The month of June has been the most important month of this year. There were a lot of messed up things that straightened out. The most important decision I took was finally deciding upon the Career field I want to pursue. I was in a real fix between MS and MBA. My excellent profile and credentials are ideal for me to pursue MS from the United States of America. Right until the end of last month, I was pretty sure about my career objectives – B.tech from JMI, MS+ MBA from US, work for a few years and finally venture into entrepreneurship. But God had a different plan for me. I remember myself begging to God to send back Moumita in my life. It was one hell of an attraction and I even changed my career plan to MBA. At that time I just wanted to reach out to her and IIM Calcutta seemed the most practical solution. My entire life took a 360 degree turn when I met Priya Agarwal this month. I was reading some random stuff on Quora when her name and photo flashed in front of my eyes. She has answered some question pertaining to Jamia Millia Islamia. I was literally blown over by her smile and innocence. It was like love at first sight. All I wanted at that particular moment was to meet her. So the next day, I arranged her number from a common friend and tried contacting her through Whatsapp. I had really liked her answering style on Quora and thought of inducting her in my Mechanical Editorial Team. I thought it would create an ideal scenario where I could easily introduce myself to her. So I straight away whatsapped her that I was her senior from the mechanical department and wanted her to be a part of the Editorial Team. I finally received a reply after 1.5 days of torturous wait. She said she would be happy to be a part of the team and thanked me for the same. I finally gathered some confidence and asked her to meet me at Hygenic canteen the next day. And guess what, she agreed to meet. I couldn’t sleep all night due to over excitement and a feeling of euphoria. Right after giving my Viva, I was hovering around when I received her call. I ran towards the canteen just as a bullet leaves the barrel. And there she was. Exactly as I had imagined her to be, wearing a beautiful kurta, waiting to meet the Editor of the so-called Mechanical Newsletter. Our eyes met and for a few seconds, I couldn’t get my eyes off her.

There was something about her which I cannot explain in words. I could feel there was an instant connection between us. Anyways I asked her to accompany me to Masscomm Canteen as it was too hot out there at the Hygenic canteen. I remember that for the next 2 hours, I didn’t stop even for a second. I went on and on like a marathon runner. We talked about all sort of things such as life in Jamia, her background, exams, professors, career objectives etc. I was truly having the best time of my life. It was at that very moment that I made a request to God:

“God please please please I want her in my life. Not just as a friend or girlfriend, but as my life partner. I want to spend the rest of my life with her. She is perfect for me in every sense. Please just fulfill this last request of mine. I won’t ask you for anything else ever”

Now coming to the present moment, it’s been more than 25 days since I met her that day. She’s the thought that fuels each morning of mine. During our meet, she told me that she wants to pursue MBA after her B.Tech. This very statement of hers forced me to re-evaluate my options.

1. My mom doesn’t want me to leave India. My family loves me a lot and cannot live without me. 
2. After staying alone at IIT Roorkee for about a month and listening to Prof. Shailesh’s experience in the US, I have realized that family always comes first. Everything else can wait.
3. After getting my hands on real research work, I believe it’s futile for me to go for MS. 
4. I have 5 months in hand, which I can utilize to prepare for CAT 2017 and somehow manage to get admission in FMS, Delhi. It has the lowest MBA fee in the country and offers the best return on investment. 
5. This would ensure I remain close to my family, to Priya whom I ‘ll be proposing in a few months as well as pursue my education from one of the best institutes of the country. 

This is what I was calling my moment of awakening. I need to balance myself, push myself harder and somehow manage to crack that dreadful entrance examination. I am literally willing to sacrifice anything and everything for Priya Agarwal.

Now coming to real picture, here is the list of achievements for the month of June:

1. Completed one month of internship at IIT Roorkee
2. Read The Naked Face, The Professional
3. Watched the following movies:
   

   INCENDIES

   TOY STORY

   YESHWANT

   BADRINATH KI DULHANIYA

   300

   TUM BIN

   COMPANY

   STAR WARS – A NEW HOPE

   NETWORK

4. Watched the following series: 
   

   GODAAN

   TVF BISHT

   A FRUSTRATED SOFTWARE ENGINEER

   TVF TRIPLING

Finances 2017: June

I am presently at my weakest position. My bank balance stands at an all-time low of Rs.1500. Apart from the typical food and travel expenses, I had to empty my pockets for Paper publishing fee, Quad Torc installments, clothes, Iit Roorkee travel etc. I must reach Rs.10000 savings target quickly since I anticipate a lot of upcoming expenses in the coming months.