Movie and The Beach!

Unfortunately, it wasn't a date with a pretty girl (darn it). Movie was with Rakesh and his friends and the Beach was with a bunch of guys I've not hung around with in a long time. It was my X D gang, the guys from my School JV. It was uber fun to say the least and it was easy to notice that the guys have learnt new ways and means to tease others. It was interesting to see how their failed college/hostel lines were the cause for a lot of Mokkais. :D

So here's how it went, Bheema (a freakingly bad movie sparing Trisha who was gorgeous to say the least and don't even get me started on how old that Vikram man is looking) at 315 in Satyam. Turned up late thanks to traffic on the Anna Flyover (as usual) and then to my surprise, the movie started just as I stepped into the theatre (those guys up at the Projection were waiting for me :P). So after 2 songs in 20 mins, Sappe and I decided to go get popcorn if the 3rd song comes up before the Interval (it definitely would and it did), Murali joined us. Nowadays thanks to the new bottled flavours at Satyam, I've stopped eating Butter Popcorn (yea, it was pretty hard to give it up). I love experimenting with the flavours, today it was Cheddar Cheese and Parmesan (I have no idea what it is) and it turned out pretty tasty. :D

So after the movie fiasco, we all gave it a Standing Ovation, which it so totally deserved. Got an SMS from Free asking me to be at the beach by 6. Went there by 620 (the freaking movie ran till 6) and joined the guys there. An hour later, we were talking to our Xth std Class teacher and that was reason enough to tease Jithu (its a long story). Later, Siddu, Varun, Jithu, Muruga and Ganesh decided to head back home. That was when AP, Hari, Free and I decided to head to Fruit Shop. As usual, change of mind and AP took us to this great place to have Sandwiches, it wasn't some fancy place. Just some local shop in front of a small supermarket. But then the sandwiches over there were so yummy. It was butter, cheese and more butter and cheese all the way. :D

After a couple of sandwiches there, we headed to the old Sethji shop near my place. I tell you, this place serves the best Masala Vadai there is. It costs 2 bucks (used to cost just one rupee, it was a rude shock to learn they hiked the prices) and it comes with freshly cut cabbage and onion and the usual green chutney. Its so so so Yummy. After a plate of some really hot and delicious Pani Puri, the others couldn't handle the heat and they went in search of some juice. I, meanwhile, patiently waited for my Vadais. :D After burning our tongues even more, the bill was settled at just 46 bucks. Is that cheap or what? :P We decided to call it a day and each of us headed back home.

It was super cool to get back with these guys and it really took my mind off from that godawful movie. Sigh.

My Fav Teacher!

Yup. It's that time of the year when you get sentimental about your teachers. That one person who's seen through your naughtiness and mischievious stuff that you did back in School. Even without you realising she/he might have known the real you. That superficial reason as to what it takes from you to actually do something that you did and the pleasure you derive from it. It's amazing how they can see so many students doing stuff under their noses and still manage to keep their temper under control. There may have been stray incidents, but considering the amount of trauma and turmoil these teachers undergo, phew, its a tough Job.

And that one person who's seen the Evolving me for a period of not less than Five years, from 6th till my 10th, is Madame. That's how I still call her. She used to teach me French. I wouldn't exaggerate and say she's the best teacher in the whole wide world and all. She's a very good teacher. When it comes to language, it goes beyond just the books to get the message through, and she was pretty good at it. She patiently teaches even the most stubborn student.

So here's to you Madame. Here's to one of the most Influential persons in my life. I've seen beyond your scoldings and teachings to learn something from the person you are, and I'm happy to say I've learnt quite a lot. The person I was when you saw me leave school has gone kapoot. I've changed loads, and I just hope you change your opinion about me. I'm not boasting, I've managed to surprise quite a few of my classmates. I've always admired you, your patience and your perseverance and I've learnt much from you. And I can assure you that you will live in my heart forever. You've been kind to me, been a very good friend to me while at school, known me personally, taken me for who I am and taught me a lot.

Life has wierd ways of teaching you lessons. You meet various people and learn stuff from the people who you least expect to learn from. It's really surprising when someone takes so much care and shows affection towards you. It was very comforting to be at the receiving end of Madame's affection. It didn't mean much to me those days, but come to think of it, she's been able to reach out to me, and that's saying a lot. I have loads of happy memories of her and some memories where she spent whole periods scolding me alone in front of the whole class. It used to be very embarrassing. But it was very plain that she didn't wna do it, she used to do that just because she wanted me to be embarrassed and it was a very fine plan indeed.

She loves being a teacher. The passion she shows towards her job is so very obvious and its wonderful to see someone caring so much about her students. Even these days, when its been close to 4 years since we left her at school, she still remembers each and every one of us and she cares so much for us. That's very very rare and extremely adorable.

Thank you Madame. Here's wishing you a Very Happy Teacher's Day. And a sorry for all the troubles I've given you at school. It was not intentional. Thank you for being there for me when my friends chose to ignore me. Thank You very much.