A sea-change !

Hi Guys,

The reason for not posting are numerous and all valid !! First, it was the hectic preparation in the run-up to Amsterdam, then there was the 10-day break to Bangalore where i just lazed around and watched as many movies as possible and read as much as the remaining time allowed me. Then i was back to mumbai and about to start my visa prep, but out of the blue came the call from IIFT (for the uninitiated, its Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, a premier Indian B-school specializing in foreign trade). Yes, there was a chance for me to kick-start my MBA. But the call gave me a lot of heart-burn, it came at a time when i was totally unprepared for it. I was all set to go to Amsterdam and explore the world outside India !

To add to my misery, i just had 1 week to wind up everything and start with the course. Worst thing, i had to arrange for 2.25 lakh rupees in just 3-4 days. And to add fuel to the fire, mom and dad were out on a trip to Badrinath and Kedarnath with limited connectivity. But in the end, everything turned out well. All my colleagues were so upbeat about this opportunity, the first day it was they who were convincing me to go to IIFT and i was telling them that i did not really think it was possible at so late a stage !!

My managers at work supported me in my decision and made sure that separation and all formalities were completed in least time possible. And how could i accomplish mission impossible without the support of all my friends - Subu, who can just read my mind, Namita and Pradeep - who knew what i needed and instantly agreed, and Ashu - i cannot believe that somebody whom you have known for such a short period of time can place so much faith and trust in you. And i realised what Paolo Coelho said in 'The Alchemist' - When you want something really badly, the entire world conspires so that you can achieve it.......Its something on those lines !!

So friends, i am here at IIFT, kolkata to be exact and starting a new phase of my life ! More on life here in later posts ! Till then, enjoy reading !