16 Sep Autograph... Truly Sweet Memories

The ISD call, the unexpected message,  the sweet and hilarious conference, the surprising and sweet "you had told that day" call, the "I never forgot" morning call, the sweet e-card with the melodious happy birthday tune, the caring "why you hid the info in fb" call, the lovely "sry..got late..low bal" evening call, the call which was missed three times and finally received with an sms, the innocent "sorry just recollected" call late at night and most importantly "I am going to wish you first you better not put the phone down" the first call. Blessings from parents and wishes from relatives. Love from all the people.

The gults' midnight party with the Mr. Perfect cake. The mech wing's evening party with a variety of chocolates and cookies. The umpteen number of facebook wall posts and messages. And of course the two sessions of birthday bombs (which will remind me of my birthday at every moment during the weekend). The dinner with mech wing and gults at the all famous night canteen accompanied by the splendid innings, sadly the last one, by The Wall (He will be remembered for his contribution to the Indian cricket team forever).

These were the wonderful things that happened today as I turned 20 (no more a teen, joined the adult gang :P). The day left an autograph of sweet memories for me which I will cherish all my life. The year ahead is looking at me with a smile and is ready to unfold its adventures starting tomorrow. Joy or Sorrow, I hope you will stay with me. Thanks everyone for being there. Happy to have you all as a part of my life.

Cheers
Aditya

5 Sep With Love and Respect

He always had the charm. That gentle voice. That calm tone. He never got angry on any of us. He would scold sometimes and yet it wouldn't feel like scolding. He used to encourage us to do good things and helped each one of us to develop. He used to find out from the look on one's face that he/she hasn't understood and he would explain it all over. He knew some trick to feed things into our brains, even when we were competing on "who is more dumb?" Everyone loved his class. Everyone enjoyed his class. It actually never felt like class. It was all fun. I had always loved that subject. It was only after I left school that I found I am actually crazy about those numbers. I enjoyed it even more when he told the tales and taught me numbers. There were others as well. They all taught us a lot more than just the books. I am sure all my batch-mates agree to that.

If it wasn't for them I wouldn't have been able to communicate so well. If it wasn't for them I wouldn't have been playing with numbers. If it wasn't for them I wouldn't have loved experimenting and finding out new things. They caused the curiosity. They caused the interest. They took care of me just like my parents. They were one reason I liked school. They nurtured the spirit of inquiry. They cultivated the quest for knowledge. They are the support thanks to which I am standing today, confidently, ready to take on any challenge that comes in front of me. They laid the foundation. When I look back I realize I have been very lucky to have such good teachers.

Wishing all my Teachers a Very Happy Teachers Day. 
I will always be grateful to you. Thank you for everything.
With Love and Respect
Aditya

2 Sep Few Words

After three years I celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi at home yesterday. Luckily had got holidays for Eid and Vinayaka Chavithi on consecutive days. Bunked the friday workshop and here I am at home for these three days. Keeping apart the tough bus journey for 24 hours had a great time. Other than attending the pooja at home this time there were a couple of happy things that happened. Thank you Lord Ganesha and all others for those sweet gifts :).  I hope all of you had a great Ganesh Chaturthi yesterday. May Lord Ganesha give us good thinking and help us in all our endeavors.

Haven't been able to write these days. Got preoccupied with a lot of things to which I have to get back to once I reach college on sunday. Final Year has been really fine till now with placements and festivals and less loaded coursework. I am still waiting to find out who will be my first employer. I learnt quite a few things with the two tests and a group discussion that I failed to clear and looks like Maruti is going to be the first one to take my interview. Lets see what fate has in reserve for me this time.

cheers
Aditya