Wandering Minds

Solo Trip to Andamans for Scuba Diving Certification DIVING!!! I know a lot of Indians have a fascination for this sport after the movie – Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara – had become a rage wherein they had featured various activities to satisfy one’s adventurous appetite! But for me, it was not the movie. It was the fact that someone I know had done it and had adored the experience. It was my boss. He had gotten himself certified in scuba diving in Kho Tao in Thailand. He was in high spirits whenever he discussed about his experience with us. That got me going. I wanted to go on this trip with a couple of friends to Bali or Thailand. But, since I was getting ditched from all angles, I thought of doing it on my own and restricted myself to destinations within India. I must have asked atleast 5 to 6 of my friends. But since I had a break in between – due to me quitting my job and moving onto grab another one – I was lucky to have about 14 full days to myself which none of my friends ...

MAD Phase of my Life Hi, my journey with MAD started about 8 months ago with tons of excitement and a pinch of nervousness. I was excited because this was the first time I was given the opportunity to do something that I always wanted to do in the last 10 years!!! I was nervous because I had to do my best in this journey and it was not about my teaching but it was about the kids' learning. I realized that I had to teach just 5 boys and I even had a co-teacher. The question that immediately popped into my mind – Isn’t a single teacher sufficient to teach 5 kids? But the kids proved me wrong right on my 1st day as they were most notorious kids I had ever come across!!! I am highly elated that I got to teach the 5 gems of YMCA – PRATHMESH, SHUBHAM, ADESH, ROHIT and RITESH – who were mischievous and at the same time competitive against each other. Throughout the year I strived to bring out the best in these kids but I realized that they actually brought out the best in me. Th...