Adios amigo...

A few days ago, I went to meet a friend of mine, who was leaving for the US. We hadn’t met in a long time.. Actually we never met much anyway.. Probably only those few months in college when we together in college , after which he graduated…

After the good byes, I left with a lump in my throat… the kind you have… when you bid farewell to your next-door neighbors of 15years, who are moving to a new city.. never to come back.. or maybe your FAREWELL party in school, your second home for 12 years…

I thought of the first time I saw him, when he came to our Graphics lab to announce about the college magazine committee , which he was a part of..

He was one of the first seniors I became friends with… That too towards the end of my first year… He was so particular about involving each person of the committee.. And when we had the picture taken, he ensured that every single of us... who had done even a small part in the committee was present for the picture… Something that really stood out…

An acquaintance that grew into a friendship, which has helped me, every time it mattered…

From EXTERNAL PRACS to PAPERS to GRE to MS to PROJECTS to PLACEMENTS..

there’s one person, I always knew, I could (and still can) count on …

I wonder how he does so many things at a time (a full time job and a full time MBA which he tops)… And I can say the most deserving candidate to receive an admit to CMU… A perfect icing on the cake..

Truly my friend – philosopher (at times) – guide throughout my engineering…

And my lucky charm (engg is all abt luck!!).. He never forgets to wish good luck before the exams.. Exactly at the time of late even.. when the tension begins to make you queasy…

I stifle a sob, smile and think.. Well he’s just going to be an email away!!

Jus want to wish you well, the best of health-wealth & spirit… And praying that all your “Dream”s come true…

To Abdur…