Nothing like it....

I am back!!! Whether you like it or not...but I am back after a pretty long break. And am back because of my summer vacation which seems to be infinitely long , leaving me busy doing nothing....nothing at all! And when I have nothing to do.. I remember about my MIRROR of thoughts, so here I am.


With me doing nothing more than nothing...and the temperature rising each day ,I was going nuts but thanks to monsoon which has though late but finally hit Ranchi and came to my rescue lowering the mercury level . I being an opportunist(at least I claim to be one) took the utmost advantage of the beautiful weather , the weather which bathed in the gold of the sun after a cool shower from the sky.The exotic breeze blowing and making the trees dance to the tune of any of your favourite number and the sweet aroma of the earth was enough to brighten me up with even a brighter idea of exploiting the wondrous nature with its beauty at its peak.
My idea of taking advantage of the lovely nature with romance in its air, was to go on a drive. In short.... it was just perfect for me to go on a drive with none other than my mom .

Though I have been driving from a long time, but this was the first occasion I was going with my mom on a drive , not on my scooty but in my car with me being on the driving seat. Before this day I have always drove with some expert driver sitting next to me..say my dad...my bro..my bhaiya...and lot many times making the driver sit next to me while I would gladly jump on to the driving seat. So it was all together a different and extraordinary experience for me and of course my mom who was very tensed in heart of her hearts but seemed to be calm composed and bold..yeah..bold...sitting next to an amateur driver who also happens to be her daughter isn't easy you see....


Yippeeeeee!!!! I crossed my first hurdle and probably the biggest one, I was able to get the car out of my garage in one shot, now that was an achievement for me and really calls for a treat , excuse me...not to you all who are reading this but to all those who had been sitting next to the driving seat and guiding me while I was learning. This gave a boost to my confidence and I drove all the way long nicely and safely...I am a safe driver..I mean people say so but I also confess am not a perfect driver yet, hence am cautious enough while driving. I was thoroughly enjoying it. It was phenomenal,it gave me the same pleasure as anyone of you would get driving a limousine or BMW(though am happy with my 800..that is what I am allowed to drive as of now), but it couldn't last long...my happiness was short lived ,all the credit for it goes to the male chauvinist who form a major part of drivers on the road..huh!!!! Dunno what their problem is. I bet more than half of them don't know the traffic rules... forget following those.
But I was on a high and I managed to satisfy my ego just by giving back a sharp look , at least am better than lot many who drive rash and recklessly and think the roads to be their property. . Just anybody and everybody cant moisten my spirits. So I was happy again and took great pleasure in driving all the way. I drove just wherever i wished to, with no specified destination.It was pure fun.....driving anywhere you feel like...sometimes a left turn seemed more exciting while sometimes a right turn did.Driving aimlessly, just for the sake of fun and enjoyment is fantastic. Finally I drove back home with my mom, the car and me all in one piece
( in descending order of priority).


I simply love driving and there is nothing like it.
All together the experience was exciting and thrilling, and to top it, I got a pat on my back by my mom.This acted as the feather on the cap and I was overwhelmed. I may not be a great driver
( as of now) .... but I am proud of being what I am.

A Salute To The Pillars Of Our Nation

It has been 59 long years since India became a republic and since then we have been celebrating 26 January as Republic Day. Let me remind you- my friend, celebrating republic day isnt just about hoisting the tricolor and watching the pillars of our nation march proudly down the Rajpath or observing the scintillating show of air power or facinating tableaux depicting the diverse culture and exult over the fact of being a republican and feel proud of our

"UNITY IN DIVERSITY",

while sipping instant coffee in an armchair ; rather, Republic Day is a solemn reminder of those who attained martyrdom while defending the sovereignity of our country.Republic Day reminds us of the fulfillment of the pledge that was made on the midnight of Independence as a “tryst with destiny”. It is an acceptance of responsibilty and fullfilment of promises.

Seldom do we get time from running in the rat race, to think of the great soldiers and about the highest order of sacrifices they make just to ensure we live in peace. They work day in and day out for our safety without expecting anything in return. But , cant we even shed a tear expressing our gratitiude to the martyrs who were filled with extraordinary courage . Do we ever think before having a meal that someone , somewhere is sacrificing so much for us ?????

Our soldiers could perhaps have made a lot of money as an engineer , a doctor or a businessman one day, but what they really wanted was to be a soldier, a profession that would pay them a pittance and send them to treacherous terrain to face the enemy and make them soldiers who have to sit in the bunkers in the scorching heat for so long and face the freezing winter without much ado. I feel for the soldiers who don't see their families for months on ends. They, who miss their son's first step, they who yearn to listen to their little angel, babble her first word. They, who have left young brides home, they who have left and gone to guard their motherland's frontier without a backward glance.Do people pause and think of the boy, who adorns a medal at the school Sports Day, whose eyes will forever scan the spectators for the only face he wants to see and will never ever see him there again?

Lets feel for our soldiers and give a couple of minutes to think about them. We just cant back off only by giving a grand applause to them and thier mother,father,brother or wife with tears, who are present on the dias to recieve the Ashok Chakra ,the highest award for valour in peacetime from a grateful nation. We must feel the hardships , pain and agony they go through. After all we are human beings with feelings, emotions and red hot blood pumping in our hearts and veins. Let those feelings, show and flaunt that we are human beings. Raise your hand to salute the brave soldiers who have shown enomorous amount of courage , bravery and altruism and recognize their courage and valor not just with speeches and solemn ceremonies, but with feelings right from the bottom of your heart.

I take this oppurtunity to thank all the soldiers who are the heart throb of our nation and pay tribute to those who sacrificed their life for the safety and welfare of the country; and because of whom today I can live,eat,sleep,dream and blog in peace!!!

I will always remain indebted to you , and I owe you a lot "My dear soldiers" and with hand on my heart I salute you.

JAI HIND