Long time ago, I had read a quote that stays in my mind till date -- 'One who has many friends, has no friends'.
Well, I am sorry for whoever felt that way and wrote it, because I have LOTS of friends, and I love them all... and I am pretty sure that they love me just as much too!
As I grew older, I realised that friendship is among those things that require least efforts, just like marriage. It was quite a revelation to me, because I always found 'keeping friends' a constant effort-full job. But I believe, as I grew and made friends and lost friends, I realised that the best friendships in life are those that require no mandatory meetings, customary mid-night birthday wishes and gifts, ceremonial friendship day calls, or any such things.
My closest friends are those who I can invite at home and say, I am in no mood for cooking, so figure out for yourself! Or those, who I miss sending birthday gifts to because I forgot to order one in time! Also those who don't expect me to send them soppy forwards for Friendship Day, or keep any such absurd expectations. They are the people who I can be care free and careless around. Most of them have accepted me just the way I am, and like hanging out with me, even if we have a gazillion differences of opinions.
HOWEVER, naming anyone in this post would have proved hazardous, because I am blessed with a big bunch of such kind souls who make my life beautiful and content... And of course, I am sure I would have missed out one or the other if I sat down to list them out.
So here's a sketch of my groups/friends in the three cities that I have spread my life across (one of the Dilli waalis is now in the US, so a special mention of her in the drawing). I am DARN sure that when/if these people see this, they will know who they are... Guys, you ROCK! :) (and sorry for making stick-diagrams out of you all, but see the brighter side, in my head, you all are so lean and crisp!)
Well, I am sorry for whoever felt that way and wrote it, because I have LOTS of friends, and I love them all... and I am pretty sure that they love me just as much too!
As I grew older, I realised that friendship is among those things that require least efforts, just like marriage. It was quite a revelation to me, because I always found 'keeping friends' a constant effort-full job. But I believe, as I grew and made friends and lost friends, I realised that the best friendships in life are those that require no mandatory meetings, customary mid-night birthday wishes and gifts, ceremonial friendship day calls, or any such things.
My closest friends are those who I can invite at home and say, I am in no mood for cooking, so figure out for yourself! Or those, who I miss sending birthday gifts to because I forgot to order one in time! Also those who don't expect me to send them soppy forwards for Friendship Day, or keep any such absurd expectations. They are the people who I can be care free and careless around. Most of them have accepted me just the way I am, and like hanging out with me, even if we have a gazillion differences of opinions.
HOWEVER, naming anyone in this post would have proved hazardous, because I am blessed with a big bunch of such kind souls who make my life beautiful and content... And of course, I am sure I would have missed out one or the other if I sat down to list them out.
So here's a sketch of my groups/friends in the three cities that I have spread my life across (one of the Dilli waalis is now in the US, so a special mention of her in the drawing). I am DARN sure that when/if these people see this, they will know who they are... Guys, you ROCK! :) (and sorry for making stick-diagrams out of you all, but see the brighter side, in my head, you all are so lean and crisp!)
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