GOODBYE-2014
Today is the 31st of December 2014 and this year is about to end. For me personally, it was one of those years which you want to cherish. I graduated from college on one hand and managed to find some ways to earn money on the other. Moreover, with a peaceful mind and a healthy approach, I feel I’m a better person than I was a year ago.
I started this year on a positive note, with my studies going in a satisfactory direction and my life totally stable. I consolidated this situation with my devotion towards studies and a resolve not to indulge in any activity harmful to myself. The last semester of college was always going to be a memorable one, and it was. I remember the good days we used to have in college. We used to spend a lot of time in the winter sun, sometimes having tea in the canteen and sometimes discussing our lives, careers, and politics. In the class too, the syllabus was not that difficult, and being the last semester, we all were used to handling studies quite well. It was not much of a worry anymore. The last days at our college were spent recounting the good days we had together and how we were going to remember that in the future.
Then it was May, the semester was over and with the final exams finished, our association with the college too was over. We were no longer college students. There was no regular going to college and we were supposed to move forward to the next thing. The results were out in June and with that, it was confirmed that we graduated. After that, I sat for two exams in order to get into an MSc program, but unfortunately, I could not make it to the merit list. So I planned to sit down for a year and then appear for the various exams next year. I anticipated it though. I was already planning what I’ll be doing in the year-long break.
I picked up home tuition in the very month of June with the sole objective of killing some time interacting with the students and teaching them concepts and making money doing the same. It is a satisfying job experience. You get to learn teaching techniques, people respect you for what you do and you can make good money out of it if seriously working. For me, it was never about the money. But working there has instilled a sense of confidence in me. When you get your first salary it always feels good. You start feeling that finally, people appreciate your hard work. Before that, my teaching experience was limited to my brother, whom I taught for two years, and a few colleagues of mine whom I helped if I know something they did not. It was the first time in my life I earned some money and of course, it was special. So then I picked up some home tuition and made a study plan for the coming months. I was planning to study for the IIT-JAM exam, which is not a piece of cake and requires rigorous study. I am still preparing for the same and it will be two months before I know whether I succeed or not. I had a plan and I divided my study time into weeks. I had planned to study on a weekly basis and followed the schedule, which is being followed these days as well.
Meanwhile, as I had cleared the CDS exam, earlier in February, I had an opportunity to appear for the AFSB interview at Varanasi. It was my maiden interview and it was really amazing to be there. I learned a lot of things there, and probably the next time I might succeed! I did not appear for any other exam as I think it might be an unwelcome distraction to my studies. Right now I am focused on only one thing, which is the entrance exams for MSc.
I have grown up personally too as I don’t think I am the same person I was a year ago. I have developed a lot of understanding, confidence, and compassion for the people around me. I don’t go sulking after people, and I don’t feel the world is bad anymore. I have to live here until my time comes. I have accomplished a few little things this year which provide a source of happiness and yes I think this year was a successful year for me. As I end this year, I hope the next year to bring a lot of hope and success for me. May I be more compassionate towards people, may I succeed in the task I perform. These are the only wishes I have for the upcoming year.
Goodbye 2014, welcome 2015!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
