OK. I need opinion. So I went against good advice and made friends in office. Unfortunately, they turned out to be the super clever sorts. So, I was tagged a certain kind and the good folks judged me. And I was too happy-go-lucky to notice that…like always.

But, I see it now. Just when I begun to say no (see how it relates to my last post ;), these CCs (clever colleagues), begun to throw attitude. While I would take it earlier for the sake of friendship and also because of the apprehension of antagonizing the few people I spoke to in office, I realized what a big fool I had been all along.

Now this is as honest a confession as it gets. Yes, I became friends with you when no one considered you worth the honour. You keep talking about your bf as if he is a local hero or a community deity. See, don’t misunderstand me. This is not a bitch session in progress. I would have been equally irritated had a boy friend behaved like this with me.

You did not become part of my joy. Instead, you gossiped about me behind my back. You sniggered when others asked me about the celebration.

Just because you rub shoulders with some biggies, you believe in renting a penthouse in the air. Please do. Just be careful. When you step out, the fall may be pretty steep.

For all that I care, live in your little pink paradise happily. It does not take long for any bubble to burst.

Believe me when I say that it is a challenge to write a post on one's blog after a hiatus of eight months.

Much has changed since the time I keyed in my last post. Bro found love and is happily married. I am inching towards fructifying ideas that have been haunting my sleep for months now. And, I have learnt to say no.

In many ways, this new office has been a roller coaster ride of lessons. Btw, on October 8, I'll complete a year here.

Now, what all have I learnt in this year?

1. It is best not to have 'close' friends in your own department. Most would be looking to screw you at the first opportunity

2. People like pretending to be poor. So, if you like enjoying a certain lifestyle, you'll be top on their list of anti-establishment. Funnily, even top shots in this office consider your family background and your resources before sending you on junkets or giving a raise. tch tch

3. Never discuss your personal life with anyone, especially if all your colleagues are like-aged. It is the only sure shot way of saving yourself from unwanted inclusion in stupid jokes

4. Do not add to or spread any rumour that you haven't seen from your own eyes.

This may seem like a rant, one that has only become more polished over the last three years that I have been at this place. But fact of the matter is that these golden rules by Sassy are thumb rules to survive in any media organisation today.

Anyway, there is much that I need to sort out today -- my closet to begin with. Will certainly be back in the evening with a more organised post.

Tata!