“Kuch logon ke saath sirf waqt bitane sab theek ho jata hai.” This line from one of my favorite movies always felt a bit cheesy to me. I used to wonder, “Can this feeling even be real?” But then, I met some people who changed my mind.
Yes, I met 12 bunch of crackheads who turned my world upside down. My first thought was, “How on earth am I going to spend four years of college with this bunch of crazies?” But now, after 1.5 years together, I can’t imagine my college life without them.
Yes, yes, I’m talking about “The OG’s” (the ones I teased about in my first blog). This blog is all about them—the friends who became my family.
Let me first tell you what OG’s stands for: it’s the Original Gangsters. Now, don’t let the name fool you—we’re all innocent people with not-so-dirty minds. We don’t actually believe in breaking rules or picking fights 😂 (well, maybe that’s a bit sarcastic). Half of our faculty hates this name and us, but we don’t mind!
Also, let me tell you how we formed this group. We didn’t just choose each other; we came together in a really smart way. The brightest stars of the class somehow found their way into this group. And by brightest stars, I mean the ones who excel in their own unique ways—one is amazing at studying, another is a pro at bringing the latest news and gossip, we have the best chef who makes our own food in canteen, one who is ready to protect us and stand up for a fight, and many more. So, we always say that this group was made, not chosen!
From the day we met to now, something new happens in our group every single day. From the most annoying jokes to the silliest fights, we always have new topics and gossip. And if we don’t, we make it by creating some little kaand in college.
We’ve reached a point where any major incident in the college, whether we did it or not, somehow gets linked to our names. Let me tell you about one incident from last summer. Our group and the whole class demanded an AC from the college. We were sure the college would refuse, so we decided to strike. We bunked class, pulled up the gates, and even cross-checked the director.
Because of this, our principal, who was on vacation in Delhi, flew back to Surat. We were told that this was the first time something like this had happened in our college’s history. And trust me, this is just one incident—we’ve done hundreds of things like this. Now, we do it more systematically by writing applications. The college is probably fed up with my applications since I always demand something. I’ve become a pro at it.
We’ve bunked the maximum number of lectures so far, but our campus is so small that we always run into some faculty member. Once, a teacher was chasing us, and we were hiding under the tables in the canteen and in the washrooms. These are the moments that will always be carved in my heart.
We love to make fun of each other. When one of us is in a terrible situation, feels like there’s no way out, or is dealing with a bad heartbreak, we always find a way to make things fun and tolerable. As the saying goes, “Sache dost aasoon ki tarah hote hain, yahan dil udaas hua, wahan woh aagaye.” We’ve all seen each other crying during our darkest times, but we always have each other’s backs.
More than tears, we’ve had uncontrollable laughs at the worst times, even in the principal’s office. From group study sessions, classrooms, and dissection halls, every spot in college holds a special memory for us.
The only complaint I have about my group is that “plan flop karna hamare khoon mein hai.” After months of planning, we manage to organize just one hangout. So, with this blog, I just want to say, “Saalon, abb toh naa mat bolo!”
I always said I’d cut ties with everyone and block them once college was over, but after spending so much time with them, forgetting them will be tough. This blog is my promise that whenever they need me, I’ll be there. Despite our professors’ warnings that med school friendships don’t last, our bond is stronger than ever. Even they have started saying some maybe, just maybe, some friendships really do last a lifetime.. A part of my heart will always be reserved for my favorite people—the OG’s.🧿
I don’t want to get too emotional, but they have changed my life in a positive way. Being with them has helped me grow and progress. There’s so much more to say about the OG’s, and I’ll definitely write a second blog about them! (Consider this a secret teaser in advance.)
I’ll be back on your screens with exciting content in my next blog! Until then, keep that curiosity alive.
Regards,
Madhav
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