Feel Alive

Those were the initial days when I had started travelling alone. For the first time in 15 years, I was travelling alone by Bus. I was anxious, worried if I will get down at correct stop or not. I would have asked almost 5 times to people if Ghatkopar station came, got down and I had no clue which way is station. Finally, I reach other side of the station and take another Bus, reach college. Wow! It is not so difficult Amrita. You can get used to it! I was wearing a fitted Sky Blue Salwar Kameez which was one of my favorites. While returning, Buses were not as empty as in the morning and I have no idea how to get into that. 4 Buses gone. Alright, need to get into that now, looked at people and next bus I’m in that crowded Bus. I’m in that fully packed Bus and touched everywhere, can’t say if it is space or intention. Ignore and keep moving! Now it is routine and everyday new story. Someone touching bottom, someone front. I can keep my Bag either front or back. I decide, it is

Yesterday read a news that said “4 dogs burned alive, 16 poisoned”. I was like, “Wow, is that even possible or legal?” I’m still trying to find out if I can do that. Anyone? Can I do that as well please? Can I just burn or poison that guy who was staring at me or rather my boobs? Can I tie that guy and burn alive who touched me inappropriately in the Bus? Can we poison them who molested one of us? Oh, we have law for rapes, so don’t worry about it. I guess those dogs would have done something so terrible for this fate, isn’t it? Did they molest a child? Or they must be stalking? Just in case you want to read this news - https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/in-pune-4-dogs-burned-alive-16-poisoned/articleshow/60933868.cms I have never been an Animal Enthusiast. Not earlier and not even today when I own a Pet for 2 years. I would say, knowing them so closely has given a different perspective. Though I never hated any of them

Yesterday's downpour in Mumbai brought back the memory of 26 July. Anyone nostalgic? The day and all the events are still so vivid. Morning was as usual with some clouds but no rain. I and Brother went to college. I reached Kalina (Kurla) around 1 PM to collect my Mark-sheets. By the time I reached, it had started raining.  Well, nothing unusual! When I left in an hour, heavy rain drops were ready to make holes in umbrella. I took the bus and thought I will be reaching home in 45 minutes. You keep raining! And as soon as Bus reached near Sheetal Talkies, all vehicles stopped. None of them were moving. Half an hour passed... I'm thinking it will clear out in few minutes. 45 Minutes... Everyone is sitting in the bus. I see people walking on the Road, in water. What do I do? 😕 Then I decided to walk till Kurla station. It was not far, few minutes walk. As I step down the Bus and keep my feet on Road, I feel the water. It felt as if I'm ob

10 years back, on this very same day, I joined my first company as an IT professional. And today when I see myself, I still feel there is so much to explore and I'm definitely going to have a lot on my blog after another decade. Emotional  😇 !!!  Well, I get emotional every year on this day but a decade is  special . Talking about the Journey so far, it is nostalgic remembering all those years. When I started in IT, I was still confused why people are doing this job. How does writing those gibberish words do anything to make money? How does that work? Why are companies paying for that? We were a team of freshers, no Senior to guide. We would go to seniors in other Teams. That ingrained an attitude of not being ashamed of asking anyone, however stupid that sound; respect time because that Senior is not readily available, so one has to be ready with all questions before hand, and most importantly not annoy them by doing no research of your own, you need them to

We were on a conference call to decide what to do next. I told her to pick an offer and join that company. She said, current one is going to match it up; here I'm recognized/appreciated for my work, people know me in the company. And then he said, do what you like.   I knew what lies next.   Yes, context is important so bear with me. Next year the Job search started and this time it was clear that she will leave current company, no matter what. After 3 months of notice period and salary negotiation drama, it was finally the day to say bye.   A Day HIGH ON EMOTIONS People are too emotionally involved with first 2-3 companies of their Career to reject any good offer just to be in the company for the people. Moving on... That company has policy of FNF settlement after 3 months of exit. 3 months gone and she mails her HR asking about the FNF, response is it can't be processed due to some issues, speak to CTO. She got in touch with CTO and he asks her