Emi ni tin je emi ni. Ni ilu AOTEAROA: Me, My Indian and I

(This pic of the millennium was taken
in Baroda, India)

"Stop Acting like a Shee Dude!"

"I'm going to screw your happiness..."

"Party's on!!!"

"Whaaat a Pic... Whaaat a Pic Dude"

These are just four expressions out of many that have become a daily part of my
vocabulary. I, who in the best of times am always quick to pick up the
mannerisms of people around me, how much more when I am working, living,
partying and painting the town of Stockholm red with the same individual for one
whole year!!!

Amit Desai Vipul. My teammate, my flatmate, my colleague, my co-traveler in
the international MC journey called AIESEC Sweden 2005/06, my brother from
another mother, my friend, MY Indian! It was an absolutely fantastic year dude.
And you played a little role...ok...ok...a MAJOR role in my life in the last one
year. But let me tell you a bit about Amit...

Born to a doctor dad and a banker mum in the city of Mumbai (Bombay if you
insist) Amit grew up as an only child in the city of Baroda in Gujarat India. In
his own words, "I have always gotten what i wanted in my life...I have never
failed at something i set out to do" A bit spoiled (you would be too if you were
an only child in India), It was hilarious to see Amit's attempts to adapt to
living in Europe, cooking and cleaning after himself. In the beginning, there
were a lot of burnt pots, pans and food but like the gentleman himself said,
he's not accustomed to failing. It is a testament to his perseverance and
adaptability that I could actually eat what he cooked!!! And i did so quite a
number of times too!

Amit fits the typical stereotype of Indians in AIESEC. Smart, competitive,
brash and loud mouthed. And then again he doesnt. Can be humble, respectful,
generous to a fault and always always on the lookout for a goodtime.

I dont want this to be a long post
so...I am just going to post in pictures from our year with me and Amit. There
is so much i would like to say but we are keeping it short and simple.

As you start the next step of your
journey with AIESEC International, I wish you all the best and know that no
matter where you go, no matter where you reach, all you have to do, to get a
listening ear and a helping hand is to call my name. Thank You for the laughs,
for the learning, for the smell of burnt food on those dark, wintery nights and
most of all....for your trust.

"Exciting Times lie ahead Amit..."

(To follow Amit's journey...you can visit
http://amitdesai.nomadlife.org)

Me, My Indian and Majken from Denmark at IC
2005 Agra India