So with this update my outpost in Austin goes dark. I know that in our circle of friends we don’t get sappy so pardon me boys, it has to be said. I love you guys. All of you.
It was because of you guys that I managed to exist in Texas, and not just exist but thrive. These past 5 years of my life have become probably my most important years. I have learned so much, yet I feel so humbled because I stand in the company of people who thoroughly supercede me as a human being and that just makes me want to work that much harder to make it where all of you are intellectually and maturity wise.
Even though Texas never grew on me, I can’t say I will be able to avoid it because of you fools. I must and I will come back. I am so glad the Old Man prodded me enough to get the forums working because I know that through those I will always be in touch with you guys one way or another.
I wish I could be wise enough to have choice words for each of you but sadly I am neither eloquent nor do I have the clarity of thought with this heavy heart.
Know that all of you have an open door wherever it is I call my home. I hope some of you will be able to make it to India so that we may meet in Bombay. Otherwise there is always Jersey. I hope more of you can make it up to my part of the dirty jersey so I can show you how its really done!
Not sure what more to say, I’m just rambling now. I will fucking miss all of you more than I care to acknowledge but I take comfort in our memories and this fancy electronic sea which makes it easier to float messages in bottles.
Remember to hate pants, use Mozilla (soon to be Firebird), love all aminals, always write clean code, share your thoughts more openly, and always check the forums.
As always.…Your pantless friend,
Keyur
In closing a most appropriate song:
You’ve Got a Friend in Me
— Randy Newman
You’ve got a friend in me
You’ve got a friend in me
When the road looks rough ahead
And you’re miles and miles
From your nice warm bed
You just remember what your old pal said
Boy, you’ve got a friend in me
Yeah, you’ve got a friend in me
You’ve got a friend in me
You’ve got a friend in me
If you’ve got troubles, I’ve got ‘em too
There isn’t anything I wouldn’t do for you
We stick together and can see it through
Cause you’ve got a friend in me
You’ve got a friend in me
Some other folks might be
A little bit smarter than I am
Bigger and stronger too
Maybe
But none of them will ever love you
The way I do, it’s me and you
Boy, and as the years go by
Our friendship will never die
You’re gonna see it’s our destiny
You’ve got a friend in me
You’ve got a friend in me
You’ve got a friend in me
Quoteses:
“It went down the wrong tube.” - Juan R.
“God that chick was ugly!” - Gautam P.
“This is a post-shower note. The shower was not able to best me, I have emerged triumphant over its arsenal.” - The Old Man