Pain - of the favorable kind

Nope - I'm not masochistic.
Last night I went to the University Gym at the SRC after a gap of nearly 4 months. I worked out my chest, arms (biceps and triceps), shoulder and upper back. I usually work out a body part a day, and work out alternate days. I also ran a few rounds on the tracks.
And today, as is always when I work out after a gap, my body is in pain. And this is kind of pain I can discuss with my buddies Puneet and Harsh (Jai & Veeru). I miss Bombay for a few reasons - one of them being Talwalkers. We had some good times there.
So, here I am with every part of my upper body feeling like I'm carrying a person around. And its bound to remain this way for a few days.
Rest today - and back to gym tomorrow.
To be honest, its the place that I am happiest. I love the challenge of weights and endurance - to push oneself to do just one more rep... or that extra lap.
And its in times like this I miss my buddy Puneet - who used to be the support behind me during those tough bench presses.
For now - its me battling the pain. The good pain.