Bikers' Group

These days, in the name of transaction phase, people are disturbing our normal life. Every now and then there is bandh, we don’t know who calls for bandh and what is the reason behind? We find it frustrating always. After a year nothing has changed , since the arrival of so called Loktrantra.

Don’t you feel that our daily life is guided by others? Yesterday (28 April 2007), it was a driver, who made holiday a bad day. If we keep on staying in silence, some other will definitely lead us. Now it’s time to raise our voice, because “our voice counts”.

To raise our voice against irrational activities going around, we have decided to form a group, may be its Bikers group (please suggest). We have planned to form such group where bike holders become a member and express their solidarity against the irrational activities.
Why bikers’ group?

• Who will raise voice, if your bike gets lost? (It widely come in news that police department itself is engaged in the bike theft, so who will support you?)
• By some nonsense reason Oil Corporation fails to supply enough petrol, who is raising voice against mischief?
  

These are the very simple suppressions that bike holders are facing and going to face in the future. So, we should start doing something that changes the existing scenario. Being young and having strong feeling inside that we can bring changes, we would like to form a group and act against those illogical activities.

Please feel free to put your suggestions and comments. This is very initial phase, we need to get organized, cogent and work together for the betterment.

Life is like riding bike

Life is like riding a bike, the speed will be constant until and unless some other vehicles overtake. Suddenly the speed will begin to change (especially when old or lower cc bike overtakes and in case of boys when girls’ bike overtakes), in desire of winning the race. While you don’t want to slow down because of your egostic speed during that moment and you will miss the entire beauty around.

During our life span also, there are so many opportunities which come across. Being human, we have unlimited desires, and we want to grab every single opportunity; we want to become successful. We want to lead every moment, which may not be possible every time. Unknowingly, our life moves in such a speed where we don’t want to put brake. During that speed we miss all the pleasure, love, satisfaction. Our life will be vulnerable, and might suffer from accidents.

So, I suggest my friends to control your speed of life and bike, control yourself. Follow the steps, don’t jump, and keep on doing your jobs sincerely, one day you will reach your destiny. You will be a successful person spiritually, mentally, physically and no doubt professionally.

Democracy Day 2007

April 24, 2007 (Baisak 11), marked as a “Loktantra Diwas” (democracy day). The day when political parties won the battle and take over the executive power from the king, last year.

Forgiving all the mess political parties did in past; citizens were ready to give them a second chance. Therefore, they significantly took part in the 19 days agitation. But now, seems all the expectations of the general citizens are going to vain.

Personally I felt current Loktantra is only for the eight party alliances and for strong group/alliances. There is no democracy for the individuals. Unless, a person is affiliated with some strong alliances or groups, he/she cannot practice democracy. Is this is a Loktantra we wanted?

We didn’t celebrate Loktantra Diwas this year, because we felt, presently, there is no democracy for the individuals. This is not the Loktantra we wanted. This is simply a Partytantra.

This is a modern autocracy, ruled by some groups and parties. There is no democracy for the individuals, where they can enjoy their rights, freedom, where there is a strong law and order.

We want democracy not a modern form of autocracy.

Hike to Champadevi

On 21st April we climbed the Champadevi, the second highest hill of Kathmandu valley, after Pholchowki. Most thrilling and rough hike I ever had. We were in the no-man’s-land, no specific trail. It was kind of finding your own way, no route……….. It was a gully, formed due to rain, where we walked, very fragile land. The Villagers were amazed to hear about the route we travelled. Our bad luck we couldn’t find the actual way, which was there, according to the villagers.

Pranab, one of our team members, was experienced hiker, so he did very appreciable job to find the routes. He made way for us. Thank you Pranab, without you we couldn’t have made it.

We experienced a great team work. Each one of us was helping other, pulling and pushing and counseling. We were all wounded, big rock crashed in my leg, even though I tolerated. Some had scratch on their checks, some on arms, legs,…….. Leech sucked liters of blood.

Though it was one of the hardest days of their life and every one with empty stomach, only a cup of tea inside, they were not complaining, I am so pleased with everyone, especially girls. We were supposed to have breakfast in the mid-way, but there were no enough space, so we didn’t have. We traveled whole way without having anything, brave us. Because of terror we forgot hunger.

In about three hours stiff walk, we reached the top, we enjoyed sooooo. I took one of the longest breaths of relief, of my entire life. Some times during climbing, I was almost hopeless. However, being a senior among the group members, I need to act strong and determined, I bear that responsibility.

After facing lots of struggle we reached our destination. There exists temple at the top of the hill. Though we find very pleasant environment, one thing disappointed us, pollution. Why we Nepalese are so undisciplined? Rubbish around the temple? So disgusting………. We worship god just to show others. People don’t even respect god, so what we can expect from them?

However, we were apart from general Nepalese because we didn’t left our waste there.

After all good and rough moment finally we had our lunch, on the top of the hill, amazing experience. After having food we returned to the base following good trails.

We faced another difficulty when we reached base. There was no local transportation due to strike. So we took lift a water tanker. We climbed the tanker, it was another exciting experience. Finally we were back without not much trouble and accident. Anything could have happened that day, god saved us, thank you god and thank you everyone.

Book enlightens

I don’t usually read books, this is one of my weak points. Self realization is the first step for positive living, therefore I realized my weak point and started to improve it.

Finally I started reading... The last book I read was The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Mr. Robin Sharma. It took me almost one week to read that book, indeed very slow.

It was one of the best books I have ever read. I was so much inspired by his writing, that I gifted the book to my close friend. It was my pleasure to receive another book from the same writer as a gift, Family Wisdom. It was nice exchange of knowledge.

I have shared learning from the book with my friends, and enjoyed doing so. I guess this book is the Must read, especially to those, who really want to improve themselves.

Though I wanted to read books but wasn’t doing so. My close friend used to suggest me to do so, but I was ignoring a lot . Now I realized, that I didn’t get the book of my interest. Finally, I got the kind of book that I always like to read. I will be in the search for such books and start to improve myself from now onwards.

I gifted “Sooach” a Nepali book written by Mr. Karna Shakya, to my family on the occasion of New Year. The book is all about an idea to work for betterment of society and start from family. My mother has started reading it, I am so glad and I also want my father to read it.

We need to improve our thinking and behavior, if we really want to see the positive change in our society and country. Start reading and start improving yourself. I bet ...Book enlightens.

My Birthday & My Friends

It was another one of the wonderful days of my life. My family and friends made my day very special. I really enjoyed those moment, cake cutting, expecting and receiving gifts from my dearest one. I am also happy for the every silly thing my friends did with me.

That day we laughed a lot. They did so many nonsense things, even though I was enjoying. They splashed cake into my face, scene that I always want to see in the movie. I was almost in the birthday dress and my friends were the designer; very creative friends indeed. Abyekta, Ujjwal, Dipesh were the designer, Dikesh and Abyekta were photographers Tej, Suraj and Bivek were the spectator. Whatever they did, it was for fun and to make day special and memorable. That day also I missed Anil and Sangeet. Years back they use to be designer.

I am desperately waiting for my friends’ birthday, coz I also want to be a birthday dress designer.

Thank you guys, for making my day special. Thank you everyone.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year 2064

Today is a new year day and my birthday as well. I am so glad, so many of my friends called me to wish, so many emails. Thank you all.

Yesterday night we stayed at Ujjwal's house. I enjoyed a lot with my friends Bivek, Abyekta and Ujjwal . Though I missed some of my close friends yesterday Anil, Sangeet, Dikesh and Dipesh.

We went to Newroad at evening, but was too crowded, so we didn't stay too long there. We bought some snacks and drinks for night. We enjoyed eating and drinking and lots of talking. This time guys discussed on so many serious issues. We forgot to sing and dance. I missed. However, I enjoyed talking on seriuos issues.

Abyekta was funny as usual, Bivek, ambitious and Ujjwal, the same guy with new relation. Though everything is arranged, Ujjwal still feels shy to speak with his future wife. Condition of Bivek was poor, though he doesn't want to get married right now, but the situation is forcing him to, poor guy. Abyekta has passed his examination I am glad for him. He was struggling a bit in his studies. He is one of the successful person in his profession. He has his own school and performing well. Most of the Abyekta's friends are already married, they are filling some negative thoughts into his minds, about married life. But I am sure he is capable of making good decisions.

I enjoyed moments with my friends. I wish them all the best and success.

I wish all my family and friends a very Happy New Year.

Enjoy the coming years with success and joy.

I wish all my good relations continues in coming years. I look forward to make good friends and sustainable relations. I will try to improve myself. I want to make my life purposeful.

Lastly, thank you all for last year support and cooperation.

Mantra

I am more than I appear to be, all the world’s strength and power rests inside me.- Mantra from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari- By- Robin Sharma.

About my organization

About YATRA

Yatra is a youth led and youth run non-governmental, not for profit making, social organization dedicated towards Education, Environment and Youth. Yatra is a volunteer based organization. Volunteers of Yatra are working for motivating other youth to become responsible citizen. Yatra is registered to Nepal Government (GON) and affiliated with Social Welfare Council Nepal on 2004. Yatra is founder member of Association of Youth Organizations Nepal (AYON). Yatra represents a Green Youth Ambassador for Nepal of World Youth Foundation (WYF), Melaka, Malaysia.

GPO Box: 8975, EPC 2388
Phone no: 977-016213227
Email: yatranepal@ntc.net.np

About Youth Telecenter

Youth Telecenter is a voluntary, non-profit, youth led forum of South Asia Partnership Nepal (SAP-N) supported by South Asia Partnership International (SAP-I) and Bellanet. The central hub of the telecenter is located in the premises of SAP-Falcha, Babarmahal, Kathmandu.

OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION

To strengthen rural and urban youth partnership (RUYP) for education and employment opportunities.
To appropriate Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) for youth communities.
To institutionalize model Youth Telecenter

Organization believes entire youth should have straight and uncomplicated access to essential and relevant information. The center was initiated as a youth forum since April 2005 and came to its full fledge being as Youth Telecenter (YTC) on March 2006. Since then the center has been conducting various information sharing activities that address the diverse needs of youth.

New month wish from my mother

It was a first day of April, and named as April fool day. Early in the morning, I wasn’t even out of bed…… Actually I was checking my emails and planning for a day…. I forgot it is April first.

My mom always likes to make fun and I remember that she don’t usually forget, April first, though she is a perfect Nepali house wife, who doesn’t care about English date.

She fooled lots of people on this particular day, year back. These days she is not that active as she uses to be. This year I didn’t even think that she will make me fool, I am so surprised and happy as well.

She called; there is a friend of mine waiting outdoor. And I rushed, ha ha ha, there was no one, and she shouted APRIL FOOL. To become fool was a pleasure for me as I consider it as a very good wish for the new month.

It was a very good morning wish for me, from the person whom I love more than anything else.

Superiority complex

I don’t know why a person feels so superior!!!!!! Why every professionals of each sector think that they no else can be better? I wonder why people don’t respect other’s profession. I don’t figure out why!!!!!!!!!!

From drivers to Doctors, Bank’s staff to Teachers, Journalist to Politician or Government officers; almost everyone behaves that they are the Messiah in their respective field. Why they think, without them nothing works around in the world?

Whenever we need help from other people of different profession, we don’t usually get good response from them. While going to bank to collect/deposit money , the staff there seems to lost their manners; no respect, no system, no greetings even no smile! Doctors in the hospital are the same! What to say about government office staffs, everyone knows. Why don’t they think, one day or the other they might need help from other as well?

Politician! Everyone knows them; they behave well at the time of election. Their manner tagged them as educated illiterate. Everyone knows politician, but what about others? Why do they think that they are only the superior?

We should acknowledge contribution of every sector in the society, should remember that, everyone’s job is making good contribution to the society; everyone has expertise in their respective field.

If we respect every others professions then only, together we can be prosperous.
Don’t feel superior, everyone is superior in their own field, respect other, there is no one who big and small based on their profession. The one of the reason behind underdevelopment of our nation is our ‘superior attitude’.