KartiK's LiFe

Pledge 2011

2011-02-16T18:10:00.004+05:30

Nearly 10 months, and I am back! If you ask me what I was doing in these months. A simple answer would be "I was too busy enjoying life!"

I could never love life so much as I did in these 10 months. Both, good and bad things came in my life. But I believe all is for good. I take pride in having completed my Masters degree in December. A part of my Masters thesis is awaited to be published.

I went to India for 45 days, after a gap of 1.5 years. It was fun, relaxing and a good vacation. The best part of the trip was food! Followed by movies, fun and friends. I came back about a two weeks back, though didnt feel like coming back. But somewhere I had to prioritize my career over the warmth and the affection of my parents and family.

For the first time in past eight years, I slept at 10 in the night on New Year's eve! Someone asked me about the New year's pledge. I was surprised because I never gave it a thought as I was too much indulged in relaxing. On giving a second thought I felt that any new promise/pledge did not require a new year for its implementation. Every day is a new day and one can wake up every morning making a new promise to himself. Sounds original :D

This time I felt as a part of a trend and I decided to do something which could challenge me. The target: Social networking site called "Facebook". You name it and they have it. What? A facebook account. Its a part of the new generation. I wont be surprised if the facebook becomes a part of a global identity system and every individual would be forced to have an account on Facebook as a part of being global citizen.

I realized that I personally ended up spending my valubale time spying or stalking my friends and loved ones daily activities. I am sure everyone does it. No surprise! As everyone does try to, I decide to take myself off from Facebook. It wasnt challenging while doing so, but it is indeed challenging in sticking on to it. Its almost a month since I am off Facebook and I do get feeling of getting on it again.

I am currently not updated about what my friends are doing. However, I believe that this step has given an opportunity to spend time and think about, what everyone says as "MY LIFE"! And yes it has. This is where I could recall a line from "Everyone's free" which says " Sometimes you are behind, sometimes you are ahead, but in the end race is only with yourself". I can relate with it, what I achieve in my life cannot be compared with what others achieve in their life. So, life is all about what I want and what makes me happy. Its not about what makes people happy or what makes the society happy, thats what most of us think! But if you do what you makes happy, a wave of happiness will spread to the surroundings too.

In addition, been away from Facebook has led to people searching for me on google nearly about 7 times! WOW :) My absence is making people curious to know about me. Thats something I never knew earlier.

Lastly, just message to my friends who think I have deleted them from my lists on Facebook, please be aware that I have deleted myself from Facebook!

Happy Discovery Year!

Multi tasking life

2010-04-12T08:47:00.003+05:30

Back with some interesting things to share. One month down since my second semester started. Had an exciting time over past ten days slogging for three assignments.
Followed by one more assignment completed in one night. woho.. Miles to go still!!

I was comparing my student life in India with the one in Australia and it was no surprising that there is a vast difference between both. I remember back in India and even today I have the habit of working at nights and my brains in kinda nocturnal :D They happen to function only at nights.:)

Back in India, I had my mom to cook food for me, keep everything arranged and organized for me. So, it makes me left with only option of studying and a bit of chilling:P On the other hand, I happen to have realized more of it, in this semester that my student life here is more of multi tasking.

I realized that in addition to studies, I cook :).. Yup, I cook my food daily... When you have assignments deadlines approaching, the cooking skills take rest and I am more depended on frozen food. In addition to this, I work part time to earn my livelihood. Above all doing all the daily chores.

So this ends up me doing atleast 5-6 tasks at one point of time. And the interesting part is that everything is important. I cant skip any of these activities. Sometimes, I feel too frustrated about whats happening and why!! But thinking it from a broader perspective I believe that these skills are extremely essential particularly in the current generation which moves at a rapid pace and requires you to deliver the maximum within the minimum time. I am happy that I am gaining these skills at this young age and I am racing towards perfection:)

Getting Back

2010-03-07T07:50:00.003+05:30

Been bit hooked up with work and the university, which lead to no updates :) Here I am!! My university started last week bringing loads of excitement and I am sure some amazing stuff is in store for me.

During the summer break, I joined swimming classes. And I have survived for the past 7 classes. I am pretty optimistic (as I am always) that I would be learning swimming by the end of this class. Something which I wanted to work on was "to come out of my comfort zone".

Last 2 weeks have been full of amazing developments. I was addressing two meetings on my Copenhagen experience. I really enjoyed doing it considering the fact that I love talking:D The best part was that I was presenting to the Pro Vice Chancellor's group on Environment and convinced them to send a delegation every year from the university to the UN conference. Every one was impressed by the argument which i put forward and in particular the Pro Vice Chancellor for Research was pretty amazed by my presentation.

After this hangover, I am back to do the actual stuff which I am supposed to do at the university i.e assignments. Three assignments due in next 10 days.. Wooo.. I am loving it..:) Working the whole nights, eating less working more and in the end get saturated with the work. These are some of the symptoms which I assume I would be ending up with at the end of these ten days:D

Invasion of Cynicism.....

2010-02-03T18:12:00.003+05:30

I am just overflowing with my thoughts resulting into frequent posts:D

Past few days, I just realized that the cynicism about the society and the government processes had further invaded my personal thoughts on life, emotions and relationships.Some incidents are making me quite cynical about people and their intentions. This makes quite hard for me to trust anyone. Its a hard feeling, just trying hard to heal it:)

Suddenly, today morning I was missing my family, my home so much that I cannot describe them in words. I miss my home, my super-cool home:D and my super super cool room with a huge board, which had all the crap which I could ever think of:P My parents - mom and dad and especially the mom's food and my sisters:) The fun time with my friends, the chilling and the adventure.

No doubt, I moved on to something for my own good. But some where the pessimism about other's feelings is preventing me to adapt to the new emotions and relationships - be it friends or anyone! It makes me conclude that the love, affection and care which family and in particular parents shower on you, no one can ever do that.

The cynicism at this time is making me reflect on something which I do really possess but over the period of time never took time to look back at them and appreciate. Its for my own good to take learn and to make myself immune to the approaches and behavior of the people.

May the cynicism pass off :)

Life - A wave !

2010-02-03T16:15:00.002+05:30

Finally I found something worthwhile posting on my blog. Life is pretty much the same, with work and fun in the summer break:)

I found much similarities, between life and a wave. A simple universal rule "Nothing in this world is permanent" leads to creation of a wave-like structure of events in one's life. A person is sad, he is not sad for his complete life. After a period of sadness, disappointments, one does face a period wherein he experiences happiness, contentment and success. Again keeping the universal rule, this happiness does remain forever, he again has to go through a period of disappointments and worries. This leads to a a cyclic wave like structure making us experience crests and troughs of life:)

Further, the crests and troughs of our life have different peaks. Similar is the case with our life as well. The peak of our life in crests which are the positive things in our life. The higher the peak of the crest, the higher would be the peak of the trough. It is sometimes, rightly said by elders, particularly in the Indian culture that "If you laugh too much, you are going to cry after that".

The Indian culture and Hindu religion in particular, emphasizes on life after birth. Again in this case, if you observer the deeper pattern, it again forms a wave structure. A child is born, he grows up into a adult, followed by old age. After which he dies! This body again takes another life as a child and the cycle continues.

It sounds weird and the people with whom I have share this theory with were just laughing out. I feel that this is one of the many "secrets" of life. The earlier one learns and adopts to it, the more one would be able to enjoy this life!!!

Kartik questions Kartik

2010-01-07T11:48:00.006+05:30

Happy New Year! A bit delay in posting my New year update. But its never too late.

The new year did bring in something really different. A new approach, a new learning and a new understanding about the life. Every year we make resolutions for new year hoping that some change will bring luck, success and happiness into their lives.

Phew.. Moving ahead, somewhere deep within myself there were series of questions being posed to me by myself about people and the situations around me and how can I get better. One conversation during self introspection session:-

Question: Last year was good, How can I make 2010 more better?
Answer: Just being the same as I was before, I can make the new year much better and more exciting.

Question: Being the same, does it mean that being the same helpful, goodie, caring guy?
Answer: Yes. It is how I am. It does not matter what people think and say. This is something what I feel I am made up of. I am not going to change myself for others.

Question: Lot of times in the last year, due to some of your experiences you did wanted to change yourself start thinking about your own self rather that others. Don't you need that now?
Answer: Yeah, sometimes I did feel so. Being the same what everyone is, does not make me different from others. These are some things which I believe I am more comfortable doing with a sense of perfection. No one can beat me in this (smiling).Further, I think only Good can win over something which is "Not good".

Question: So you mean to say that you wont be changing your path even if the people dont understand you?
Answer: Why should I change myself for people who do not matter for me. Nature has been too kind to give me many gifts. I just want to give the same to people around me. Its up to the people how they perceive it. Some may call is sheer madness! Some may call it crazy or some may take it with a greater sense of maturity.

Question: Hmm,, sounds interesting. I wish you all the best for your future journey with a greater sense of difference.
Answer: I do wish myself for the same!

3 continents, 5 countries, 6 diverse cities - Thank you 2009

2009-12-31T10:31:00.003+05:30

3 continents, 5 countries, 6 diverse cities. Faced eight months of winter with almost one month of freezing just to emerge out feeling better, contended and most importantly experienced! All this only to make the difference.

This year could be termed as an "Year of Experiences"! Amongst my 22 years of life, I think this is the best year I have ever faced so far.

It started of with an adventurous trip to Pune. Completely unaware of where I am heading. Continued with some search of my further career researching about study abroad options and applying to universities. Finally, I land up in Australia in one of the best universities in the world

Getting adjusted to the foreign land, making friends, learnings of life!! In addition, pretty excited about the new place, new people and obviously the most interesting course. which I am pursuing.

Life took the most amazing twist in the last month of 2009 when I went to Copenhagen. I can desribe it in three words "Dreams became true". I would attribute all these good things to my "guru" whom I believe in a lot and whom I met before leaving. I met all the key influential people in the area of the climate change. I was pinching myself. Made the best friends here in Copenhagen and some amazing cool "adventures" in Europe!!

I feel so contended at this moment that I dont crave for anything more. If today was my last day, I feel I have achieved everything with the available resources.

This is the year wherein I really started understanding the importance of relationships and started improvising on them. Thank you all who were a part of this experience and made this experience more worthwhile. Looking forward to a still more exciting and challeging YEAR of 2010!

God bless all:)

Mixed Feelings..

2009-12-22T17:58:00.004+05:30

I seem to be quite confused at this point of time. I had a great time at COP 15 conference and especially in Copenhagen.

I can define it being one of the most amazing experience of my life. I met many people with different countries, diverse backgrounds and built a lot of contacts. I would say that the cynicism about the system has creeped and made me cynical about lot of things in life. Dreams, Passion, Success - I used to say this quite a lot of times.

But somewhere within all these things are not making sense to me now. I realized that life is too short to follow your dreams and at the same time. I do not know when could be my last day and there could be lot of things which I may not have achieved by that time. Somewhere I am feeling that my craving to be too focused on my dreams was not right. This is where I realize that there is a need for balance in life. Fun, Work, Family and Friends - the four pillars of any successful person. I think it again gets back to saying that " Be contend with what you have and enjoy the current moment to the fullest".

Somewhere I felt that I was missing it and I need to change myself. I would thank one friend of mine who made me realize it and help me making my life more worthwhile! Thanks!!

Rise and Rise of cynicism

2009-12-20T22:52:00.001+05:30

Two weeks of my stay in Copenhagen have given, the most amazing experiences of my life, making friends from more than 10 countries and most importantly understanding the difference between dreams and reality.

On Friday, the US along with the major emerging economies agree on a deal to combat climate change. I have been observing the negotiations for the past two weeks and when I see the conclusion of such a long negotiations it gives me quite an emptiness with a bit of cynicism about everything which I used to think of and about everything which I used to dream.

Its quite sad to see that two weeks of hard work put by the negotiators, the parties and even the all the activists ultimately went in complete vain. On the last day whatever the rich countries and the powerful political leaders wanted, they got it. I came to Copenhagen with one goal of participating in the process and bringing about a change to an extent in the process. That is something I doubt I have achieved out of this conference.

Firstly, the civil society participation is too restricted in the international negotiations. I regard the participation as a mere formal process rather than effective consultation process. Secondly, the rich and the poor, the north and the south divide has been existing since quite a long time and I feel its nearly impossible to eradicate it.

After my experience, I have become extremely cynical about the change which the civil society and the youth in particular can bring about in the system and the process. I always used to say "To change the system, you need to be in the system". But I today I am forced to re-state it. " You can change the system only if you can get into the system and get dirty!".

Xploring Copenhagen!

2009-12-13T00:41:00.004+05:30

Past week has been incredibly super cool in terms of the level of my exposure and at the same time the networking part:)

For the past few days, I have been involved in drafting the youth stance on the various drafts of the protocol which are being circulated. Its amazing to see the diversity in the people being represented which ultimately leads to diverse views as well. However, it even makes the process a bit tedious in terms of reaching a consensus. I guess, it the same problem with the UNFCCC working which makes the process time consuming. I have been able to choose an area of specialization in this vast field of climate change. So feeling quite happy:) Further, I have been pretty successful in networking with the people working in the area of similar interests.

Yesterday, after five days of slogging and hard work, I along with some of my friends from the Indian delegation decided to go to a pub. Woohoo.., it was fun. Firstly I along with a two day old friend found an Indian restaurant and had amazing dinner there. Any dinner is incomplete without a new philosophical theory being discovered. Thats when I come across something called "4-Ball theory" proposed by the great Roselin..:D A funny concept, I was laughing from inside but was not showing it off as I could learn something new.

4 elements - Work, Family, Love and Health. The ball of work is bounces back to you whenever you try to avoid it or run away from it. On the other hand, the other three elements i.e. Family, love and health never bounce back. So its important that one strikes a good amount of balance between these three elements. Interesting!!! - Thanks to the one who shared this theory with me, Roselin..:)

Today, its pretty relaxed we have an official off!!! So time to relax and unwind!!

Is climate summit walking the talk?

2009-12-10T00:44:00.002+05:30

The Climate Change summit started three days back. The UN has offset the emissions produced by transporting the dignitaries in their limo and motorcades. UN has purchased the carbon offsets by investing in a power project in India.

However, the problem still is not solved. The paper distributed as official documents is not accounted in this offsets. Large number of stalls which are set within the center distribute brochures and pamphlets to promote their activities. So how is it sustainable?

I was discussing this with one of my friend and he was telling me that you attending the world's largest summit for climate change. But its the same place where lot of paper is being consumed and wasted. Though the Danish government has done their best to minimize the use of paper and make the conference as sustainable as possible. But still I feel that summit has failed to walk the talk and setting an example to show people the way of sustainable consumption.

Day 3 - Negotiations getting interesting at Copenhagen

2009-12-09T23:57:00.002+05:30

Its the close of the third day at the UN climate change conference in Copenhagen and its getting more interesting and emotional (to an extent) to get a deal.

The day started with the COP sessions and some strong statements made by developing countries. Developing countries are pushing for a Kyoto based framework while the developed countries are in favor of a deal replacing the existing Kyoto framework. Developing nations such as India, China, Saudi Arabia and others are strongly advocating for a kyoto based framework.

Tuvalu- a small island nation threatened to suspend the COP if the deal is not legally binding which was strongly supported by other nations in the plenary. After lunch, there was a huge support for Tuvalu outside the plenary which led to observers not being allowed to enter the plenary.

So in short, lot of action, drama and emotion being seen here in Copenhagen something similar to the Bollywood movie:)

May there be equity!

Day 2 at the Climate change conference

2009-12-09T01:27:00.002+05:30

The second day was much more relaxed as compared to the first day, thats what I felt as everyone was settling down with respect the conference proceedings. A lots being done, negotiators are working hard before the bosses start arriving early next week.

I have been working with the Adaptation working group in the policy making and working for an intervention pretty soon. Videos, drafts, policies, loads of plans!

I have been visiting the country stalls set up at the center. Its great to see countries such as Korea, France and even China taking huge initiatives to develop policies so as to combat climate change. I made an observation. Till last year China was not keen on showcasing its renewable energy policies. But this year, it has set up a huge communications centre outside its delegation room and even sent its first business delegation to Copenhagen. So thus it reflect the efforts to cover up for being the top carbon emitting country in the world?

Later in the evening I participated in a virtual discussion wherein there were about 200 participants. The African representatives made a huge protest outside the plenary protesting the rigid approach of the developed countries. Hearing this, the participants of the virtual discussion, too decided to walk out their schools if needed to overcome any obstacles in a reaching a consensus.

Passion is the word which I would use to describe all the young people present here at the conference. They are the ones who had, are and would be a making a huge historical difference ever witnessed!!!!!!!

Its a deal

2009-12-07T19:25:00.002+05:30

I reached here in Copenhangen two days back. The city is good and the weather is cool:) For past two days, I have been studying the various initiatives that the city has taken so as to face reduce the emissions.

The public transportation system is fantastic here. Further, the government policies discourage more cars on the road by levying heavy taxes on the same. Heavy investments in the renewable energy sectors have been made by the government.

I feel that Copenhagen will definitely fetch a deal to combat climate change. If you relate a bit of the philosophical side, there are good positive vibrations in the city which create conditions favorable to address the climate change. The indicators sent by various countries do favour the strong political will to address the issue of climate change. With 110 world leaders confirmed to attend the conference on the final day do confirm a strong commitment for an outcome.

Yesterday, I had an opportunity to attend a talk by the Executive Director of Green Peace International Kumi Naidoo. A line by him which really inspired me was "Yes we did, Yes we must, Yes we can" Its deal!!

Meeting the Divine

2009-12-03T16:48:00.003+05:30

This is one of my wonderful experiences of my life. Sri Sri (Guruji) was in Melbourne and I had the opportunity to meet him not once but twice on two consecutive days.

Meeting Guruji for the first time

I was not sure at all whether I would be meeting Guruji or not. Expecting loads of rush, people, pushing etc. Pretty excited to meet someone whom I had seen only in photos and videso. On way to airport just realized that I his flight has already landed but he still hadnt come out. So we rushed and made on time there.

The betting circuits were going on pretty strong to judge which door Guruji would be coming from. I was feeling really happy holding flowers in hand. Then Finally "THE MAN" walks out. People start shouting, and rush towards him. I greeted him with flowers and touched his feet. After which I followed his till his car like an ideal follower:) On the way he stops at the red signal and tells everyone to stop in his own style pointing towards the red signal "That is the red signal, we all should wait till its red". After which he sits in the car and tells everyone "Now everyone will sit in their own cars and we will go to the hotel" and finally leaves the airport.

In the meanwhile, I realized that Aditya got Guruji's luggage by mistake. and we were carrying the divine luggage all through in our car to the hotel feeling happy:)

I went to the Hotel, and saw his room but were not allowed as he was resting thats what we were told. So after having dinner and a bit of talking with people, I decide to leave to leave the hotel only after getting assurance that I would be able to meet him the next morning.

One personal meeting

All excited about the meeting Guruji, I was not able to sleep the whole night. I woke up early and reach the hotel at 10:30. I was bit hesitant to knock the door. But convinced myself that meeting Gurujii was my goal. So finally I knocked the door, just to be told that he wont be meeting anyone.

But I had pledged that I want to meet him before going to Copenhagen. So, I wait outside his room, only to be later joined by few other devotees like me. We sat in the lobby waiting for the doors to be opened and even started meditating to create good vibrations.

Finally, the doors opened, and I enter the room to see Guruji seated reading some documents seriously. After some time he sees us all and says"Why are you standing? Come sit here". So we all sit and wait for his document reading to be completed. Then he sees all of us and smiles.

Now the best part. He sees me and the flowers in my hands and points to me to give him those flowers. The moment I stood up from my place, he was constantly looking into my eyes. I was like "OMG":) Trust me those few moments were the best moments of my life. Then I gave him the flowers, and touched his feet and he did bless me. I told him that "Guruji, tommorow I am going to Copenhagen for a conference" He was like "The climate change one?". I said "yes" TO which he replied "Good good" I told him that I wanted blessings for the same" and he said "Go and change the climate" Too funny.

Suddenly he says "Lets all mediatate" and he makes all of us about 15 people in the room to do meditation. It was amazing. The best experience. I was not able to get my eyes out of him:)

After the meditation he says "There are lot of chemical factories around Melbourne, So we should try and get rid of them. As they are affecting plants and animals as well. More and more courses should be organized, so that the power created helps these plants and animals. After doing the meditation now, the plants and animals are feeling good"

Then he stands up and says "Jai gurudev"

The best experience of my life!!!!

Dreams | Passion | Success |

2009-11-13T20:00:00.006+05:30

Three words, sound inspiring and quite motivation. Thats what I feel after witnessing something which I had only heard or read about. Celebrities, philosophers and some hypocrites use these words have been used quite often.

Past two weeks can be summed up in these three words. I got selected to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 15) this December. Last week I just managed to get the funding arranged. So finally "YES" I am going to Copenhagen for the conference. Its a pretty exciting feeling of attending the ultimate conference on climate change wherein all the world leaders would gather to find solutions to the problem of climate change. On one hand I was preparing for my exams and on the other hand, I was trying to work out the funding part for the conference.

My blog did had a United Nations "SEAL THE DEAL" Logo on it. And here I am few months down the line attending the same conference which I was dreaming to be part of. Coincidentally, last week I saw movie "The Secret". If I compare all these developments with thats discussed in the movie, its all that I have attracted.

I had a dream. Everyone dreams. But what makes the difference is the "Passion". Having a goal or a dream is one thing but at the same time it is equally important to follow that dream passionately which would ultimately lead to success. Its a happy feeling of contentment that I believed in myself and its gives me an immense amount of satisfaction and sense of achievement.

Still, there is a long way to go in making the best out of this given opportunity. I am sure I can:)

"If you can DREAM it, you can DO it" – Walt Disney

13 Weeks Down - What I have done!!

2009-10-25T05:26:00.004+05:30

Previous week was my last week of the semester!! It was too quick, I didnt even realize :)

As a part of the Blog Action Day, I just decided to contribute to the cause of climate change. Though it may not be as tangible, but I think that first its important to become aware of the problem from all the spheres.

In the 13 weeks of my semester, I studied Climate Change from four different areas.

Science: How valid is the science around Climate Change? Is it Natural or anthropogenic?

It has been widely accepted fact that climate change is due to anthropogenic activities. I never challenged this fact and accepted it. But I was too eager on studying the other point of view as well. I felt that its too tough to take one stand.

I was discussing about the natural causes of Climate change with one of the renewable energy consultants from India. The funniest part is that he asked me not to do my assignment on that topic as it is already proved that climate change is anthropogenic and it would be a waste of time as well. I could not stop laughing. I do not deny that emissions due to anthropogenic activities are increasing at the same time people are not considering the natural side of the same. Its sad that professionals involved in this field have failed to study the climate change in depth and accommodate different perspective. While spreading awareness, it is essential to present the true facts.

Governance: How Climate change can be effectively dealt at bureaucratic level?
This was the most interesting aspect of the study as bureaucracy involves the sophistication:)
The approach of developed countries and the developing countries on this issue varies significantly. Blame game played by the two group of countries is causing a delay in a deliberate effort across the globe. Recently, China and India have committed to accept specific targets which could play a vital role in the a post -Kyoto deal.
In addition, the failure of UN as a traditional mediator has worsened the situation. The interesting part is that UN is facing the problem of plenty in terms of the organizations as well as the emerging issues. The number of international organizations are increasing, at the same time the issues are also increasing. So what I could conclude is that the problem is not about the lack of technology but the problem of inefficiency to deal with this problem.
Corporate: How are the industries reporting on the emissions and their contribution towards reducing the same?
On the corporate perspective, climate change has become a marketing tool for a lot of companies. Number of initiatives are taken by the corporate industries but most of them are kind of window dressing for the other unsustainable activities which they have undertaken. Eg. BHP Billiton comes out with a sustainability report every year. But the core of the company is related to fossil fuel. So its sounds bit weird!!
Most of the Multi national companies have taken this issue seriously and have incorporated climate change and sustainability in the company's vision and strategy. However there is still need for more efforts from them, as currently they are dominating other stakeholders including the government.
Law: What are the laws which the high polluting industries need to abide? How is the renewable energy encouraged by legislations?
Law - the gatekeeper of the society is filled up with flaws and uncertainties. One thing what I could conclude is that the developed countries have much more stronger laws as compared to developing countries. However, there is a scope of improvements in all countries as they still reflect high amount of uncertainty and do not cover all the aspects.
On a positive note, lot of countries are making use of laws and legislations to encourage investments in renewable energy sector. The industries in this sector are given special benefits so as to reduce dependence of the fossil industry.
I described 13 weeks in one post just to answer queries regarding what I am exactly studying.
Now I guess I will have to move to the second step which would be taking action on the same.:)

Catchy 22!!!

2009-10-01T15:54:00.002+05:30

I could not stop myself from the traditional Birthday post:P

Completed twenty -two years!! Woohoo... I was just remembering my previous celebrations. One thing that has not changed over the period of time is "ME". I have grown up, grown in size, weight, brains. But I have always remained the same deep within myself. So its too complicated to call myself twenty two

I had an amazing self reflection session. It made gave me a completely different picture of my surroundings. Things have changed drastically over past few months. I came to a new city, new people, new opportunities, new fears. But somewhere within, I was never changed. Amazing!! When I realized it, it shook me for few moments.

This concept may sound a bit weird. But thats the truth of life. Circumstances in life change, situations change and we remain the same. What we get is the experience and the knowledge. Twenty two years have passed, but I am still the same what I was when I was born.

With this complicated theory, I thank my parents and my family for the amazing life which they have given me. My teachers, my friends for their support. Wishing myself "Happy Birthday"!

God Bless me!!:)

Cheers!

Infatuation goes along with destruction!!

2009-09-25T20:36:00.001+05:30

Long time.. since I wrote something on my blog. Life is pretty exciting. Learning things and implementing!! I am very happy, as I met RDB band yesterday:) I just randomly barged into them. Unfortunately didnt had a cam:(

I was making quite a lot of observations about the people around me. My recent observations made me conclude that a hindi saying "VINASH KALE VIPRIT BUDDHI" is pretty true. Translation: Whom the gods wish to destroy they first drive mad. The meaning sounds too funny for me. But when I observe people's life, I really find it too true.

After coming to Melbourne, I have heard atleast three instances wherein people at a tender age of 16-20 decide that they want to marry a person of their choice of their choice. The worse part, they have even chosen the girl/ guy by this age. Its so funny to see, people who havent seen life, who havent seen the truth of life take illusion as the truth of life.

One person, whom I met about 3 days back, left a handsome salary of Rs. 50,000 pm and came here because his girlfriend was here. And now he is too an extent repenting. Though people find it tough to accept their faults and realize that its too late now to make things as they were earlier.

If one analyses the behavior of these people, they are pretty good in general, good at heart, nice and decent. But there is an abrupt deviation from their path of goodness which is only for an extremely short period. Its the most significant as it does affects their life badly. Its like, before destruction, these people become complete, senselessly insane!! When they realize, its too late to recover the damage.

I was discussing this with one of my colleagues back in India. We thought that in today's world there are so many things that distracts people. So it becomes very important for people and the young generation in particular, to overcome these distractions successfully.

And its a more of infatuation, rather than love. The word love is so much abused that the people have forgotten the actual meaning of love. If love is understood then I am sure destruction can be avoided. Because love is all about building and not about destruction!!

Are all men the same?

2009-08-21T14:49:00.002+05:30

I dont know, but this question has been in my mind since past few weeks. Few incidents which I have observed implied that men can never be different.

Back in India, I did observe men who completely ignored responsibility. They are amongst those elements who do not like to do anything. I completely agree with people who do crib about either their boyfriends or husbands not contributing anything. Hearing these words from a chauvinist like me has to be appreciated:)

Few instances here in Melbourne really made me rethink about being a male chauvinist. I thought that may be a man might be reacting to different situations in a different way. But I found that the approach may be different, but somewhere deep inside the body, there exists something called "EGO". Something which refuses to bow down, something which agree and just wants to get its way out!!

All these really make me conclude that irrespective of the circumstances, the male genes do not allow it to lower their self esteem and make way for some other person. So I believe that I do need to change to be more accommodating about the feelings and emotions of the other people around me.

So all set to drive the needed change!!

Indianism in Melb!!

2009-08-09T14:41:00.002+05:30

Finally, I am back with some good quality stuff to put on my blog. Its since quite a long time that my life had been in a phase of redundancy, and few incidents that made me change the way I think and perceive happenings around me.

I am pretty habituated to being a part of some of the most unsuccessful adventures. And I guess, today was no different. I along with few other friends, decided to explore the city and decide to meet up at one place. I dont know, I was the only one to land up there and realizing that others dear ones are not coming. Shit!! Pretty Frustrating. Yup!

Anyways, to cover up things, I decide to call my two family friends and tried to make my adventure bit successful. On the way back, after boarding the train I got my sit. Suddenly, I see an old lady standing behind me. I just offered her the seat. She smiled and said "Thank you". Few minutes later I see that another Indian guy offering a seat to a lady. Some interesting analysis, the coach in which we were sitting had about 60% australians, 30% Chinese, 5% Indians and rest were random. Out of the 90% people sitting, no person of other origin tried to show courtesy.

I always had heard that Indians do forget their culture, their traditions once they go to a foreign land. But this incident really made me think! And I guess, this incident is something which all other people who think the same way I used to, should take back. Culture, traditions are something which have been imbibed, I would say, in the souls of all Indians.

This incident gives a pretty different view of what has happened in the past on Indians. The ill-mannered, the showing off people, may be, but at the same time we are also caring, emotional, loving, affectionate. I am sure all might agree with this point.

Enough of introspection !!! :D The only conclusion "Proud to be an Indian".. yay!!

On my academics aspect, I am all into assignments, readings stuff. One of the most wierdest thing which I never thought I would do ever in my life is spending 6 hours almost daily for 7 consecutive days and that too in a Library:) OMG!! I never done that.. woo.. I am changing.. hehe..

This blog is just a tribute to my country on the eve of "INDEPENDENCE DAY"!!:)

The Network follows....

2009-07-25T18:36:00.002+05:30

"Woods are lovely dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And Miles to go before I sleep, Miles to go before I sleep"- Robert Frost.

This is something which I am saying to myself quite frequently. Because I am in love with the city of Melbourne. Its quite amazing. The people here are pretty cool, the discipline, the roads, the cleanliness, the weather and the list goes on. But I dont want it to become an obsession for me which might make my dream of being a nomadic bit tough:P

I completed my first week at my university. I am pretty enjoying the subjects, the teaching is pretty practical. Everything is related to the practical stuff and the actual happenings rather than the rote learning system which I was forced to be a part of for about 10-11 years. It feels great to be studying at world's top-50 university at the same time staying in the world's second most liveable city:) That sounds good.

I feel to be very grateful. Inspite of not being too spiritually connected, I feel that I am still connected to the network and this signal is so strong that there are no network problems:) The way everything is going, I feel so blessed that I am not in any position to decribe it. The people with whom I am surrounded with clearly reflects the positive vibes around me.

In one week, I am just loaded with lot of readings and assignments to be submited. So this weekend no chilling. FOCUS is my motto:)

The Real Test!!

2009-07-12T06:42:00.003+05:30

Its almost about a week of my stay in Melbourne. The city is amazing especially for people who are sick of pollution, noise and ill-organized systems.

This Friday,"Winter Swoop" was organized by the International Students Center here in the campus. It is on lines of "Amazing Race" wherein we had to go around the city getting clues, doing tasks etc. It was really fun!! Made a lot of new friends, traveled a bit around.

But the real test came in when we stopped by to have our lunch. I gave my preference of a Vegetarian food, so we went to a Chinese restaurant. Atleast for 5 mins, I was glancing through the menu card,checking out which was the vegetarian food! Finally I find something called "Vegetables Noddles Soup". So here I go!! I guess this was the real test for me to get adjusted to the reality and at the same time with the group with whom you are staying. Check out the pic:) It does not taste good !! Just was ensuring that I dont die of hunger..:P

From tommorow, our orientation would start wherein we would be taken around the campus, introduced to the systems and the facilities. I am eagerly looking foward to it:)

God Bless!!

New City

2009-07-08T14:40:00.006+05:30

I am back with some new look of my blog, as my life has gone international... lolzz... Its just that with new look begins a new life with new ambitions and new aspirations.

It was quite a long way for me to come here, be it mentally or physically as well. Just few minutes after clearing the immigration at Ahmedabad airport, for few moments I was completely blank. I had passage for security check on one side and on the other side I had my family seeing me off through the balcony. Trust me, I felt like "Why the hell am I going??" May be it was much of attachment towards my parents which was stopping me!! Yup, sometimes its too tough, But thats what is called "LIFE".

Its about 3 days of my reaching Melbourne. The city is amazing!! The people here are amazing quite helpful. Though bit weak in the kitchen, I am sure there is a lot of scope to learn and improve:D The roads here are quite amazingly clean. Not a single pothole, no cows..hehe.. At the same time, there are strict rules for traffic. You wont find any cops on the road, but the rules are being followed strictly. Thats the best part:)

I went to my university yesterday, its quite amazing. They have an amazing system in place for the international students. You can check few pics. The class is quite diverse, with representations from countries like China, Japan, US, UK, Jordan, Sri Lanka. Bangladesh and a lot more!!

This is it from my side. I will post some more "videshi" stuff soon:) Check out the pics below!

Reporting from Changi - Singapore:D

2009-07-05T05:34:00.002+05:30

Last few days, I didnt had internet access. So was unable to check my mails. Finally I have got my unconditional offer letter. Trust me its has been like running from here and there getting all the documents in place, and just one day before I get a mail saying that they need one more document. Here I run !!! Finally with the help of my good friend I got my document and finally everything was done. It was something really too much for me running to and fro without taking a breath.

Finally, the day came in wherein I left my home in Baroda. It was an emotional experience for me. Definately it will be coz its a place wherein you have spent your nearly 21 years with parents, sisters and other close friends etc. I was pretty happy to have met all the people whom I wanted, though there are some whom I could not:( Anyways, thats how life is!!!!

I reached Ahmedabad, chilled there for 3 days with relatives pouring in, well wishers etc. Its good to be the centre of attraction, though I dont know how to react in that situation. With emotional tears from eyses of my parents, sisters, grandparents does make me feel sometimes that I have left good impressions not in the minds but in the hearts of the people. There are some unexpected tears whom I didnt expect they will shed.

Finally, the day came in!! whoo... It was just an another day. Thats it!! 4th July, every year comes and this year it also came and took me away.. lolzz..:) I was bit tensed with my baggage thing, not knowing anything as this being my first time of travelling, But I am thankful to God, that universal power who was constantly there with me!!

Some of the funny incidents which i feel are too important to be mentioned. I checked in my baggage, and that girl at the counter tells me "Sorry Sir, We can allow you only 45kgs" I was like OMG!! Though only for few seconds. Here I hit some senti talks with her, and she checks agains and says "Sorry, it was my mistake". Everything was like perfect picture.

The rest of all I will share when I reach my destination:D

Experiencing the CoNnection

2009-06-20T22:00:00.004+05:30

Just two weeks before my leaving this wonderful country, I met with an amazing incident. I lost my cellphone. And its the worse part. Trust me its too tough to find the numbers of your friends whom you need to meet and get in touch with that person. I know there are lot of people who are are complaining that I have not yet met them, but I am in quite an amazing situation:P

Last weekend, I went to Shirdi as a part of religious package. It was amazing as usual. I am trying to get in touch with all my friends, by getting the numbers somehow and ensuring that I meet all my friends and even my relatives.

Though things had been moving quite smooth, but the twist came in when I lost my cell phone in one of my most deadliest experiences of my life. It got worse when the thief was caught red handed. I guess police station was the only thing which I had never been too, and nature had been kind enough to me to ensure that my Experience is complete:) Lodging the FIR, bashing the thief, etc.. it does scare me!! I guess now my experience has been quite complete I would say atleast in India.. hehe. And probably that's the reason why this is the right time to move out of India.

So I am just finally counting days of my stay in India and it comes out to be SIX-6!! Just finalized the things though the baggage is over weight, but hopefully some way would be found to it:)
Just waiting anxiously for the game to begin!!!!

Coincidence!!

2009-06-05T12:01:00.000+05:30

It's something which I cant really believe..:) Today is the "WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY". It goes something like this....

As usual my mobile was on the silent mode this morning. After an hour or so I saw "1 missed call". The number was completly unknow. On further analyzing I realized that this number was of IDP. I started getting goosebumps. Rather than calling him back, the first thing what I do is I logged in to the internet and entered the "Australian Immigration" website. On futher exploring, I realized that my conviction is true. I have been granted VISA for my education is Australia. Yippeeee.. I jumped, yelled a bit and then suddenly realized " I have miles to go before I sleep!!"

It's such a coicidence that my VISA came on the day when the whole world is celebrating the World Environment Day and that too for a course of Masters in Environment and Sustainabiltiy. I think one needs to see it on a larger aspect. I just could not believe it and getting it on this day made me to believe in my dream more stronger.

Past 10 days, I am attending Spiritual discourses. There is so much to realize, there is so much to learn about life, that one is completely ignoring this important aspect of life. One thing which struck me completely was the fact that "One needs to come out of his comfort zones to achieve his dreams. He needs to face the fire, the brunt of the life." This one line has really made me going and going and going!! I need it!!

Equality

2009-05-29T10:42:00.003+05:30

Its something weird but since past few weeks no concrete thought has been really inspiring me to scribble something on my blog.

I am pretty happy about the way the things have been moving. I was actually just counting my days in India. And it came out to be 35 days more!! Yup, 4th July-The D day. Excitement, curiosity are something which have been driving me.

Last few days, I have been reading a lot of articles on the attacks on Indians especially to the city which I am going to. Melbourne! Scary, yes it is. More than me its my family, my well wishers who are more concerned about my safety. The logic what I believe in is that anywhere you go, Safety and security cannot be guaranteed. Be it India, Be it in Australia, or even be in Antarctica.

The reasoning behind this goes like. Today, I am a proud Indian citizen. But the basic security, the basic equality is not guaranteed. Take for eg. In my own country, 50% of the seats in all professional colleges are been reserved for the backward class. In my own country, there is a specific reservation for the people from minority community. How can I say I am being treated equally in India? One statement which was made by Dr. Manmohan Singh during election campaigning " People belonging to the minority community have the first right on the national resources". And after the winning the elections, he goes on to say that he is a secular person, the government is a secular government. This is the shit which we all take:)

On the other hand, How can i expect myself to be safe and sound in other country if I am not safe in my own country? Think about it. I dont think I should be scared or worried about all these attacks. I believe its going to be a different experience, being a part of a country, staying there for 2 years and receiving a second class treatment as you are not a Citizen. I love it.
I guess, I have been in the comfort zone of taking the country for granted to an extent. The learning could not get better than this. Risk?? Yes risk is always there. But one of my friend said a line inspired from a Hindi movie " ज़िन्दगी में रिस्क नही तोह कुछ नही". It sounds good.:)

God bless!!

Twists and Turns

2009-05-07T21:19:00.002+05:30

Finally,, yippe.. my exams got over and much relieved. Trust me the four years. OMG they were the most amazing, challenging and at the same time exciting years of my life. One obviously gets attached to the things where he spends more time. No doubts about university being the case. "Nothing is Permanent in Life"- thats something what I believe in and that really keeps one going throughout.

I am pretty excited about the new developments in my life. I got 4 offers from various universities in Australia.. wohoo.:P. Right now working on things for the visa and all. This is the first time I am myself doing something. So its pretty new and obviosly some learning a lot. I hope things fall in place.

I know its pretty long since I posted on my blog, was just pretty into my exams post which I was busy into my Post graduations etc. I was pretty happy that I voted for the 1st time. Its a first step which I feel that I took towards doing something what I really want to.

Moving on, tommorow my practicals would be over and I would be completely free atleast from my academics for a short time. So all chilling for next 2 months. No.. No .. No chilling. Need to get serious:)

The Special One!

2009-04-11T22:18:00.002+05:30

In the midst of my preparation for my exams which are due to start in next 10 days, I could not resist my philosophical thoughts to share.:P. So I decide to pen it down.

Past few days, I have been there are few amazing things which I am coming across. Though they may sound to be quite common, but its up to us how one perceives it as!

When a child is born, he is completely ignorant. He does not know about his individual traits, his body structure, his way of communication etc. Slowly as the time passes, life starts giving answers.
Its something like going backwards. The life through some or the other incident slowly gives the reason for you being the way you are. It was very nicely stated by Steve Jobs in one of his speeches about "Joining dots backwards".

There are numerous incidents which tend to happen in our lives. But again it's upto us whether we really observe these incidents and make note of it. And slowly starting joining the dots backwards. Few days back, I got the reason for I being too spiritual and philosophical and that too at this young age. This has been happening since a long time. I have tried to observe the happenings and connected the dots. That made my conviction more stronger about this theory or conception.

Today, when I see myself, and connect all the dots which have I have observed in past 21 years, the only things what I can say is "I am Unique". Yes, there are lot of characterisitcs which I feel are pretty unique and that makes me a feeling of being "SPECIAL". I guess everyone is special and everyone is unique. As it is said that no two individuals can be similar genetically, it can also be said by deep study that they cannot be unique in their style, character etc.

As an individual passes through is last stage of life, he could connect all the dots formed throughout his life and get the real reason of his being himself. And I guess thats when he realized the aim for his life. Its too sad that to see some one who realized about his aim for his life when he is about to die. Its sad!! But thats how life is:)

God Bless "The Special Ones"!

Focus

2009-03-30T14:14:00.001+05:30

WOHHOOOO .. Almost after a month I am finally scribbling something on my blog...pheww...

I wasnt getting that mood to write something..:).. I guess I have got so now. Past few months has been a more of mixed one. With books, chilling, sickness, spirituality.. everything.

At the beginning of the month, was pretty excited with amazing things happeneing in my life.. Be it the friends circle or something becoming more clear on my future aspect.. all these things excited me a lot.

I guess, I have been destined to get spirtually connected atleast once a month, thats what the case has been with been for the last 3 months. And this month was no different. I feel that its too important to spend time for yourself, trying to introspect whats right and whats wrong, and how one can be happy. This is one aspect I feel that I have been practicising since quite a time and have been partially successful.

I was pretty sick about 2 weeks ago. I took medicines which were so so so... amazing that they make you feel high even if you are not drunk:P.. Trust me this was the situation when I had those medicines and after that I went to college for my submission.. and I was not knowing what I was doing. Completely blank.. So my suggestions to all of you.. Have strong antibiotics if you wanna get high without drinking..:P

I had my last week of my college. Though I was feeling quite hard to realize that my graduation is just one step away:).. I didnt had any sinking or sad feelings but it was fun.. I felt quite contended with what I did in those four years. We even had a amazing farewell party last weekend which was very special, as we decided not to invite any of our teachers::P.. thats sad.. Kitne Besharm log hain...hehe.

Last weekend I was in Ahmedabad to celebrate my New Year with my grandparents. It was quite amazing though didnt do anything exciting. But I felt so happy that I got an opportunity to meet the Gujarat State Minister who happened to be my Grandfathers good friends. Its always a great feeling when you meet someone who has is influential, self made:).. I find myself to be quite fortunate that I have had some amazing friends who are always ready to help me out. I had one friend who helped me out in deciding my Future:P It feels great that you have some one or the other who is with you under any situation.

These days, I have trying quite hard to study. But much in vain. With loads of distractions right from my Masters to helping out of my friend with his band or helping the other with her new venture... I guess I need some focus..!!

So thats what I am going to do for the last and final examination for my graduation.. whoooo.. FOCUS!!!

~ God bless all ~

I M Possible!

2009-02-25T22:49:00.001+05:30

Its quite a long time since I posted something on my blog. Lots of things have been happening and I have been thoroughly enjoying it. Living my life in true sense:)

Firstly, had amazing "Youth festival" in my college. It was fun to be part of various fun filled days and even dancing non-stop for 3 hours. Also was a part of some social cause like Blood donation. So a complete package. Oh.. and even celebrated Valentines day.. hehaha..:)

Few days of this month were more spent being confused about a wonderful question.. " Is spirituality the right thing at a young age?". I am still confused about it and would be glad if some people could answer it.

Finally some good news, that I have been successful in getting close to what I wanted. With the help of few good friends, I soon would be starting a Youth based Eco-club in my dear city Baroda. wohoo.. Pretty excited about it.

I meet a lot of people for the same. Some who were experienced, some who werent. But what mattered was their opinion. I was shocked to see that the youth had lost the hope. A hope of being the change and driving the change in the society. I still remember one line from my favorite presentations.

"NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE"

This line has always kept me going in my life. And I am sure it will always be doing so in the near future.

God Bless all:)

Going Green..!!

2009-02-03T01:44:00.002+05:30

The last week has been something which I had been looking for since quite a long time. Its something like " Being the change you want to see in others."..:)

There was actually only one event scheduled. There is a network called "Indian Youth Climate Network" which is basically involved in spreading awareness about climate change and guiding the youth how they can act to this. A bunch of young people are traveling all round India in solar powered cars for this cause.

An event was organized at one of the local schools here. It was a great success with the students and a good amount of media. To be frank I was bit skeptical about how the response would. But it was really good and even the school promising it to take it a step further.

I went to Ahmedabad in those wonder cars.. It was really fun.. Trust me, the people on the roads used to stare at us and we were like the center of attraction. We reached CEPT and there was a huge welcome with media all around. Here we were divided into various groups.

I was a part of a group which had to go to a university in Gandhinagar. We were treated very nicely with good food, stay and everything. The next day morning we had a day-long session. It started off with making students aware about the climate change and showing them ways on how they can reduce it. After this there was a discussion on what are the steps we can take so as to make our college campuses more green. There were amazing solutions that were coming up.
The session ended in the evening with pledges taken by all the delegates to take steps and act.

We came back to Ahmedabad, wherein there was a performance by the "SOLAR PUNCH" band. The best part about this band is that all their instruments run on solar power. It was great to hear to them. Lastly, I also got to be a part of the discussion by one of the Professor from IIM Ahmedabad who too works on the issue of environmental awareness.

Looking to all these things, I felt a need to start something in my city as well. A platform that could unite all the youth so as to act on the issue of climate change. I have taken a bit of intiative. Hope it goes well.!!

God bless me:)

"THE" Adventure!!

2009-01-15T18:56:00.002+05:30

Past 5 days, I have been to Pune for one of my entrance examinations. This was a trip with all possible combination of tragedies and there was not a single aspect which was left untouched:P
A bit in detail...

Day 0: I reach the station to catch the train. Soon I realized that my train has been delayed by one and a half hour. So I wait on the platform thinking that I should have checked before leaving my home about the train arrivals. Anyways.. I guess it was my day. So I had an opportunity to meet a Gujarati film actress who even happened to have few Hindi tele-serials. It was a good conversation which we happen to have though not too impressive..

Finally the train comes and we realize that our tickets have not been confirmed. After some negotiations with the Ticket collector we finally got one seat for 3 of us:)...We spend the night somewhere in between of dozing and sleeping..

Day 1: We finally reach our destination. Thats when we realize that there are no rooms for accommodation. For few moments i was bit shocked like what to do .. in this unknown city. But fortunately I had few friends who used to stay there, who arranged for some "Illegal" accommodation at a hostel. Trust me it was too bad. The toilets the bathrooms.. etc..!!..
I cannot even forget that to reach the hostel I had to travel in a crane:).. It was fun..!!hehehe

Day 2: This is the day when I really networking started. Meeting people from atleast 10 different cities. Woohoo.. It was an amazing experience. But the worse part was that I had to walk atleast 3-4 kms daily from the college to the bus stop.

Day 3: My exam day finally arrived and it was today when I suddenly was told that I am a complete management guy. Not a techno-manager. Am I??.. I am still finding answer to it.:)

The best part is that I decide to go to Shirdi, a religious place all alone. It was successful. Worshipped God and came back one piece:)

Day 4: My last day in the city was a bit wierd but trust me made some very good friends. Was on the verge of loosing my way back to my room. But forunately had my cell phone and that too not BSNL:P..

The final nail on the coffin came when my train back to Baroda, I realized that it was late by 4 hours. Trust me it was the worse experience waiting there on the platform knowing nothing about the train.

I am still laughing at the way the things went and the way they were destined... I feel lucky to have been a part of some of those amazing tragedies.:)

Just got back.. and again back to work with a new project/new concept !!.

An unsucessful Success...:)

2009-01-05T22:00:00.002+05:30

Something I am gonna share about our unsuccessful but yet a successful unorganized trip..:)

Last weekend about 6 of us had decided to go for a trekking trip somewhere near Baroda. Everything was going on as planned. We gathered at a place, packed up food, water bottles, helmets and every possible thing to make our trip successful. Through out this process I realize that we had one of the systematic planner with us who was giving suggestions that how we should disperse batch wise.. Thanks Ali for this man... I still cant stop laughing man.. "Let the First batch go. then the second follows and the third never leaves..:)"...

Finally we start our trip. Reach the gates of that place and realized that it is closed. Thanks to some of good self acclaimed travelers who thought they knew everything. After sometime we realize that this was not the gate. It was a further ahead. We enter and oh my god.. The road was so terrible. It was uneven terrain, with sand mud, without lights and everything to make your bike skid. We reach the actual place and met the security.

Here is the final twist in the story. We realize that the rooms are not available without prior booking. After some failed attempts to strike the deal we realize that its good to go back home..:).. Thanks to Awis - a friend knows he needs to organize but still does not.. May be ego issues:P

So, we decide to go to a nearby place so that we can atleast say that we did put in our efforts. And here I come across an other friend of mine, who was more worried about this "21 K camera, paranoiac spirits:).. Almost for one hour we were there standing and laughing our hearts out.

Thank you guys for making the most unsuccessful venture a Success.:)..

New Vision.. New year..!!

2009-01-02T22:16:00.002+05:30

2 days down in 2009... A new year a new vision. But still the same days and months..!!

My new year celebration was very wierd. Didnt had any concrete plan. At one point of time I was on the verge of going to sleep due to lack of few friends backing out. But thanks to some active ones, we decided to meet at any cost. So at 11:30 we meet up and decide to go to TAJ to have desert. A sheer coincidence - sharp at 12:00 midnight we are at the gate of the hotel and greeting each other "HAPPY NEW YEAR"...:).. We were proud to be the 1st customers of the hotel for the year 2009.. hehe.. May god bless the chain:P

As such no resolutions, just the same to be good, act good and think good...hehe.. May this new year bring joy, happiness and peace to me and to the world..:)

Coincidentally, I met someone on the 31st..:). Who is good, nice, decent...hmm.. A good friend:).. To be really frank its like some gift for me..coz.. i was wanting to meet someone who could really understand me, know me etc.. and i guess as of now its happening so.. :)

May this year and gift be with me... :).. God bless!!

Life as Usual

2008-12-20T10:47:00.002+05:30

Just got over with 2 weeks of amazing chilling outs with friends and meeting new people... Trust me the past 2 weeks have been like meeting one friend after another.. thats it. Its fun when after your grilling exams you are finally free..

Though it may not be that free as it may appear. I used to think that after graduation one is a freed man. But it isnt so. I just realized it now when I am going through the same shit which my friends went through and I never believed it.:).. Now I am forced to...

I just want to describe you the various stages of a person goes through.. It starts with his 10th board exams which he slogs with lot of pressure etc. Then comes the 12th board exams wherein he slogs and slogs and slogs . Post which the first dilemma which comes in his mind is about his admissions to courses and colleges. Once he gets into the college life though he enjoys it thoroughly for 3-4 years, post which he is the most confused individual:). I guess thats what I am..!!

A few options open, a few closed just thinking the best and apt one for me to take up after my graduation. :).. May some spirits guide me..!!

Democracy : US v/s India!!

2008-12-08T20:03:00.002+05:30

Things are not the same as they used to be. With few incidents like terrorist attacks etc, personal security has become the main priority for the citizens. Along with a need for a drastic change in the political system of India has also arise . There are lot of questions being pointed out with the approach of our politicians towards some of the most dreadful issues like Terrorism.

Last month, I followed the US elections pretty closely. Though it may not be the largest democracy in the world but it has some pros to it. The best part is that the Presidential candidates are first nominated. Followed by which they start their actual election campaign. Post which there are some good discussion, debates which are organized so as the candidates can express their voices. One thing which I observed is that there has been a lot of maturity in the whole process. After the elections, even the losing candidate promised to support all the efforts in making their country more safe.

On the contrary, we have the largest democratic system in the world. Still we fight our elections on the basis of petty issues like caste, reservations, religions etc. I do not think that I would be able to see a day wherein the losing candidate will say that he is ready to support the winning candidate in making the country safe,secure and stable. This is a sharp contrast. Post elections we still would be blaming the process. Even after the recent terrorist attacks, our politicians are still involved in their vote banks. They want to keep everyone happy which is not possible.

I do not blame Terrorist nor any other country for these attacks. I blame our politicians. I feel we all are responsible for it. Why is it that we still do not have proper security systems in place. Yesterday I happened to go to a branch hotel of Taj in our city. I was amazed that we werent being checked not even once. Its not even 10 days post the attacks and we are here lethargic to check and implement new systems. For all this who is to be blamed the terrorists, other country, or US??

Its high time that its us who will have to make a difference and who can make a difference!!

Can do better!! - Is it possible always??

2008-12-02T00:42:00.004+05:30

I wasnt able to update my blog. Thanks to my semester exams which got over last weekend. They were much better than expected :P For the first time:)

But I dont understand that even after all this suddenly some feeling like "It could have been done in a better way" is what it comes!! . Its something disgusting. But I would probably say that it has a reason to it.

Its since my kinder garden days there is a space for "Remark" in the marksheet. Since that time, that space has been occupied by "CAN DO BETTER". Sometimes I feel that this term/sentence has become so redundant that it does not make any difference to you.

Today after each and every examination or anything, I always say it to myself "It could have been better". But at the same time I feel that there is a limit to everything. And one cannot exceed that limit. There is a saturation point beyond which it wont be possible for someone to reach the next level. Be it the human tendency or the natural structure!! Thats how is it:)

So Probably form now on, I am acquainting myself of saying "Its not always" after everything..:) Sounds good..!!

Where is the todays youth heading???

2008-10-18T15:20:00.002+05:30

I just completed with my college submissions last week and so our Diwali break has started and within a month we would be having our semester exams. So trying hard to study and so far has been partly successful.

Yesterday, my idol cricketer Sachin Tendulkar makes a history by scoring the maximum runs in the Test Cricket. I still remember, during my childhood I used to crave to watch him batting be it the World Cup 1996, 1999, 2003 or even 2007 till date. The series in Sharajah have always been exciting wherein he has always kept the crowd entertained. On the other side, he is a true sportsman. Throughout his career he has not been involved in any disputes or anything which may or is not in favour of the game.

On the other hand, there has been a lot of things happening related to the future of the youth. Few days back one of the airline company decides to sack almost 1900 employees and all of them are in the age group of 22-28. This clearly reflects about what does the future hold for the youth of the country or for that matter the whole world.

The world is undergoing a huge economic recession. Its a sharp contrast to what I usually have been much acquainted to hearing. All about the market boom, increasing job opportunities, etc.. Now I am hearing that the markets are going down, job cuts..etc.. A sharp Contrast!!

In this scenario the greatest question that anyone aged between 19-22 is bound to ask himself what am I going to do??. Though this may prolong for years or it might be overcome in next few months. Till then everyone is keeping their fingers crossed. One of my friend who is working with a MNC in Mutual Fund sector,was too sharing the same concerns. He himself is not sure how long would he allowed to do the job.

Some statistics: More than 50% of India's population is below 25 years and about 75% of the population is below 35 years.

But one never realized until and unless it happens with us or with people close to us. We are like "Oh.. this happened. sad.."".. Thats it.. Its the people who really face it are the ones who are really gonna know what it really takes!!

Hope the scenario improves and brings happiness to the lives of people..!!

New Direction

2008-10-06T21:08:00.002+05:30

Hmm.. Post my birthday. A lot happenings in my life...The life has been like a fast forward for the past 4 days..!!

It started of with SAYEN Youth Meet in Ahmedabad. Though initially skeptical about how would I interact with the "Experienced Youth" from all over India. This meet was especially with a focus on finding solutions to the emerging environmental problems. I knew that I was waiting for such kind fo opportunity since long. So finally gave up all my apprehensions and decided to go for the meet..woo.

The experience at the meet was really phenomenal, working with people from diverse background, understanding whats happening in and around our country and hows the youth from the country more concerned about the emerging problems. Before this Meet, I always used to think that there are hardly any youth people concerned about the issues pertaining the country and the globe. But it was a wrong notion..!!

I met young people who are working with some of the NGOs as professionals, some who started few youth movements in the countries, and some amateur like me who came to learn and grow:).. I really enjoyed building my network especially in the field of my interest. Though could not attend the meet for all 3 days, and i regret that but I was fully content of what I got. The day ended.

On the contrary, the next day morning I had to get up early and join in for a college study tour to Ukai Dam. It was extremely tiring for me. Plus the hot and humid climate made it even worse. We traveled for about 5 hours, stayed there for 5 hours and again traveled back for 5 hours..:) Back home and next day again for another study tour for some of the most dirtiest places i..e "Sewage treatment plant".. ufff.. it cant get worse than this .. Smell was disgusting but had to bear it and followed by that a visit to "Water Treatment plant". So finally my 4 day marathon tour/trip ended on Saturday in the evening about 7pm. I was almost sick , due to sunstroke and all. Slept throughout Sunday and again back to normal life from today.

Well thats how life is.. Teaching you things in some of the most unexpected ways.. Its something like "Kabhi Khushi Kabhi gum".. So life cannot be only about Khushis and happiness but its is not also only about sorrows..

I am quite happy that I got some new direction, which can be linked up my long term career. I am planning for something new and crazy things. Hope it gets well..

Open for you all to pass comments... and be a critic..:),...!!!

Eligible Bachelor - 21 !!

2008-10-01T22:18:00.003+05:30

Vooo.. 21 years completed of my origin as a living being. I officialy today celebrate my Birthday according to the English Calender.

I dont know what happened to me suddenly wherein I said that today i dont want to sleep at all. And trust me I have not even slept for one hour in the past 24 hours. And I am enjoying a lot. I feel that if I sleep I am missing out some kind of important. And I am enjoying each and every moment.

Firstly, my day started with calls pouring in to which me all the best since midnight.
Then in the morning the best part happened. I and my few of my friends, went to Sindhroad. Trust me the drive after working for almost 7 hours in the morning about 6 was fantastic.

The day further continued with college works and all.One of my friend very innocently asked that "Why didnt you tell me that Its my birtday today". Coz I am not that kind of person who tends to boast about things etc. I had few surprises and some expected things happening.

Evening was a small party, which was attended by a few special and close people. btw I am feeling proud that finally I have become an official Bachelor and eligible to get married..:)lolz..
So girls start hitting.. hehe...

I would like to thank all God, Parents, friends and all the people for making my birthday so special. Hope this year brings in a lot of surprises and challenges for me.
Thanks a lot!!

God Bless me..:)

1+0+1+0 = No.2!! - Luck or Fate??.. I am smiling either!

2008-09-19T16:44:00.004+05:30

Past two days have been quite relaxing in terms of the mental stress.. And feeling quite relieved. I gave my GRE and the score was quite satisfactory. No. 2.. hehe..

Almost the whole week I was like smiling the way the things have been shaping up..Trust me I lost the proper method to react to a proper situation and i am just smiling the way the things are happening around me with quite unknown to other means.

I would share one incident which happened with me few days back. I standing outside my centre for GRE examination with my one of my friend. There were people standing in groups waiting for being called inside. Observing this, my friend said that there is so much similarity between all the people who have come here to take exams. All aspiring to go to US, with almost similar backgrounds, similar dreams etc. To this I smiled a bit and said that I dont agree with him. This group was very different. Though some things were common, but still we all were different. There was one group of people who was revising still all the notes for the test, the other group was busy discussing which universities to apply, some were busy talking about movies and random stuff, and the ones like me were quiet busy observing people. So I said that how would such a diverse group can be similar and my friend frowned a bit and accepted it.

This was a very smaller incident which happened and might be random for quite a few of them but I guess it still signifies something. Different people have different ways to look at things and to look at life. Something like an pessimist who sees a half glass filled with water as "HALF EMPTY" and at the same time an optimist looks at as "HALF FULL". Even in life, how we perceive things, happiness, success and failures is almost based on the similar basis.

One thing which I am really learning is to "LIVE IN THE PRESENT". And I have started really enjoying it. I am smiling at all the minor sorrows, disappointments, and enjoying all the success, happiness etc..

Living the present way!!

Inspired...

2008-09-16T23:35:00.003+05:30

This is one of the story which has really inspired me a lot. This story is not my original one. I found it quite interesting and something from which a lot can be learnt. So, with due credit to the author I present you the story. In the end I have added the moral/my inspiration/learning..

"we reached the temple. there was no one except us. i found it a little wierd to see a jain temple here- at a place where hinduism is rampant. "maybe its for the tourists." my sister quipped. i wondered who must be maintaining it. i removed my shoes and went inside the temple. all of a sudden i saw a girl around 11-12 years of age waving at us. she had a childlike innocence on her face and an extremely cute and warm smile something which i couldn't stop noticing. i smiled back and she gave me a wider one. i prayed in my usual manner and as i opened my eyes i saw an arti thali in her hands. she offered it to me as if she was offering me a gift. my sis and i held it together while she started reciting a jain hymn. i could notice the love for the almighty in her voice. god-fearing i thought. well who isnt?

i handed over the thali to her and noticed a small hole in the sleeve of the frock that she was wearing. i noticed a similar one at the back.
"what's your name?" i asked her in hindi.
"tulika. where are you'll from?" she was a friendly girl.
"mumbai. do you live here?" i asked.
"yes. we are basically from north india but we came here as my father didnt have a stable income up there. we are not very rich." she said. i sensed disappointment in her voice but her smile was still intact.
i thought she was a little too young to think like that.
"mumbai is big na?" she asked.
"yup. big and restless." i joked. we both laughed.
i noticed my father talk to a man who tulika told me was her father.
"we dont have much money but life goes on. i just want to get my kids well educated. we are firm believers in god..." ive seen many people turn agnostic once they face trying times but this was a different family.
"since you'll are all here why dont you'll have some tea. im sure you'll must be hungry." tulika's mom asked in a typical north indian accent with a smile same like that of tulika's. so much warmth for strangers! she was accompanied by tulika's younger brother- 8 something. i saw him with a tool in his hand. he grabbed a bracelet and started, i suppose, fixing it. i would rather see toys in his hands.

"where do you stay here tulika?" my sister asked.
"there." she pointed out towards a small house within the tall coniferous trees. "she grabbed her hand. "come ill show you."
my sister and i both went.
while on the way i asked her "do you study?"
"yes. im in 6th standard. my school fees are rs. 12000 p.m. but the seth just pays us rs. 5000 per month and to top it all the personal expenses are also high. we save most of the money travelling by foot so that at least the travelling expenses are saved. i even go to school walking." she pointed towards a big and beautiful bunglow. "that's his house. they dont stay here but come every month on a small vacation."
the seth was certainly a rich man. i thought.
i have to admit the area was pretty foggy and the place they stayed was almost inside the jungle.
"do animals come here?"
"not really, but sometimes we do encounter wild boars at night. they dont kill but bite. but we fight them out." the thought kind of freaked me out. "and this is where i stay." we had reached her house.
"so what do you do the whole day?" my sister asked.
"im at the temple till evening then i study or just listen to some radio. my friends stay very far so i cannot meet them everyday. will you come in?"
"i think we are getting late. thanks for showing us. you have a very sweet smile." i said. she blushed. "we should be heading back now." my sister said.
we came back and tulika said "before you leave would you like to see our small collection of bracelets? we sell them."
"sure!" the bracelets were beautiful and really underrated. in mumbai i wudve had to shell out at least 20% more for them.
we brought a handful of them. i paid her some extra money but she refused the extra money. really svabhimani. i thought. she's an independent and honest girl.i noticed her smile again. she might be a little disappointed with the circumstances but certainly had no regrets. i was impressed.
her brother gently packed them. "so that you dont lose a single one till you'll reach mumbai." he said.
we finished our tea and it was time to leave.
"thank you." my father said.
"it was a pleasure to see you visit here. we are very happy that you'll came." her father said.
"bye tulika." my sister said.
"will you'll come again?"
"yes." we both said in a chorus and bid her goodbye. she smiled and waved us goodbye."

I found that though this story quite simple and I guess it could have happened in a lot of people's life but the sad thing is that the everyone has failed to observe it.
We have lot of things in our lives interms of materialistic means and through other ways and still we are not contended with what we have. We always tend to crib and compare ourselves with others seeing how much less we have than others. This continues for years and even till our last breath.

The most important thing is that by doing so we are not appreciating the things that are present with us or the things that are around us. Hope we can make a point of it!!!

Guru and Shishya

2008-08-28T22:04:00.002+05:30

In this post I really want to share something about my relationships with my teachers and so called "Mentor".. To be frank the later term I became acquainted with few years ago..

I am my university..But three years ago when I entered my college I was stunned with the student teacher relationship, which happened to be quite on a professional basis. We were always taught in my School that as soon as a teacher enters the class, everyone should stand up and say "Good Morning" and followed by "Thank you" when the class ends. But when I came to the college I didnt find any such type of thing. I dont know why, but I feel that its very important to respect the teacher who not only today but since ages has been respected. But the so called - Generation NEXT seems to be least bothered about the rich culture and tradition that India boasts about.

I would like to share some of my experiences with teachers.. It was during my 10th standard, wherein you are burdened with all board exams pressure plus the peer pressure plus the parental pressure.. etc.. and the list goes on.. I too was bit going through some kind of phase.. and during this time there was one teacher who was belonged to the missionary group. He encouraged me a lot..I still remember his words.. He always used to say that "You will become a good philosopher" - a thing that I have slowly started accepting. Our interactions were very low as I was very much into exam preparation and all..But today I repent that I was not able to express my feelings to him and say "Thank you!" for all his motivation. He got transferred to some other place in India and I have not been able to get in touch with him since then. But still till date I owe him something and I do remember him a lot.

So, the one thing which I have learnt from this incidence was that one should not delay in describing the feelings especially when its like appreciating other for their help even if it means small gestures like "Sorry" or "Thank you" . Though they appear to be quite small, but they mean a lot to the person whom it is addressed to coz they really appreciate the efforts put up by the opposite person and encourage him/her to be the same even in the future.

I guess, I have been lucky to an extent to have got good teachers be it during school days, who used to appreciate my sincerity though it hardly showed up in numbers or even the teachers in my university who have been guiding me to a different level. The same applies to my mentors who have helped to bring a drastic change in me to help me to reach a level where I am today.

To all these people I would say a big "Thank You", for having being there and I am sure you will be there throughout.

Relationships

2008-08-22T12:09:00.004+05:30

Well I am enjoying my unofficial midterm holidays..:).. With a prolonged festive period going on. Its fun to enjoy chill and relax doing nothing..hehe...

Last week India celebrated its 61st Independence day.. And I too celebrated in my own way, hoisted a flag at my friend's place and tried to bring some kind of patriotic feeling within me..!!.. During the period I witnessed the grand gala ,mega opening of Olympics in Beijing ( I guess there are no words to describe it).. But when I try and compare it to the current scenario of India, to be frank i feel that its impossible to hoist such a gala event in India. The unity, dedication and hardwork which the Chinese people have displayed is really amazing. I guess this is one thing from where India needs to take a cue for the Commonwealth Games in 2010.

The next day was "रक्षाबंधन" which i had fun celebrating with my cousins,, Went to Ahmedabad.. and had a blast. As the time passed, i realized the importance of relationships in an individual's life. Be it with his close family, friends or some loved one.. But its important..!! If one looks back and introspects ones life it is these relationships which are going to make a difference and help in his tough times.. I dont know why but such type of random thinking but obviously important came into my mind... Though I used to hear it but never pay any heed to such things.. but I realized it.. pretty soon..:) though not too late..!!

Apart from all these I am busy working on some new ventures as I mentioned in my last post..So enjoying it..Hope it goes well!!

Essence

2008-07-30T22:23:00.000+05:30

I know that its really quite a long since I have posted something on this blog.. But to be frank I didnt had anything so exciting happening worthwhile mentioning..!! A lot of questions arising in my mind..

Past 4-5 days.. have been quite full of tension with a lot of violent activities going on.. It does scare me sometimes because the whole link to all the bombs etc.. has been with our city i.e. Baroda. Threats to blast the schools, universities.. This is how it looks..!!

Anyways.. that was about the external environment.. I am as usual enjoying my college days.. attending lectures and all.. Its fun doing something for few more months..:),. hehe... My efforts are on towards achieving my goals as well. Apart from this, I kinda started getting involved with an organization which is on the threshold of taking a huge leap. Well I dont know how to describe it.. but its quite exciting. Its one of my entrepreneurial venture being initiated by one of my college friend. This is the first time I am observing an organization/a venture from its initial days.. Right from the basic approach of making people aware of it.. the membership and a lot of other factors.. But its a good experience.. And somewhere I could foresee it becoming as the voice of "Young Baroda!".. This is how I see it as in the near future..!!

Few days ago.. I went through an article.. which mentioned about the things in life which can make u feel satisfied..!!.. The most amazing thing was that.. it reflected that nothing in life can satisfy a human being.. all of the satisfaction is temporary.. and it wouldnt make him feel satisfied when a person is on his death bed. This article was written by one individual who had everything in his life and was breathing his last..!!.. I was quite amused that if nothing can satisfy a human being.. then what can satisfy him.. And if its that nothing can satisfy him.. then whats the essence of living life... Why is it that a person runs for money, fame, relationships everything that he could get in this short span of life.. ???... What is the real essence of life??

This is a question which has really charged my grey cells and my really trying to find some answer to it by discussing and a bit more reading.. I would be more than happy if anyone of you have the answer to it..!!

The Final Leap

2008-07-03T19:18:00.000+05:30

Finally back to post something really amazing. Hopefully..:).. hehe...

I finished my internship about last week... And had about 3-4 days to relax and unwind myself to prepare for something called "The Final Leap".

The final year of my engineering.. Yes.. the final year of my Techo faculty.. hehe.. loads of senti talks and all.. Anyways.. my college started and all back to books with a considerably large break.
With loads of promises made and a few to keep, i feel that I am venturing into something that I have never tried or never experimented in my past.

Life has become a bit more complex, with loads of questions being posed but a few answers to give. I found few solutions to some of the posing problems but again.. the life changed the question. I guess thats how life is.

Busy preparing for the my future. Its good that a decision has been made and now its the time to work towards my dream and achieve that dream!!

Continuing...

2008-06-17T22:52:00.000+05:30

Life is continuing with the same pace as it was before.. I am not able to find something really exciting since past few days.. Something thats really without any reason.

As usual continuing with the same routine.. have my summer internship going on... so have it from about morning 9 till about evening 4.. and returning back all exhausted... But enjoying it to its fullest.. In spite of being just interns in the company, we are being provided with good air-conditioned room and good luxurious facilities..:).. Apart from that I guess it has been taking care of my health too..Like I have to walk about 3-4 km daily to visit each and every unit and understand the process.. and at the same time but obvious learning.. So a overall experience..
I ever realized few things, but the organizational working rules..and understanding the mindsets of all people and adjusting with them.

About for past one week there have been about 3 friends of mine who have been coming to India from abroad for short visits.. so really hooked up them.. spending time with them as well.. but trust me i am proud to have few very gem like friends and these are the ones who have really stood by me and I am sure.. they will help me the most when needed even if they are quite far from here..!!

I guess.. this is how life is and this how it has to go.. Will come up with some amazing things..!!

WED.. celebrations!!

2008-06-05T18:02:00.000+05:30

Finally,, I am ending this day.. with a much amount of satisfaction... I could not resist myself from sharing these thoughts.. and so.. I am here to do it.!!

Today.. being the "WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY"..I never expected that I could ever contribute to the society in such a wonderful way. I am undergoing my training .. and today we celebrate this day at the work place. Trust me it was an amazing feeling.. when you plant 10 trees.. this is where you are contributing to the society and our mother nature

It may sound a bit too wierd. But it give a HigH.. When you do something which you like to.. And I guess.. today I really feel happy that I did something which really satisfies me..

I later even went and joined a rally.. It was fun.. will soon upload the pics:)

Back Again !!

2008-06-03T22:41:00.000+05:30

Well .. its quite a long time. Every time when I planned to update my blog, something or the ohter prevented me... I have a long list of things to share..!

For the past 15 days.. I have been into more of socializing with my family and all. I went to Ahmedabad, to be there with my grandparents and meet my cousin. Well this was the period I felt that I have been so selfish. I didnt care for the people who really cared for me a lot. I had been so much into thoughts like "My studies, My life, My friends.....". Some things have to change and I guess yes some things have really changed after my visit. And I feel happy that I have realized that something was wrong and I went on to correct it. Apart from I went to Mumbai for 2 days for my close friend's engagment.

Got a bit bored, with nothing much exciting to do.. Just had the same routine of life.. get up and daily get up with a hope of doing something really exciting.. But finally I got started with my internship for one month in Baroda itself. Obviously was quite choosy about the job role and all but finally had to pick one.

The internship is something like this.. Report there to 9 :00 am sharp and start working.. The sad thing is that everything has to be done on your own. The company is huge to take care care of each and every intern.. Thats on the negative side. But on the postive note the platform which is being provided to me to explore is amazing.

Life is as usual normal.. Trying to start preparing for GRE..Coz.. I have made my decision. So just going ahead to achieve my dreams!!

Path to be decided

2008-05-16T00:08:00.000+05:30

Hmm... Last week I got over with my exams in all forms including practicals and all.. So for the last 4-5 days I was so much busy relaxing that I didnt had the time to upload my blog...:)..

Anyways.. Past one week has been quite confusing interms of what to do with my life and at the same time quite interesting being with parents and family and giving them time,, which I feel is the most important aspect of life..

The reason why I am a bit confused is with the question which has been going on in my mind.. "What is your plan after 4th year?".. This is the question which not only me but a lot of my well-wishers are asking me..:).. and obviously its too important as well.. So hopefully be next post I would become more clear and firm on my future!!

As of now, I have decided to do an internship for the next 1 month of my vacation so as to utilize in some productive way, in a field which can provide me some practical experience and hence making some difference to the society. Obviously, Initially I was disspointed with certaint things not going my way. Thats how life is!!

Hope the next few weeks bring more clarity about me and my life to myself !!..

Selfish - Am I ??

2008-05-04T20:51:00.000+05:30

Past 2 days have been quite relaxing for me. I just got over with my exams. and something that quite amazed me was the fact that I was constantly with books for the past 40 days constantly.:).. Though I feel it was essential or else.. things would have been the way I wanted them to be.

Over the period of time some thoughts that were going through my mind which really made me question the way I am. I was not able to decide whether am I selfish or not??.. I do not know why this question has been going in my mind since lot of days,, But I feel that its worth giving a thought.

I have started question my contribution to my surroundings. These surroundings are formed of various layers consisting of parents, family, friends, and the strangers. I have tried to absorb the maximum from all these layers but in return what have I given to them ?

What is my contribution towards my parents and my family? How much have I contributed towards my friends ? What contribution have I made to the strangers, to the people of this society of which I claim to be a part of ?

Sometimes I feel that these questions are totally irrelevant,, coz I am getting everything why should I be bothered about all this. But again its important to realize one fact that the relationships are based on give and take concept. It does not only include of expensive gifts and all but could be as simple as saying "I love you" or "Thank you" or "I care for you". These words are the most precious gifts that you can give to anyone.

I feel that yes sometimes I have been selfish and thats something that need to be changed. Coz I do not want to be an individual who has not contributed towards his surroundings. I belive in giving back even if I do not get back anything.

Apart from that spirtuality and philosophy are the two things that have kept me really hooked up these days. And I am enjoying it. I am communicating with my own inner self and thats helping myself to know my true inner self. There are and there could be certain things that might be appearing only due to show off and all. But I guess this exercise has been helping in over come that.

A lot of activites have been planned in the summer break. This time I am going to make sure that all these plans are implemented!!

I would be glad to know your feedback and your thoughts on my view.

God Bless!!

Stood for something!!

2008-04-16T18:24:00.000+05:30

Hmm..Well things are moving okay for me... All books and studies.. exams being lined up next week.. so all my efforts are into 4th gear (coz..5th gear is not possible on this bumpy road.. hehe..)

Well this Sunday,, we had our AGM i.e. Annual General Meeting..phase 2. yeah.. thats how I call it as.. One month before some things had to be restructured and presented now...I got discharged... Pretty much happy and statisfied... But again.. was saddened by the way things are looking currently.

I witnessed a downfall..I was sad having witnessed that.. But I guess.. thats how things go.. This downfall was due to immaturity, sheer attitude.. This was also an example wherein how love can lead to downfall of an individual..

I was happy that I stood for something what I believed in.. It does require courage to stand alone.. when all other are not with you or just are bothered about their own self... Whatever I did. it was for an organization which has created lot of change agents and I am one of them. I respect this organization and proud to have did something to save this organization.

I even decided to continue with the organization. as I felt that at this point of time organization needs me and vice a versa...

Well.. Now I need to go back to books. Will come back with some amazing new.!!

Heights!!

2008-04-05T12:28:00.000+05:30

These days I am really busy with books.. Trust me its 24 x 7 Books..:).. It gives you a great amount of satisfaction...When u spend nearly 10-12 hours with books.. and grow up your hair and beard.. It gives you a different look..:)

I cannot imagine anything apart from my exams as of now.. I guess i will be free by May 1st week.. And I am enjoying it..

Spending more time with books.. at the same time.. I have started analyzing behaviour of the people. How people react under different situations.. and how their behavious changes with different people at different situations..

One thing I really observed that most of the people are very selfish.. For them what really matters is their own selfish needs and wants.. And the best thing is that when they need something they talk so nicely and sweetly that as though he has known you since your child hood:)

It does cross some limits ... Coz.. here people are disrespecting certain relationships.. These are my observations.. But I consider myself to be quite lucky to have some amazing bunch of "Friends" who are ready to help me in all ways....I feel it to be essential to have such a group of people ..coz you never know when you can need some one..

Pray for my exams..:)

God Bless me:)

Got over with!!

2008-03-17T21:50:00.000+05:30

Finally got over with my college submissions..... Feeling so relieved... Its too wierd that inspite of knowing it nearly 2 and a half months before. Still we all rush towards the last moment...:) I guess its a human tendency. So its same with me as well..

Past few weeks having moving quite positively in the right direction but with a great amount of hard work. Quite recently i got selected in college as a volunteer for conduction placements of our batch of students. I guess... the concept of volunteer is quite related to me.. and it does seem to get attached with me quite strongly.:) I have quite been able to relate with the word "Volunteer" and work in its true defination...

Over my few incidents. and experience a quite recent one.. There is always something called groupism which exists when you are working in a team.. I do not know whether its a pro or a con for that particular thing

Enjoying each bite as it comes.:)

2008-03-06T13:16:00.000+05:30

I was planning to post since a long time but could not.. But I feel this was the right time I was waiting for..
I am really happy the way things are going on for me.. I guess. I have been learning and learning a lot.. that at this young age I can easily write a book on things which other youngsters can follow..:)
Yesterday, I witnessed some of the most amazing melo-dramas which I could ever witness... Trust me... It was something from which I learnt a lot...It was the Annual General Meeting - a final step to bid farewell to the organization which i respect a lot "AIESEC"... This is the event wherein the new Care takers of the Local Committee showcase their plans and the old team..i.e. me and my colleagues.. show what we achieved last year.. depending upon which we all would be alumnus status if everyone agrees..

Incidentally, it didn't happen. It was disappointing for me, not in terms of I being not approved of alumnus status etc.. But what really mattered me was that I gave my heart and soul to this organization. And when one learns mistakes are bound to happen. I never say "I am perfect". I am learning and I will make mistakes.

Things seem to turn more wild wherein I witnessed some of the worst culture and atmosphere being set with personal motives quite in front rather than the organization.I was disappointed to see the way an organization which has impacted so many people and changed so many people is heading towards.

One thing I will really conclude that "Wherever people would be there... Ego, politics, attitudes etc are bound to be there..".. I was shocked to realize that fact that the people had fallen to such a bare extent and the least which I could have expected of people of such caliber.

But overall I am really enjoying my life... I have really moved ahead in my life.. In a lot of senses.. by socializing with friends. building networks.. working towards my dream, aspiration and my ambitions..:)..College life seems to be quite rocking something which I realized 2 years later.

The next week is gonna be very hectic with all college with all submissions and all lined up.. but its fun.. and Iam enjoying each and every bit of my life

Obsession

2008-02-10T19:00:00.000+05:30

Some of the most exciting times.. I guess.. are back in my life.. Excitment in terms of achieving something like a having a short term goal.. and making efforts to achieve it..

I am happy with the way things have been moving since past few days. I could feel the positivity some where near.. I just want to come out of my previous obsession which used to be my work station. I think that I was too much into it. that I didnt even realize the importance of other aspects of my life.. I have been sub-consicously trying to move away from it. But somewhere it does come back.... No regrets for that. But again I feel that I really want to move ahead in my life....

Quite recently, I was sitting with my one of my friend with whom I had worked for about 2 and a half years.. And we both were just sitting and evaluating life outside and inside AIESEC.. we realized that even outside AIESEC we can survive.. still we can grow and groom ourselves outside AIESEC provided we really identify the right opportunities surrounding us. I would say that I was under some wrong impression that in a small city like Baroda, only organizations like AIESEC can help to improve.

I would hereby add on that.. when today I am in an outer world, I can still find people who are much more smarter, intelligent and confident than what I am now. I could say that I was bit arrogant, rude coz. I felt that I was the smartest ...etc.. and I guess that its the same case with all the people who are associated with the organization...

Moving on....I would say that I am happy on one thing ... but again I feel that knowingly or unknowingly.. I am also restricting my friend circle.. I do not know why its happening. But I guess its totally unknowingly.. Could be my nature.. or could be my in built mechanism.. Do not know any reasons.. This is one thing that I would say that..I really want to work on.. in this age of people and companions..I feel that its tough to not to stay in touch with people,, somewhere or the other.. you do require people to guide you and assist you ..

Anyways.. these were some of my very open thoughts and feelings... Hopefully the coming week should be more.. exciting and more postive...

God Bless.

Where I belong!!!

2008-01-27T19:16:00.001+05:30

Yeah, finally I am back with one more post. In this post,, I would be sharing more of my experience of how it feels when one gets "Where he belongs"...

Last week, I just got over with my major commitments which i felt that I had towards one.. I attended one of my last conferences in AIESEC and did other things which I feel I did it for the last time in AIESEC..

I am now these days into more of College stuff (it does not mean that I was not before).. But this time more sincerely and more into.. and into.. and deeply engrossed..hehe..I guess this is the place where I used to belong somewhere about 2 years ago... and its a proud moment to get back to something where you really hail from.....

Currently,, I do not know. where I am heading towards, I do not know what am i doing?.. This is some of my wierdest periods of my life.. Like.. A bit too without support without guidance... I do not know what to do.. Its tough to trust people even after your previous experiences...

But again I feel that its the most turning point of my life.. where a lot of things can be done and need to be done... What it matters and one thing what I feel I am lacking is support.. I do not know why.. I do not have an emotional support.. Obviously its always said that life has to be fought on your own.. but again,,, some people like me want support especially during some of the periods like of now...

Its really good to get back to more of books,, reading,, and apart from that I am also into more of spirituality and being more religious.. Yesterday I was just going through one of speeches by Steve Jobs during convocation ceremony.. and it really inspired me .. You can also go watch it and get inspired...

" Be hungry, be foolish" .............thats all u need to go on & go up!!! - My inspiration

Refreshed!!

2008-01-09T21:09:00.000+05:30

Firstly Happy New Year to all those who are reading my blog..:). I know its bit late in updating my blog.. My first post of year 2008

Well,, this period is very tough. Like I am trying to move to my original mode of books and college. Its bit tough. coz initially I was involved in AIESEC as well as college.. Planning a lot to do.. But again. Its good to get re-connected to what I still like to do...:)

Over the past 10 days were a mixture of excitement as well as dissapointment.. I was excited coz a lot of developments were happening in my life.....Had my friend coming from Dubai. giving me surprise... And excited to wait what my future had in hold for me....

I was dissapointed because I could not understand the people around me.. In the end I got dissapointed coz I got betrayed by them in a very bad and severe way. I could not even realize that how worse can a friend or can a group get against you.... I realized that the world is not full of good people. We need to be extremely cautious while dealing with people.....

I spent my New year.. in a very low profile.. had my college attended that. I could not go to the party hosted by one of my closest friend.... because I have become too studious these days.....

Hope this new year brings in a lot of surprises for me... May there be a shower of happiness and success for me...

God bless me.:)

Intellect Won!!

2007-12-24T07:33:00.000+05:30

Feeling Relieved..:). Yes. I just came out of a hall which would decide my fate in the next 2 and a half hours..
Initially I was very nervous.. Seriously. Thank God. I didnt fumble.. But made it through.. Conveyed.. my thoughts.. I was like.."Oh!! My God.." where am I??. I did choose this responsibility. But yes it obviously few nervous moments...

It started off well.. With Walk-in.. I did it. Shook hands.. then started off the presentations.. All went good.. But here comes the catch.. I got bit screwed in the speech...

Its all because of nervousness.. The question and answer round went on for nearly 45 mins.. Not grilling.. But too tiring physically...standing and answering all types of questions and answers..
I feel relived.. Its obviously an amazing experience. which I got. People cheering for you.. clapping etc.. Its a high which I got without drinking...

Waiting for the moment to come.. The Local Committee President..:).. .. I have complete faith in GOD...I believe in God. Coz he is really helping me a lot..and has helped me a lot in the past..
Whatever may be the outcome. I will accept it..:)

Well these were just some of my thoughts which were going in mind sitting in the lobby of Hotel Yuvraj just after my presentation got over.

After nearly 2 hours,, The results got announced... And it was a bit dissapointing for me.. I was not elected for the position....

Yeah.. Its but obviously dissapointing,, after having given nearly 2 and a half years to an organization and getting a rejection. I do not thing rejection would be the right word to use here...Anyways. But the experiece which I got was really tremendous.. It was like a dream come true for me... Coz since my childhood I always dreamt of being a leader and experiencing this process was really fabulous..

I really thankful to GOD for having had given me courage to take this bold decision... My parents without whom I would not have been able to be a part of this wonderful organization..
My mentors.. Oh.!!!. They played a very crucial role throughout my AIESEC career.. and were a part of the change process which I went through..

Still I feel... that the Intellect has won..:)

Well. its getting more into Thanks giving and all.. But yeah.. as of now. I have not thought anything about "NEXT ?"

For next few days.. I want to relax and unwind myself.. and take a break.. Just being with my parents... and sociailizing with other networks....

Will keep you updated..:)

War of Intellect!!

2007-12-19T12:21:00.000+05:30

The past few days have been too busy for me. Planning to do a lot but again.. Ending up doing a little...:)...

Some final decisions have been made. Just waiting for the outcome to be declared..After a lot of brain storming, a lot of feedbacks, a lot of suggestions. I have decided to do something different. Today, I am scared.. Coz I know its different. I know its unconventional... But its always difficult to stand alone, to stand apart from all the odds and come out successful..

Well those were just some of my thoughts what I am going through. But at the same time I am enjoying each and every moment of it. As and when the days come nearby, I am enjoying it more as it brings in more excitement.:)

Last weekend we had our Local Conference,, One of the last what we as a team "THE TITANS" delivered together..It was really amazing... breaking out of something called daily routine and living in a totally different world,, though ficticious... It got more special as I got announced as one of the candidate for the Post of president....:) The other candidate is one of my colleague..

Sometimes I feel that its all a ficticious world that I am living in - the people, the jazz, the ppts, the strategies, the friends and lot of others.

This coming Sunday., is a D-day for me....:).. It was my dream, which I used to see since my childhood to be a leader, to lead an organization..And today I am proud that I have come closer to that particular moment.

In AIESEC, the election and the voting process is not like what Narendra Modi or for that matter Manmohan Singh does.. For me its a "WAR OF INTELLECT"... I know it might sound a bit wierd.. But its true for me to a large extent.. The candidates are smart enough, intelligent enough to take the postion,, It just an extra edge of smartness, intelligence, or Intellect level, that would matter,. Its just that who would be able to lead the organization is a bit better way..

So for me the "WAR OF INTELLECT" has begun...

Wil keep you updated about all the developments..

God Bless.:)

State of Future!!

2007-12-06T21:04:00.000+05:30

Well its pretty long since I have scribbled something on my blog.. I was hooked up with my exams. and all... So quite sincerely was preparing for it..:)

Anyways.. The world seems to quite different when you appearing for exams.. just few hours before the exams ,, the world seems to be quite different.. the same things start mattering a lot to you. Its weird.. And suddenly after the exams.. the world is the same.. as it was before exams..

After 12th.. I think for me the university exams.. have been quite stressful. Coz of the fact that we do not study the 4 months.. and start studying the last month. or even the last 15 days. sometimes make the difference..

Well the exams were pretty good.. just two practicals left...

Currently the state of my mind.. is quite confusing... A lot of options, opportunities.. and now.. Its confusing what to choose what not to... Few days ago, one of my friend said few things which made me think a lot about my future.. He said " This world is all about glittering things and glamour.. But the fact is just the opposite.. Life is not all what we see or assume.." Some of these words.. I do not know why made a huge impact on me.. and have made me think a lot...

Some option make take me to a unconventional way. some may take me to the conventional path. But the choice which I make here could really make or break my future.. A kind of a second decision.. making after my 12th.. Some inputs from family, parents, Some input from good friends, Some input from mentors..Finally giving me a 4 -way input. thats how I would define...:)

But fucking librans, are bloody.. They take a lot of inputs.. Same with me..:).. Obviously I am also a libran.. So the same thing applies to me...

Again.. In this 21st century... there are a lot of opportunities. too many.. so people in the end.. can land up anywhere..Thats why, I feel that the youth of today should be more focussed ..in what they want from the life.

Anyways.. Its high time to take the necesary decision... Take the right step at the right time...

Will keep posted about the decisions and steps...:)

God Bless:)

Moments of Tension!!

2007-11-14T19:16:00.001+05:30

Well its almost a month since I have updated here.....Too hectic...

The last one month has been a period of confusion for me.. Interms of making certain decisions which could or even could not affect my life..

I had my Preparatory leave starting nearly one month ago. In order to ensure that students do study.. But unfortunately.. I have not been... hehe.. I do not know why.. since I have been avoiding to be more sincere since then I do not study.. Neways... After few incidents in the past..I found that its good to be insincere in your efforts not always but some times...

Life has been teaching me a lot of things with the time passing.. Making tough decisions on your own.. thats not that easy atleast for me... Especially those that could affect your life..hmm... Over a period of last 15 days especially have been like fluctuating for me. Up down. Up down. But finally today I am happy that I was able to make a decision on my own that could make me tough..

About 10 days ago I went to one of the Conferences... And I was amazed to see 4-5 companies lining up to recruit the AIESEC talent. That was one of the motivating factor which drove after a long time.. To see where not only me but even others can see a queue of opportunities being there after they end up their AIESEC terms.... I was happy to see that the department which i worked for 2 years finally got the due attention after facing a lot of neglection.. Its good to see that this department will finally be made a growth strategy....

But the most amazing part was when ppl were expecting something more from me.. Though its not good not to live upto ppl's expectation.. But I am happy that those are the same ppl who did'nt care for me. etc.. Finally thinking a lot about me...

Neways.. That was all senti and emotional crap which I always get into.. My exams are starting next week.. Bless me.. Pray for me...:)

Keep on posting your comments..:)

Period of Adventure!!!

2007-10-13T01:35:00.000+05:30

Well after my Birthday.. I almost was really hooked up with my submissions and all which finally got over last weekend.. thought still one more to go..

Apart from that we had a Local Conference last weekend.. As usual it rocked:).. But moving on the serious bit.. It was probably one of the most satisfactory conferences as a facilitator for me.. Be it the sessions or even the fun aspect.. Day by Day it seems that I am perfecting this art :)

I was happy in the end by seeing a change in the people to whom this conference meant a lot. I do not know why, but for me people really mean a lot and especially those who shown faith in you. Living upto their expectations is very important. and thats very challenging as well.

Oh. Apart from that the most amazing thing was my trip to Mumbai.. Well it was for a Meeting called "XPROS" I do not know from where this wierd appeared from..:).. It was a really amazing trip for me.. It was the first time I was travelling all alone to Mumbai and that too without any reservations..:)..

I got an opportunity to see our National Commitee office.. and it really takes a lot to be there..
Had meetings the whole day with good lunch and snacks at the Godrej Canteen.. But the turning point was my meeting with my mentor.... Like after a day long of meetings.. I had to explore the Mumbai Local trains to reach to meet my mentor.. and it was at a place called Band Stand.. It was really amazing.. and its so wonderful that I still cannot stop talking about that place.. Had a long 2 hour discussion and later went to the PUB called "Totos".. This was my first experience in PUB.. and it was fantastic...

Summing the whole of my Mumbai trip. I would say people in the smaller cities need to explore a lot outside their cities as well.. Coz the real life is lived in these big cities.. and its really important to come out of their soft-cushion lives and make a living out of their own. thats where people realize that How difficult is it to earn living..???

On a personal note.. I do not why since past few days.. I was feeling a bit too alone.. I do not know why.. But to be frank I do not have anyone to share my feelings, my thoughts.. I know that Life is all to be fought alone etc.... But again when it comes in terms of support be it emotional or spiritual or in whatever form.. I guess it does make a difference.. Getting a bit emotional but again need to accept the fact of life...

Neways.. Cutting the story down.. The last one week has been really wonderful interms of my development and learning.....

2 decades completed - Few more to go!!

2007-10-01T23:14:00.000+05:30

Formative years of a rising Individual

1st October 1987 - Birth of an individual at about 17:30 in a city called Baroda located within India
1st October 1997 - This Individual experiences a change in the education system in 4th grade itself
1st October 2006- This Individual was struggling for his life

1st October 2007 - Today this Individual stands tall, strong with a tremendous change and learning attitude.

Well this is what my I would say about my formative years.. Yup.. I today officially complete my two decades of existence on this wonderful planet called Earth with my beloved parents and family and definately some few special people.

Life is not too that simple. But its challenging..Its exciting and its worth enjoying. If you might have observed my formative years at the end of each and evey decade, it shows that I have changed over a period of time. This change has been for my good, for my benefit and simply to be capable of fighting for the survival.

Over a period of time.. I have evolved from being a bookish geek.. to an all rounder, From a Dumb ass to a smart dude.. From being a Follower to a LEADER...

The journey was tough.. I have failed a lot of time...I failed but the toughest part was to rise up and keep on going. Be it from my academics, to my extra curricular or to my health.. And trust me the journey was alone.. It was only me who had to fight with all the odds and all the evens.. and ultimately the race was within myself..

But though it was tough. its worth. I am getting a bit emotional in writing all this stuff.. But again its all about sharing my views, my journeys to help out people who are and who could be in a similar situation where I was.

I consider Life as a Celebration.. Its like you never know when you will die.. Live Life to the fullest .. Life is short... Enjoy it before it gets over.. This is what I believe in..

About Today.. Hmm.. It was just another day for me..Started of with college submission works.. apart from attending calls on my cell phone and my landline both... Going to college. Coming back.. Celebrating my Birthday with my family and lastly... Some surprises were in store for me.

Few amazing, crazy and bit closer people came to my place and it started with as usual some corners which are said to be happy but does not seem to be on experiencing.... But the most amazing part was the gifts... Now trust me.. This gift probably I wouldnt have expected nor got...The most funniest and crazy stuff being presented. You can just widen your thoughts and think more and more wilder but I am sure you cannot get more closer to it..:)

Summing it up, I would really like to thank all the people,my family, my well wishers, friends, teachers,mentors, colleagues for having stood my me through thick and thins.. I think I would not have got this experience without these amazing people. Hope to see and expect more of your support for the coming time and years..

Thanks for your wishes and blessing...:)

Recharged!!!!

2007-09-09T21:01:00.000+05:30

Again back to wrap up few incidents and pen it down on a blog...

Since my last post things have been moving good for me... Like had a quite long break from college.. which is restarting from Tommorow.. so quite recharged in terms of my energy levels and mind..

I quite recently felt that certain things are not going correct.. On various aspects.. I consulted my close friends and found that these things are indeed wrong and should not happen..
But found myself to be quite helpless... Like I found that I cannot correct that thing...

Heres where I felt that one should not be in the system if one cannot change it.. I was quite taken aback like "I wanted to change it " But HOW was the question...

Few days ago I had a talk with my mentor and had a convincing discussion with him. And could reach some solution though still do not whether its the best way or not..

But here I could find some relation with few movies like Rang De Basanti... I would add on that..Its not that you need to be in .. It can be even related to our general life.. Every day even in your life small things, small problems cannot be solved until and unless you yourself get into the system and try solving the problem.

I would conclude and hereby upheld certain comments that to change the system you need to be in the system. No one cannot change it if he is sitting out of it.

Independent????

2007-08-19T23:20:00.000+05:30

Quite recently India celebrated 60 years of Independence.. And obviously a national holiday... So was definately enjoying it..:)

But on a serious note... One thing which I would like to raise which I observed.. I was going through a number of TV channels and the only thing which I observed was that each and every channel had something related to showing patriotism and all.... 15th August and 26th January are the two days wherein I have observed that the channels are blocked with the Patriotic movies or shows and all about the tradition and the culture...

But where does our Patriotism towards our country go during the rest of 363 days...?? This is the question which had been pondering my mind.. The rest of the 363 days, the channels have the worse of the coverage to cover or may be even disgusting movies or even shows which hardly make any contribution towards taking our country to another league..

Same thing applies even to us.. we being the citizens of the country. On these national holidays.. we have the best of our time to hold a flag costing one rupee and singing one of the most emotional and patriotic song.. just going into past and thinking how great our leaders were.. and how selfless were they...

The rest of the year we are quite involved in the worst of the crimes.. Be it corruption through taking bribes and even bribing others.. And its us who blame that our country is the most corrupted and all...Or cribbing about everything which we think is bad ...

This is the time wherein we as a country have to come together.. To think about the future.. Rather than talking, thinking or dreaming of our great history and other stories... Its time that we ourselves get into the system and clean the system. Its going to be highly competitive.. in terms of everything...

Lets each and everyone act more responsibly and be Noble Citizen...!!!!!

KM

Empowered!!!

2007-07-30T21:36:00.000+05:30

Its a bit too long since I added something from my past life... :)

My college basically started about one month ago.... and life has definately become to hectic..
Sincerely attending lectures (yeah I do attend them..) attending the practicals,.. Ensuring that your submissions are done on time.. So its not that easy as well.. But really enjoying...

Oh. how can I forget AIESEC... So I am not only managing my college life but at the same time that I deliver my goods in AIESEC as well.. Past few months have been a bit big tough.. interms of results.. But yeah... Life is not as easy as you think... Success is not easy that can be earned..:)

But I ended my last week with a great sense of satisfaction... Yesterday.. We organized a recruitment event called " EMPOWER".. and we had a panel discussion a part of that event...

I was mainly responsible for the Panel Discussion.. And last one week I was rushing here and there to get the panelists.. Ensuring that they are fixed for the event..:) And even arranging the agenda.. for the panel discussion...:) So it was a real wonderful experience after a gap of 4 months after being responisble for "WORK ABROAD SEMINAR".:)

But one thing that I really got out of the experience.. is building my network. The panelists who where there during the event, I have interacted with them quite frequently in the past week and it really wonderful to know people of these high caliber on personal level as well... And especially Siddharth, who is an encylopeida for me coz whenever I meet him I always learn something new from him...

It really a wonderful moment of making the best out of me with the best people around me..:)

Cheers

My state!!!

2007-05-25T19:06:00.001+05:30

Hi guys,,

I am sorry actually lost my last blog.. so I am here with another one:)

Things have been moving too rapidly these days... My exams got over on May 5th and I pledged that I would definately do something creative this vacation... But unfortunately.. Its not changed:)

I know that I would probably repent once my vacation is over.. But the life is moving at a too fast... At a pace which I had never imagined... The days are passing just like a blink of an eye...

Still doing the same things... In the same rut of life.. Nothing new to be....

But one thing on the positive note is that I am more into philosophy and spirtuality... So seems to be an improvement on a extremely positive side..:)

I am sure that if I start my philosphical theories and all that these virtul pages would seem to be too less....

But still I end up promising myself everyday of doing something, meeting my friends, I hope I am able to implement that...

Open to ur comments.:)

My Past experience!!!!

2007-05-25T19:06:00.000+05:30

It has been too long since I have updated my blog... Intially I was busy intentionally and later circumstances made me busy....Past two months have been teaching me a lot... Last week of September I landed in hospital... The reason "Jaundice".... Ended up doing things which I never dreamt of..This was just a beginning...

Three days pass and I land up being treated with little more care ICU... The next day it's decided that I need to be opereated.. The best thing is that I did'nt knew for what reason I was being operated...The sheer coincidence is that I was being operated on my birthday.... It means that on the wee hours of my bday I was lying unconscious with my abdomen open....:)

I spent my birthday all alone in the ICU...Few incidents in this period has taught me a lot... You become so helpless that u are forced to depend on other ppl for help.. This all teaches you how precious is life.. My stay in hospital was for about 15 days...Apart from physical pain, it affects one mentally too... when you are just saved from the breathing your last....

Life has changed after this .. This incident has taught me all what I had never learnt in 19 years..I have become more disciplined in my daily life then what I was before... Now I am into healthy eating habits:)Apart from these,, it really made me realize what is true and what is fake... It made me realize my true friends....For me it was a life-saving experience...:)
FrienDzs!!!