The weekend and the snow storm that passed was survived in Philadephia. Two and a half days; of non-stop talking (most of it on my end I believe, now that my voice texture seems to have changed), catching up with old friends, good "Gujju patra", excellent company and some beautiful moments.
The snow storm did'nt hamper the plans as much as we thought it would. It had already been pre-decided that this weekend was not to 'tour' Philadelphia, but to socially visit it. There were three people to be met up with and I figured 2 1/2 days would be enough for that. Turns out, it was perfect.
Weekend Impressions:
1. Newer relationships can be fostered with old acquaintances in new surroundings.
2. Almost every city on the East Coast, seems to have a thicker historical context and thus a unifying signage system, except NYC.
3. Snow storms are not as horrible as they sound, if you emphasize on the "snow" instead of the "storm".
4. The sight of a snowman is a source of delight to most people, irrespective of their age.
5. Maybe because I was on vacation and had time to stand and stare, I found men and women in Philadelphia more attractive than in NYC. Eventually I was convinced this could be so, since in the latter, more time is spent appreciating people's attire than their good looks.
6. Some people never change with time, some others, seem to change all the time.
7. Sometimes we don't realise how well our friends know us. That; that empowers them in certain ways, is another story altogether!
8. Frank Sinatra is good company on a snowy and pale pink night. So is some good post-dinner conversation that can run upto 4 a.m.
9. Irish men, Irish Pubs'....all rock!!
10. People, who...
- get out in the snow putting aside their apprehensions, for you...
- travel during a storm and wait patiently for trains, for you...
- make time out for you, especially when they have no time for themselves...
...are highly appreciated.
Sometime, I would like to give back the same to them.
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