“It’s the end of another week. TGIF or Thank God it’s Friday! Have you finished your work or do you need more time?” asked Pravin. “Give me another hour and I’ll be done! If you are hungry, go ahead and don’t wait for me. I really have to finish this assignment today.” said Jilska.

“Oh! I’ll wait. I am not that hungry anyway. Besides, I have to catch up on my e-mails and that will take time.” said Pravin.

“I know. But it can be fun replying to e-mails especially from those who are far away!” said Jilska.

“I guess so. It’s just that I don’t have that much time to devote to writing really great e-mails.  Usually, it’s a case of “Hi and Bye” with just a line to say what I am up to!”commented  Pravin.

“That’s good enough. Occasionally, you can take time off to write at length. Anyway, you can share a joke and that can be fun!” said Jilska.

“I know. I have friends who send hilarious e-mails and it keeps me in stitches of laughter!” said Pravin, adding, “I just wish I could reply in kind but it’s not that easy!”

“You must learn not to be so serious. Life is meant to be taken with a pinch of salt. Anyway, I am taking up your precious time. Good luck with your work.”added Pravin.

“Oh! I could do  with some cheering up. I am writing an obituary about a colleague and he also believed in seeing the lighter side of life!” said Jilska.

“There you are. Try to remember a joke he cracked and that will take away the seriousness of his loss” advised Pravin.

By Sirohmi