Sem 5 consigned to the history books

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Its all over. Finally. After 4 long months of trying to flog the life out of a dead horse. 4 intense months. That played havoc with my schedules, sleep and eating habits. Perhaps every peak was not scaled, but every nadir was probably touched. 4 months of frustration. Of anticipation, at times. Of mirth, laughter, anxiety, worry. Of birthdays and deadlines and back-up plans. Of GPLs and treats. Uproarious laughter, and a few unshed tears. Of hopes, and then hopes dashed. Highs and lows. Unexpected successes, and more unexpected failures. Wonder if I will look back after 4 years, or further down the line, and feel that these four months defined me, or at least, my stay here. And just when I thought that "the ship had weather'd every rack" came the cruellest blow of them all. Kathleen had nothing in stock last night :(( Me a little in shock right now.

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Its so horrible to have others finish their exams one day before yours. Coz they just generally go crazy, and freak out. You should have heard the screams from the floor below on thursday when the much-awaited bottles with the emancipating fluids arrived. There couldn't have been more excitement at the Gold Rush. Unfortunately, we couldn't have one yesterday. Everyone just couldn't match times. So finally, around 1 at night 5 of an old group congregated in my room for a bhaat session. Sadly, my proposal of bridge was unanimously vetoed.

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Still got a lab assignment to submit. Damn it, why can't my department just get normal... will have to stay back till monday at least, it seems.

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And then the winters. My favourite time of the year. Except, like I said, in posts some time back, things are slightly different from what they were last year. Will certainly make this winter weird. Developments made me realize that I have an Achilles' there, and in that matter, I am not nearly as strong as I like to think I am in other matters. Dont know if I want to go face it. Alternatives?? A winter in Kgp- uh-oh, I don't think so.

Perhaps the only worthwhile thing in the last few days. Being involved with the inception of CSRG-CET Student Research Group. It is an exciting prospect if we manage to get things done. Let's see.

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A treat couple of weeks back. Venugopal's birthday. Venu on the extreme right. Me to his left and behind.



Food at the LS bar was good. A snapshot.



Well, the best I have had in sometime anyways. And then I had to go and see the pics here. :D

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Expecting a close friend from school to be back from the US this winter. Just not been in touch over the last couple of months. Hope he does come.

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A long, cold winter awaits.

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Been listening to the lyrics of this song through the exams.. Seemed apt ;D

"I guess there is no one to blame.... we're leaving ground...
Will things ever be the same again?? It's the final countdown......"

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