My First Drive – Thiruvannamalai

19-09-2008 / 20-09-2008

Today had antenna and microwave lab . I was just waiting for it to get over soon. Came home by 12 and started getting ready for the much delayed journey to Thiruvannamalai. Dad, mom and me were going by car. I packed all the essential music cds.

Left home by 1pm and reached the Karnataka border after crossing electronics city and Attibele at 2.45 pm. Crossing into Tamil Nadu we took the NH-7 route. It was a 4 - lane road and well maintained. Suddenly dad popped up the question ‘Can you drive here? ‘.I was dumbstruck for a few minutes and accepted the challenge. This was the first time I was going to drive in high speeds. .

And it was an amazing experience. The beautiful view of fields and rolling hillocks. Nice weather with cool breeze. Nice music playing in the music system. Amma peacefully sleeping in the back seat. And dad comfortably guiding me through the protocols and nuances of highway driving. Overtaking cars, tractors and trucks at speeds of 100-120kms was definitely a heady feeling.(it was indica ,so could nt go more faster).

I suddenly realized why people were so crazy about long drives. Now I could truly understand their feeling. A feeling of breaking away from mundane things in life , with an independent choice of speeds, routes, music, people around you etc and going where ever you feel like. Breaking away from strings in life that strains you.

Definitely it was memorable drive. Reached Tiruvannamalai safely. while returning back also I drove. Was happy to know that I had passed in the driving test under dads evaluation.

And yes, I am definitely planning for more long drives.

08-08-08 !

This is the day that occurs only once in a millennium. This is the day that signifies a lot for the students of VTU B.E students passing out in 2009. This day is the beginning of the end, of our journey, as a student of VTU. This day marks the beginning of last year of my college life !

Am I happy? Or am I sad? I just don’t know.

Frankly college for the last 3 years was fun except of course the exam parts. Each semester exam is a story in itself. But looking at the cheerful side I just loved the last 3 years.

I have loved every single minute of the college experiences, each teaching me a new lesson every time. And I don’t want to end it. I many never have such beautiful days again in my life.

But then, something in me is impatient waiting for it to get over, so that I can face the harsh, cruel world outside. Is it the adventurous side in me or rather the sheer over-confidence and stupidity that I can face that world, now being safely protected in a cozy cocoon safeguarded against it by parents, friends and teachers?

Again I don’t know. Life is always unexpected. The things we least expect happens.

As some famous philosopher says it’s a paradox. LIFE IS CONSTANT OF CHANGES.

Sigh! How I wish I could have predicted the future and be prepared to face it. It would have made things a lot easier. Like all students of VTU wish , I too want my last year to be a memorable one, a nostalgic one. 08-08-08 signifies the day where in WE would SOON be given the test TO FLY INDEPENDENTLY OUT OF OUR NESTS. This occurs only once in everybody s life, for me it is 08-08-08 !

Beautiful Bangalore !

Bangalore Palace also called Guttahalli palace belonging to Wodeyars of Mysore
Hebbal Flyover - Engineering Wonder - One of India's largest flyovers - 8.5km
Isckon Temple. (down)Brigade Road in Bangalore - Cynosure of Energetic Bangalore Crowd