My First local train travel all by myself

It was not long before that I wished I wanted my lone time. I was missing something terribly. My new friend mentioned about train travel. I was always skeptical about local train travel and never explored it. Not because I dint like it but because I had the fear of getting lost due to lack of directions. I thought to myself it was time for new travel mode. This can give me my lone time back. 

I made my mind and took a rick to Kodambakkam station. All strangers at the station running towards their destination. I caught the passerby at the store and asked for the way to ticket counter. You ay think I am dumb not to know this even after so many years in Chennai. I have no shame to confess though. I bought a to and fro ticket to Beach station. Happily boarded the train that reached in less than 5 mins. Got down at Beach station. Headed in the direction that all people were running and to my surprise bumped into the TC. Good for me, she directed me to the ticket counter for next travel and also the platform. I boarded the train and thoroughly enjoyed my travel to Tharamani.

I must say every first time experience is amazing. It dint make a difference when I was in my 20s it doesn’t matter now when I am in my 30s. First time experience is list ice cream melting in mouth.

I took the same the same route back home and felt as though I had was at the border fighting enemies and have got the victory over the war. Seriously, felt too kiddish. From the enxt day the rick idea also scrapped. I parked my vehicle at the kodambakkam station. The journey seemed very short everytime.

It is an hour’s journey nevertheless worth the effort: I get my lone time, I spend less and I am WALKING. Hell of a happiness.

Until the next First again, buh bye!

MGM, a wonder trip with wonderful people

It was a week before we set the ball rolling. Whoa! Not an event but a plan. Tour plan. A tour with friends to MGM dizzee world. I had been a spoil sport at many or should I confess all occasions and never been with them. Somehow felt as though the world will collapse without me acting on anything important. This I believe most adults think.

The excitement was on for a week. We kept the momentum going even though the size reduced from 8 to 5. Praveen couldn’t resist admin instincts and organized for offer coupons to save a little on entry fee. The excitement grew when we all decided on the time.

Satz and Praveen are perfect ditchers w.r.t keeping time. I started pestering Kimmai to start early. She is a killer I tell you. She nailed it right stating these fellas will not reach on time. We were supposed to meet at Adyar L B Road by 8 am and it got post poned to 8.30 am and finally settled for 9.00 am.

I reached by bus to Kimmai’s place at 8.45 am. Kimmai was swift to come to bus stop when I mentioned my arrival. We took the bus till T.Nagar and then the bus to Adyar. The journey seemed so smooth. As how I mentioned Sats and Praveen to be ditchers, I realized it after this experience. Lazy bones started from their homes only at 09.30 am.Kimmai starred at me and it was clear she would have definitely used profane language but sparing me for being elder. Such a wise person I tell you. :)

We waited for about 45 minutes and finally the restless ME couldn’t hold it any more. I called satz to confirm when he would arrive. For once, he reached as mentioned and the 4 of us we off to MGM in a cab. We reached there to see Praveen with tickets purchased. No more delay and we went through the gates that were not crowded. Bezy was experiencing MGM for the first time. The rest of us were experts. But I must say, she was the one who enjoyed all rides.

We hogged at MB for lunch. Kimmai had lost it for me. How do I say so? The day was too early becus of me. While ordering food, I cautioned her not to use the debit card, she forcefully paid through the card. And alas!!! The machine crashed but the message from ICICI got her into panic not revealed though. I looked at her and the plain cold expression. Satti paid through cash. We waited for about half hour. We had more company at the lunch table. 2 different species though. We then headed to the most thriller experience. The BOATING. I can imagine the fury on the face of Kimmai and Praveen, if they are reading this. I dint know pedaling and mentioned would accompany with one of the groups. The 2 honored and lucky ppl turned out to be Praveen and Kimmai. The boat moved through the dirtiest of waters we could have seen. Funny the boat was. No matter how hard the lever was pushed to the left by Praveen and the pedalers did their job, the boat will move to the right. I kept the pedalers motivated constantly.

Satz and Bezy were cheaters they anjoyed the thuds their boat felt bcus of our boat. They swam back before us. Once back to shore I was feeling good. Kimmai and Praveen had plans to drown me in the dirty water for no mistake of mine . :)

The drive back till Adyar was classic. Dark chocolate, Antakshiri and Kimmai’s stare. Bezy YOU ARE A SINGER!!!

We reached home and shared pics. Lovely memories.

We are ready for the next expedition.

A new collegue I met, not for long now!

The day I learnt you existence

I for sure do not remember

Then we met in just about 4 months

It seemed as though we know each other for long.

The conversations weren’t many

Yet that has made all the difference.

With every day that followed then

The bonding grew that broke the fence.

Today I look back and remember

It has been 9 months and thus

Time flew by for good, yet I feel

We get to travel ahead in the same bus.

Wherever life has to take us

I am sure we will cling on to each other

For you have made a special place in my life

For this twin of relationship cannot be cut with any knife.

Moments to cherish - 2012

The year juggled and began with a bang
Placement was the first cherishing moment.
Research the only interest in college other than THE GANG!
The last minute rush was an adventure dent.

Visits to CMBT park & Anna tower   
Only to hear roars of laughter.
The semester did its bit even this time
Nonetheless, no effect on the arundavaals.

The wait was long for joining FORD
The revelation of the date was cherished by the horde.
Clueless of the happenings of everyday
I sure will miss those days filled with fun galore.
Made new friends which I doubted I will
Life was at its best to bring them and fill
The loneliness I might have realized
The change agents were there and I was surprised.

With association not having boundaries
Great fun was at lunch with Saddy, Tamil and Veens.
Birthday celebrations along with the jing bang
Gifts, videos, cakes and the songs we sang.

These four months of encounter
Was a journey of joy and pleasure.
2013 is on its way with new surprises
A new role to play after May, but seizes
Not the others until then.
I wish everyone a happy new year
Prosperity and merriness be there always for all to cheer!!!

First 2 weeks at FIPL

It has been good experience overall with a few things still unsettled from my end. Waking up early in the morning at 6am was a dream come true. I will confess I hate it though. I get to office and on the way to the facility so neatly designed for the 2012 recruits, I see several new faces each day. May be that’s why it is said not all day is the same. I feel good about that!

FCGs (Ford College Graduates)  is how we are addressed at FIPL (Ford India). We are noticed by almost everybody for few of us do not have uniforms stitched yet . There has been good amount of information shared from various departments. Now it is left to us how much we relate to while in practical sessions. The mere thought of it turns butterflies flutter in my stomach. Nevertheless, “I am all fine” is what is visible to others. Back home I don’t have strength enough to share my day with parents. I am happy we still dine together. I am off to bed or according to my parents half-dead by 11 pm. 

Amongst all the cherished moments, will not deny I have mixed feelings for a few things. For now will keep to myself until I understand the complete nuances of those circumstances. The social work taken up by FIPL laid the foundation for group work and thus I got to learn a lot of them. I would like to stop here for now and will post about the journey as and when my mind recommends!