A Year That Changed Everything

It was that time in the year, when it just started; I was too busy with my 7^th semester of engineering career. It is now that phase, where I am a silent service man when the same year wants to end. Life then and now is incomparable.

The circle of desire or the goal of the year how much is completed or achieved, its bit difficult to say now as new dreams comes to existence with time and day. Still, life smiles and demands more and more.

As the year was accelerating up, I was in my final year of engineering, which gave me a lot for building up my career and personifying my gesture. The responsibilities of the head of student’s forum in college and working with the Training and Placement cell has given me and also shown me the ideas of leadership which gave me a vision to work for further goals in life.

Yantrika 2013 was a tech-fest where I and my troop of MESA had organised in college. It was one of the impossibilities and thought which I brought to existence. Previously, during 2012, Marichika our bong fest in Nagpur was another big responsibility on my shoulder, it was a success and it showed me the tastes of achieving something big. Departmental T-shirt design and distribution was another creative and nice thing I had done in college. This way the year was pacing with interesting things of life.

Placement affairs were another big issue in life this year. Getting placed in Ace-con and CMS was a joke. Ace-con was a fake company about which I was sure, but still was hoping. CMS was a training institute. Though I never was so much worried, but I won’t say, it didn’t bother me at all. I was sure and was having someway gut feeling, that I will make into some good company. Later on, I joined Machine Tool India Ltd after my college.

I was gaining back some confidence and motivation from my father. I was taking all the opportunities and was trying hard, he knew about it, so he was encouraging me which was a big plus point to where I am now. My 7^th semester results and later on 8^th semester result were also good than rest of the semesters. On the other hand, my relationship was getting dull and dull each day with Rhituporna. The fights carried on before the night of semester also, which was really pathetic, we used to break up every 3^rd day of the week. Promises were getting fake.

Engineering was going to end, and so the 4 years of memories were. It was a full bag of mixed feelings from inside. Sometimes, tears would roll down, sometimes the joy of getting back to home after 4 years would come and sometimes the fear of future will come to exist. The sign out day in college was memorable one. We had the most fun ever we could make in college. The mechanical rule in college was also ending. We didn’t receive a proper farewell neither from department nor from college which was sad for all PCE’ians. But, my juniors were the most loved ones for me. Abhishek, Sankhadeep & Pooja offered us the best possible farewell we could have on 7^th April, they also presented us a slam book handmade and treated us in Calcutta Rolls.

Final year was more memorable at its end, as we travelled to Mumbai for ACREX’13. It will be one of those days of life, which I will mark as the beautiful days of life. It was full of fun and new experience. Though, I had a little fight with my brother cum roommate Gaurav, which was bit nasty but at the end leaving Nagpur, it was back to normal. The final semester, with final birthday celebrations, last time study together before the semester and everything that was happening was for last time. It was emotional moment and as our semester ended, partying and meeting up was going on at full level. 17^th May was a day again, where we got the final farewell treatment from our very own juniors, Vikas, Gaurav & Ankit. On the day, when we left our apartment, 21^st May, I literally cried and bid Nagpur as me, Tilak & RituRaj boarded the same train.

Back home, it was a nice feeling. I came back this time after the longest gap. It was more than 6 months. Next day, Rhituporna came to my home and totally surprised me. After that meeting of ours it was never the same again and we both didn’t expect it will be like this what is it now. Probably, she was preparing herself.

I was still a jobless man, and was searching for opportunities, but wasn’t frustrated anyway. I was trying my sources out, my seniors Neeraj sir, Tanoy daa and my other friends RituRaj, Prashant, Tilak all were helping me. I got a mail from college one day regarding Trident and MTI. Interview of MTI was scheduled in Pune on 24^th June and Trident online exam was at Nagpur on 22^nd. So I and Tilak planned to attend it. 24^th June was the day of the year for me. I got to know it 2 days later but, it was certainly the best feeling of life. Proudly I went back to Kolkata.

Life was changing and was going to have a complete new direction and meaning. On 9^th July I had my laser operation on my eyes and the world after that is a magic to me. I am no longer a specy. On 10^th July she broke up with me permanently, after which life was bit impossible for months. I wasted the valuable happy periods of getting a job and spending time at home for that reason too. In July and August everything happening was about Rhituporna which I don’t find or like to share here. It’s been on my head and now as I have deleted it, so nothing is there to write.

Life, in Pune started in August. New job, a new person around me, new eyes life was interesting. The first day at office was another a day on my calendar. It was great to dress, shave and walk in shoes to office. I took few snaps to clip it on my memories. Everyone in my family was happy and it gave me everything. At the end of the day, I always wanted my father to be happy.

I was thinking to go home during the Durga Puja but i got a reason to be there after the mid of September. A girl, who changed my days, brought the smile back, gave me the support and loves me unconditionally. Thy said, if I think I lost something, it was never mine. If something drops at your hand and if you failed to pick, then you certainly lost it. Sohini, when she came to my life, I was in black; she glowed my life and gave me the charm to live. She was also coming to Kolkata.

Days, during puja were very touching. Whatever, gifts I brought from Nagpur for my family members, when I presented them was kind of special. The same day, when I reached, I took Mom and Kakimoni to shop. On the day of Bijaya, I bought sweets for my family and touched their feet, took blessings. My grandfather was giving me countless happiness with all his words. He hugged me every time. Puja days was mostly with my girl and less with friends. Met Surajit and Abhishek Paul, my two college friends. On last day, before I left, I invited Sohini, Sutap, Shubhajeet, Mrinmoyee and Julie to my place and had a great time.

As soon as I came back from Kolkata to Pune, Aurangabad trip was waiting for me. It was another great experience representing my office at different sectors of core industries. Got to see many industries, factories and workshops. Interacted with engineers, managing directors and plant heads. During the time in Aurangabad, as Tilak was also there, we used to meet up every day and it was nice to share moments related to our past life.

In between all this months, I on regular interval keep travelling to Nagpur. Now I do have another reason to visit Nagpur. But, my juniors love and as Gaurav is present there, it makes me to travel there. Nagpur is one that place, which will be always pleasant and memorable all through my life.

Sometimes, I wonder what will be the significance of 2013 in my life. Before, the start I had a resolution that I would give 100% towards my academics and career and I believe I have maintained it, but it stretched to a different shade of me. I am no longer that happy & jolly kid. Sense of responsibilities brought me to a different shade. My outlook over relationships changed. I lost my passion and hobbies of being indulged to friendship and socialising. In addition, I have become a blog addict and recently a person involving more to countries news and facts. I believe positive things have come across. But, one thing which I hardly can get out of my mind is about my breakup. The love for the girl which just for no reason turned to hatred. But, my believe in god, made me strong and probably Sohini is the best lady who came and will stay for my entire life to glorify me and my family for future.

As, the year ends, I secretly and silently watch out what 2014 will bring for me. There is a silent hope in the heart that to reach a satisfaction level from where life won’t snatch anything from me except my age. My dreams are not many this days, but I crave for some little peace and serenity.

Wish you a very Happy New Year and a Merry Christmas in advance.