It’s been a long day
without you my friend
And I’ll tell you all about it
When I see you again
Charlie Puth (Song: See you again)
Hi best friends! *Cue meme*
The kid leaves her room after 3 days in her night suit to get the supplies for the next three days of hibernation. Her family: “Oh! Look who’s here! Praise the lord (applause for 15 minutes).” It’s celebration time, the hibernation beauty has graced the dining table!
(Laughing) I am sorry I know that was too much (your strange face made it worth it, smirk emoji). The kid is me and you are my family. Thank you for your hearty welcome and all the likes on the previous blog. By the way I hope you remember me. I am back after a 5 month break. You have every reason to be angry I get it. You were finally enjoying my content and I ghosted you for so long. But I am back best friends, woohooo (confetti showers).
Recently a friend of mine left college and moved Overseas so I was dealing with the emotions of distancing with all my best friends (upside down smile emoji). Here are two of them for this episode.
*Flashback to 2nd grade*
Her name was Amen. The most vivid memory I have of her is that she used to bring banana chips, my favourite (drooling emojis). Her mom was a teacher in our school, so automatically I became her favorite and the captain of the class. I remember one time she and I were controlling the class like their ruler. I asked all of them to put their heads down and I told them that I would tell the names to the teacher if they didn’t. Fear of Nayan (Laughing emojis). But then soon Amen and her mom transferred to another place so we lost contact. And there goes one of my first best friends.
*Fast forward to grade 6*
I met Ankana Sinha for the first time. This friendship was 2 years long so it holds a special place in my heart. She is a Bengali girl, very cute back then and very beautiful now (Luckily I’m in contact with her). Till 5th standard we were in different sections. She used to be The Regina George in a group of 3 mean girls (laughing emojis). We called her group- the 3 A’s (It stood for Akansha, Adina and Ankana). I was very eager to join the 3A gang. But unfortunately I couldn’t, coz they didn’t like me enough! (girls school problem)
Time passed and our classes shuffled. In 6th standard Ankana & I ended up in the same section, section 6-B. Soon we became best friends. So convenient right? (laughing emojis) She was the one because of whom I started listening to English songs. Love Story was my first english song and Love The Way You Lie was my first rap which I knew by heart (compete me I dare you, Smirk emojis). I made a deal with a friend that if she would get me the printout of the rap lyrics, I would write one of her assignments!
But Ankana was kind enough to make me a CD which had all the English songs I loved. She & I took art classes individually and used to share new techniques that we learnt. Also p.s she had the biggest crush on her art teacher. Imagine 6th graders obsessing over their teachers (laughing emojis, I know you too have been there done that!).
See I wasn’t lying, smirk emojis
One specific occassion, I remember is when Ankana and I decorated the class on teacher’s day (I’m a leader from day 1 can’t help, smirk emojis). We made students stand on chairs on two parallel lines and holding hands to form a sort of a tunnel. The floor was drowning in rose petals and the room with decorations. We decorated the blackboard with greetings and drawings. I remember this because when this event was starting I was waiting at the door of the classroom and she had gone to call the teacher. But unfortunately ma’am arrived before her and we had to start without her.
We created these amazing memories in a very small time. She is one of those people I miss a lot till date. On the last day of our sixth grade she told me that she was moving to Kolkata (another city in India) her hometown. I was very sad. I remember, when the school bell rang and we were walking towards our buses I hugged her so tight that she looked at me in shock because I wasn’t a hugger at all. She consoled me and said “it’s ok, we will be in touch.” But we all know what that means!
Ok I promise this is the last incident. So one time I remember I was on a school trip in 11th standard. I was sharing a room with a girl named Zuha. She was a common friend of Ankana and I. We were chilling and suddenly Zuha handed me the phone and said “talk”. I took the phone and said “hello?”. She replied.
At first I didn’t recognize her voice but as soon as she spoke the second sentence and said “hi Nayan, Ankana this side.” I teared up. I love her so much man and I miss my friend a lot. We talked for a while that day and we follow each other on Instagram now, so that’s a delight. But that sense of belonging isn’t there anymore. It was very hard to lose a person like her. But I hope and pray the best for her.
You all must have been thinking why I’m blabbering about my ex best friends, but I just want to remind you that be in the moment. Appreciate every single person around you. You never know if you will be able to share the same bond with that person again or not. And as your friend I don’t want you to regret anything. Life is short. Make memories, live to the fullest so that you only get to shed tears for all the good times. Meet new people, text that random stranger on Instagram, share a laugh with a person you ignore. Trust me, you will be surprised at how amazing people can be.
Cheers to that! *Wine glass clashing* Taste all, to choose your favorite (laughing emojis)
I hope I could make memories with you (smirk emoji), coz I can sense across the screen that you are a gem! We can be best friends too right? See you on the personal chat.
Journal Time: I want you to write down about the friends you have lost touch.
Until next time, Adios amigos.
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