Another day, another week, another year and yet another semester. Just what makes this particular one worth blogging about? (here's the part where I like to delude myself that this blog has some standards...)
Well, it just happens to be the last semester (hopefully) that I shall spend at NITK, Surathkal, my second home for the past three and a half years. Today, I began my eighth semester with the usual frustrating queues for paying mundane fees, something that can easily be avoided by the tiniest bit of computerisation. As I finished every frustrating formality that could be possibly devised, I realised one thing - that however much I may gripe, crib or complain about the procedure, there is going to be a part of me (in this case, a very very small part) that will actually miss such tasks. I realised that this was probably the last time I was going to stand in a line, trying to get past reluctant people with shouts of "final year, final year". And then it hit me - It's going to be one long semester of "last-times". The last Inci, the last Engi (already over, courtesy our administration) the last time we sat on the terrace, the last time on the beach, the last time at the temple, the last time at the top of the lighthouse, the last time getting high on cheap booze. (for the more experimental among my friends!) I also realised one other thing - I don't have to feel bad that it's the "last time". All I need to do is ensure that I stay happy, and try to enjoy every moment of this semester. Sure as hell, it promises to be like no other. So, here's wishing all my fellow "final" years - Happy new year, and a very happy last semester! May this be the best "last-time" ever!
temple by the sea
15 years ago
3 comments:
Hmm.. Sometimes, I feel I've had enough of that place. It has some really basic administrative issues. True, we all live together there. But I still feel its time to move on. Another year there looks harsh now, though as the end looms large, I might change my mind.
On the other hand, the world outside is cruel considering how much freedom and free time the college gave us.
Oops! That last comment was mine... It'd logged on by default as my brother.
Lol - I was wondering who arjun was :)
Well, yes, we all realise that we have to move on, but we shouldn't forget that this is about as carefree we are ever going to be in our lives (at least until we're 50-60 yrs old) and if ever we wish to do stupid things, this is possibly the best time :D
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