my log

moments

''Days come and days go,
Time passes before you even know.
But moments like these are so special,
That you treasure them for ever.......''

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Yes there are some days you would rather forget, others you cherish. I remember the joy of scoring the highest marks in my favourite subject in school, the sheer thrill winning a match for my team and the excitement of securing my first job. These were all minor incidents that had a major impact on my life. Yes the happiness we derive out of our efforts reaping rewards is unparalled. The first time is always that very special. You never know how you would feel until it actually happens.

Let me rewind and take you back to my MBA days. Now I have a family of toppers. Both my parents excelled in academia. Even my sister was among the top students in class. I, on the other hand was an average student. Atleast my marks suggested so. Now to their credit they never put any pressure on me to perform. They were always supportive of me but I at the back of my mind, I knew they had a lot expectations out of me.


My father thought an MBA was necessary for me so I ended up in Amity. No one really expected me to do wonders here. Initially to commute, I would take a lift from a classmate. That helped me get past the first year. Trouble began when in the the second year, we had different classes and timings. Travelling to and fro became a real hassle. My friends helped out every now and then. But I really hoped to have my own convence. And, I couldn't possibly ask my parents to buy me a car, considering my credentials.

Strange are the ways of life, you strike gold when you expect it the least. It was placement time in campus. The placement week had began. This was an acid test. Telling you in no uncertain terms, where you stand. On 13 December 2005, I had an offer letter from AFL Pvt Ltd. I had beaten scores of other individuals to secure a coveted job. My father read my offer letter with great pride and disbelief. They actually think my son is worth this much. I had secured one of the better placements offered on campus with a good pay pakcage. Suddenly my worth shot up. I was no longer a under achiever. I could see a new found respect in their eyes for me. And by January I had a shinning new car, by my side ending my commutation woes.

My premise behind sharing this story is not to emphasise about my achievement but to help you comprehend how I feel today. Even then I took my friends out for a ride and it was fun. But today, I drove them in my own car.

I have driven many cars before. As I took delievery of my first car, it was a feeling like no other. This one I have earned. Even though it is the cheapest car in world, I am proud of it. For it bears my name tag and I bought out of my own pocket. Big or small, pretty or ugly this one is mine and I simply love it. It will have special place in my heart and remain forver ethced in memory.

posted by Shashank Jain @ 9:38 AM