LAST.

“Neil Armstrong was the first human to step on the moon.”

“That child always stands first, be it in acads, dramatics or sports.”

“This was the first movie we ever watched together!”

“Why am I always the first one initiate the conversation?”

Life has a very prejudiced take on chronology. Well, you can’t blame life for it. It’s the people who make it seem that way! Whoever accomplishes something first is given the most importance. Whatever happens first in a series of events is glorified the most. First love, the first mobile phone, the first sleepover, the first rank, the first bench, the first step; what’s first is always given the highest priority.

What's last is lost.

It’s that time in my college life now, when the most celebrated firsts don’t exist anymore. It’s our final year of engineering and everyone is talking about lasts. The last chance, the last hangout, the last Orbitce (that’s our technical symposium, which was, by the way, a whopping success this year!), the last tour, the last picture, the last year together and the last what not! But, if we keenly observe, the happiness that exudes every time we reminisce about the firsts invariably goes missing when we talk about the lasts. To me, every last occurrence signifies the feeling of completion, the mark of a new beginning and a wonderful collection of cherished incidents. The last incident gives us a final chance to change for the better, to make amends and keep our smiles intact. Whatever happens last is what’ll stay in our mind for years to come, because there can’t be a future incident that’ll overwrite the last one!

With my ECE-B family, Orbitce2k13

Let’s forgive ourselves for the mistakes we've done before, let’s forget that we might never get such moments again and let’s live by the fact that these moments couldn't have ended in a better way! It’s time we let the lasts take the lead.

“It is such an amazing last year of college!”

“I’m glad we shared the last piece of that delicious plum cake!”

 “Of course I remember. That was the last time we ever fought with each other.”

“I can't believe our last IV is over! It’s still so fresh in my memory.”

This post is in fond memory of all the lasts I've had in college; my last symposium, my last IV, my last best friend, my last year of under-graduation! :) Maybe a little too early to say this, but to ECE-B UNITED! \m/

The tour that made wow an understatement, at Wayanad

And, at last, let’s not ignore something just because it happens last..

For, what is last is bound to last forever!

Cheers! :)

SEARCH FOR SOLACE

It just wasn’t a good day for me.

I was on a lonely bus journey after a long exhausting day. I was upset, devastated by the day’s events, with no person to even share my feelings with. My forced silence only seemed to worsen things.

While my mind was already heavily messed up with anxiety, pressure and fear, a rude unexpected confrontation today only came as a stinging blow to my composure. All through the week, I’d obsessed over very many things, some trivial, some plainly insignificant and a few actually nerve wracking “problems”, all of them obviously breaking into pieces, my peace of mind! A person in turmoil constantly looks out for situations that affirm that state of mind. As a mere cumulative effect of these things, what must’ve been a casual incident turned into a hope-shattering experience (thankfully, just temporarily!).

I’m sure that many of you, like me, have fallen prey to the wrath of tension, depression and mood swings, at some point of time. They’re inescapable and seemingly monstrous. I had no idea then, that a cup of enticing hot tea, Ilayaraja’s soul-stirring symphonies and a scenic view all through ECR would change my perspective!

Not always can you find a friend to listen to you and lend a shoulder of support, more so if your problems are complex, and probably a tad bit uninteresting! :P In situations like this, no one can provide you solace better than yourself. Your basic senses do their best to help relieve your stress; a keen attention to them is all that is required.

Your happiness lies in your hands!

SEE- Observe the little pleasures of life around you- take a stroll, watch the kids in your neighbourhood play, they’re sure to bring a smile to your face!

LISTEN- Tune yourself to melodic sounds that soothe your mind- it could be the sound of nature, the banter of children, or some soulful music. Opting for melancholic opera or jarring rock numbers merely to assert your mental agitation is of no help at all!

TASTE- Your favourite food or drink can bring drastic changes in mood, but of course, you shouldn’t over-consume them!

A combination of all of these steps, I believe, will bring about a change in your mindset. If not help relieve you of your problems, they’ll definitely make you capable enough to tackle them!

Cheers! :)

To Bhaiya, with love... :)

We encounter many people every day in our lives. Most remain mere acquaintances, some become our good friends and there are a precious few who become such an integral part of our life that we feel we’ve known them forever. This post is dedicated to one such amazing person in my life- a wonderful friend, my crazy companion, my biggest obsession and the most perfect bestie/brother anyone could ever get! :D

I still remember being in an emotionally wrecked, tearful state when we had our first ever conversation. Right from that very moment, your words have always had this refreshing effect on me like that of a cool, soothing breeze on a tired and exhausted runner. You’ve been a constant pillar of support, my best critic, my incessantly patient complaint-box and my source of solace. Through the years, knowingly or unknowingly, you’ve inspired me, transformed me into a better, sensible person and given me perspective during the toughest of times. But what’s amazing is that you managed to do all of this without actually “saying” anything comforting! :P

For listening and replying to my endless chit-chat, for always being there for me- no matter what time of the day or night, for always being curious to know what I have in mind, for knowing me and my mind better than I do, for being my complete contrast, for putting up with my million nicknames, for bracing yourself for all the slaps I gave you, , for all the times you’ve fooled and surprised me, for the long pointless arguments, for the fights we have almost every day, for being so protective and possessive about me, for all the things you mean but hardly say, for being the best brother and for making me a good sister, thank you! Thanks a million, Viggo! :D

You’re 20 now, big boy! May God bestow upon you all the goodness you rightfully deserve! Hope you have a great year ahead, with lots of memories that’ll keep that smile of yours intact! :)

HAVE A SPLENDID BIRTHDAY, VIG BHAIYA! :D

Thank God it's Monday! :D

What is your most favourite day of the week?

A childish question, yes, and I’m quite sure that most of us will have one obvious common answer-Sunday! The weekend means something special for everyone; it could be spending quality time with your loved ones, pursuing a hobby, partying hard or simply lazing around on a couch. The very thought of the weekend creates a sense of excitement and happiness.

But this sheer bliss barely exists for a day! Don’t we always wish we had an extra day between Sunday and Monday!? Oh, how we dread Mondays! I’m no exception to this widely prevalent “Monday hatred”. Though I myself am stuck with monotony on this dull Thursday evening, I strongly believe that it’d be wonderful if we all learnt to say “Thank god it’s Monday!” than “Oh hell! It’s Monday again!” 

No, the point here is not about convincing people that Monday is fit to be a favourite day! But, the very thought of accepting the start of a week with happiness is a sign of sheer grit and optimism. This just gives us an insight of how the simplest things can have a deep implication. Life is going to throw us a million surprises- pressurizing, challenging and dissuading us at every juncture. Our biggest ever challenge is to keep up with its mind-numbing routine. And, a positive outlook, I believe, is our ship’s only mast that’ll keep us afloat even during the roughest of tides.

We always try to find an escape route when faced with a difficulty than boldly tackle it. Our inclination towards weekends only symbolises that idea. In our student life, we cannot escape our ever-pending record submissions, impending exams or attendance restrictions. Cribbing or avoiding them do not change the reality we have to face.

If we try to at least accept, if not love our work, as much as we cherish our leisure, we’d do ourselves a lot of good! A first step could be, to say, “Ah, it’s Monday again! Let’s give an amazing start to this week!” What do you say?

Cheers! :)

A journey begins!

Hi folks! :)

The idea of blogging has been in my head for a long time now, and I’ve finally decided to give it a try. It has been a huge decision for me because creating a blog is simple, maintaining one is possibly the most difficult task! So, with the advent of the New Year, I decided to let go off all my apprehensions and plunged into writing.

This little resolution I’d made brought me staring at the big picture of life!  Remember, as a child, how you first started walking? Initially, very hesitant, with a huge fear that you may fall? And then, with a massive leap of faith, you took your first baby steps, falling a few times and then, bravo! You were on your own, stable and confident! Every small thing in life, right from befriending a person, learning to play the guitar, trying to cook a new dish, or climbing a mountain, the initiative you take is what matters the most. Once you set your mind to accomplishing it, there’s no force in the world that can pull you back. 

The road ahead...!

And, I’m glad I took my baby steps into blogging, because here, I’ve found my space to express my thoughts, without any predefined image I have to live up to and without any fear of being judged. I have an innate nature to observe and ponder a lot even about the most trivial things. And you better be prepared, my conclusions can be startling, amusing or just plainly crazy! Life’s an exciting journey, always throwing in surprises when you least expect it, which is why I call it “The Mystical Mirage”!

Hope you stay with me in this journey for long, and enjoy what you read!

Cheers! :)