Today, i felt the coolness palpable in the air. Also i noticed that a few rooms in the dorms had the ceiling fans turned off. I guess the signs are on the wall . But by what i know ,winters in Ahmedabad are nothing compared to the ones i have had the pleasure( or displeasure brrr... ) of experiencing in Delhi/Noida/Lucknow.
I guess i will have to start the yearly ritual of putting out warm clothes and blankets in the sun. I have not exactly enjoyed winters but they have their own charm. Like the pleasure of cuddling in the Rajai with a nice book and a coffee or walks on roads wrapped in low hanging fog.
It also reminds me of a few cherished memories like studying through the chilly nights in my hostel trying to complete the 5 units of syllabus for the semester exam the next day . Going with the hostel gang in auto/bus to sit for the paper or with manish on his scooter/bike. Last minute cramming and revisions standing in the bone numbing cold outside the center, then trying to warm hands so as to put down all the globe on the answer sheets.
Or going to school on my cycle in the fog with my blazer pockets filled with dry fruits given by mummy. The morning drills by the sports teacher to prepare for the annual day . Sitting or playing football in the sun with friends. Setting up bonfires from wood and dry leaves of the guava trees in my home and studying for tests which immediately followed the winter vacations.
Memories are all i possess and thank god they are all beautiful.
October 20, 2009 at 10:59 AM
wow. beautiful indeed. thanks :)
October 30, 2009 at 10:52 AM
nice posts mann!!