Year 2014 at a glance

This year surely has been one of the most happening year of my life. I started this year with a bang, having spent last week of 2013 in Shimla, gave so much of energy and positivity to start the new year fresh. I day didn't started as wanted, having no drinks, which was not my conscious decision but was forced upon me. Started the day with normal course of things and went to meet my love. Had a good day and days passed on. Though 2013 was also not bad either, as the most desired thing happened that year, me owning a land. Owning a land is one big thing, but constructing it is another herculean task, which needs lot of hardwork and financials. After arranging finance the work started in March end and i was very excited about it. April brought a big set back to me, as due to my ignorance, stupidity i lost my byk. This was very shocking to me and i was disappointed. But lyf has to go on, and somehow i was able to handle this situation and fully recovered from it. I was also able to get loan for a new byk, and i bought Apache. In May, trip to hrishikesh happened. We covered the distance through my byk, with 4 other friends. We went for Rafting and camping. The journey was long tiring and sometimes frustating. Due to lack of communication between the group. Somehow we reached Hrishikesh at around 10:00 am and went to our camp. Our camp was in Marine drive which is approx 21 km from Hrishikesh. The day was hot and humid and we went inside our camp which was burning in fire to take some rest. Somehow we managed to take 2 hours of rest and being starved with hunger. We had our lunch at around 2 pm and after that we were told to get ready for rafting. The rafting was long and exhaustive. We completed rafting at around 7 pm and it took us another 1:30 hours to reach back to our camp. The mood in camp was very happening the night even beautiful. The next day we returned back, with less trouble in journey and were very tired and hungry after reaching our homes. Journey with friends are always special, and when you get even minded people, it becomes unforgettable. I memories with always stay. Had my birthday on July which we celebrated happily. and also of my love in the same month. August brought appraisal which was not upto the expectations but was satisfactory. Had promotion. The lyf is getting faster day by day. Meanwhile the construction work at my house was almost coming to end. But the lack of financials is slowing it down. The Grah pravesh also has to take place as my future in laws want to visit my place. The date was decided at 28 September'14 but could not happened due to barsi of my grand mother which was due on 18 Dec'14. Oct'14 brought me to a new project, as my last assignment came to end after 2 years.  The new project brings new challenges, new bosses, new colleagues, new close friends. New surprises and new opportunities. Nov'14 was ok ok but Dec'14 brought a shocker in my lyf. A beautiful shocker not expected, but always wanting. I am posting this the month which has been very busy challenging and beautiful for me. The lyf getting spent and still don't know what to achieve. What's the essence of this lyf. I am sure only earning isn't. Watch some beautiful movies, spent very special days with friends. Made new friends. Learnt new lessons of life. Watched childhood comic characters coming to celluloid. The year was awesome, and anticipating for 2015.


Regards
Pushpraj

At last it happened!!! Bike journey Lucknow to Delhi

My mind was made up, ready to drive Gurgaon from Lucknow. I had few setbacks before the day started. I knew I had to cover up all my journey alone earlier it was planned with once of my good friends. My first longest trip ever on the roads that I was not familiar with. I was demotivated knowing I have to ride alone, my bike was not in the condition to ride through all the way, servicing was much needed, but due to diwali holidays workshops were closed, and the day when I have to start the journey, I was servicing my bike. Once I also changed my plan to travel through bike even tried to get the reservation tickets but it was too late for that. At that time Shrek motivated me to continue with the plan and told that it isn't that much far that you cannot reach. Finally the mind was make up, my bike was ready, I half ready. The day was nice. I woke up early at 6:00 am. Got myself ready for the big tirey day. I didn't informed my family about the same, as I knew I could have face resistance from them. Only few of my friends knew about it. I started at 7:00 with a very good raw speed. My first milestone was fruitful, 100 kms were covered in 90 minutes. But at the same time I got my first setback. My bike was punctured. I was lucky, as there was puncure shop on my way. I have to return back around 1 km. The shop owner told me that the tube have been punctured from many places and it has to be replaced. I was not carrying enough money with me. I negotiated with him and the mechanic boy took all that i had with me. Resuming my journey I first ran to the ATM in Sitapur which was just 5 minutes from where i started. A sense of urgency ran through me that I was losing my timeline. I started racing through my journey, eyeing to reach Barielly till 12:00 PM in noon. The journey was going fine but after reaching Shahjahnpur I could not maintain my speed as the road were bad. Somehow I could reached Barielly around 12:30. There was sense of satisfaction as half the way was covered. Since I was on cost saving mode I had poori sabzi in Barielly relaxed a bit and again continued with my journey. The first half was completed sucessfully. I didn't knew that the next half of the journey was going to be tougher one. I began at 1:00 pm with steady speed. targetting to reach Gurgaon by 7:00 pm. I was driving driving driving all the way. Then came the great traffic jams of Rampur and Gajraula. I also saw the place where I missed my bus. That night was in front of me. The long traffic jams were pouring energy from me and increasing frustation. The jam cost me nearly 2 hours. I was well behind my target time. Then came the great raods of Hapur, long and clean enough to land a aeroplane. I sensed that it was my best chance to make up for the time lost. I raced away through the vacant roads covering distance quickly and at last I reached Gaziabad around 6:30 pm. The distance between Gaziabad and Delhi is 25 kms and I knew that I was just about to reach the destination and fulfill my long fantasy. The fantasy which I planned in class VI with my buddies Anurag and Shams. Now I was in Gaziabad and Delhi was just around,  the relief that I was just nearing my destination I found myself caught in the jam once again. The road were full of vehicles and I was just searching for vacant sides to give me pass. I came to know later that the jam was due to the first Formula Race held in India in Noida. My body held up nicely but it was mental fatigue that was creeping on me. Now I just wanted to get away from the jam and feel the clean and big roads of Delhi. Around 7:30 was away from the traffic. I had reached Vaishali Metro Station which is Gaziabad border, but from that I didn't know the way for Gurgaon. I planned to reach Laxmi nagar from there as I knew the way from there. It was couple of wrong directions which made my journey longer, finally I could make my way to laxmi nagar and from there it was like known streets. I was racing through the directions to my next checkpoint Rajeev chowk. Gurgaon is 30 minutes away from there. The mental tiredness was all over me and once again I lost my way through. It was already 8 at that time. Patience was at stake. With the help of localites I found my way to Rajeev chowk and from there on I never stopped before reaching Gurgaon my wish was fulfilled long and clean roads racing above 80 km and reaching 100 and 110 sometimes. I finally reached Jwala Mill, Gurgaon around 8:30 pm and just wanted to relax before entering the room. I had a glass of Juice there and relaxed myself a bit. Reached room around 9:00 pm and finally target was achieved.

There are many people who helped me completing my long time fantasy. This journey was not just biking but one of the targets achieved. It was my one big step to achieve another goal. "Biking through Ladakh".
This one will definitely need a lots of guts, patience and skills. But before that I had some other smaller goals to achieve. "Biking through Shimla" with friends.


Regards
Pushpraj Singh

Mera Jahan: Mai Jahaan rahu, mai kahi bhi hu, Teri Yaad saath ...

Mera Jahan: Mai Jahaan rahu, mai kahi bhi hu, Teri Yaad saath ...: I have walked aloneWalked down this roadOf life, The storms came aroundAnd left destruction, But you showed me lightAnd gave a new hope of ...

Biking in lucknow (Days to remember)

Missing those days when I, Shariq and Panditji used to roam around in Bike on weekly offs. Racing on empty tracks, and planning for longer trip, somehow it never happened and it will happen sooner or later, may be not with them but some others guys. Planning for my longest trip ever, lets see what happens. Future knows what's in the bag. Meanwhile when i am writing India is playing its second ODI and is performing well, fingers crossed let' c who wins.


Regards

Pushpraj Singh

Eid Mubarak

Happy Eid-ul-fitr to all my dear friends. After observing fast for 30 days in the holy month of Ramzan, comes Eid. Time to enjoy Sewaee, biryani and other delicacies. Me first time in my life spam is out of my home and city, realised that there is no sewaee to eat in Eid. No Off in office also. Mean while Anna Hazare ji has been also dismissed from hospital. I pray for his better health. What a time to be discharged. Go have some biryani and sewayi and regain all the lost energy. We need you badly. And while I am writing this India is thrashing England in T20s. Looks like our team has finally adjusted itself to the england conditions after 1 and half month of very bad cricket and time as well. Go India finish it off in style make them realise that we our indeed the world champions in Cricket. Good Luck

Regards

Pushpraj Singh

Bechain Lamhe

Mujhko har din yeh satate,

tanha hone par khoob darate,

akela hu, yeh ehsaas dilate,

mujhe mere khushiyon ke dino mai le jaate,

pata nahi acche hai, ya bure, yeh Bechain Lamhe


Pushpraj singh

Chandni raat

Chandni iss raat mai, barsaat ke mausam mai, kaash saath hote hum tum, aur main, tumhe dekhkar aanhe bharta.

Tadap

Unki yaad mai jalte hai aise,

Mom batti ke deeye ke jaise,

Sochte hai pal pal unko aise,

Saans lete hau jaise.



Pushpraj Singh

Dil e Nadaan

Yeh boonde barasti hai kyu,

Yeh dil dhadakta hai kyu,

Yeh aarzoo machalti hai kyu,

Yeh aankhen roti hai kyu,

Iss dil ki kya khata,

Yeh Chahta hai chahna,

Iss dil ko kya pata,

Woh hai ek bewafa.


Pushpraj singh

Beetien Lamhe

Sadko par ghoomte, hum masti karte thae,
roz roz milte aur phir ghooma karte thae,

Din ko hum milte, har shaam bhi milte thae,
kal kya karenge yeh socha karte thae,

College bunk karke hum picture dekhte thae,
2 ki 3 cutting hum chai piya karte thae,
Chai ke paise kaun dega iss baat par ladte thae,
phir paise jod jod kar hum bill bharte thae,

College pass kiya, ab hum university jaate thae,
Din mai bhookh lagi, tau samose khaate thae,
subah ghar se nikle tau shaam ko aate thae,
din bhar khoob mehnat ki, yeh ghar par batate thae,

Shaam ko hum phir milte aur baandh par jaate thae,
din bhar ki masti ki baatien batiyate thae,

Masti thi baatoon mai, aur hasti thi duniya saari,
khatm hui ab yeh masti aur khatm hua hungama,
Ab kabhi hum milte aur saath mai jab chalte hai,
haste tau hum, aur dil mai tanha se rehte hai.


Pushpraj Singh