WELCOME 2019

My New Year Party was celebrated with great pomp and zeal. We had a get together with family friends had a blast during the party. Well, my mom, my brother n I set off from home at about 06:30 PM and headed towards the airport. My dad and Atul Uncle were supposed to meet us over there. Atul Uncle was heading from Nagpur to celebrate the party with us. We got hold of cab and started to move towards the airport. I was busy looking around through my taxi window. I was enjoying the ride in a bit chilly weather. I saw number of vehicles zooming through, police frantically trying to control the traffic and the traffic jam which was just not ready to move ahead, it was as still as a statue. After a while we reached airport. I feel it is beautifully maintained plus its architecture is something to compliment, it is just out of this world. My dad was on his way to airport to pick us up. Atul Uncle also arrived from Nagpur. Atul Uncle is quite witty and has loads of information to share about his never ending experiences. We started to move towards Borivali. Our car was moving at snails pace due to traffic. It was the most boring 3 hours of life, nothing to do!!! I tried to catch some sleep, I couldn't because it was a usual day for me. We only had 2 modes of entertainment, one was listening to the music, but we couldn't do that as it would have been a disrespect shown towards the speaker who was Atul Uncle. I didn't have any intentions to insult him by telling that though. But my dad kept us entertaining with his jokes. He is quite a funny person! But at the same time he was concentrating on his driving. We were continuously following the Google Map to see where the traffic is going to ease out. Finally after 3 hour of torturous drive we reached Atul Uncles place.

When we reached and entered the atmosphere at our destination, which as Atul Uncles house, I felt relaxed. Gauri Aunty, who is Atul Uncles wife gave us warm welcome. Everybody hugged and met each other.  There were a few more friends present; Manju Aunty who is a very sweet, soft spoken and kind. Vaishali Aunty who is a brilliant actress familiar by the name Sneha Raikar. She acts in serials and movies. Sandeep Uncle who is the singing superstar of the group and husband of Vaishali Aunty. Sandeep Uncle loves me a lot and always pampers me. Saurabh Dada, their son is a pretty much mature and he too plays with me. I was surprised to hear that he has finished his studies and has started working like my dad. Prajeet Dada is a quite boy, I guessed he is quite because he is 10th and must be burdened with studies. There was so much of chaos and laughter's after meeting that I thought some neighbors will come and scold us for making so much noise.

I cuddled up in a blanket on a comfortable and soft sofa. I felt relaxed in the wonderland. Immediately Gauri Aunty started offering us with loads of starters, we gobbled up immediately as we were damn hungry. I saw even elders gobbling it up as they were hungry too. All started talking and started reminiscing the olden days. I was missing Dhruti Didi, she had been to some camp in Gujarat. Selfies, photos and videos were making my phone memory full and the food, though it was lip smacking it was making my tummy as big as a bear. I blame myself for being so ravenous. Coming back to the party, I felt Gauri Aunty had a very good planning, so I rather give her the credit for such a well arranged and planned get together.

Then we started playing dumb charades. Everybody wanted me to be in their team, as I acted quite well in our last meeting where we played dumb charades. We were divided in two teams, I was happy to have my dad in my team as he always comes out with some funny movie names which makes us all laugh. We had fun enacting the movie names.

Then the clock struck 12 and we all hugged each other wishing Happy New Year. We enthusiastically welcomed the year 2019. We called up Dhruti Didi and wished her too. Looks like she was enjoying with her friends.

Then we played Housie. Vaishali Aunty and Sandeep Uncle were getting all the gifts. It was generous of Vaishali Aunty to give one of her gift to me. But I was looking forward to win full housie and I won full housie first time in my life. My happiness new no bounds. Then all the elders got engaged in their talks and we kids started playing PS4. Though these boys didn't give me to play, but I enjoyed watching them play. Finally we all got tired and went off to bed at 03:00 AM.

The next day we got up a bit late and got ready as we had one more function to attend. Everybody were leaving at the same time. Before we left I came to know that they all are friends from last 27 years. I wondered whether even I will have friends who will last so long. Today in this world of gadgets I think it is difficult, but I will make all the efforts to have my bonds of friendship with my friends hold for many many years to come. This will be my new year resolution, I will not evade the personal touch with my friends and families because of these gadgets.

Welcome 2019!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!