The City That Never Sleeps
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posted : November 3, 2009
If something can be the best and the worst it would be 2nd November 2009. As much anticipation I had for the day to arrive and for me to turn 21, by 8pm I was waiting for the day to end and for me to hit my bed. And it really wasn't coz of my exhausted body but rather my eyes that were stinging.
The prelude before 12am was fanastically executed by Anitha and Lavi I must say. The timing and 'toilet route' was executed well. So much so, I didn't even suspect anything amiss. As I managed to get sufficient amount of sand inside my shoes, I was pleasantly greeted by 210 tea lights reading "HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUBS" and 7 other ppl emerging from the bushes! I needed a moment or two to sink into the reality before my eyes before I could enjoy and savour every moment of the hour ahead of me. My next challenge was to blow those candles which I'm very sure I won't be forgetting for the next 21 years ahead of me. The collage done by the girls couldn't have been any better with their amazing polaroid shots and captions. I need to crack my brain as to how they actually managed to get those printed once I'm sober enough (from my happiness as well as misery). The 18 shots each have a fond memory for me to hold on to and think back upon down the years. The beautiful collage would definitely be something close to my heart even if time fades away. The gifts in the box each hold with itself a memory to leave me with a smile even now thinking of some of the gifts. Balls for her?! HAHA. I guess the best suprises work the best especially when it is really the least expected. And girls I can't thank you enough for the time and effort you all put in to plan this surprise amidst crazy school. My laughter, smiles and happiness may not have been the best at that hour. But I tell you now from the bottom of my heart, I appreciate the friendship we all share and hope that it lasts for the years ahead of us. Thank you Anitha for all that you say explicitly and the greater things you never say. Thank you Lavi for being the one who joins Anitha and me in our midnight escapades. Thank you Shweta for being the one who I know secretly likes all my emo lines and blog posts though has too much of an ego to tell me so. (xoxo, i know you still love me!) Thank you Devi for being the 'always there' kind of friend even though you are not always there (physically). Thank you Shraddha for your sharing my love for Grey's with me and for all your wise words on life and so much more. Thank you Nazia for all your cheerful and light hearted conversations which never fail to end off with a "Miss me till we meet baby!" Thank you Suran for your presence and company. Thank you Suvin for joining in despite you not feeling too well. Thank you Satish for the 197 days. Thank you Adhy for your call though I wasn't in the best of spirits to speak with you and share the surprise you missed. Thank you Navin for your birthday wish in our mother tongue wise man. Thank you Latha for your birthday message which made me tear as I read those words. "Happy Birthday. I love you more than I love myself everyday". I'm sorry I wasn't by your side then as you fell asleep waiting for me. Thank you Karthi for being the constant for almost 5 years. I know that you think I don't love you as much as you do, but the truth is that I do. And maybe that is why I'm letting go. Maybe all I need is a closure. |
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