In Terms with Reality

Yet another year arrives with all the twists and turns that makes life worth it! The drama of 2009 is over and like a Shakespeare’s tragedy it did hurt badly towards the end of the play.
The opening was good, Mom & Dad’s birthday celebration in Blue Star. Feb unleashed sentiments with dad admitted in the hospital for over three weeks. March was testing time, the lent - successful and the regular ritual at Malayatoor was rewarding and cleansing.
(ARV)Anand is doing good in the US, hopefully will claim greater heights in the years to come! Mia and Meeshma were adorable and I miss them very badly.

Each period of the play had different individuals walking in and out. The play was set in bangalore until the climax.

Bangalore Times:

Joshi was there until June. A true friend since my Graduation days in Sri Krishna College, he has been a consistent friend and is one of my confidant’s.

“Jaishanker” alias “Thallai” made my birthdays special in 2008! The” Kolar Ride” was his highlight this year. 01.00 hrs Bangalore - 03.00hrs Kolar – 05.00 hrs Bangalore – 09.00hrs office. Night outs on a bike, I can write a book on him and his bike.

“Terror Strikes” - no, it’s not an earthquake or Mumbai terror attacks, Chaithanya Prabhu zoomed into Bangalore. The IIM Bangalore visit was worth the drive from whitefield. Sindhu was happy to welcome us every evening, okie now you think I’m a ______. Sindhu was our hangout spot in White Field where they serve authentic Andhra food.

The huddle: Tim anna organized a dinner, James anna & Tina, Sam Anna & Jasmine, Felix and Herald & I had a great time together. The poor guy who served Chinese tea could have won a marathon as he ran to the kitchen to refill the empty pot on our table every 10 minutes.(He did that for 3 hours atleast)

Harianna’s merry ride - Accent#$^!* offered him a menial job and hence moved to Sinfy where he was offered the job of warming up the already over packed bench and the meeting rooms doing nothing. Now he is placed in a place where he has a better job, my wishes!

The Farewell party was amazing, Sarovar roof top. The DJ rocked, the 5 year old kid on the dance floor was great company to dance with. Deepti, Jai Shanker and Chinmayji were the people who made it memorable and I’m sure I’ll remember them for a long long time.

The Climax

“Coimbatore Comeback – the calm before the storm”, what a place to be! No matter how far you travelled, your heart still points to the direction you came from, where your home is. Mom’s food, friends and freedom are things you cannot buy with money. Gowtham was the man who made the difference. FiFA on the X Box, badminton in Jenny’s Club, early morning walks (at 9.30 - 10) in Race Course and the infinite Scorpio drives. He was there in every bit of it and the eternal pursuit to obtain a passport. That was a movie on its own where Gowtham was the hero who helps his friend who is in need of a passport. Mr.Babu, Bangalore and Mr.Xavi – CID were major characters who helped in the happy ending.

Just when I thought I was out due to some personal setbacks, the right career choice, passport pursuit and a few other things that bothered, the play took a U-Turn. Roy mama entered the next world; I still cannot come in terms with the reality that struck me right between the eyes.

Dollar is equally tormented if not more, the damage has been from multiple sides, but as far as I know he is a man who’ll take the bull by the horns. And when pushed against the wall, some people rise and some people fall. I’m sure he is a man who will rise even if he fell a few times; he’s got what it takes. Hope he finds light at the end of the tunnel!

The Kid in his 30’s, Big B was amazing. His warmth and love is invaluable. The Pattu Mala Church was holy and divine, the surrounding and the ambience was supreme.

“The Exile “– Living the Malayali Dream. Study/don’t; work in the GULF is the mantra. I wonder if people will declare Malayalam as the National Language here in Saudi Arabia. Eloquent references:-

The Cops pull over for a routine check and out of frustration I said," what the heck" in Malayalam and was stunned when the native cops said “Poda” (Get Lost)! Thanks to the friends from Kerala who taught him that and a lot more words which cannot be published.

With great difficulty and with the help of sign language I managed to ask a man in the transport authority, the way to the online examination centre and he said “ dha avide”(in there) in a laid back voice!

In the hope of a better tomorrow the man from India continues his walk on the corniche. The curtains drop, the play ends - Happy New Year 2010!

End Credits:
Lang K7 – Ilango Kessavane(A Friend from Bally), Abhi – Abhishek Ahhirao(Saccha Dosth), M ki - Puneet Jain, Santh – Santhana Krishnan, ?(Question Mark) – Balaji G. Sketch me – Geethakrishnan, Indy – Indira , Aniyan Sir – Trans, 6 pack – Karthi, G – Geo Thomas, Mandrake – Benny George, Mooki – Hari, Suji – Sujith, Dr – Shakeer, Topa – Niresh.