Sleeping In On A Monday Morning

It honestly doesn’t get much better than that. Unless, I woke up and was syncro-walking with these two.

The previous week was my last week with Volvo, concluding a pretty intense last couple weeks actually. I was working on a couple projects, one alone and one with two other interns in the excavator fabrication department. Didn’t have time for much else. It is kinda weird to be abruptly given the freedom you longed for right after being so busy. I find myself thinking, “Yes! I now have time to do everything I wanted…now, if only I could remember what they were”. Luckily, I was making a to-do list. Replying to your blog post was right there between replying to Viraj’s message and reading this book on Hydraulics and Pneumatic Systems.

I probably was…no, not probably….I Am the intern that stayed the longest. I got there before everybody else did and watched several groups of local students come and go. I was quite pally with most of them in the 3-4week duration they were there. The actual employees got so sick of giving tours to interns, the students used to come ask me any questions they had. It was only later I found out that some of them were convinced I worked there :P
I was there so long it is hard to not miss it now. Oh and I am sure they miss me loads too :P

Sounds like you had fun. I am glad. Tell me more about this ‘Bombay Roll’/’Frankie’ you speak off, it sounds fascinating. Also, how does one play the Game of Life? And does anyone get out alive?! DAN DAN DHUNNNN!

Gees, lucky you. I have been dying for a set of portable speakers for ages. I even started saving up for it but then there was a tragic accident with my headphones and it stopped working. After I was done mourning it, I used my savings to by a new pair from Amazon.

I think the ukulele is the coolest of all the gifts though. It reminds me of bonfires and Jack Johnson. Listen to Banana Pancakes by the former. It is in my happy mood playlist. :)

The name Jim Corbett stands out in that paragraph and when I read it some sort of lemony drink came to mind. I now know it isn’t so but I can’t help wonder whether there might be a cocktail with a similar name. Learning to ride – tres important life skill. It is a great feeling isn’t it? Not falling and dying? I remember the first time I rode a bike. I was so jealous that a neighbourhood girl had learnt it before I did that I took her bike and tried till I got the hang of it. The sad part is I think she now has a license and I still can’t drive a stick. There is 1 in 3 chance of the car stalling every time I leave the clutch. I need practice but my sister’s generosity with her car is very limited. But anyway, good for you. The whole bike up the mountain thing….straight out of a chicken soup for the soul book if you ask me.

Yea my cousin uploaded all those pictures when I took too long to. Ever since I left school I think more than twice about updating my status or uploading pictures. More often than not I will type out the entire status into the box, stare at it for a bit, and then go nah that’s stooopid.

So you and the President. That sounds exciting, tell me more. Do I get the details here or do I have to go through your blog with a microscope for that x)

I am done with SYTYCD and The Killing now. Moved on to Suits, Breaking Bad and Weeds. Though my internet data plan doesn’t really let me download all three on a regular bases. I used to get a guy from work to get it for me but now I have to figure out another way. I watched The Dark Knight Rises a week ago! I thought it was pretty spectacular (even if it tried to squeeze in several different arcs to make each of its many characters relevant). Joseph Gordon Levitt is a total boss in it. You should try and catch it ASAP if you haven’t already. It is pretty lengthy but unlike Spiderman you don’t feel like they are dragging it out.

So what are you up to now? Tell me all about it.

Also you know how much I despise talking on the phone. Both my sister and I have some sort of phobia with it. DON’T MAKE MEEE! X| I will post more often to make up for it. Cool? Cool

And Reality Sets In

Well, that certainly was a nice intro to the post!
I'm sure you already are a great friend to many and just have to continue being that with me. And I think remembering my birthday and doing a post give you points for it. Even if it may seem unnecessary at this point, I thank you very much!
Now, on to the birthday description -
Part 1: Had a little party with my cousins (who live in the building next to mine) and uncle since he wasn't around for the actual day about a week early, that was really fun. The cake I cut was very creamy but not very great.
Part 2: The actual day was pretty sober (I mean simple, not that I get wasted on special days or something). Went out in the evening with a friend (who lives in the 'society' next to mine) to get ourselves a 'Bombay Roll' or 'Frankie' so I could buy myself a cake. It was good. :) Though a tensed one, it was still a very nice day.  


Part 3: We'd recently bought the 'Game of Life' game for my parents' anniversary to  play together. The friend has two other really good friends who also I am very chummy with (they've just joined college). The three of them, me and a classmate had been planing to meet up since forever and I thought they could come over to play the game. They refused every time I asked. One afternoon, I opened the door, half asleep, only to find all four of them at my doorstep giggling at how awkward I felt. It was a surprise party that my mother and brother were in on, and the plan for which was initiated by Chitra (or C-Dawg). So we played the game and cut the cakes they made for me. And had fun, duh.

Now, my gifts! I got a set of speakers and the entire Vampire Academy series, both of which I asked for (re-read the entire thing YAYY). And, my brother got me a ukulele! I haven't had much time but I'm just getting a hang of the strumming. One day, I will play beautiful melodies that shall  move you to tears.

Your cousin sister probably grew up in India. I, however, have to pray that I live every time I cross the roads. I did learn to drive a scooty a few years ago; I can't control it without my brother balancing the weight behind me. I did learn to properly ride a cycle this year though. We had an 8-day school trip to Jim Corbett, where four of the days required about 85 km worth of cycling across mountainous and other terrible (and occasionally wonderful) terrain. I learnt to cycle in school a day before the trip and learnt the rest of it while I was ON the friggin' mountains. It had to be the scariest thing ever - I kept imagining losing control, the cycle flying off over the side of mountain and me dead. And even worse, hitting other classmates or something, so we all end up dead or injured. I used to walk the uphill bit the first two days, but soon, I did it all. And i was the face of inspiration and determination and all of that. And hell, I had to be - I was awesome! 

If you remember, I did mention to you once that I had a pretty major crush on you a while back, making stalking you quite normal (and a little creepy?). And you would post nice stuff too, which is why I occasionally, even now, do skim through your profile. Note: NOT stalk - only skim. :P 

Would it now be weird if I say that I saw those pictures? Cz I did. I went to Ferrari World around the time it opened up and even if it must be better now, a night stay at the Burj is waaay more awesome! 

I wouldn't mind a coup except that the President happens to be a really good friend of mine (the one who was pivotal in throwing the party) (and supposedly, my future husband according to schoolmates, yeesh). Khaki shorts are pretty funky but they are not something you want other schools to see you in when you want to be taken seriously. Plus, out winter uniforms have khaki track pants and really comfy navy blue sweatshirts, making it look like a night suit. Doesn't help what with the dreary skies. But even worse, kids ninth and below have NO uniforms and by the time the current 9th graduates, the entire school has NO UNIFORMS. Ugh, how will they represent the school outside?! We did take this issue up as part of the Council but had to set it aside to do more important things.  

I really do want to watch Game of Thrones but no time! I don't even turn on the tv. I know you haven't watched Castle; I haven't either. I think I'm just going to let my list of movies and shows build up so I either watch them over weekends or when I am done with school. (Makes me feel wistful saying that :$)  

Watched Spider-Man this week; it was nice (Emma Stone, duh) but I began to get annoyed towards the end - just never seemed to get over. I knew there was something you told me about Marvel movies that I was supposed to remember. Thankfully, I did. Waited near the exit to watch the scene after the credits. :) Also watched Madagascar 2. Now that was quite nice! I love the Inheritance Cycle too though I haven't read the last one. The most recent stuff I've read is The Hunger Games, the Vampire Academy series (YAYY) and these Camila Lackberg mystery novels that are very gripping. 

Haha the picture! I was up late answering calls and studying. I wouldn't call my summer break great, but it sure was good. School started with the exams but we were given a week of holidays issued by the govt (cz of heat) after they were over. Yay. I hope you have a great one though! How's the interning coming along? You still haven't called, just saying.  : p 

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