We were a gang of 6. Didn't think I'd bond so much with my work buddies. But this group was different. Not easy to find 5 other super cheerful faces and buddies with who you can hangout anywhere, anytime. We initially thought we're the unfortunate lot who had to work on Saturdays too, but we soon made those Saturdays a lot more fun. Every Saturday would translate to half day work + lazy lunch/movie, with us ending up reaching home at 6-7 PM. And slowly, as with any work group, our group split - with some of us moving to other projects and some to other cities. Yet, we stayed in touch. And continued to meet as often as possible with whoever remained in town.
And now we're three of us in Hyderabad. Me, S & G. When we all met, we were pretty new to corporate world, shared the same excitement, apprehensions and insecurities. We "grew up" and are more mature and in control of situations now (or I'd like to think so). And it's only S, G and me meeting now. The topics we discuss are different, but the camaraderie remains the same and our friendship has evolved a lot from where we started.
When I got married, one of the things I told my husband was that no matter how he gets along with other friends of mine, I'd like him to get along with S & G, for they're an integral part of my life, and we'll be hanging out with them more often than with any others. Not that any of the 3 are difficult to get along with, but well, you never know, and I didn't want to take a chance. Not surprisingly, husband gets along excellently with them and we continue to have as much fun as before.
We've always been there to share each other's happenings in life, happiness, problems, insecurities - everything. We count on each other at all times, yet never really told each other we could be counted upon. Actually, none of us are the kind who'd overtly tell that we need something but the rest of us easily understand what's needed at the moment. We've had our share of fights and misunderstandings, I specifically remember one fight I had with G, threw a tantrum and refused to make up. Nobody can be angry with G for the way he keeps us in splits, least of all me.
When my family faced the worst shock of our lives recently, they were the ones I counted on to help me cope with it, and get me out of it. I stepped out of my home/office for the first time to meet them. I laughed heartily for the first time when I was with them. I'll always remember - G, who rarely even shakes people's hands to wish them, came up to me and put his arm across my shoulder - and at that moment, that was all that I needed. A reassurance from someone who really cared for me to tell me I'll be able to get out of it. When I saw them standing behind, watching us as we went ahead with the proceedings, and assuring me I have them for support - meant the world to me at that moment!
We're not the kind who butt-slap each other or hang out late nights in pubs. In fact, S summed it up well last week - when we planned to meet and I asked him where should we meet, he texted me 'Basically any place where we can sit, talk for hours and laugh out loud'. That's all we look forward to when we meet. Venue, occasion, others around us don't matter.
I know there are many more happy and sad moments ahead. I know we'll continue to be part of each other's lives. I know this friendship will last forever. Thank God for friends like these!
P.S. Not really a friendship day post, but when I saw so many quotes, anecdotes and wishes about friendship yesterday, I kept thinking who really mattered to me, and couldn't help thinking about how our friendship started, grew and where we are today.
And now we're three of us in Hyderabad. Me, S & G. When we all met, we were pretty new to corporate world, shared the same excitement, apprehensions and insecurities. We "grew up" and are more mature and in control of situations now (or I'd like to think so). And it's only S, G and me meeting now. The topics we discuss are different, but the camaraderie remains the same and our friendship has evolved a lot from where we started.
When I got married, one of the things I told my husband was that no matter how he gets along with other friends of mine, I'd like him to get along with S & G, for they're an integral part of my life, and we'll be hanging out with them more often than with any others. Not that any of the 3 are difficult to get along with, but well, you never know, and I didn't want to take a chance. Not surprisingly, husband gets along excellently with them and we continue to have as much fun as before.
We've always been there to share each other's happenings in life, happiness, problems, insecurities - everything. We count on each other at all times, yet never really told each other we could be counted upon. Actually, none of us are the kind who'd overtly tell that we need something but the rest of us easily understand what's needed at the moment. We've had our share of fights and misunderstandings, I specifically remember one fight I had with G, threw a tantrum and refused to make up. Nobody can be angry with G for the way he keeps us in splits, least of all me.
When my family faced the worst shock of our lives recently, they were the ones I counted on to help me cope with it, and get me out of it. I stepped out of my home/office for the first time to meet them. I laughed heartily for the first time when I was with them. I'll always remember - G, who rarely even shakes people's hands to wish them, came up to me and put his arm across my shoulder - and at that moment, that was all that I needed. A reassurance from someone who really cared for me to tell me I'll be able to get out of it. When I saw them standing behind, watching us as we went ahead with the proceedings, and assuring me I have them for support - meant the world to me at that moment!
We're not the kind who butt-slap each other or hang out late nights in pubs. In fact, S summed it up well last week - when we planned to meet and I asked him where should we meet, he texted me 'Basically any place where we can sit, talk for hours and laugh out loud'. That's all we look forward to when we meet. Venue, occasion, others around us don't matter.
I know there are many more happy and sad moments ahead. I know we'll continue to be part of each other's lives. I know this friendship will last forever. Thank God for friends like these!
P.S. Not really a friendship day post, but when I saw so many quotes, anecdotes and wishes about friendship yesterday, I kept thinking who really mattered to me, and couldn't help thinking about how our friendship started, grew and where we are today.
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