It has started raining again in Mumbai. Thank God for that!! Otherwise we would have been officially declared as drought affected. It was a rainy day yesterday, Sunday. Though not an out-and-out heavy rain types. It was mostly a drizzle. But I was happy even with the drizzle. I love to watch the rain from my window. The rain trickling down the leaves. The trees look greener. It’s a lovely sight indeed. Its really romantic, if you can ignore the muddy puddles and all.

Maybe I prefer watching the rain from the safe confines of my home.Today in the morning, while I was waiting for the bus, it poured down. And in Mumbai, when it pours your umbrella, raincoat etc etc are of no use. You get drenched anyway. And, so here I am sitting in the office like a drenched cat. Accchhhooo!!! The AC is full blast and I am feeling quite cold. I have made a mental note to keep a spare set of clothes in the office for days like these. Warming my hands on a hot cup of coffee as I type this post. Its not that bad, my clothes should dry up soon enough. And so should my hair. Then I could probably look somewhat like a corporate denizen and not something the dog brought in J

Last week has been pretty momentous (I dunno if I’m using the right word here). I have started chatting with a few of my iland friends. I have been receiving quite a few emails. I respond to most. Since the 6 odd months that I have been on iland, I have met some really cool people online. I have been avoiding getting more personal with anyone. Until now, that is. I am rather wary of online friendship and you keep reading horror stories about bad things that happen. Anyways, I have decided to try and find some friends online. It has not been a bad experience so far. I have been chatting late into the night with my newfound pals. I must have logged in a good seven, eight hours last week in chat time,, Whew!! That is more than I ever chatted in my entire life.

About online friendships, I am in two minds, actually. Is it worthwhile cultivating friendship with someone I have never met? Might never meet. You could be anyone you wanted when you are online, couldn’t you. People might lie to you. They might try to deceive you. There are risks, I know. Also, it irks me to have people hit on me, online. I get very annoyed when people (especially guys) think that I have started this blog to hook up with people. Or that I am looking for some fun. It is not so and I would like to clarify the same to those who make such assumptions.

As for friendship in the true sense of the word, I don’t mind trying. Having some friends is always good. Someone I can share things with. It is nice to have someone to talk to. Let me see how my iland friendships develop. I shall keep you guys posted.

Till then, have a great week ahead and keep smiling.