On a reunion

2009 November 20
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Meeting an old, dear, dear friend one hasn’t met for a long time can be quite overwhelming. Two nights ago I met her, in the city where our friendship had been forged. Tears flowed, much laughter and excitement ensued. And, er, I threw up (fortunately not on my friend, but in the toilet). This is exactly how a pug I know once reacted, on seeing me after many years. He ran round and round my legs excitedly, tail wagging desperately and then vomited.

I think it was a combination of firang stomach meets India plus uncontrollable emotion. I was a bit shamed by my reaction, but then thought that it’s ok for a grumpy woman to behave like an excited pup sometimes. We kept exchanging hugs as if to make sure the meeting was real.

It’s so nice to belong, not just to family, but to friends.

In the meanwhile, I remain as infuriated by and infatuated with Delhi as ever.

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  1. November 20, 2009

    that is sooo awesome, you meeting friend (not you throwing up) :) I can totally relate to that feeling with a few friends I have made over the years!

  2. November 22, 2009

    Delhi does that to one!
    I can see you all overwhelmed meeting your old friend:)

  3. choxbox permalink
    November 25, 2009

    meanwhile bengalooru twiddles fingers and waits..

    • November 26, 2009

      Chox, I cant wait. Am sure you don’t even know how to twiddle your fingers. This trip is turning out to be super hectic.

  4. Anjali permalink
    November 25, 2009

    Hi Uttara, I can imagine all the excitement of visiting all these place, meeting old friends and new. Sounds like an emotionally fulfilling and exhausting journey :)

    Warm wishes,
    Anjali

  5. kalibilli permalink
    November 30, 2009

    Does excitement make you want to pee? I’ve known that to happen!

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