Wednesday, October 30, 2019

The Gang

The title of this write-up might be a little vague to you but over the course of the next few paragraphs, I will try my best to explain the significance of this term in my life.

Where to begin?

Well, Bangalore '19, till now has been a memorable ride for sure. It has had its fair share of ups and downs. Overall, the ups might just have eclipsed the downs.

The best part of this journey has been the people I have gotten a chance to enjoy it with. The people who I am referring to know who they are.

However, the bond that has been created has ended up being wonderful. Nothing short of that.

For those who know me, would be aware of the fact that while I do not get close to too many people, the very few that I do, end up being very very close.

When I began working here, they were colleagues. Just colleagues.

1 month down. Colleagues.
2 down. Colleagues.
9 down. Best friends.

The best part of it has been the moments that have been spent together which I wish could be brought back at the snap of a finger.

However, the fact that more memories will be made over the course of time gives us the hope that bright and positive things are ahead.

One of the guys, left my company after about 6 months of me being here. This guy was and still is close to me simply due to the fact of how selfless he is. Ask him for work or non work related help and he is there. You might say well, isn't that what friends are for? But, I say, sure. That is what friends are for but I challenge you to find someone who is willing to answer your stupid work doubts with a smile on his face and even allow you to ride a bike without be authenticated for it. All happened, with smiles on the faces.

The second guy is someone I related on a personal level due to the common interest in, well, you guessed it, football. The other interest that he holds is for writing.

By now, I think you all might have an idea that I like a fair bit of writing myself. This is one more thing over which we connected. Getting a chance to learn and interact with him everyday has been a truly memorable experience for me. Whether it be industry insights, book suggestions, blog suggestions, the Liverpool teases amongst others, it has been fun.

Finally, comes the person who was a senior to me back in University. As luck would have it, with her advise and a fair bit of assistance, I get to call her my colleague now in the same organization.

She knew how bad I was at writing mails and worked together with me here to ensure that those mail styles were never seen by our seniors here at the organization. Kudos to her for that.

She is always up for a conversation. Whatever you have in your mind, she can give you the best advice possible. Up for a party? Sure. Up for a movie? Plan on. Up for trying out a cuisine in a restaurant? Bring it on.

These three are true gems that I have gotten here and I am never letting go of them. Ever.

Even if life throws the distance factor between us years down the line, I am sure all that it will take for us to get together would be me asking one thing, Chaley party karne?

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