Just wanted to update about the crazy little situation I am into.
My company people organized a Tata Sumo which drops me at my pickup point itself.
The cab is scheduled at 6:20 pm, but there is a clause with it.
The cab will ply only if I come at 6:20 pm. If not... Well as of now I do not know about this situation. I hope it will ply in my absence was well.
Booked an Indica Vista Terra Tdi
Finally, I have decided to go in for a new car. Its none other than Tata Indica Vista Terra Tdi.
My budget was 4 - 4.2 lakhs.
Loads of options were available when it came to petrol vehicles. But when it came to diesel vehicle, only a single vehicle stood above the rest. It was none other than Tata Indica Vista Terra Tdi. The on-road price for me comes to Rs 3,82,000. Ain't it awesome. Its literally at the price of a petrol car.
And remember its a diesel car. No other diesel (new) cars are available at this price. I could have gone for the Indica DLS. But somewhere I read, Vista had loads of improvements compared to DLS. And it was mere 15-20k more than DLS.
I always have loved to drive a diesel. Though I have not driven Indica Vista, I still booked the car. I have driven the " naturally aspirated " indica DLS. I have never felt what turbo kick is. Soon I shall blog about it.
I am happy about my decision. The car does not have a tachometer, no power windows, no 60-40 rear seat split. But do I mind all of these. Never. I will opt for 5 spoke alloy wheels. Also inquired about Bull bar. Got to know, its not a part of standard Tata equipment. That makes me disappointed. With a 14-inch tubeless tyre I am more than happy. (I feel petrol variant comes with 13 -inch tyres.)
But all in all, I feel a real value for money car.
I did it on a Saturday. I am deeply indebted to Lord Shani. And hence I wanted to do this on a Saturday only. Hope he keeps me going.
My budget was 4 - 4.2 lakhs.
Loads of options were available when it came to petrol vehicles. But when it came to diesel vehicle, only a single vehicle stood above the rest. It was none other than Tata Indica Vista Terra Tdi. The on-road price for me comes to Rs 3,82,000. Ain't it awesome. Its literally at the price of a petrol car.
And remember its a diesel car. No other diesel (new) cars are available at this price. I could have gone for the Indica DLS. But somewhere I read, Vista had loads of improvements compared to DLS. And it was mere 15-20k more than DLS.
I always have loved to drive a diesel. Though I have not driven Indica Vista, I still booked the car. I have driven the " naturally aspirated " indica DLS. I have never felt what turbo kick is. Soon I shall blog about it.
I am happy about my decision. The car does not have a tachometer, no power windows, no 60-40 rear seat split. But do I mind all of these. Never. I will opt for 5 spoke alloy wheels. Also inquired about Bull bar. Got to know, its not a part of standard Tata equipment. That makes me disappointed. With a 14-inch tubeless tyre I am more than happy. (I feel petrol variant comes with 13 -inch tyres.)
But all in all, I feel a real value for money car.
I did it on a Saturday. I am deeply indebted to Lord Shani. And hence I wanted to do this on a Saturday only. Hope he keeps me going.
Thoughts of buying a new car
Ever since, I could not finalize on the used Scorpio, I have not been able to find interest in looking out for used cars. Yes, I may not use a car as a daily commute to work. An used car could have chipped in, but now I have thoughts of buying a new car.
Thoughts of buying an used car
Today was an eventful day for me. I did lot ,learnt loads infact. I recently saw an ad in my company intranet, about a Scorpio for sale. The Scorpio was about 5 year old and done about 50k kms. The asking price was Rs 435000.
Though, till date, I never had thought of owing such a huge vehicle, I somehow made all the guts and courage in the world to interact with the owner.
Since he was from the same company as I am, I could easily approach him for the vehicle inspection. The date was fixed, ie today.
I recently got my driving test completed, and I did not have an inch idea of what to do. But somehow mustered enough courage to visit a nearby mechanic seeking help.
The mechanic was quite helpful, and I visited the house of the person, who was selling his vehicle. I was quite impressed with the car. It was in mint condition.
I told the mechanic to go ahead and have a look at the vehicle. He did. In about 20 mins time, the inspection was done and I was ready to go back home.
After coming back the mechanic told me to go for the vehicle only if the price is brought down to 3.8 lakhs.
Some of the key observations which the mechanic told me was:
> Though the owner insisted the vehicle had run for 50k kms, mechanic told me the vehicle had well run over 1 lakh kms.
> The seats were all neat and redone. The mechanic told me this situation comes only if the seats are worn out, and they wear out only if its used too much. So the question of 50k kms was far from thought.
I was also advised to drive a smaller vehicle before buying such a huge vehicle. Though I have always loved to drive the Mahindra Bolero, it seems that day is far too away.
I am literally confused on what is to be done. But I feel my plans of having a Bolero / Scorpio have just been flushed out and I need to re-think on what I really need to buy.
I have been given a green signal for an Indica. But now I am running low on confidence. I need to gather all the courage in the world to buy a car.
Cheers,
Though, till date, I never had thought of owing such a huge vehicle, I somehow made all the guts and courage in the world to interact with the owner.
Since he was from the same company as I am, I could easily approach him for the vehicle inspection. The date was fixed, ie today.
I recently got my driving test completed, and I did not have an inch idea of what to do. But somehow mustered enough courage to visit a nearby mechanic seeking help.
The mechanic was quite helpful, and I visited the house of the person, who was selling his vehicle. I was quite impressed with the car. It was in mint condition.
I told the mechanic to go ahead and have a look at the vehicle. He did. In about 20 mins time, the inspection was done and I was ready to go back home.
After coming back the mechanic told me to go for the vehicle only if the price is brought down to 3.8 lakhs.
Some of the key observations which the mechanic told me was:
> Though the owner insisted the vehicle had run for 50k kms, mechanic told me the vehicle had well run over 1 lakh kms.
> The seats were all neat and redone. The mechanic told me this situation comes only if the seats are worn out, and they wear out only if its used too much. So the question of 50k kms was far from thought.
I was also advised to drive a smaller vehicle before buying such a huge vehicle. Though I have always loved to drive the Mahindra Bolero, it seems that day is far too away.
I am literally confused on what is to be done. But I feel my plans of having a Bolero / Scorpio have just been flushed out and I need to re-think on what I really need to buy.
I have been given a green signal for an Indica. But now I am running low on confidence. I need to gather all the courage in the world to buy a car.
Cheers,
Read a new book, in a single day
I am so happy today, I started reading a new book today morning and finished it by afternoon, isn't it impressive. On the contrary, I do have another book which I have been reading since a month.
The book which I read in a single day, is " How to Handle your BOSS ".
It definitely tells us about some nice tricks, to handle your bosses.
It sure was a good read.
And yes today is "Gandhi Jayanthi". Proud to be an Indian :)
Cheers,
The book which I read in a single day, is " How to Handle your BOSS ".
It definitely tells us about some nice tricks, to handle your bosses.
It sure was a good read.
And yes today is "Gandhi Jayanthi". Proud to be an Indian :)
Cheers,
Company transport
It seems weird, but I always end up having a panga with company transport guys. Be it my first company , second or third, there seems to be no pickup and drop facility close to my house.
@ Wipro, the shuttle used to go via Uttarahalli Road, but they refused to give a stop / pickup point, I had to walk around 1.5 kms just to reach the pickup point, which made me quit Wipro (yes I uploaded my CV because of this ).
@ Honeywell, I do have a pickup point close to my house, but the drop point is 3kms away from my place. Have you ever imagined about such a scenario where in you are picked up at some place and dropped at some other place. I mean it looks silly and weird, but I am at the recieving end of it.
@ Wipro, the shuttle used to go via Uttarahalli Road, but they refused to give a stop / pickup point, I had to walk around 1.5 kms just to reach the pickup point, which made me quit Wipro (yes I uploaded my CV because of this ).
@ Honeywell, I do have a pickup point close to my house, but the drop point is 3kms away from my place. Have you ever imagined about such a scenario where in you are picked up at some place and dropped at some other place. I mean it looks silly and weird, but I am at the recieving end of it.
Junk food at office
I saw an advertisement on the televison, about a lady eating pani puri and the vendor advising her about the ill effects of junk food. About improper digestion, burping etc etc.
So, I was wondering, after moving to new campus, I have easy access to Junk Food every evening. though I eat only once / twice a week (which is tooo much), I had an idea of intaking fibre by having Oats or Cornflakes? I hope I do not end up with an upset stomach.
What say??
So, I was wondering, after moving to new campus, I have easy access to Junk Food every evening. though I eat only once / twice a week (which is tooo much), I had an idea of intaking fibre by having Oats or Cornflakes? I hope I do not end up with an upset stomach.
What say??
Driving test
Today was my driving test. I needed loads of luck and confidence.
Yes, with loads of luck, "GuruBala" and Gods grace, I cleared it.
There were 12 people who had to drive. The instructor stood in the main road, watching them drive. But when my turn came, I had to drop him back to the RTO. Hence he came along in the car with me.
Frankly speaking, I did not have any issue, on my mind, about what if the engine stalls. And believe me, I took a U turn and drove amidst traffic, even in 4th gear.
My instructor was stunned, coz he thought I was a dumb guy.
Yes, the lesson I learnt was, if we stop worrying about end results, we can perform better.
Worrying about engine stalling, and other stuffs, would have led me to nowhere.
Yes, with loads of luck, "GuruBala" and Gods grace, I cleared it.
There were 12 people who had to drive. The instructor stood in the main road, watching them drive. But when my turn came, I had to drop him back to the RTO. Hence he came along in the car with me.
Frankly speaking, I did not have any issue, on my mind, about what if the engine stalls. And believe me, I took a U turn and drove amidst traffic, even in 4th gear.
My instructor was stunned, coz he thought I was a dumb guy.
Yes, the lesson I learnt was, if we stop worrying about end results, we can perform better.
Worrying about engine stalling, and other stuffs, would have led me to nowhere.
Driving classes - Session # 14, 15 , 16, 17, 18
Phew so many classes just came and went away. I improved considerably during these classes. Yes, I now could drive with more confidence and 25 - 9 -2009 was my driving test. I was suppose to drive for my license.
Last two sessions I was trying out on the reverse gear. Did learnt it though, not master it.
Cheers,
Last two sessions I was trying out on the reverse gear. Did learnt it though, not master it.
Cheers,
Watched a movie in a cartoon channel
Watched Jab We Met on Pogo TV. I was surprised to see Jab We Met being aired on Pogo. Could not make any reason behind it, considering the channel is meant for kids.
Later came to know some of the adult scenes and adult words were edited/removed.
Surprise, Surprise, isn't it??
Later came to know some of the adult scenes and adult words were edited/removed.
Surprise, Surprise, isn't it??
Driving classes - Session # 13.
Today, was my 13th session, I am 5 sessions away from finishing them all. No clues on buying a car yet. I drove today after almost 2 weeks. But I felt little bit high on confidence. I drove amidst very very heavy traffic. But still managed with one or two hiccups here and there.
I shall take my test this Friday, I need to bunk office for that.
Let me see.
Cheers.
I shall take my test this Friday, I need to bunk office for that.
Let me see.
Cheers.
Driving classes - Session # 12 as on 5th Sept 2009
Though my Driving class Session 12, was dated 5 September 2009, I could not blog about it, since I found nothing encouraging in that particular session. I drove amidst heavy traffic. But I was bit sad about my driving. I then postponed taking driving sessions for about 2 weeks, till today ie 21 September 2009, due to some urgent official work.
So as on 5th September 2009, I am quite quite, upset about my driving skills,.
So as on 5th September 2009, I am quite quite, upset about my driving skills,.
Stuck in the moment
Its been a looong weekend, but a boring one. Its almost 20 days, but still I am not able to complete reading the book which I had begun.
I have two more books queued up in line, but lacking the enthusiasm these days.
Travel is taking up loads of my time. And I end up doing nothing on weekdays.
I feel as though I am staring at a deep pit full of shit, my future seems to be dull, black and full of boring days.
Feels like I am stuck in the moment.
But I would like to thank God for keeping me alive and kicking. I just hope these boring days just pass away, and I hope I shall be back blogging about my happy days.
Cheers.
I have two more books queued up in line, but lacking the enthusiasm these days.
Travel is taking up loads of my time. And I end up doing nothing on weekdays.
I feel as though I am staring at a deep pit full of shit, my future seems to be dull, black and full of boring days.
Feels like I am stuck in the moment.
But I would like to thank God for keeping me alive and kicking. I just hope these boring days just pass away, and I hope I shall be back blogging about my happy days.
Cheers.
Altogether a new workplace
I have moved out of Kalyani Magnum Campus located @ JP Nagar 3rd phase. I am now put up at Orion campus, located @ OuterRingRoad.
This appears to be my 11th different workplace( location), in a span of 4 years. Feat in itself.
Cheers,
This appears to be my 11th different workplace( location), in a span of 4 years. Feat in itself.
Cheers,
As on 6th September 2009, Sunday
> I am still reading the book Ayn Rand - We the living.
> Still not done with my driving classes.
> Have some other commitments before actually I invest in a car.
> Feeling some heat, because of work.
> Wanting to read loads of stuffs, but lack of time and my mood swings are constant threats.
> I am enjoying being all alone, all for myself.
> I am happily listening to the radio and coding :P.
> Surprisingly, none of my buddies are online on GTALK. ???
> Still not done with my driving classes.
> Have some other commitments before actually I invest in a car.
> Feeling some heat, because of work.
> Wanting to read loads of stuffs, but lack of time and my mood swings are constant threats.
> I am enjoying being all alone, all for myself.
> I am happily listening to the radio and coding :P.
> Surprisingly, none of my buddies are online on GTALK. ???
Is blogging ur heart out, controversial ???
I was today wondering, whether, this power to express ourselves and publish it, controversial?
Here and there I find examples, where people have landed up in soup, because of blogging, though they have not blogged anything hatred.
But, but, such is life.
I have blogged about something which ends up with visitors from all parts of the planet.
Yes, I have written about SJBIT. Do a google search for yourself, with the word, SJBIT, you will find my post. Though my post is heartfelt, (nothing bad I have written), I am still scared, what reaction it invokes to the reader.
I wish some of my fond teachers, read through that and comment. I would be on moon :)
Cheers,
Here and there I find examples, where people have landed up in soup, because of blogging, though they have not blogged anything hatred.
But, but, such is life.
I have blogged about something which ends up with visitors from all parts of the planet.
Yes, I have written about SJBIT. Do a google search for yourself, with the word, SJBIT, you will find my post. Though my post is heartfelt, (nothing bad I have written), I am still scared, what reaction it invokes to the reader.
I wish some of my fond teachers, read through that and comment. I would be on moon :)
Cheers,
What am I reading?
My driving classes have been suspended till next Monday. The plan is to take the remaining 7 sessions on consecutive days and wind up with a Driving License test at the RTO.
Looks crisp. Hope I gain more confidence in myself, by next Saturday.
So having loads of time, I recently finished reading a Perry Mason mystery book.
So thought of starting with a new one. This time it is Ayn Rand - We The Living.
Hoping to finish it soooon..
Cheers.
Looks crisp. Hope I gain more confidence in myself, by next Saturday.
So having loads of time, I recently finished reading a Perry Mason mystery book.
So thought of starting with a new one. This time it is Ayn Rand - We The Living.
Hoping to finish it soooon..
Cheers.
Watching ad's on the television
Today, the whole day, I was at home. I watched a whole lot of stuffs on the television. Watched an advertisement on the television, which showcased, a boy and a guy, who had not taken any sick leave over the past year and have won accolades in their school and workplace respectively.
I was wondering whether, have I ever been through such a year, and yes, to be frank and honest, in my 8th standard, I had not taken a single sick leave. Not that I was not all that fit and healthy, but somehow too much of luck was on my side.
But what I feel is, it a waste trying to attend school/ office all the days.. Sometimes we need time all for ourselves. Weekends are perfectly alright. What I have figured out is a leave on a weekday is equal to nothing else. I feel its the best way to recharge.
And yes, during my 10th standard, the leaves which I took went, up to 15, for the whole year, and that is another kind of a feat in itself.
Cheers,
I was wondering whether, have I ever been through such a year, and yes, to be frank and honest, in my 8th standard, I had not taken a single sick leave. Not that I was not all that fit and healthy, but somehow too much of luck was on my side.
But what I feel is, it a waste trying to attend school/ office all the days.. Sometimes we need time all for ourselves. Weekends are perfectly alright. What I have figured out is a leave on a weekday is equal to nothing else. I feel its the best way to recharge.
And yes, during my 10th standard, the leaves which I took went, up to 15, for the whole year, and that is another kind of a feat in itself.
Cheers,
Driving classes - Session # 11.
Yup, my 11th session, 7 more, and its all over..
Today I drove on steep roads. Engine did stall 2 times, but that should be fine.
Cheers,
Today I drove on steep roads. Engine did stall 2 times, but that should be fine.
Cheers,
Driving classes - Session # 10.
Not much progress when it comes to driving. I am getting bored day by day driving a petrol vehicle. Seems like I will complete my remainder of the classes on a Santro itself.
I need to gear up for driving a petrol vehicle, mentally. Driving seems to be so boring these days, I want a diesel vehicle.!!!!
I need to gear up for driving a petrol vehicle, mentally. Driving seems to be so boring these days, I want a diesel vehicle.!!!!
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