Kharagpur...

Well i'm finally here. Ensconced in a run down version of what used to be my room. To my horror my computer finally after a whole year of hitch-free performance had let up. I came back to find it in a total state of disrepair. My talented and caring roomies who used it while i was away had tried thier hand at fixing the problem. They ended up giving me more headaches trying to put the computer back together. Now for those who don't know much about Kharagpur life should know that in Kgp without a computer you are totally lost. Its the sole source of all forms of entertainment. And with it you can spend 3 months locked up in a room. Thats how sad the story is on this side of the world.

Anyways i was expectedly very distraught faced with my out of order computer. I have a special attachment to this one because it has till date given me flawless service. Even here where the lan suffers from the most lethal virus attacks. So i got the people who strut the stuff and call themselves computer buffs. On a hunch we replaced the SMPS, the thing that distributes power to the various parts of the comp and voila we were up and running.

Now about Kharagpur. One day down and i'm pissed with this shithole of a place. Firstly food is a big problem. Nothing in PAN loop is open. Even to get a CD (cold drink) we'll have to cycle half a kilometre. The rains aren't here as yet. The days aren't as hot as i thought they would but bad enough. And its boring out here.

Theres a very strange feeling of isolation that keeps creeping into me whenever i return to Kgp after a long time. Its a scary feeling of being stranded and being left with nothing to do. Regular semester times are definitely very busy. But at times like this when college is closed. Its a wierd feeling. At one time i used to like it. Just when the semester would've gotten over and you could enjoy the peace and serenity. An escape from the mad pace that grips you during normal semester time. I'd stay back a few days into the vacations, listen to music and read in peace and contentment. But now after having coming back from home. After having enjoyed the comforts and security this place is certainly not the nicest to places to be in.

But anyways, i'll bear it till Monday and then i'm home!! Tarpor I'll become a member of National Library. Cinema dekhbo, football khelbo. And i'll eat good food.