As of October 2, 2015, It's been more than 90 days in the United States. Even though progress towards my primary goal- that of writing books- has been dismal, I've had very dynamic and progressive time, especially first two months. In those two months, I attended Iglobal University of Annandale, Virginia. That was where my US education began. I lived at a 12th floor apartment in Fairfax. During that two months, I made several friends Nepalese as well as foreigners. The eight guys with whom I shared my apartment, other friends from Iglobal, including foreigners, and some Americans by the pure co-incidence. Katherine of Maryland became a very good friend of mine and I cherish sweet memories with her: especially our first encounter on the fourth of July. We saw the fireworks of the Independence Day sitting next to each other at Inner Harbor of Baltimore. A very pure friendship, not an affair or dating, began. I can't forget the visit of her college (UMBC) library; I had checked out two books "War & Peace" and "Walden" using her card.
My first, virgin experiences with America took place in Virginia. I had my first bank account there, I bought phone and SIM card there, learnt to swipe cards to make payments and to cross the roads. I rode my first ever American bus there. I learnt to do shopping in Walmart and in grocery shops, I drank beer and became truly intoxicated for the first time, and most importantly, I learnt swimming! The unforgettable and refreshing, enlivening memory of swimming in the Circle Towers pool will be cherished forever. I virtually knew nothing when I first went into the pool. In less than 20 days, I started to swim in 10 feet depth area. I learnt to dive a lot more.
Other important things were also occurring. I worked at Iglobal for a month and made over $600: my 20 hr/week on-campus work of tutoring math. I got my Social Security Number. I also learnt to use American metro trains and railway trains. I have fond memories of travelling between Vienna Station to Washington DC in the underground metro and between Baltimore and DC on Marc train and Amtrak trains.
I spent many days at Bina didi's house at Baltimore. It was the closest I came to the two kids: Divya and Brijesh. The two kids now recognize me as their uncle, as their "mama' in Nepali.
And most importantly, I played smart enough to win scholarship at Ramapo. It literally changed my life. I remember how I came from Virginia to New Jersery! From Vienna Station to DC in train and thereafter in Mega bus to New York. The thrill of being in New York for the first time is still fresh in my mind.
Life at Ramapo, which is so different from my preceding months in America, is over a month long now. Progress is a must. I've been attending classes: each of them are fantastic. I'm learning Spanish, studying economics, having psychology class and undertaking a book writing project in FYS "Idea Lab" class.
Presence of Sapana in my life has profound influence in my life. She is truly amazing and I love her. Her love and intimacy is a factor that's keeping my moral high.
Maya aunt also has had great presence in my life. She is my true guardian in America. And of course Nir Uncle.
Life in Ramapo is my dream life. I'm really living a dream life in Ramapo. First ever dorm life experience; great foods, great systems, abundance, sports and recreation, friends and everything here! I feel so lucky to be here.
Now the matter is: how I get the maximum out of my stay at Ramapo?
First prerequisite for this question is how I get the maximum out of each day at Ramapo, especially the remaining time of this semester. Because I don't know what next six months will be like.
The answer is not very illusive. Simply I should micro-manage myself every day and every hour. For example, there shouldn't be any compromise regarding my bed time. I must go to bed prior to the midnight so that I can wake up at seven in the morning. Until I don't adhere with this principle, the rest of my values go into the trash.
Next thing is how I drive away the distractions: from the outside as well as from the within. For this, again, my willpower to yield the best result, instead of yielding to the distractions, should be the formula. If I want to prove to myself that I truly am a genius, I will be able to guard myself against the counterproductive fluctuations.
Then comes the time optimization. I will wake up in the morning at seven if I go to bed before midnight. After waking up, I should not forget to make to-do list and then cleanse my body as well as mind. I eat breakfast, I do meditation, and then I go to gym. Then, I should go to the library to do my writing. I must get time for cultivating my dreams. I have dreams on which I must work. I have plans and ambitions which dearly demand my devotion and time and energy.
I know I won't be able to dig the way out by playing small or fearful. I must write my way out. I must do the things that I love. I must do the things that I am born for. That's writing book. I should grow myself philosophically, mentally, intellectually, and linguistically. That will lead me to financial growth. If I want to really become a multi-millionaire by the age of 30, I must prepare myself to become a great writer. That's how I will stand out; that's how I will make big money.
But money is just a part of my motivation. My motivation is that I should be the vehicle through which the world's wisdom spreads. I don't necessarily care about career. I care about calling. I know my inner calling. I will go for it. From now, from today.
