime for almost everything! She could discuss almost everything under the sun (may be above as well)! Had strong opinions as well as strong expressions! Added life to everywhere she went! Most carefree to the world, but with deep running thoughts inside her mind! Our interest never matched - but I guess, a classic case of opposites attract! Gave me the nickname, I love the most - shall be missed for everything!

For the sole one, whom I miss most...

Shreya - fondly call her "Taai" - elder sis in marathi - the closest and bestest friend at NUS who also was a psuedo-flattie! Although not technically from the batch, she became a psuedo batchmate when she exercised the flexi-option at NUS! Discovered common interests pretty late... but the only one whom I could share anything I felt... A level headed person who had her priorities in life so clearly laid out... Happy that she has gone back to aamchi mumbai.. From lectures to lounge and from cooking to walks and from PJs to life... I miss her almost everyday!

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Now, I just wish that our paths cross atleast once in lifetime... it would be sooo good to have a super reunion at the commencement!