What has happened in this past one year? Time seems
to be fleeting at the speed of light. During
this time last year we were working on our final project presentation to the
external examiner. This project stole my peace for two final semesters. I always
wished it to be successful even though our project guide rejected this topic
saying it’s beyond our level. Yet we
were determined to do mainly because we could not find any other project topic.
So the journey of my project “Effect of foundation soil on the dynamic behavior
of the building frame” thus began. It was
not a piece of cake and I often blamed myself for choosing such tough topic. Yet
my love for exploring and my undying effort did bring some result at the end.
Of course I did have my project group member to help me. When the final
presentation was over and when they applauded, it was perhaps the best day till
date. Getting appreciated for what you have been working for two semesters is
perhaps the best feeling I have felt so far. I think god surely help those who
help themselves.
After graduating from CST, I was worried about
the job market. There were enough civil engineers in the market with better
marks. I wondered if I will ever get job. I was internally searching for jobs be
it in private or on contract or corporations. While on the other hand I was
also preparing for RCSE (Royal Civil Service Examination). I attended few
interviews and always stood on the stand by…
Every time I saw the interview result I was like “what am I doing wrong
in interview?” I don’t have the fear of doing presentation nor do I get scared
in interview. I do know that I have the
confidence. Some of my friends pointed out that my weak physics or my
seriousness would have hampered. I still don’t know…may be I am not smart
enough I thought.
So I waited for RCSE result and everyone thought
that I will get through except me. There were about like 270 + Civil engineers appearing for main exam and only 33 slots in government agencies. I was 101% sure that I won’t get but my
family was like you will get through. Even though I told them that I did badly
my mother was like” there are good signs and I think you will get”. And somehow
I got through. Of course I was not among the top rank and I didn’t expect also.
Getting through was like way more ok for me. May be good fell pity on me after seeing me
working hard for it… I guess god does
help those who help themselves.
Now I have been working in Government for the
past 5 months. I have been placed in Pema gatshel in Engineering Section. I never
thought that I will be ever working in remote areas. Having born and brought in the city (Thimphu) which
is not so big compared to outside ofcourse, I thought life will be difficult in
remote areas. So when I left for Pema Gatshel I thought how am I going to survive there? But I was surprised by this place. It is
remote yet there is also a beautiful life here. People are friendly and polite
and easy to work with. Of course we get almost all the basic needs …..Pointing
this out because I remember of asking my friend if we can get rice in Pema
gatshel before coming here. I actually thought of buying rice and all basic things
from Thimphu when coming here. My friend did scold me so I didn’t buy. It is
also peaceful. Now when I go for tour to Thimphu, I Miss Pema Gatshel and I want
to come back. When I told one of my friends
that I feel happy when I am back here, she was like “we always feel happy to be
back to the house where we pay rent”. And maybe that is also right…I don’t know…
