*Sob Sob* and some more… « The Unsung Psalm

Sob Sob and some more…

June 27, 2008 at 10:29 pm | In Uncategorized | 8 Comments
Tags: Bitchings, Confusion

So I had to rush to a dilapidated college campus in a remote location in Uttar Pradesh, for a 22 day summer course. Though the academic component of this, er, “experience” is above standards, the residential facilities…

To begin with, there are few bigger crimes in this universe than forcing me into a situation whereby I must use an Indian-Style lavatory for 22 days. No really, it is punishable by god in terms of an after-life in the dungeons of hell. Hence, that is where these people shall suffer in a few decades.
The rooms are brilliant! Only just painted. By just, I mean that they were painted on the day we moved in. And scarcely cleaned. Thus, I cannot lean against a wall, and can put my belongings on very select pieces of furniture, as everything else is coated with paint-dust. The weather alternates between hot and humid. Insects are in abundance.
In our room, my room-mate and I must sit in minimal clothing, being confined to below-waist. This is essential as with anything more than that, I sweat even when directly under the fan. On the flip-side, my over-exposed self is attacked every 1/16th of a second by an insect or twenty-two. Moreover, I must often have to bear with the sight of my room-mate’s exposed, er, outer-shell, which I find most unappealing. He could say quite the same since I’m quite bloated with a 2-day backlog of food inside my system, which is a direct consequence of my reserving visits to the toilet only in case of extremities.

(Right, so 2 seconds ago, our course instructor walked into the room to enquire about our “well-being” as I hastened to clothe myself a bit appropriately. His gang of admirers who followed behind, cheered as they saw me trying to conceal my modesty. Sheesh!)

I initially found the food horrific. I was glad about that since I could consume round about as much as I “refused” but it now appears that I’m growing to make my peace with it, and thus my appetite is increasing! Yikes!

The days end early. There is nothing to do here, nowhere to go, nothing to gaze at. The boys are either hideous or uncouth. The ladies are quite gentlemanly in appearance, so even that is not an option. Will I ever get out of here!

I exchange a few messages with my new 30-year-old sms partner several times a day. I wonder if I’ll meet him upon return. I wonder if I should. What if it goes off like y first date? I’m almost certain I’ll be put off. What if he’s unimpressed? That would be a nightmare! And all of this over coffee?
But will we have coffee? Seen with a person 10 years my senior in a public place? That could be dicey. What if an acquaintance walked in? How would I wiggle out of that?
Advise please

8 Comments »

RSS feed for comments on this post.

is this the dermatologist ure having coffee with?
and how are u blogging from the middle of nowhere?

Comment by closetalk — June 28, 2008 #

Reply
The god (and mom) is kind. I have a wireless adapter that has followed me here

No, it is certainly not the dermatologist! This one is an acquaintance from the site, and I mentioned him several posts ago in a closing comment.

Comment by unsungpsalm — June 28, 2008 #

Reply
This reminds me of my NCC National Camp at Andra Pradesh. At least you have lavatories and rooms. We didn’t have any of that. And it’s better not to think about the food. Those 1o days were the worst days of my life. So make yourself see that things could’ve happened even worse than this.

Comment by Crazy Sam — June 29, 2008 #

Reply
I once tried to have a relationship with a guy 7 years elder than me. But seen with a guy like that could almost make my friends suspicious and once I even got caught! Though the made-up answer was not quite convincing, we managed to escape. That’s when I decided. This is getting all too risky and I had to break up with him. He was supportive and he understood.

But now that I’m working and any aged person could be your colleagues, for me such situations won’t be a problem. Even then I prefer guys around my age.

In your case, you could tell your friends that he is a neighbour, your friend’s bro, your cousin or… your fuck buddy? (Sorry, couldn’t help adding that last part! Heehee)

Comment by Crazy Sam — June 29, 2008 #

Reply
Lol! Your words are like a sweet soulful song!

Yes, I suppose he can be a cousin, or a fuck buddy. Either is the same.

Anyway, it’s nothing to do with a relationship. We only just meet probably. Coffee, the usual.

Comment by unsungpsalm — June 29, 2008 #

Reply
okay, i’m reading all ur posts too…so ur wireless adapter intrigues me….we’ve been planning to cut expenses and get rid of the Airtel landline+internet

a) do u have Tata indicom one?
b) is there a concept of roaming on this one?
c) what are the download speeds like?
d) do u have an unlimited download? or are there some free hours when you can put ur emule to work for all those porn movies
e) is it like a pre-paid that will run out of charge if u overuse it or do u get a monthly bill? do u have to recharge it?

would have asked more, but i am merciful…:D

another glitch with wordpress, u don’t have a subscribe to replies here, so i guess i’ll have to go all over ur blog again ! (or does it happen automatic?)

Comment by flygye12 — July 12, 2008 #

Reply
DH – Desperate Housewives

I have Reliance. Yes, it has roaming! That’s the entire point! Download speeds are quite good. Would be a little slower than Airtel, but at least it travels with you wherever you go!
Expect about 200-250 MB overnight (maybe much more), for about six hours. Will go home and confirm. Right now, the speed is very slow where I am and it still gives me 200 MB overnight.

There’s no concept of free download time. If you’re avid users, best deal is a monthly 1000 unlimited usage plan. They charge by the minute, and the minimum comes to a 25paise per minute during night hours, on a special plan. It’s twice the amount during day.

They have both pre and post paid. Your pick! In pre-paid, you will run out of balance. In post, you will receive a monthly shock!

Comment by unsungpsalm — July 12, 2008 #

Reply
thnx for the info. what i meant by roaming was, do they have an extra charge wen ur roaming….but u don’ need to reply to this cause i’m not buying this one….:(

Comment by flygye12 — July 13, 2008 #

Reply