"It is not for the sake of a ribboned coat,
Or the selfish hope of a season's fame;
But the captain's hand on his shoulder smote,
Play up, play up and play the game" - Vitae Lampada
It is 11:30pm, Sunday, the 1st September, 2013. I have checked into my room and after a refreshing shower, have unpacked most of my stuff. Tomorrow the training starts. For now, I have spread the bedspread over starched bed linen, have hung the suits and arranged the formal clothes in the cupboard, set my laptop conveniently on the table near the large window. From this window of Room No. 40, I can see the adjacent temple and the road that is butting it.
I have been allocated Indian Information Service, and from 10am tomorrow, I'd be commencing my training. I hope to do well. More than that, I hope to embark on the journey of becoming a better person. A challenging, confusing journey it seems as of now.
The feeling is almost of going from primary school to secondary school for the first time. You've covered your textbooks with brown sheet, you've pasted labels on it and have written your name and subjects with a newly bought fountain pen. The uniform is ready (pants for the first time!). The smell of new things lingers in the air. New books, new clothes, new schoolbag. Well, it is a bit like that now. The only advantage of being older than a sixth grader is that I can contextualise these feelings and give them some names. There is anticipation, apprehension and nervousness. Well, ready or not, the journey has begun. Let us see how things turn out. With an open mind and an embracing heart, I sign off :)
8 comments:
Super da :) "The only advantage of being older".. I can think of many disadvantages. Good luck to you!!
Wish you a happy second innings....
Adarsh: lol, Thanks da :)
Vikas: Thanks bro :)
very glad to read your feelings in the blog. i felt the same thing when you bought your new dress i recollected the incident of buying you a new uniform in shanthinikethan show room and shoes and school bag you have also written similarly. our best wishes to you for a fulfilling career congrats on your success in the election. May God bless you
malathy chithra and sowthamini
Wonderful...All the best macha.. Its been some time since I peeped in here... keep posting... We have come a long way from the half-trousers days of 8 th grade. Excitement is still the same.. Good luck.. Cheers:)
glad to note that you have assumed the role of a captain. play the game well. i wish you all success in your career. please aim high & you are capable of reaching the top in your career. your photograph of the road in your blog shows a straight broad road with full of natural scenery,without any roadblocks.let your progress in the career be also move from strength to strength, making your love fruitful in service enjoy the training, enjoy the service & fare forward. May God bless you!
best wishes
S.RAGHAVAN
STYLE OF EXPRESSING THE FEELING IS GOOD. FELT AS IF HAD A PERSONAL CONVERSATION.
RAJAN SAMBASIVAM
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