Go Go GOA!!!

It was project time and only a few was there in class. We were getting bored. And it was then someone so unlikely to say this, told us, Lets go GOA!! Goa, the party town! One of my dream destination. Beach, babes & beer! What else for fun?? We all agreed and started packing. We arranged the stay in Govt guest house with the connections of one of my friend. Got stay in AC Suite for Rs 40 per day!!! 
Since it was our first visit, we arranged a guide, and that was the first blunder we made. Because Guides takes us to places they want, not where we want to go. Same happened here also. He first took us to a place and told, You can go for 1 hr boating here, watch dolphins, Goa central jail and guest house of film stars. We were not interested. Then he told, you can also watch Cocoa Beach or ‘THE NUDE BEACH’ from the boat I can see lightning in my friends eyes. Well they could see in mine too. At once we agreed and went for it. We enjoyed the trip because the climax is at Cocoa beach. All was excited for it. We could see the beach in distance. We came near, across and over the beach. Well it was NUDE BEACH, there was no sign of any living beings there. It was heart failure for us!! The whole mood of the trip was spoiled. We went back to guide and enquired about it. It was then he revealed the shocking truth. Cocoa beach was indeed NUDE BEACH until it was closed in 1994 by the order of Govt of India. We were boiling up, and felt we want to thrash that SOB to pulp. Frustrated, angry, idiotic… we didn’t know how we felt then. We decided to take matters in our hands and told him to take us directly to beaches.
The world famous Goa beaches, Vagator, Colva, Madgaon, Anjuna, Bhaga, Calingout etc. They stretch out there with silver sand, golden sun rays & blue sea (blue in movies only, actually it is of same color as payyambalam beach of Kannur).Babes in bikinis where sun bathing in the beach. Paragliding & water rides are common. We went for the banana ride. (Don’t misunderstand the name.) We were carried on a long tube with life jackets, and some way from shore they throw us off from the tube. We have to swim back to the shore. It was great fun. But excitement was just begun. We decided to have beer. The real fun begun then. A bottle of beer inside you, warm waves caressing you, wind blowing on you, evening sun bathing you, friends with laughter cheering you and babes in two pieces around you. What will you feel, Ecstasy right. Ya indeed it was marvelous feeling.
Beaches at night were wonderful. Waves were roaring at the shore. There were visitors enjoying the night with beer. The light glowing gold on their skin was fantastic to watch. It was then, one of my friend wanted to pee badly. He went to side of a boat, but the owner of nearby resort scolded him, and sent his dog behind him. We ran for our life. We pleaded the waves to avenge him and peed in sea. Enjoyed the night out like hell.
Two days at Goa was one of the most memorable days of my life. We returned back with lifelong memories stored in our mind and in our cameras. Definetly I am gonna visit the place once again. To fulfill the dreams…..

A dream come true...

Uppal Stadium

It is Vettori with his left arm orthodox bowling at the bowling end. Harbhajan took his stance and was ready. Vettori came in; Bhaji dances down the pitch and lofts the ball to long on. BANG! A six. Next ball also same result. Two back to back sixes for Bhaji against unarguably world’s best left hand spinner. Uppal stadium erupted to pandemonium. All was roaring Bhaji’s name…..
It has been my dream to watch the BIG5 of Indian cricket (Sachin, Dravid, Laxman, Ganguly & Kumble) in action. Unfortunately I never had a chance. That is why I was anxious when I heard a test is being played at Uppal stadium Hyderabad. Probably last chance to watch Sachin Dravid & Laxman together. Me and two friends decided to go for match. So we went on 3rd day morning, Sachin & Dravid at crease, with Sachin aiming his 50th test hundred. But ticket was not issued at the stadium, so we bought ticket in black. 450 for ticket of Rs 300 & he told it was season ticket. When we entered, Sachin was already out. Dravid & Laxman stood like Walls. The bowlers where charging and banging in, but ball didn’t move an inch from where Dravid defended. Even we were frustrated at this, then what will be the feeling of bowler!! What a player he is. But not that wonderful for watchers. But luck was with us. Indian Collapse began after lunch. And that was when Bhaji started his cameo with Sreesanth. (Interesting pair right). Crowd started enjoying. It was after 22 years a test match conducted at Hyderabad. And Bhaji was punishing kiwis. He went on to make centaury next day. We couldn’t get even a glimpse of little master.
On 5th day thinking ours was season ticket, me and another two friends went again to watch the match. But when we reached there, security guards stopped us. It was then I understood that we were beautifully tricked. 300 rs for 5 days ticket. Each day’s ticket was separate. The guy who sold us ticket bought 5 days ticket for 300 and sold each ticket for 400-500. He pays 300 and gets almost 2000!!!! We were charged out of the area. But we waited outside to get tickets from those who are coming out. We waited and waited and knew match was almost over. We were losing our hope. That was when a guy gave us his tickets and told us to get in fast so that we can watch the closing ceremony. Guess what it was corporate box ticket. Next to the pavilion. There was AC, an LCD and a fridge. We found soft drinks and juices in the fridge [:P]. After the match was over, we waited outside near the buses to wave them goodbye. Saw them very near, getting into bus. Sachin and Laxman got most cheers. Luck favored us in this way. A lot of thanks to that unknown guy who gave his ticket for us free. We came back with satisfaction of a dream come true.

2 Days @ Bangalore

2011 is here... and I thought it as a new beginning. And stepped into the toughest phase of an engineer- THE JOB HUNT.  So I attended Wipro Interview through shredskerala. I was shortlisted for Interview which was postponed and rescheduled quite a few times. At last it was fixed on 22^nd Jan from Bangalore. Me, Emil, Fazil, Mamooty, Anoop and Prasanth was having the interview. On 21^st night me and Prasanth started from Iritty, on Ashoka Travels. But on the way we came to know that it was Hartal in Karnataka. But anyway we decided to go. We reached at Kalasipalayam, at 5.30 and boarded Yelahanka Bus. It was almost an hour away. Soon after we left Majestic Bus station, some stopped our bus. They were yelling like anything and we understood it was the strikers. But thank God we were allowed to go. Reached Papu’s Uncle’s and refreshed. Anoop (Jamban) and also joined us. While we were going to institute we could see burned tires on the road. We went cautiously as Strike could turn out to be nasty. But we reached there safely. Fazil and Mamooty were already there. They came in an interviewer’s car, which they came to know later only. Since my interview was scheduled at 10.00 AM, I went in there. While entering the room I was confused where to go. I found a person in far left corner and went to him. He took some time to complete the paperwork. He checked my resume. I started with self introduction. But he was not going technical. He asked HR questions, I got tensed and blabbed, which gave him more opportunity to hook me up. But I thought once he gets into technical I will feel comfortable. But he never got into technical. All in all I gave a poor performance. I knew I had not passed the interview which was confirmed when he didn’t give HR form. I waited outside for others. Interview got over at 8 evening. Finally when it was over, only Emil from CSE got selected for HR. (Which was no surprise. It would have been a surprise if he was not selected). Mamooty, Jamban and Papu were selected. (All are from EC dept). Me Fazil and Mamooty was interviewed by same person. We returned from there at 8. I decided to go to Fazil’s room. We went to bus stop in Papu’s Uncle’s car. And while we were driving, we missed a person by inches. He was not crossing but walking through the middle of road. He gave us a casual look and walked over. We all felt like kicking him. Guess he was drunk.

Reached Fazil’s room by 10.00. Aby, Anees, Basil, Me, Mamooty and Fazil was there. Next day we decided to hangout. We went to Forum mall and started our usual business- Ogling. Prasoon and Sooraj joined us. Then we went to LALBAGH, where flower show was going on. There was huge rush. But away from all the rushes, in benches spread around in the park, we could see couples enjoying their day out. Hmmm!!! Reminded me of visit to Lumbini Park with Nithin and Emil. We got some shots at couples who crossed the limit [;)]. After few wandering and Photo sessions we entered for flower show. There was huge rush and so couldn’t see anything properly. We got out and then Adarsh also came. We decided to return. We got into a bus which turned out not into our direction. All steeped down but I couldn’t. Bus moved and I didn’t know what to do. But Fazil called and told were to step out. I got down out Forum mall and waited for others. Thank God the bus was going through that way. Else I would have been lost in the city. Since it was only 7.30, I decided to return back home. This turned out to be right decision. Well two days we were back like in LBS. Enjoyed a lot. When I reached home, I realized how much I miss my friends. Wish all could be together once again. Knows it is not possible. As someone rightly told “In college we play with our life, but outside it, Life plays with us”...

Hyderabad- Journey to my destiny...

Aug 14 2010
Now All exams are written. I was ready to go for GATE coaching at ACE Hyderabad. Me started from home at 5 morning to Thalassery. Ticket was booked on Shabari Express from Shornur. The bus was full of ordinary people like fishermen, bus workers etc.They all seemed to be happy and enjoying their life.Even though they are stridden by poverty, there was happiness in them. No tensions, pressures...they just live their life as if there is no tomorrow. Wished i could be like them. 

Started to Shornur in Parasuram express. Ashvin told he will come to Vadakara station. But idiot didnt getup in time. Crazy!!! Reached Shornur at 11. There was plenty of time to kill. Railway statiion is the place where you can see all types of people, the so called India's diversity. High class people who travels in AC to middle class people trying to fit in their budget by traveling in sleeper coach to ordinary people who can only afford general compartment and beggars who cant afford anything but can travel in any class. Well why should i be bothered about all these. Huh! I am just a traveler to my destination, and why should i be bothered about what lays on side of the path. Dont know.

TamilNadu was an experience. It was completely different from Kerala. Very hot,dry and dusty. Air had a different smell and i understood why people miss their home very much. Most of the time i was sleeping. Reached Secunderabad on Aug 15th. Independence day. I had stepped into my next phase. Some kind of excitement was there on me. Will this be my independence. Hope everything goes well as i wished... God only knows what lays ahead.....

Solace- farewell@madikeri

3rd july 2010

Well it became ineviteble that we have to say good bye to LBS. And we thought of doing it splendidly. Together, go for a trip, enjoy to core and then leave LBS. And tour to Madikeri was planned. On 3rd morning 4 o clock 26 of us started to Madikeri. First destination was to talacauvery - the origin of river cauvery. While climbing the hill itself we could feel the fog. But its when we reached the top, we realised how much fog was there. To our excitement it started raining as soon as we reached there and we all were drenched. We ignored and climbed up to the viewpoint. Last time when i came here it was summer and thus could see the whole directions. Well this time around it was different feeling. Talacauvery was filled with rain, fog and wind. And it was roaring in our ears. We couldnt even see each other. But it was very nice experience. Felt that rain was piercing the body. The view with fog on the slope of hill was splendid. I felt what i felt before, this time in a different way. Rain splashing on my face, wind blowing on me and fog chilling my bones, it took away my pain....i felt lightweighted, as if i was flying. The place seems special to me. And finaly i knew i found a place of solace.....