I met an old college classmate online last night. It's been 2 years since I spoke to her. I believe that everything that happens does so for a reason. Last night's chance meeting has left me stunned.
We were not very close in college. In fact, we barely ever spoke. I think we knew each other only because of the fact that we were in the same section. Honestly, I don't know all the girls in the other section. Thankfully, I knew everyone in mine. With about 35 girls in my class, I was close to only a handful. The friend I met last night had to retake the 2nd year in college. So, after studying together for 2 years, she went on leave. While I attended college in my final year, she stayed at home and studied. She rejoined after I graduated last year. I met her a couple of times in the vague visits I made to college to collect my marksheet and documents. It was nice to see her, but it left no lasting impression.
Last week I received a forwarded mail to an online group that I have subscribed to. While scrolling down the window I came across a few familiar names. I saw this girl's name there and added her to my messenger list immediately. Little did I know that she'd surprise me beyond belief.
She came online last night and as we caught up on our lives, I was left astonished. Not only had she picked herself up and moved on with her life, but she worked like hell and is now on her way to IIM Indore. The one year lost in between has been forgotten and she has more than redeemed herself. Strength is what I saw in her yesterday and I can truly saw that I have learnt something from someone. Inspired, I have realised how trivial my situation is. Instead of complaining and running down the system, I should channel all that energy into something fruitful. So L, it's about time I arrived!!!
