For my 22-year old colleague Himanshu, who is in love for the first time, Macau presented opportunity upon opportunity to demonstrate his undying devotion for his beloved back home. When we visited Macau's tallest building (and the world's highest bungee jumping spot), Himanshu put aside his fear of heights and decided to do the 'Sky Walk' around the tower's open-air ledge 233 meters above ground...all for love.
When Aloo took us all to a nearby island resort with a beautiful beach, Himanshu used the moment to write his loved one's name in the sand.
Each night we went on a scavenger hunt to 7-11s trying unfruitfully to find Himanshu a calling card. On one such jaunt we saw a group of mopeds at a red light and Himanshu promptly decided he wanted to immigrate to Macau, buy a moped, and ride around town with his gal. He wasn't joking.
There's something incredible about this kid's all-out, heart-on-his-sleeve, unabashed, unapologetic, love... and I for one am rooting for him all the way.
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Too few enjoy life like Himanshu does. He's been a friend for some time. I admire and envy the totality with which he leads his life. Its not my way but still I feel as I might have chosen his life if given an alternative. God Bless You Bhrata Jatayu :-)
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