A Great Drive - entry for Michelin Pilot Experience by Neha

It is my wedding day and I am waiting for the driver to pick me up from the beauty parlor at Juhu. Waiting anxiously to kick start a new life and suddenly the phone rings- driver calling, car has broke down and he can’t come. What..really?! Well, I am almost in tears but trying to hold them back because moist eyes will spoil my big day and make-up. There I see my college professor passing by and he spots me as standing at the main street- he waves and gave a thumbs up. But, I don’t react. He gets off his car and comes towards me- I don’t know how to react whether to be happy or sad.  I tell him what has happened and then he takes me in his car to drop me at the wedding venue.  Almost halfway, my phone rings again this time it’s my fiancée telling me to rush soon as we might miss the auspicious timing.  As we try to make it as fast as we possibly can- I get another call they can’t wait anymore ..I’ve missed the bus. I am almost in tears- seeing me sobbing, my professor walks with me at the venue holding my hand and talks to my parents. We see my fiancee and his family leaving. My professor gently asked me- do you love this boy? I quickly said “no”. He further asked me- so, who do you love? I point out towards my crush, my love and the guy who I deeply love. He talks to our parents and they give their permission. 

The car ride with my professor where we meet each other after 11 years was nice and weird at the same time. And yet again after a decade he changes my life to so much better.

Mia woman- my loving mom

The woman who has shaped my persona and personal/work ethics is my mother. She has never been a career but the diligence with which she manages the household chores, discipline whilst raising two daughters yet still maintaining her own life is commendable. She does Yoga every morning, she meditates, devotes time to volunteer for autistic kids and this when she has also never failed to be there for us.

I aspire to be like her: a loving mother and very supportive wife. She's a true example of a Mia woman  (http://youtu.be/Qq3Kh-tHsyk ) and (http://mia.tanishq.co.in/) . 

I will remain indebted to her for all her love and support. She is and will always be my look up to person. 

Paradise of the Orient

Ahh the thought of being with my best buddy in the Paradise of the Orient, MACAU..Perfect … just perfect!! It fascinates us as a place having the unusual mix of Chinese and Portuguese cultures, adding to the fact that it is small and yet it has everything, not least the juxtaposition of the old and new, not to forget the climate and picturesque surroundings.
My buddy and I just spent the last few hours dreaming of the best five things we would want to do, given a chance to fly to Macau…here goes it…
1. A morning walk up and down Guia Hill – where the Guia lighthouse stands followed by a tour of the beautiful city of Macau, tasting the mouth watering dishes such as the infamous Portugese egg tarts, chourico (sausages) and getting to try the various cuisines..oh boyy yummm.. and to chill by the Sai Van Lake by night.
2. We definitely want to visit the islands of Taipa and Coloane, plus the Ruins of St Paul’s, St Joseph’s Seminary and Church, the Mazu Temple and of course go museum hopping.

3. Being the party animals that we are, checking out the dazzling nightlife, not to forget visiting the very many casinos like the Venetian Macau, perhaps the biggest hotel in the world. Attend The Dragon’s Treasure’ show at The Bubble, inside the City of Dreams casino. Play our luck on the slot machines to earn a couple of millions J is top on the list. Macau is the closest that we can get to Las Vegas.
4. Guess no travelling is complete with its fair share of SHOPPING… flea market near the ruins of St. Paul’s, Senado Square with its wavy-patterned tiles, here we come …!!!
5. Get an Adrenaline rush trying the Xtreme sports at the Macau tower.