Pretty stupid of me, I couldn't see it coming. Not even after a series of wonderful events I've enjoyed over the past, few days. How could the new year's eve be any different! Well, actually, I was just trying to follow that age old mantra of not uttering/wishing/believing that something would happen till it actually happens, trying to keep it sacred, away from evil souls. I wasn't free from my share of doubts, though.
It all began with a pretty dull opening to the day. I missed my morning tea, workplace was pretty uninspiring with lesser number of people. I, unwisely, had to eat something which, after a few fiery exchanges with the atmosphere, left my stomach a little upset. And to top it all, I was not sure how good (or bad) my evening is going to turn out. There was a storm churning inside that had already made peace with me.
Was I being naive or was I being wise? Was I over-excited or had I made myself too numb to such things? Was it the notorious me inside, gearing up to take charge or was it the sophistication bathed, nice chap, laying back?
After a forgetful "Happy New Year... Bye" at work the journey back home seemed to last an eternity and ended way too soon. By then, I'd readied myself to accept whatever comes my way. And gladly.
What followed, made history. It's right here in my personal history book. It doesn't have too many chapters but this one is right up there, amongst the most cherished. And will stay there. I've added three more names to my 'Acknowledgments' page, each for entirely different reasons. One, although we argue all the time and the new year's wasn't any different, gave me that cushion to keep at ease with the other two. One tends to do that very often, without either of us realising it and that's what makes One special. Two has, very quickly, become one of the most important people I have. When Two is around, you like to flirt... uh-uh... flirt with yourself, romance with yourself and let yourself spoil. You start to like yourself. Last, and dare you say the least, Threeeee... added that "We've just met but I've known you for a long time" kick to the neat vodka. Why else do you think we went biking at five in the morning! The word 'Special' redefined itself that night.
We youtubed and went to bits. There was a special performance by Two, Three and Me. We did a ball-dance lookalike and the original Ganpati number. All this, while One was capturing everything in the oh-so-expensive, brand new mofo. Click click click... and lots of clicks. There was also this out-of-this-world, so delicately-soft, delicious chocolate cake. Hey Baker... I owe you for that! We also encountered a "spiderman!!! spiderman!!!" only to discover later that it was one of us. Caught five men peeing on the road, red-handed... which left Three asking for more.
I never believed an unplanned occasion could be so enjoyable. Thank you guys.
Oh, and, about the new year... here's an excerpt from my secret, little conversation with this lad...
Me [01/01/10 00:00:10] : Hey... are you here?
TwentyTen [01/01/10 00:00:13]: Yes! Do you mind?
Me [01/01/10 00:00:16]: Haha... trying to be funny? We all have been waiting for you.
TwentyTen [01/01/10 00:00:21]: Then why can't you just whisper instead of yelling out loud! I've somehow manged to sneak in, unnoticed.
Me [01/01/10 00:00:27]: Oops... I'm sorry. So how're you planning to be?
TwentyTen [01/01/10 00:00:32]: That's a secret. I can't tell you. I'm not allowed to.
Me [01/01/10 00:00:37]: What do you mean you're not allowed to?
TwentyTen [01/01/10 00:00:40]: We aren't allowed to be predictable like you guys. You go mad every once in a while when one of us turns up. But none of you know where we are, what are we upto and when we fade away for the next.
Me [01/01/10 00:00:47]: Well... Uhhh... Have you seen the "World's most pathetic dance" video?
TwentyTen [01/01/10 00:00:51]: I have to go.
Me [01/01/10 00:00:53]: Hold on... please... just one, last thing. Are you going to be anything like '09? (a li'l bribe, under the table)
TwentyTen [01/01/10 00:01:00]: (smiles, turns and rushes away)
Your predecessor seemed like it was here to settle some old scores. Your smiling and rushing away leaves us with a lot of hope that scares us out of our skin . But then, you know, a huge chunk of us believe that this one was the best new year's eve ever. I had the best new year's ever too. That is something! Who knows what you, strange bunch of twelve months, have in store. You're the last of the decade. You're the year divisible by ten. One hasn't seen something like you for a long time. The last time it happened, Ameesha and Hrithik were on a beach where the former kept asking the latter to keep saying "Pyaar Hai" (Kaho na... Kaho... Kaho na pyaar hai... Kaho na... Kaho... Kahokahokahokahoasfauekvhniushfiua).
Welcome to the world TwentyTen. Behave and be good!
"Bhaiya... ek desi dena..."
"Kaunsa?"
"Santra!"
It all began with a pretty dull opening to the day. I missed my morning tea, workplace was pretty uninspiring with lesser number of people. I, unwisely, had to eat something which, after a few fiery exchanges with the atmosphere, left my stomach a little upset. And to top it all, I was not sure how good (or bad) my evening is going to turn out. There was a storm churning inside that had already made peace with me.
Was I being naive or was I being wise? Was I over-excited or had I made myself too numb to such things? Was it the notorious me inside, gearing up to take charge or was it the sophistication bathed, nice chap, laying back?
After a forgetful "Happy New Year... Bye" at work the journey back home seemed to last an eternity and ended way too soon. By then, I'd readied myself to accept whatever comes my way. And gladly.
What followed, made history. It's right here in my personal history book. It doesn't have too many chapters but this one is right up there, amongst the most cherished. And will stay there. I've added three more names to my 'Acknowledgments' page, each for entirely different reasons. One, although we argue all the time and the new year's wasn't any different, gave me that cushion to keep at ease with the other two. One tends to do that very often, without either of us realising it and that's what makes One special. Two has, very quickly, become one of the most important people I have. When Two is around, you like to flirt... uh-uh... flirt with yourself, romance with yourself and let yourself spoil. You start to like yourself. Last, and dare you say the least, Threeeee... added that "We've just met but I've known you for a long time" kick to the neat vodka. Why else do you think we went biking at five in the morning! The word 'Special' redefined itself that night.
We youtubed and went to bits. There was a special performance by Two, Three and Me. We did a ball-dance lookalike and the original Ganpati number. All this, while One was capturing everything in the oh-so-expensive, brand new mofo. Click click click... and lots of clicks. There was also this out-of-this-world, so delicately-soft, delicious chocolate cake. Hey Baker... I owe you for that! We also encountered a "spiderman!!! spiderman!!!" only to discover later that it was one of us. Caught five men peeing on the road, red-handed... which left Three asking for more.
I never believed an unplanned occasion could be so enjoyable. Thank you guys.
Oh, and, about the new year... here's an excerpt from my secret, little conversation with this lad...
Me [01/01/10 00:00:10] : Hey... are you here?
TwentyTen [01/01/10 00:00:13]: Yes! Do you mind?
Me [01/01/10 00:00:16]: Haha... trying to be funny? We all have been waiting for you.
TwentyTen [01/01/10 00:00:21]: Then why can't you just whisper instead of yelling out loud! I've somehow manged to sneak in, unnoticed.
Me [01/01/10 00:00:27]: Oops... I'm sorry. So how're you planning to be?
TwentyTen [01/01/10 00:00:32]: That's a secret. I can't tell you. I'm not allowed to.
Me [01/01/10 00:00:37]: What do you mean you're not allowed to?
TwentyTen [01/01/10 00:00:40]: We aren't allowed to be predictable like you guys. You go mad every once in a while when one of us turns up. But none of you know where we are, what are we upto and when we fade away for the next.
Me [01/01/10 00:00:47]: Well... Uhhh... Have you seen the "World's most pathetic dance" video?
TwentyTen [01/01/10 00:00:51]: I have to go.
Me [01/01/10 00:00:53]: Hold on... please... just one, last thing. Are you going to be anything like '09? (a li'l bribe, under the table)
TwentyTen [01/01/10 00:01:00]: (smiles, turns and rushes away)
Your predecessor seemed like it was here to settle some old scores. Your smiling and rushing away leaves us with a lot of hope that scares us out of our skin . But then, you know, a huge chunk of us believe that this one was the best new year's eve ever. I had the best new year's ever too. That is something! Who knows what you, strange bunch of twelve months, have in store. You're the last of the decade. You're the year divisible by ten. One hasn't seen something like you for a long time. The last time it happened, Ameesha and Hrithik were on a beach where the former kept asking the latter to keep saying "Pyaar Hai" (Kaho na... Kaho... Kaho na pyaar hai... Kaho na... Kaho... Kahokahokahokahoasfauekvhniushfiua).
Welcome to the world TwentyTen. Behave and be good!
"Bhaiya... ek desi dena..."
"Kaunsa?"
"Santra!"
