ALL SAME MONDAY

This hilareous episode that the writer (self) proceeds to write under this column of Light Readings for the pleasure of reading by the members of Kavithanjali and other well wishers of this writer occured some time during 1957-59 when I was a student of a leading Chemical Technology Institute in Mumbai (then called Bombay)pursuing a Two Year Post graduation course in Chemical Technology (BSc Tech)after completing normal Graduation (BSc Hons)in Chemistry from Delhi University.

On one Saturday afternoon,at the end of the Lecture class,the Professor announced to us all students that he would hold the monthly test for that month on the coming Monday.All of us for a moment were stunned as it meant very little time for preparation and what is worse tieing down to study during the week end with Sunday becoming futile with no enjoyment.We all students started looking at each other wondering how to React to Professor's annoncement.

I hoped against hopes that the Professor would not be so kindless to give such a short notice and that if requested would agree to reshedule the monthly test date.But knowing well that the Professor was a strict Disciplinarean we were not certain how to broach on the subject.My Class mates looked towarda me to break the icy silence.As I slowly and hesitatingly tried to seek clarification the conversation that took place between me and the Professor in front of my classmates was as follows --------

Self You mean Next Monday Sir ?

Professor Yes Next Monday.

Self You mean Coming Monday Sir ?

Professor Yes coming Monday.

Self You mean This Monday Sir ?
Professor What do you mean by Next Monday,Coming Monday, This Monday.All same Monday THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW

Quite needless to say that with this clarification,it was futile to proceed any further and we all gave up with no option left but to face the inevitable.

Hey Readers How do you like this?I am sure you also must have faced such similar situations.If so why dont you share the same through this writing?

Written By BAIYU LONDON AUGUST 2010