Let’s
Do the Time Warp Again
Look like this is the year of get togethers &
marriages. Even I haven't unfolded half of the calendar, I have already
witnessed 3 reunions and couple of marriages.
Whilst
the first two were very casual, the last one was a gem, reunion of my 10th class
with the theme "Punha Ekda Shalet"
meaning let’s go back to school again...
I was
excited when the reunion was first announced. I amaze how people
on Facebook & What’s app had reconnected in such a positive affirming way,
and thats really inspiring. Class council has the most difficult task of finding
out golden oldies of the class... It's 21 year that were passed.
Jab
We Met.
I must admit that as the time for going got closer and
closer, I became quite nervous as well as exited. I was very ordinary student during
my high school and always hate going to school. I moved from my hometown/school
18 years back, and there was no reason for me to return. Would I fit in?
The “The” day arrived. 10th May, what a choice Mothers
day! I wake up early just like those schooling days where I used to leave home
at 6:45am on my BSA SLR.
My day usually start & ends with blackberry, I had
to go through 200 odd email everyday but today was an exception,different and most exiting. My mother prepared
nice breakfast “Ghavne Usal” for me and my brother and neighbors were greeting
me. Thanks to one of my class mate, Abhishek who has published a post in yesterday’s
newspaper about event and other aspect of gathering which set the tone of the
event.
I reached school at 9:30 am sharp. As soon as I entered
school premises time machine triggered and it took me back in 1993-94. I was
just looking at campus, my class and other things which I admire most during those
day, so many changes. I entered my class, warm welcomed by huge round of
applause. I felt like "I am in heaven". Next 60 mins were simply on chatting,
laughing, and catching up. I was struck by how some people hadn't changed at
all, others had. Or maybe it’s just my perception that’s been altered by time,
distance, and maturity
School council had planned this event to perfection
starting from arranging “Turban” to end of day meals. I felt it was like a true
family function, amount of efforts spent in preparation by council was
commendable.
The class started at 10:30 am with roll call from our
beloved class teacher followed by condolence messages to lost ones and various speeches from teachers and students on
their schooling days.
We headed in the second half of the day where lunch
and refreshment were arranged by school council in one of big coconut garden outside city. The food was mouthwatering and council was ensuring everyone enjoy the event at
best. Also this was an opportunity for those who wish to interact with teachers
and classmates casually.
One of the most touching moments of the evening was discussing
last 21 years with your classmates. All in all, it was a wonderful evening
which is coming to an end.
Icing on the cake was most of the teachers and
students where present, participated and that made the event as grand success.
I missed “Happy hours” and grape wine ways which was
the climax..
I could write more and more, but I think this post is
long enough
Time fly bye..
Takeaways
Yes, structures, landscapes and people change; but
special friendships and memories are never destroyed.
