@ AHMEDABAD..

I reached Ahmedabad on 22nd December, to join the esteemed company TCS, as an Assistant System Engineer Trainee. The picture is of INFOCITY - Gandhinagar, where I am residing these days.The very first thing I noticed here is GREENERY and CLEANLINESS.Its a great place out here and I am really enjoying the new surroundings. The second thing I noticed is, HORRIBLE DRIVING and HORRIBLE DRIVERS.Literally, NO TRAFFIC RULES...lolzzzz.

My schedule has changed abruptly, but this is the way it goes. Initially, schedule was like suffocating.I felt my head so heavy, the first day i came back from office. Afterwards, it became easy. You need to adapt yourself in a new environment, with a smiling face. You never know, whats there in store for you next. My overall personality is on the way of change. I am more vocal now, with a greater confidence than I had. I can easily interact with people out here, and its so necessary, as you meet so many people every new day. It also gives you an opportunity to know their interest, learn new things that might be their area of experience, and indulge in discussions that gifts you a new vision. Its always said, "People learn the most through their experience and society instead of books or anything". I am learning Gujarati language, being in touch of so many Gujarati's here.I am really quick :) . Apart from the language, there are a lot of things you can learn from every new person you meet. And the same way I am also "learning happily".

After joining ILP, I was eager to overcome one of my weaknesses. I always expected so much from others and myself too, that hurt me really bad sometimes. With the advent of this new year, I asked myself not to expect anything from someone else. If they do, its well & good and if they don't, at least it won't be causing any difference to me. But, I am still bad with expecting from my own self.Its atleast better than expecting others. I am enjoying this change of mine, as I am more happy. It was not at all a resolution but a conscious effort on my part, to change my life.

Days are passing slowly. Last weekend, I went to ISKON Temple and I was mesmerised by the beautiful idols out there. Although, the temple was still in the phase of construction but it was great. I attended Tulsi Aarti and Krishna Aarti afterwards and my mind was so peaceful. I enjoyed my every moment in the temple.

I am getting to know the new place, new people apart from my technical and behavioral development. I don't know how I would be after this ILP ends, but I am sure about one thing that I am going to be a great performer and will pour all my efforts to create an everlasting impression of mine in everyone's eye. I will be having so many beautiful memories with me, when I will be completing my ILP and heading towards a new way of learning.