I was actually in the middle of making some almond soup for mom, granny and myself when this thought about writing something up here struck me :D The title of this blog is random - it was the first thing that came to my mind when I was wondering what the title should be :) and yeah, I think its quite apt too :) I sure have had a great start to 2010 :) but that doesn't mean I forget the tragic end that occurred in 2009. Also, this blog is titled Mixed Emotions - its so very true - Umm .. Hny Truth (a line on one of the red tee-shirts I had) says, " Life can be dramatic and funny, all in the same day" .. and well, I'm sure you'd agree :D
Christmas 2009 was nice- I returned from Australia after having completed my higher education. Jobs didn't come easy there so my parents and I thought returning to India would be a good decision. That is how I did not miss Christmas at home- and guess what, we had Yashika over too! (Most of you would know she was my roomie in Australia) .. Yashika and I ended 2009 with 3 Idiots in the day time and the Watch Night Service at Church ... and we prayed into the New Year 2010.Dad left on 2nd Jan 2010 for Delhi and the following night Yashika left for Brisbane (Australia). Mom, granny and I were on our own - mom's school reopened, and I started some serious Job Hunt :)
11th Jan 2010 was THE day! :) 5 rounds of interviews in 8 hours at Bank of America :) Honestly, I didn't know what was going on for as long as I was there. People kept walking in and walking out while I sat there in the reception area staring at the bright red strap of the 22 numbered HR Id card that was hung around my neck.
I wrote an essay about "My Dream Job" (no questions pls! ).. and then gave some aptitude test- I really didn't think I'd clear it. There was this short fat girl in a business suit who looked oh so professional and she pretended like she had 10 yrs of work ex already. When I questioned her, she said she was a 'fresher' from some random college around town. The HR walked towards us and said .. "Bhumika, you can leave. We'll call you tomorrow" - Now was she selected ? Oh my! But wait! I was sitting there- no news from the HR.. Finally two geeky looking guys walk into the reception and call out my name- and they got all technical with me .. Umm .. After asking me to introduce myself, they asked, "What is an export firm?"- and I said.. "A firm that deals with exports" - LOL could I have been any more stoooopid ? - They both said thank you after questioning me for 25 odd mins and walked out. The HR came to me and said.. "Rebecca you have your last round with the manager" - Wow, now had I known the export firm answer would help me get through I would've answered all their questions like that !! The manager walked in. Called out my name. We went into an interview room, she started questioning me.. and at the end of which she said "Rebecca, it was lovely to talk to you, I am certain you will fit the role perfectly!" ... she left. I walked out into the reception area, and waited for the HR. She walked over to me and said, "Rebecca thanks for coming. We'll call you tomorrow" .. Now there were those Bhumika thoughts running all over my mind. I walked out of the office and headed home. 11th Jan 2010 came to and end.
12th Jan 2010- I woke up when half the day was over- there was not a single phone call from the HR. I thought maybe I need to start looking out for more jobs now. The clock struck 3 ! My 6300 rang ! It was the HR - she asked me to come in the next day with my documents ! :) Was I jumping for joy or what !! I passed on the news to my mom and granny- They were thrilled beyond words :) Another answered prayer :) Smiles everywhere - all my relatives could now think off was to get me married ! Sigh - the downside of getting a job and being in your mid 20s .. and of course, being a girl ! Hmm
Well, I got the job :) Received the offer letter from the Bank of America branch in Gurgaon. Acknowledged the same and sent it back via email to the staffing team. I WOULD FINALLY START WORKING !! :)
There was so much joy all around .. but it could not cover up for the saddest day I had seen in Dec 2009. I lost a friend in a bike accident. He died. :'( Nothing could ever fill up for the empty spaces he has left in our hearts ! - There is not one day when I haven't thought of him. Abel, if i could take his name, left us. Something which I still can not believe. No one can. I am guessing this was God's way of checking/ testing our faith - Okay, wait. I am lost for words. I lost a friend. It has been a tragic end to some awesome talent ! The church was full. I really am lost for words even as I picture every moment that was on 12th Dec 2009. Everyone misses him. There are traces of Abel here in my house, in my room. His watch, his jackets, and the blue curtain that was a background to one of his pictures on facebook! What a loss. there will never be another Abel. There will never be.
Sigh. God's ways are so mysterious. His plans unknown. I fear death- my greatest fear. :(
Abrupt ending- can't help -- I am teary eyed and so thankful for his life..
