I met up with KP today after about a month - we had breakfast together followed by hot chocolate at a coffee shop closer to college . And of course, 3 hours of conversation .
Let me tell you more about her - KP is a senior whom i have known for about 6 months . She did her graduation in medicine from a medical college in Pune and on completion of the same has been living at home in Parel, Mumbai and studying for her entrance exams
I first saw KP during my days in the library in my 3rd professional year Part I when we studied Preventive and Social Medicine, Ear Nose Throat and Ophthalmology . I would sit in the library at a table commonly occupied by myself, my surdy friend KD and very often by KP herself . She has this habit of flashing her bright smile at people and thats the first thing my subconscious noticed about her . Apart from that the fact that when at times I would occupy her seat while it was vacant because she was out, on her return she would simply pick up her books and move to another seat while I offered to let her have the seat back to herself .
But I only made conversation with her on one random day last year when I decided that I definitely must speak to this interesting looking yet definitely 'need to come out of her shell' person . And so while I spotted her in campus I went up to her and surprised her with my at times overwhelming friendliness with people. Only very few can come to terms with it so I have polished it a lot more now and I come across as more 'Sane' is probably the right word for it .
About 6 months have passed since then and we have gradually become really good friends . Mostly because I am so amazed by her intellectually bright side which reads so many different kinds of literature every week - including newspapers, fiction, non fiction, yoga books and of course the entrance test material . Apart from which she attends literary festivals, keeps me updated on the Art and Literary events happening around the country - latest of all being the Indian Art Fair while I was in Delhi earlier this week .
Most of all though it is so amazing to have someone who has so much to talk about, and a flashy smile , deep yet feminine voice while she goes about speaking. I must admit that though I listen carefully most of the time, there have been instances at which I only listen to the pitch of the voice - its so soothing .
Getting back to my point, I met KP today after a month and it felt so light and free to listen to the events that have transpired in her life in the past one month . She has been studying with a friends' flat and has been applying for jobs in the meanwhile . And of course, fulfilling her love for literature - she is presently reading a book by Richard P Feynman which is a Penguin classic that I saw with her today .
Since I'm leaving for Oman, she gifted me 2 books for the journey, which I will have to keep very carefully and get back in mint condition since I am probably one of the select lucky few to be loaned books to, which I understand since she wishes to keep her books just the way she bought them . Wish me luck for the same . So - the books are Animal Farm by George Orwell and From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne. I am very glad to receive the latter since after hearing about the same from her I was looking forward to reading it .
KP is clearly passionate about Surgery and I wish from the bottom of my heart that she gets what she wants and manages to continue be her amazing self for a long time .
Kudos to You, KP. You rock !
P.S. I leave for home in Oman today after 3 months. Glad to get back to my sister whos' photos can be seen on www.flickr.com/photos/dontkidthiskiddo and www.flickr.com/photos/nick_dj .
For giving your time to reading HibaKushaPigMeat, Thank You, Dear Reader
Let me tell you more about her - KP is a senior whom i have known for about 6 months . She did her graduation in medicine from a medical college in Pune and on completion of the same has been living at home in Parel, Mumbai and studying for her entrance exams
I first saw KP during my days in the library in my 3rd professional year Part I when we studied Preventive and Social Medicine, Ear Nose Throat and Ophthalmology . I would sit in the library at a table commonly occupied by myself, my surdy friend KD and very often by KP herself . She has this habit of flashing her bright smile at people and thats the first thing my subconscious noticed about her . Apart from that the fact that when at times I would occupy her seat while it was vacant because she was out, on her return she would simply pick up her books and move to another seat while I offered to let her have the seat back to herself .
But I only made conversation with her on one random day last year when I decided that I definitely must speak to this interesting looking yet definitely 'need to come out of her shell' person . And so while I spotted her in campus I went up to her and surprised her with my at times overwhelming friendliness with people. Only very few can come to terms with it so I have polished it a lot more now and I come across as more 'Sane' is probably the right word for it .
About 6 months have passed since then and we have gradually become really good friends . Mostly because I am so amazed by her intellectually bright side which reads so many different kinds of literature every week - including newspapers, fiction, non fiction, yoga books and of course the entrance test material . Apart from which she attends literary festivals, keeps me updated on the Art and Literary events happening around the country - latest of all being the Indian Art Fair while I was in Delhi earlier this week .
Most of all though it is so amazing to have someone who has so much to talk about, and a flashy smile , deep yet feminine voice while she goes about speaking. I must admit that though I listen carefully most of the time, there have been instances at which I only listen to the pitch of the voice - its so soothing .
Getting back to my point, I met KP today after a month and it felt so light and free to listen to the events that have transpired in her life in the past one month . She has been studying with a friends' flat and has been applying for jobs in the meanwhile . And of course, fulfilling her love for literature - she is presently reading a book by Richard P Feynman which is a Penguin classic that I saw with her today .
Since I'm leaving for Oman, she gifted me 2 books for the journey, which I will have to keep very carefully and get back in mint condition since I am probably one of the select lucky few to be loaned books to, which I understand since she wishes to keep her books just the way she bought them . Wish me luck for the same . So - the books are Animal Farm by George Orwell and From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne. I am very glad to receive the latter since after hearing about the same from her I was looking forward to reading it .
KP is clearly passionate about Surgery and I wish from the bottom of my heart that she gets what she wants and manages to continue be her amazing self for a long time .
Kudos to You, KP. You rock !
P.S. I leave for home in Oman today after 3 months. Glad to get back to my sister whos' photos can be seen on www.flickr.com/photos/dontkidthiskiddo and www.flickr.com/photos/nick_dj .
For giving your time to reading HibaKushaPigMeat, Thank You, Dear Reader
