03rd May, 2011- Not Just a Calendar Date

Here is a date, which I would not forget throughout my life and I would always remember the hardships and obstacles came in the way of deciding it. Finally GRE date taken, yuppieee!!!!

Although the process was not much difficult but still, being a fresher in this business, I was a bit reluctant in taking it myself. Moreover, it is always better to have guidance from the experts. So I made up my mind to visit my friend’s apartment on last weekend of March because he had already gone through this stage. Mixed feelings of anxiety, nervousness and confidence accompanied me. One thing I was very sure about that I need to take the test either on near about end of April or start of May. Though I could have delayed it a bit more as per applying stage yet I wanted to take it as soon as possible because of keenness and enthusiasm I have these days. Otherwise it might happen that I could have become more relaxed which would hamper my performance for sure.

That was not my day, I thought because the particular site was under maintenance and hence was unsuccessful in setting a target. Nevertheless, I understood all ifs & buts of the site and now I was self sufficient in hitting the bull’s eye. On 30th March, in night, when INDIA was on its way to finals of ICC WORLD CUP, 2011 after beating PAKISTAN in semi-finals; I was on my way taking up GRE date. Finally website was in full swing and everything happened within ten minutes and I was sitting with the registration slip in my email inbox for GRE test scheduled on 3rd May, 2011 at 9.00AM in Gurgaon. Within few seconds, I received a message from ICICI bank stating that my account has been debited around 9000 Rs for the just made transaction. Sadly that day, dollar was also in full swing which resulting a big hole in my pocket.

About one month to go and my fate would be written, was the thought which was bulging up in my mind time and again. As INDIA also won, we all celebrated. But for me it was the time for double celebration. As they say, once started is half completed. Now I had the motto in my life though for a short period of time and if successfully executed, would be my inspiration for living throughout my life span. Having said that now it was the time for final preparation.

Today 14th April, 2011 is the date and 15 days have already passed since I took the date for GRE. Last 15 days I was very busy with office work and delivery schedule resulting I could, really, not give my best shot in last 15 days due to unforeseen reasons. Though I have been preparing at a good pace but I need to brace myself a little tighter before final landing. Final countdown has begun and I hope I would cater to the pressure in a positive & strong way and not allow myself to yield.

3rd may is not just a date on calendar for me. It’s like a life changing day for me. My entire future life will depend upon those 4 hours of test that I would be spending in the test centre. It does not matter whether how hard have I prepared or for how long I have been preparing, what really matters is how I would be performing on 3rd of May,2011 from 9.00AM to 1.00PM. So it’s not just a simple day among 364 days of a year. It will be stamped on my mind for ever, whether as a sweet memory or as a soaring woe, that is yet to be decided. After almost three years of professional life after having seen many ups and downs, this is the first time I desperately want something good to happen, that too, for my career.

The next month blog shall definitely carry my performance scale and outcome of the test. So this is the last blog in which I could express my concerns and seriousness towards GRE. That is all for now hoping to start the forthcoming blog with a joyful gesture.


Regards
PARUL GOYAL