What started as a stupid and lame, good for nothing second day of the weekend, ended in a very amazing manner.
One thing is for sure, when they say, the night is the darkest just before dawn, they aren't kidding. This would apply to our own mood, that i didn't know.
Started my day in a very mundane manner. woke up late, started reading Naipaul, came online, found no-one to chat to. Called a few friends, did whatever i could while being in my flat. Nothing helped. By the noon time, had reached the height of boredom. Wanted to do something, something so I could feel, I am alive. Anything, but I needed to get out of my room. Was so bored, that i finally decided, that I would just go for a trip. If someone accompanies me, well and good. Otherwise, i ll leave alone. Actually thought about going somewhere out of station, and repeating my kgp-kolkata-kgp trip. Asked Ashu, whether he would like to come with me for a random car ride in delhi. He declined (can't say, i didn't expect that. If he had got ready, that would have been a surprise.) Called, Shukla and he was game.
All this happened within half an hour. Booked a taxi for 8 hrs, and me and Shukla were out in the open, with no specific plans in mind. But boy what a day. Dilli Haat -> CP -> Central Park -> Dinner -> India Gate -> Saket (to pick anuradha) -> India Gate -> Saket (Dropped her) -> Home. And i was delighted. i still am. [:)]
Lessons learnt.
1) Start moving, Ppl join automatically.
2) No plans, no expectations, full masti.
3) Car back seat also becomes the best place to be, when you are with friends.
4) Dilli Haat is good for food. Especially the thukpa. wow!!!
5) Taxi services charge you extra 100 bucks if you have booked the taxi for late night, ie, after 11 pm.
Now, I know what i am going to do next weekend. Its so easy. I ll book a taxi and go for another ride to delhi, or maybe somewhere out of station. Hey I could go for a biking trip to jaipur or some nearby place, I am sure Shukla will be more than happy to come.
But then again, why care.
Saturday ki saturday ko dekhenge. Aaj, kaam karte hain. [:D]
