After I joined my PhD program, one of the very good things that happened in my life is that, I gained a set of very good friends who have been always understanding and reliable. Especially, my lab mates (Roy and Kumar), many a times made my day by cracking jokes and talking inspirational tots. Through the downs they stood by me; not just during the difficulties of my research but also though my personal difficulties. They were there to lend their ears for my worries and tears.
One sweet memory that I would always cherish with them is our evening 'Chaaay' outs. When I drank green tea, Roy would have a black tea and Kumar would opt for an iced tea. But our talks had the same topics and ideas.
These are the people with whom, I can worry without any guilt feeling. They are the people with whom I could conduct healthy arguments. Yes, we could argue, but never getting into conflicts. They made me feel that I'm normal even amidst my depression episodes (I remember calling Kumar, in the middle of night, at around 1.00am or so, feeling extremely depressed and thus getting suicidal thoughts). When many things in my life failed, they, knowingly or unknowingly, helped me to keep my head up, lifting up my moods. When I limbed with my difficulties, they offered their time and listened with patience and advised (even pushed me at times) to move along.
I will miss you guys once we physically part, finishing our PhD. But you will always be there in my heart as fond memories.I love you guys for all that you are!
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