new beginnings

I just got back from my trip to Goa and it is but natural that I post something with respect to the trip. But, I’m not here to talk about the exteriority of the trip… by which I mean I’m not going to really elaborate on the beauty of Goa or the bloody cheap goods there or even our 23 hour journey (just one way).
I want to talk about the new beginnings at Goa. It was a trip that opened my eyes to many things I had previously been un aware about. Whether it was friendship found in the most unlikely quarters or trying alcohol for the first time. So… let’s start at the very beginning. The trip started out as any other college trip would. Girls were excited ….. some because they were going to Goa some because the were getting out of Bangalore and some others I think only because the others were so excited.
In Goa as we began our journey to discover this wild and fantastic place I came across qualities I never knew my friends had let alone my other classmates. A strong sense of belonging one that I had yet to come across overwhelmed me every time I saw my friends stick up for each other , whether that friend was sick or sad. Loyalties peaked when the snake questioned the integrity of one of my friend’s actions. Wow…. If Gandhi had seen our non cooperation movement he would have been proud indeed. But the best part of the night was celebrating with breezers (my first time and I’m not hesitant to say this but I actually enjoyed them).
The surprise party for achala was a success. She had absolutely no clue. But the highlight of that night was watching a couple of my friends completely sloshed. The truth does come out at the most unexpected turns. That night as I watched my friend whom I had always considered perfect cry silently when some one mentioned some thing ( it’s too personal to disclose ) I realized that the outer façade is indeed deceptive in most cases. And also that it’s not just my life that’s screwed up big time.
All in all it was a fantastic experience. Not only because of the place but because of all that I learnt and saw and learnt to see.