A long corridor with
locked doors all along the way. Doors to the rooms which were once open. Rooms
where you could find a game of cards being played. IPL matches or newly
discovered board games, these were the things that dominated this wing until a few weeks ago. Today, as I return for yet another year, I brood over all these
empty rooms. So, here is an ode to the Gully Gang 76.
Gully Gang 76 |
I spent the second half of the last semester enjoying to the fullest. Whether it be playing 350 or watching the IPL like never before. Playing with Emiway Bantai and his Mom only to get clawed in the end. Discovering the wonders of Catan and Risk (named as it risks Friendships). Spending each night at least half an hour to decide what to order and settling for the Crystal Dhabha along with the Rainbow Juice Center. I'll miss the Swiggy6 code as much I'll miss you guys to share the food.
Recreations of the Gang |
Though I missed a few trips, I did get a chance through the Alibaug Trip. We all couldn't go there together but it was a memorable trip nonetheless. The spontaneity of deciding to go followed by an eventful journey to the beach consisted of a soothing yet exciting trip. There were ghosts, wrong turns, song battles, the dreadful road followed by a soothing ghat. Reaching the beach only to find no water followed by reaching the restaurant to be denied entry were some downs. Playing football with a volleyball or cards packed in a small car followed by having typical vada pav and bhaji breakfast made it special.
Alibaug Beach |
These last few months have been great to help me cope with the other stresses of life. It was one of the few times I was completely in the moment savouring every second. I only regret not spending more time as part of the Gully Gang from the start. Whether be it in the semester start or the Meghalaya Trip, I know I missed a great deal. But in the end, I did get a few good friendships, some long-lasting memories and a late entry into the gang as the last minute bargain. Thank you all, You all will be missed!!
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