Today finally after the hard work of almost one week I heard Good work comment from my competency head. But it didn’t leave any impact in my mind. I don’t know what is going in my mind. I am working mechanically. Today the whole day went on attending sessions and meetings. 

I lost interest in many of my favorite time pass activities like net surfing, chatting etc. Now days, I seldom come online. 

But in the evening at tea time I had a chat with one of my team members who is just college pass out. I have seen many dreams in her eyes. She is very keen to learn SAP EHS. The enthusiasm in her voice reminds me of my college days. 

She indirectly inspires me to again resume the things that I always want to do in my life. 

I need to start working on my wish list. I also realized that unintentionally I have made my simple life very complex. It’s high time to come out from the web that I have created around me…

Sunset....

I love to see the sunrise and sunset because it helps me to adopt a balanced approach in all circumstances. Stay down to earth always because your life can be changed at any moment!!!

Today I have clicked this photo from my office balcony. I use to come here daily in the evening at tea time to watch the sunset....

LOVE YOU DEAR…

This blog post is dedicated to you "Shikha". I think it is my best way to show my love towards you. I am the luckiest person in this world who got such an understanding and loving sister.

I don’t know how just by seeing in my eyes or by hearing my voice on phone you can make out whether I am happy or not... 

I love the way when you without asking me about my problem directly; try to keep my spirits up.

I don’t know how you come to know about my all the problems. But I love the way you advise me to come out from it.

I love the way when you ask me are you fine and in spite of my reply that I am fine; you keep on calling me after a certain period of intervals just to check my well being

I love the way when you try to protect me from the scolding of mom because of my careless attitude towards some important decisions in life.

I love the way when you please me for making special macaroni and coffee for you.

I love every moment that I spent with you. During childhood I hurt you many times by playing different pranks. I still remember the way I fought with you for pen, pencil, ice-cream shares but in the end you always forgive me.

I am happy dear don’t worry about me. I just want to say that "I LOVE YOU" and you know it :-) :-)

New Role, New Responsibilities and Same me…..

Today almost entire day I was sitting in front of my laptop and was busy in completing one business document. Tomorrow as well I need to work on it for a few hours to give final touch as on Monday I need to submit it. In the evening went to temple and for a brisk walk with Swati.  

Feeling mentally tired because from the morning I am doing brainstorming in collecting data from different sources.

I have completed one week in my new organization and from the day one I am loaded with work...I like the work environment over there. People are very friendly and the work is very challenging.

Each day brings a new challenge in front of me as I am slowly moving in a business analyst role which I always want play when I started my career in 2009. I hope this organization gives me a platform where I will learn new things and enhance my skills in EHS domain.

College days-A Quick Recap....

My Department

Today I went to my college which is in New Delhi to meet some of my friends there. They are doing their research work in the field of toxicology. I visited the entire college campus. I saw my lab where I performed many experiments, classroom where I attended the lectures given by professors mostly in the back row, cafeteria my favorite hiding place during bunking of classes, my hostel room where several times I prepared Maggie and tea on the heater. 

My Classroom. Although I was a back bencher during college time :) :)

We recalled many incidences there. We also went to Alkananda market which was our famous hangout places during college time. I went there almost after five years. It didn’t change at all.

Delhi is a special city for me maybe because I completed my studies from there. I explored almost every corner of this city with my friends during college days….

Car driving….

Today I have started taking car driving lessons from Anky Bhaiya and it was a very confusing experience for me. It is very difficult to apply clutch, brake and gear concept while driving. Every time I forgot to change the gear with change in the speed of the car and I was unable to control the steering as well. In the end I lost my confidence too.  From tomorrow onwards, I will try to drive more smoothly and confidently….

My Bags are packed….

I love to travel around new places and from the last one month I am doing the same. For the last two weeks, I was in Bangalore. I explored many areas there; then Friday morning I came to Hyderabad. In the afternoon, I decided to give a surprise to my family and booked air tickets to Delhi. I was about to miss my flight but thankfully I managed to collect my boarding pass at the right time. It was an awkward incidence because I was the only person at the Hyderabad airport who was running with a laptop and bag in the hands. I reached Delhi in the night.

Today I explored "Surajkund crafts Mela" in the Faridabad. It was an overall a good experience for me. The entire set up there reminds me of Delhi Haat and Shilparamam. 

Tomorrow I am going to "Jim Corbett national park" with my family. It is one of India's most beautiful wildlife areas and I am excited about the Jeep safari there...

Need to shut down my laptop because again I need to pack my bag for an adventurous road trip to Jim Corbett…

“And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it.”

 “When someone makes a decision, he is really diving into a strong current that will carry him to places he had never dreamed of when he first made the decision”

“Listen to your heart. It knows all things, because it came from the Soul of the World, and it will one day return there.”

                                                                                                                        -  By Paulo Coelho

These are some of my favorite quotes from the book “Alchemist” and I truly believe in these quotes. 

From the past few days, I was a little bit tensed regarding the things that were happening in my life. Today finally I have taken one decision. I don’t know the result of it. But I am following my heart and I am happy that at least I am giving respect to my inner feelings….

I learned a new “concept” regarding life that it is “magical” in nature and can be “changed” at any moment so don’t waste your precious time in thinking about the past and the future. Live life in the present moment only. Learn from the mistakes committed in the past and try not to repeat them in the future….

Underestimation!!

Today I got a chance to interact with an EH&S consultant who has around 25 years of domain experience. After a brief introduction he asked me about my knowledge on sustainability, carbon management, Kyoto protocol, risk assessment etc.

Thankfully I know the answers of all the questions. I briefly explained all the concepts to him. Overall the interaction was very fruitful. He gave me some tips on how to enhance my technical skills in SAP field.

From the entire interaction, I came to know about one of my weaknesses that I always underestimate myself. He gave me compliment regarding my communication skills and updated knowledge in EH&S field. But I didn’t respond and just smiled at him. I always feel blank if someone highlights my good points in front of others.

But from today onwards, I have decided that I will accept all the praises more confidently. I think I need to read some good articles on How to accept any compliments elegantly ;-) ;-)

Swimming in uncertainty.....

" Life is about not knowing, having to change, taking the moment and making the best of it, without knowing what's going to happen next”.

                                                                                               ― By Gilda Radner

Have you ever been uncertain about anything in your life, when you are not sure how things are going to be turned out? I am going through the same phase now. I am not sure about the things that are happening in my life and I don’t know exactly what I need to do to come out of this phase of tremendous pressure and uncertainty!!!