That was then, this is now.. (Part1)

Last time around i was an Engineering Student balancing what i thought was a hectic life.. (yeah right!)

College, exams, project!! (need i remind you of PACARD?? or as it was later called CARA??), my brother's restaurant, pop's business, a few interests of my own, photography and stuff, and of course my sweet girlfriend.. and not to mention, a bunch of good friends and the sweet sunshine of Goa. ..it was all good

But of course it all had to change one day, end of Vivas, and it was pack your bags time, slowly old friends parted ways, some stayed back in Goa, some relocated to "greener" pastures..

For me it all started a lil too soon, soon after the exams it was off to Aurangabad, yup Aurangabad! For Incampus training, a boot camp of sorts to better prepare us for what was to come in Cognizant. The ten of us, (I think we were 10, could be wrong!) made it somehow to geca, Government College of eng. Aurangabad. Arranged for some accommodation and prepared for a 20 day training in all things Software!

The time we spent there was really helpful, in terms of the knowledge we gained and the bonds that developed.. it was a like a big happy extended family..

Lots of things to learn and lots to explore in Abad. Walking kilometers at a time seemed like a regular thing to do… so did renting hotel rooms to watch the world cup! I still cant believe Zidane did that!, and not to mention how Shakira’s hips don’t lie.. actually im not to sure about that, wasn’t really hearing anything!

Some good football and a few jogs, and soon the Classroom training was over. Had a nice lil farewell party, where it was time to say bye to the lecturers who organized all this, Amol, Nerkar, Joshi ( Mother/Father of Kiran Bedi who was particularly fond of popo and santiman! ).. and for some us it was also a last chance to make a move!!.. (Viraj poor guy) some bye byes to few friends ,.. (Rajbir, Sandy et all) good food and a rose for good measure. And in keeping with the spirit of the whole trip, it was followed by a 5 km walk on the streets of Abad.

We stayed back a couple of days to really absorb the sights and sounds of Abad, Ajanta Ellora.. worth the visit I must say!

That’s it then, came home and spent a few days with friends and family and soon came the time to pack your bags again.. this time for a much longer trip!!!..

Never say Never.....

Its been so long, yet it seems like yesterday.. when i last posted on this blog.

Life as i knew it has changed so bloody much, its difficult to phrase...



Life threw a few more curve balls, and a couple of beamers, i still stand, ,.. albeit shaken from the horrors i witness...

A new lease on life, a new excuse to live, and so much more.....





I don't know what the heck i just typed! get the jist of it.. The blogging bug has bit me .. again! so keep coming back .. maybe you'll read something interesting. (or atleast something to laugh at!)!!!

PS:
In case you happened to navigate this page without knowing just who the heck i am, You are having a bad day. I feel sorry for you.
In case you are someone i know, and you still came back to this page, after all this time, I LOVE YOU.

Got loads to talk about, got loads to get off my chest.. stay tuned.

Cheers,
Akshay S