Thank You For The Memories...

21st July’2011.

That was the day when I first stepped into my college as its student. Contrary to what I had often seen in movies and heard stories of, I wasn’t really expecting the next three years to be the turning point of any sort in my life. Honestly, I was happy that I had managed to secure admission in some college and was, quite simply put, looking forward to the experience that was on offer. 

That moment, that time has passed and now I’m in that position where I can actually look back and reflect on the experiences that I’ve had in the college with arguably the longest acronym- S.G.G.S.C.C!! 

These three years in college didn’t play a very pivotal role in my life, but were in some sense, catalyst nonetheless.  It was during this period only that I developed a keen interest in video editing, took forward my interest in writing to a more prominent scale, started this blog, did internships and more recently, decided upon a career choice. All these things pertain to my self only. But one more thing I did achieve were a few rewarding friendships. Few, because I haven’t really been the most social guy out there, and rewarding, because despite that, I am grateful for the bonds that I’ve formed. 

Well, this post isn’t a memoir of my college life, but rather an open letter, a sincere thanks to all those who were a part of it. Like I said in my earlier post, I don’t know if and for how long the relationships I have today will last, but I would cherish them always, and tender them while they last. I remember, when I was first admitted into nursery school, an offer for friendship would begin with “Mere Friend Banoge?”.... Obviously, we don’t say things like that as we grow older, relationships just happen.
For me, they happened over the course of the daily to and fro bus journeys, first encounters, some weird meetings, casual interactions, the time spent on the tennis court, subject assignments, project works, canteen hangouts, internals, seating arrangements, poor jokes and a lot more. I’m sure that like me, my college mates and my peers would have similar stories to recount, some maybe more interesting, some perhaps more expansive. 

Yes, we all will walk out with the degree in our hands and a percentage on the marksheet, but what we will remember these past three years would be for the people we met. I will not prepare a list of all the persons I met during the course of this journey, because that wouldn’t be fair. Rather, I would thank all my fellow college mates for the role they have played in my life, no matter how small.
(Now that I read the above lines again, they seem more like a thank you speech at an awards ceremony!!) 

I have found some friends who I would like to keep for life, while there are also some with whom the interaction hasn’t been that profound, but trust me, somewhere down the line, its been a pleasure to have met all of you. And if I can say that on the basis of some fleeting encounters, just imagine the kind of place you would have carved in the hearts of your dear ones. 

A farewell, a practical and the final exams are all that await us... and that would be the end of these three years. I’m sure you all must have had a great time. I did, and for that, I would thank you all. 

I don’t know what the equation would be between us a few years from now, but I leave with pleasant memories in my heart, and so shall you....Cheers  

Until next time we meet...

Take Care and God Bless :)