I build mechanical watches.
So yes, I’ll make time for our dates. That was the watch joke. I stand by it.
FIRST THINGS FIRST. CONGRATULATIONS!
Gargi,
you did it!
Internship sorted.
Time to finally exhale.
All that prep for IIM, then preparing for all those companies. The rounds, the final rounds, the rejections. You got through it. I’m really, really happy for you, Gargi.
Order your favourite food. Get some proper rest. Enjoy this before worrying about the next thing. You worked for it. You deserve to feel proud.
Flowers first. Then a small confession ↓OFFICIALLY
SIP SECURED
PLEASE PROCEED TO CELEBRATE
SIP SECURED
PLEASE PROCEED TO CELEBRATE
✿✿✿⋈
the flowers are digital.the happiness is real.
FLOWERS FIRST. FEELINGS IN A MINUTE.TAKE YOUR TIME ↓NO SHORTLIST. JUST FLOWERS.
THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE A SMALL NOTE.
Okay, Gargi.
There’s one thing.
I was supposed to send flowers. But I think you might want to ignore it, or maybe I’m making it awkward.
This is the last time I’m doing this. I just wanted to say it properly, in my own words.
ONE (1)
HONEST
ATTEMPT
HONEST
ATTEMPT
Dear Gargi,okay. deep breath.
TOGargi.FROM THE GUY WHO OVERTHINKS HIS TEXTS
g.several browser tabs. ↗
READ AT YOUR OWN PACESCROLL TO UNFOLD ↓FEELINGS: REAL. COMPOSURE: NOT GREAT.
01 / THE BEGINNING✳
It started with
a college crush.
Around the time I graduated, I started having a crush on you. I thought you were cute. Talking to you felt good, and I wanted to know you better.
In my head, I was charming. In the chat, I was deciding whether “hey” needed another y. So that went well.
I liked you then.
I still do.
ME: “I’LL JUST PLAY IT COOL.”
a full board meeting.
02 / I MADE IT AWKWARDTHAT PART IS ON ME.
I SHOULD OWN THIS
I should’ve just
been myself.
note to younger me:
It’s a text, Gyanendra.
Not a group project.
Back then, I took too much advice from people around me about what to text. I tried so hard to sound right that I stopped sounding like myself.
The messages still came from me. I’m sorry for making it awkward. I should’ve been more honest and more myself.
I’d like you to get to know me through actual conversations. This time, no committee drafting my replies.
Previous approach: ask everyone what to say
New approach: use my own personality. Bold.
New approach: use my own personality. Bold.
03 / OKAY. DEEP BREATH.THE HONEST PART
I like you,
Gargi.
I like talking to you.
I’d like to get to know you properly.
I think we could be pretty cute together.
Yes, I smiled while typing that. Very embarrassing.
We still have a lot to learn about each other.
I’d like a chance to do that, if you would too.
someone bring water.
A FEW THINGS ABOUT METHE GUY ASKING
Why me?
I build things, collect hobbies, and write jokes. So here’s a little of what you’d be getting to know.
I do LEGO.
I like building things, one tiny piece at a time. Occasionally, one tiny piece disappears and becomes the entire evening.
I build RC cars.
Occasionally, a very small car will need a very serious test drive. I would appreciate your support at this difficult time.
I write jokes, too.
You’ll get a funny guy. And sometimes a guy explaining why the joke was funny. I’m working on the second part.
04 / A SLIGHTLY OLD-SCHOOL IDEA✳
I’d like to
court you.
court · verb
A fancy word for making an effort.
I could’ve just said that.
I’d like to take you out. Plan something you’d enjoy. Listen to your stories, tell you mine, and find out what we’re like together.
I want to make a real effort. Remember the little things. Be someone you can count on. And give you a chance to know me too.
And I hope you’ll teach me the things you love, too. I’d like to learn from you, try new things with you, and become a better person along the way.
You don’t need to have feelings for me already. If you’re curious, we can start with one date. If it doesn’t feel right, I’ll understand.
ME LEARNING ONE FANCY WORD
THE IMPORTANT PART
I’d like this.
It should be something you’d like too.
THIS IS THE REEL I MEANT
A little help
explaining courting.
Click the reel to play.
I brought a reference.Very prepared. Very nervous.
ONE HONEST TRY. THEN IT’S UP TO YOU.
A little dramatic.
But I mean it.
The unanswered messages might be my cue to step back. I don’t know the reason, and I won’t make one up. I wanted to say this clearly once. After this, I won’t keep messaging. If you want to talk, I’d be happy to hear from you.
My heart: “One big gesture.”
My brain: “Fine. But no sequel.”
Rare agreement. Had to act on it.
My brain: “Fine. But no sequel.”
Rare agreement. Had to act on it.
05 / THE ACTUAL QUESTIONJUST US, TALKING
JOKES ASIDE, I’D REALLY LIKE THIS.
One conversation.
You and me?
Good food and a proper conversation.
I promise not to ask where you see yourself in five years.
☕ You pick the café✳ I bring the bad jokes↗ We see how it goes
If you’re not interested, that’s okay. And if you don’t reply,
I won’t keep asking.
I made this for you.
You don’t owe me a reply. If you’d rather close this website, the button below turns it black for everyone who opens the link. Me included.
Slightly nervous. Meant every word.Gyanendra
P.S. I was going to play it cool. Then I made a website. Let’s move on.