Wednesday, September 29, 2004

September Rush !

This is not about journeys, rather, it's about birthdays. September used to be a festive month for more reasons than one . Many of my wingies have their "Happy Birthdays" falling this month, and which, during college meant more parties.

Aise hi hain ek humarey Sharma Ji. He is special. He loves reading, though he never bought a newspaper at the college, and always read my newspaper. The collection of books( technical, non technical, fiction, whatever) he has is phenomenal. Their transportation cost between any two places, by any mode, far exceeds the transportation cost of Mr Sharma himself. And the collection is ever increasing. His approach towards everything is no-nonsense.

Excels in whatever he does, his GRE score had hit the roof. Cornell to Cambridge, he has been to everywhere. He is also a master in TT, Badminton and Cycling these days. He can write a complete volume on "How to lose weight in no time", an I am sure it will be a best seller. Had he himself not sent those photographs, I wouldn't have believed it was him. One last thing - the phrase "Sharma ji with ladies" is a bit of oxymoron. Neither of them enjoy, each other's company, though exceptions are always there.

Happy belated birthday Dr Ishan .

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Recently, I had talked about the two Srivastavas. One with the specs again, is a September product. Well, what to say about him. The safest thing which can be said about him is that in contrast to Ishan, he is an out and out ladies man ( that's what a two day difference between the birthdates can do). They all accept it, both married and unmarried. Always the one to remember their birthdays, phone numbers and chat ids. Having impressed many with his words, he has a good command at both English and Hindi. You can always expect a terrific one liner for any situation, though sometime they may sound a bit statement like.

With experience, he has now become a GOD in Antakshri, and during his recent visit, I had to literally shoo him out, as it was already two in the morning. As the other Srivastava - Nandu would say, he can be more often than not found in the kitchens. Ever homesick, and he is always an indulgent nostalgic - like me.

Many happy returns of the day, Saurabh.

My Previous Birthday Wish - Muskan Ke Papa
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