My Cup of Coffee on National Coffee Day

As always I randomly came across this while surfing the internet " 29th September is national coffee day". I did not even bother to look up the history behind this. All I could think of was a blog post . By now ( if only you read my blog )  you would have noticed that caffeine has largely been a part of my blog posts. Why not ? It has been and still is an integral part of my daily routine . Caffeine is what wakes me up and keeps me going everyday .
 
As I thought more and more  about this national coffee day I had a flash back of fun filled coffee moments in medical school .  Just like  " Koffee with Karan " I have my version of " Coffee with Doc Becks " . Reflecting on my caffeine addiction over years I thought of my friend Doc Becks from medical school . Doc Becks has been my "partner in crime", "a witness" , " helping hand " and " my long lasting friend " in every single important and not so important moments in medical school.  Doc Becks has accompanied me during my each and every visit to  Ashwini canteen ( local coffee shop ) during my med school years. Even recently when my family visited Doc Becks for lunch in India the meeting aptly ended with fresh home made filter coffee by Doc Becks . Incase you all are wondering Doc Becks is not a caffeine addict at all. Infact Doc Becks once told me that I should start a " chai company " and may in fact end up being an international business tycoon some day . May be !

Talking of those good old college days I have to mention Ashwini canteen . Neither the ambience here is great nor the location is perfect . But this place is mesmerizing. The coffee served here is one of its kind . No one can beat that flavor . This place holds a special place in hearts of many GMCites. I am sure this place has been a witness to all important events in lives of GMCites over the years . All the make ups and break ups, fights and friendships, group meetings and study discussions happen here . It sort of is a site of historical importance when you are at GMC . Undoubtedly it will continue to be a testimony to many future events and people . I have visited it at all fun and not so fun times in my medical school years . Random evenings , weekend breakfast , day before diwali and even the day before final exams . Each and every moment at Ashwini canteen has a special place in my heart . I still cherish those fun filled times .  Doc Becks never refused , not even once to accompany me on my caffeine binges at Ashwini canteen . My dear friend has patiently heard stories of my stupid fights with some folks and has endured through all my superstitions of not passing the finals . Just few days later then to celebrate my excitement after passing with flying colors . All this happening at one and only Ashwini canteen . So here is my toast " a cup of coffee " for the friendship we shared and still share . Cheers Doc Becks .