Thank you, Anjali!

 

 Sometimes, we endlessly thank someone for the little favors they do us and stay indebted forever. But at times, knowingly or unknowingly, we take some people in our life for granted. We do not realize how our life would have been if not for them. Anjali, you are that one person in my life I regret taking for granted.

I still remember my first day of college when we met and instantly got along with each other. It didn’t cost me much time and effort to befriend you, may be because we had a lot in common. Perhaps, both of us were seeking a friendship without any expectations. You stuck with me despite my flaws and mood swings right till graduation.

I was very relieved to have you with me in a new city when we began our career. But somewhere down the line I think I started taking you for granted. Yes, having a known face around was a relief. I didn’t have to learn to adjust to the whims and fancies of unknown roommates. I didn’t have to desperately go out of the way to make friends in the strange land. I had you as a roommate who never crossed the line and always respected my privacy. I had you as a companion with whom I didn’t have to compete. I had you as a friend to blabber to when I felt homesick.

Yes, we kept in touch even after parting ways and when we met, we could talk on every topic under the sun. I feel happy when I learn of your achievements and sad when you tell me about your failures. Though you never mentioned, I know the feeling is mutual.

A few months ago, when I received an unexpected call from you, little did I know that once again you were going to make my life better. Your reference landed me a job when joblessness was something I was getting used to. And it’s not just a job that I have got but also an opportunity to upgrade my skills and doing something I love.

So, today, I don’t just want to thank you for being a part of my life but to let you know that you have touched my life in ways beyond imagination. If not for you I would not have sailed through some challenging phases of my life.

So, thank you, Anjali!