Phew!!! I did it :)

So, after all the hiccups I went on the challenging 70 KM marathon cycling trip. I don't know why I got this idea...It was not a challenge neither I really enjoy cycling. Probably I just wanted to prove a point to myself and wanted to see how far I could stretch myself...Sometimes these small things makes you realize what are your limits...and needless to say I did it!!!
Fugga and I went for the trip early in the morning at 6:15 AM and reached akshardham (35 KMs) at 8:45 so roughly at a speed of 14 KM/hr...which is quite decent considering we took some 5-10 mins rest in between...The morning breeze...I still can feel the energy of the morning bliss.
Once in akshardham, the real struggle started. I did not sleep much last night...and I was badly in need of sleep. but in the entire temple complex there was no place to sleep and for 5 hours...it was an eternal battle to keep myself awake!! Only I know how difficult those 5 hours were especially after 35 KMs of cycling.
At 2 P.M. I realized since I can't sleep there is no point staying in the temple complex. Fugga and I decided to leave for IIM Ahd at the same time in the scorching heat..We could not get cold water for our way.
The journey began and I started panting after just 4-5 KMs and it seemed I will not be able to make it!! I had no cold water and then I drank that boiling water in my bag...believe me that was the most satisfying drink I ever had in my life...I drank almost a litre of boiling water in that heat. Then journey began again!! Fugga an experienced cycler and having a much better stamina was cycling at a much better speed and I was trying to catch him up...We travelled for further 7-8 KMs and then I finally gave up...and I set besides the road ... My eyes were red and any extra 1 KM could have been dangerous...After 5 mins of rest and another drink of boiled water..we went off finally we saw a restaurant where I got cold water .. That time we decided I will board a jeep since I can't cover the rest 22 KMs....I was feeling defeated :(
Fortunately the Jeep guy refused to take the cycle on the carriage and hence I decided let's give it a try....And then began my last leg and probably the toughest part of the journey...We made 3 stops, drank 3 litres of mineral water and drove for 2 hours in the scorching heat to finally reach IIMA..Believe me I never felt so happy after seeing IIMA as I felt after finally reaching this place...
It has been a big learning experience for me .. a lesson in stretching your limits, a test of physical and mental endurance, determination and finally importance of peer pressure in reaching the goal.
Thank god I could do it...It would have been sad if I had boarded the jeep and did not cover the last 20 KMs...I did what I set out for and is that really not the most important thing in life?

I am crazy...

The easiest way to keep the spirits high is to think of crazy stuffs every day...try new experiences and you treasure those crazy and eventful moments..In one of my favorite time pass movie, elisha cuthbert asks the actor "What is the craziest thing you have done recently?" and there was none! If a girl asks me this I don't want to sound stupid :D
Well, to bring some excitement in my life, tomorrow morning I am going on a cycling trip to Akshardham Temple, Gandhinagar which will mean cycling for 70 KMs. I have not done cycling for more than 5 KMs in life and that too 6 years back only .. but life is about stretching limits..and I know it will be fun...Let's see if I can complete this challenge :)

Back....

15 minutes earlier my brother told me he read the stupid blogs I had written and then I realized I was supposed to be regular at blogging :) So what new has happened in Chaklu's life in the last one month.
To say it in one line "It has been rocking!!"  Sulu, khatiya, asski, masti and I have been enjoying like crazy. Somehow I have started living on the principle that today is my last day and I need to enjoy every moment of it .. and it has definitely done wonders to my attitude in life :)

Btw I have started learning how to cook food :D Yesterday I attempted rice and dal and it was not too bad...And next day it will be the exotic khichdi :D!
Btw on a final note, I wish to register another gyaan statement in my blog "Experience and time is the best teacher in anyone's life, experience more and live more ;)"
Vikas