12th July, 2009 was the day I first landed in Bangalore. On one hand, there was this great city which was fast developing with a huge global niche of its own and other other hand, there was Me... a fresh graduate, in pursuit of her career... aiming at building her own niche!
My first day in the city was one of those moments when am crushed and grilled with mixed emotions. I was both sad and happy, excited and anxious, confident and nervous. I was sad, anxious nervous because I was away from home, away from my people, away from my place. I won't have my Mother with me to take care of me and my stuffs, I won't have my Father with me to support me and boost my morals, I won't have my Sister to cheer me up whenever I am upset. But above all that, I had this dream in my mind to make it large.. for myself, my family and for everyone! Besides, spaces and distances can never affect the bonding I share with my people. So in a way, they would always be with me... just a call away! Now that I was in Bangalore already, I could not have given up all that.
The first night in Bangalore was something I can never forget. Staring at the whole city from the balcony of my sister's apartment on the 7th floor almost gave me goosebumps. The skyscrapers standing high almost made me cry. It kept reminding me of my home. I felt left out, alone amidst a crowd full of unknown faces. People during the day were simply rushing... there was a look of urgency in their faces but at night, it was all calm, serene. The busy day soon converts into a beautiful night!
The next day was my interview at Ness which went fairly well and I was sure that I had made it. By that time I had slowly revived to my own state. Papa was there with me all the time till then but soon he was to go too. So it was important for me to be back to normalcy. And finally, he left for Odisha and I started a new life on my own as a professional in the corporate world.
First few months were great. It was more or less like college with various like-minded people. We studied, worked and had fun together in the training days. Exploring different places, trying out different restaurants, wandering for sweet stalls after dinner and posing before the shutterbugs were our main theme of fun. Life was great! Then there was serious work time after the training days were over. But work was fun with wonderful people all the way. Not that, I had all the good times but bad times also had their own chapters to be added to my life. And my life keeps changing... all for the good!
Coming to the city, Bangalore has its own tale to tell. One major part of the city is taken by the IT industry while a part of it is reserved for the Defence department of India. While a part of it is blocked for shopping malls, hotels and restaurants.. a fair part of it is taken by people settled here for work or studies (like me). Rest of the city is left for its own people. I personally have a liking for people in the southern part of India. They are gentle and helpful and may be that's the reason I am so comfortable traveling in train while going to Odisha.
Like many other growing cities, this city is also full of people, vehicle and has its own share of problems related to traffic, urbanization and pollution. Yet, we cannot complain about this when the city has so much to offer! Bangalore's climate is to die for... always pleasant, windy and breezy. Though it's not compatible with an asthmatic person like me.. yet it's the top attraction of the city. There's greenery all around. There are many beautiful places in and around Bangalore... most of which I have seen and rest, I am yet to see! Here, Ragigudda Temple, Nandi Hills, Bull Temple, Iskcon Temple, Cubbon Park, Sankey Tank, Lal Bagh, Wonderla are worth mentioning. Outside Bangalore, a trip to Mysore is a must. The majestic Palace of Mysore holds the topmost position in inviting visitors. Besides, there are places like Jamia Masjid, St.Philomena's Church, Manchanbele Dam, Savan Ganga, Shivasamudram and others. It's easy to cover most of the southern must-see places while being in Bangalore. Places like Coorg, Chikkamanglur, Mangalore, Udupi, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Munnar, Allepy are easily reachable. Other than these worth-seeing places, the city has a great taste to offer... from the traditional Kannada style preparations to foreign cuisines. I won't be doing justice, if I don't mention a few of my favorites... Dalma, Sahib Sind Sultan, Tandoor Hut, Esplanade, Bay Leaf, China Bowl and ofcourse Sukh Sagar! One is guaranteed to not be disappointed at these places :)
Bangalore has given me so much in so many ways. It helped me in creating a space for myself, reshaping my career, polishing my attitude and re-discovering myself altogether! It gave me wonderful people around and loads of memories to cherish throughout my life. Presence of family and old friends added the icing to the journey making it more enjoyable. I owe so much to this beautiful city! But in turn, I can just praise this city from the core of my heart... keeping it more lively and more blissful always!
When people believe in themselves, they have the first secret of success ..!!
My first day in the city was one of those moments when am crushed and grilled with mixed emotions. I was both sad and happy, excited and anxious, confident and nervous. I was sad, anxious nervous because I was away from home, away from my people, away from my place. I won't have my Mother with me to take care of me and my stuffs, I won't have my Father with me to support me and boost my morals, I won't have my Sister to cheer me up whenever I am upset. But above all that, I had this dream in my mind to make it large.. for myself, my family and for everyone! Besides, spaces and distances can never affect the bonding I share with my people. So in a way, they would always be with me... just a call away! Now that I was in Bangalore already, I could not have given up all that.
The first night in Bangalore was something I can never forget. Staring at the whole city from the balcony of my sister's apartment on the 7th floor almost gave me goosebumps. The skyscrapers standing high almost made me cry. It kept reminding me of my home. I felt left out, alone amidst a crowd full of unknown faces. People during the day were simply rushing... there was a look of urgency in their faces but at night, it was all calm, serene. The busy day soon converts into a beautiful night!
The next day was my interview at Ness which went fairly well and I was sure that I had made it. By that time I had slowly revived to my own state. Papa was there with me all the time till then but soon he was to go too. So it was important for me to be back to normalcy. And finally, he left for Odisha and I started a new life on my own as a professional in the corporate world.
First few months were great. It was more or less like college with various like-minded people. We studied, worked and had fun together in the training days. Exploring different places, trying out different restaurants, wandering for sweet stalls after dinner and posing before the shutterbugs were our main theme of fun. Life was great! Then there was serious work time after the training days were over. But work was fun with wonderful people all the way. Not that, I had all the good times but bad times also had their own chapters to be added to my life. And my life keeps changing... all for the good!
Coming to the city, Bangalore has its own tale to tell. One major part of the city is taken by the IT industry while a part of it is reserved for the Defence department of India. While a part of it is blocked for shopping malls, hotels and restaurants.. a fair part of it is taken by people settled here for work or studies (like me). Rest of the city is left for its own people. I personally have a liking for people in the southern part of India. They are gentle and helpful and may be that's the reason I am so comfortable traveling in train while going to Odisha.
Like many other growing cities, this city is also full of people, vehicle and has its own share of problems related to traffic, urbanization and pollution. Yet, we cannot complain about this when the city has so much to offer! Bangalore's climate is to die for... always pleasant, windy and breezy. Though it's not compatible with an asthmatic person like me.. yet it's the top attraction of the city. There's greenery all around. There are many beautiful places in and around Bangalore... most of which I have seen and rest, I am yet to see! Here, Ragigudda Temple, Nandi Hills, Bull Temple, Iskcon Temple, Cubbon Park, Sankey Tank, Lal Bagh, Wonderla are worth mentioning. Outside Bangalore, a trip to Mysore is a must. The majestic Palace of Mysore holds the topmost position in inviting visitors. Besides, there are places like Jamia Masjid, St.Philomena's Church, Manchanbele Dam, Savan Ganga, Shivasamudram and others. It's easy to cover most of the southern must-see places while being in Bangalore. Places like Coorg, Chikkamanglur, Mangalore, Udupi, Ooty, Kodaikanal, Pune, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Munnar, Allepy are easily reachable. Other than these worth-seeing places, the city has a great taste to offer... from the traditional Kannada style preparations to foreign cuisines. I won't be doing justice, if I don't mention a few of my favorites... Dalma, Sahib Sind Sultan, Tandoor Hut, Esplanade, Bay Leaf, China Bowl and ofcourse Sukh Sagar! One is guaranteed to not be disappointed at these places :)
Bangalore has given me so much in so many ways. It helped me in creating a space for myself, reshaping my career, polishing my attitude and re-discovering myself altogether! It gave me wonderful people around and loads of memories to cherish throughout my life. Presence of family and old friends added the icing to the journey making it more enjoyable. I owe so much to this beautiful city! But in turn, I can just praise this city from the core of my heart... keeping it more lively and more blissful always!
When people believe in themselves, they have the first secret of success ..!!
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beautifully crafted ma'am...very interesting read:)
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