A Glance back at University Life

It's been 3 years, 3 months, 3 weeks and 3 days since I've first stepped into University a long time ago. Today is the end of the first week of my final year at University of Moratuwa. I've been following a BSc. Engineering degree course, specializing in the field of Electronic and Telecommunications. I thought about writing a note about the University Life memories and experiences I have come across so far.

When I first entered University on 31st May 2006 there were so many new Aspirations and thoughts about how wonderful it would be based on the things I've heard from society. They were full of wonderful thoughts filled with happiness and smiles all around. But, things I thought didn't not become a reality just as I thought in the past. But, I'll still say that "University Life is Awesome!"

Let me just state few thoughts I initially had in my mind when I first entered university,
"I thought that it would be a wonderful period of my life where I would find alot of new friends in all parts of the country of different culture, religion and diversity, where we all live together, share together and enjoy life very happily. And I wanted to get involved in extra curricular activities as much as possible. A life without pressure, tension and huge responsibility with atmost freedom."

Now to the reality,
During the first few weeks, university life was just the way I thought and it was Rocking awesome! No doubt at all. I found a lot of friends of variety. And also went on a trip which was so memorable. Even now, all those friends I met in Level 1 are very good friends of mine. But, after that, the competition for academics started and everyone suddenly changed quicker than the weather. The differences and up-downs as in normal society started to rise up widening the gap of rural and urban society among us, along with internal political battles. Everyone was much more concerned about books, assignments and exams too much. Only a few got involved in club activities, sports. Fortunately I too was able to be active in a club and did few projects which was again a wonderful opportunity and achievement in my life. I'm not saying that University life turned into a nightmare. But, suddenly the portion I had interactions were reduced dramatically upto about 50%. And not much time for fun as I thought.....
But there were alot of good happy days here and there, where we had small get-together's, hanging around the canteen and other places until laughing and chatting till dark falls.
Go to the grounds and play cricket at unexpected times etc. and many more. And especially some experiences of very good strong friendship.....

Then. I'd call "Level 2 is a year without purpose" on my words. Seems crazy isn't it? The reason I say it is, We enter to department specialization in the second year. Therefore the big pressure on entering a good field vanishes and freedom again! By then, the bunch of people I interact most reduces further upto about 15% (50). In level 2 I found some new close friends too. Some how my second year had a big purpose, which is to "Play Tennis". I got involved in it. It was a very nice opportunity and blessing. It was a year with new friends; some were weird, some were familiar. Time passed on....

Level 3 was one hell of a year yet again... There were a whole big lot of subjects and I screwed it up entirely..... But there was some special period of time in level 3 as well, "The Training period". Where we have to go for a company as an engineering trainee. It was silly, stupid but a nice time of my university life. I went to Dialog Telekom, where I had a good and happy time. During my training I was able to taste how my future career would look like and how I can develop myself to become "The One" who I want.

Now, today, at the start of the Level 4, "The Final Year" I think even though University Life was not entirely the way I imagined, I'd still say it will always be "A wonderful period of my life". It always will be forever!
So, I got one more year to go. One more year to get the most out of University Life. One more year to earn an invaluable experience and move into the so called world with big challenges.

I want to very specially dedicate this to all my University friends who have been so close to me through out... It's because of you all, this university life has become such a wonderful and memorable experience to me.
Thank you all!

Universal Vishwa

Princess who plays hide and seek with my Heart

Morning sunshine is bright,
But not as bright as my sweet little princess's face.

Songs sung by birds are always pleasant to listen,
But not as pleasant as her sweet amazing voice.

Cats eyes are like glittering stars,
But not as shinning as her sparkling eyes.

A candle brings light to a small dark room,
But she can enlighten anyone's life with her beautiful smile.

Velvet skins are soft and smooth as comfortable can be,
But it is still unmatchable to the feel of her touch.

The smell of a Jasmine perfume attracts anyone's attention unknowingly,
But the smell of those perfumes remain unnoticed when she is around.

Calm waves of the ocean brings peace to our mind,
But the only thing that brings relief to my heart is the wave of her hair.

- Universal Vishwa

My Heart

It Breaks because it’s Brittle
It’s Stony because ice burgs are Tough
It’s Strong because it’s a Glazier
It’s Cool because it’s Ice
It’s Adaptable because it can Change to vapor or gas
It’s Rarely Angry like Boiling water
It’s Flexible like the Shape of Water
It’s Pure because it’s Transparent
It can Recover any faults instantly like Changing Phases
It can Clean your Heart because it’s made of Water

My Heart is like Water!

Fate, Destiny and Reality of Universal Vishwa!

Nine long years have passed. But the condition of the situation still remains 'Critical' .......

I wanted to forget her
I tried to forget her
I know I can't
Cuz' she is always around me
Perhaps that's my fate!
I still want to forget her
I tried to deceive my heart
It still doesn't work
I tried to stay away from her
But everyone around me reminds her to me
I still want to forget her
I know I can't
Perhaps that's my destiny!
'The One' thing I want to say is,
"Reality is different from Fantasy"
Only we both know that

'Prarthana' has no value over my '?Vasana'
And
'Vasana' never gave me 'Prarthana'
Perhaps that's the reality!
Perhaps not!

Only S.Man can understand this.

-Universal Vishwa

The Birthday I never wanted anyone to remember!

Special note about Sunday, 1st March 2009

Time & Place : 10.42 am close to the gul guhaawa at St. Joseph's Sunday School.

Now you must be wondering what am I trying to tell you this time? Actually, aaaa......
This year I didn't want anyone to remember my birthday. I don't know why? May be cuz' I wanted to save the money to be spent on a party or may be.... Somehow, I just wanted to be unnoticed in every way this year in 2009.

I know that we all like to get wishes from everyone around us for our birthday. Even I do like it. But this year for some reason I feel like I don't want it this year. So I even told Nadeesha not to tell it to anyone because she remembered it at first.

But today something very strange happened.
Suddenly Sheruni came walking to me with a smiling face and said "Vishwa aiye, apita party ekuk one. Mee week eke oyage birthday ekane." I was shocked! And started to wonder 'How on earth did she remember that? It can't be!'. I asked her how did she get to know it? She replied, 'We both know it. Shihani and I.' I was really amazed about those words.

Sheruni and Shihani are two of my students who was in my class last year. They were very good with me. Had almost all the fun we can have. But not with me always comparing with the other children in the class. It is really weird that those two remember my birthday. But they do! I simply can't believe it. It's unbelievable!

I was wondering about this all day about this amazing, wonderful but strange thing happened to me. I realized a lot of things. In situations like this. I mean on our birthdays, we want our most special and closest friends, relatives, or even girlfriend/boyfriend to remember us, because they are so special and precious to us. What would happen if one of them forgets us on a special day like birthday?

The truth is,

Sometimes even though they are so special to us, but we are not as special to them as we think.

Ya.... I agree that it's a stupid statement. But, what I'm trying to say is,

"Sometimes some people in our lives who are less-noticed to us, see a value and specialty in each of us."

On an instance where a stranger remembers your specialty and appreciates it, you will also feel the amazing unexplainable feeling that I passed through today. A moment like this would certainly brighten up an entire season in your life for sure. Just like mine. Simply ...... (Don't know how to say it!)
And by this, I also would like to remind you that,

You, Me and all of you are special. Special to someone in the world and no one is left out, no matter who you are, what you do and where you come from.

So finally what I would like to say is,

Thank you so much Sheruni and Shihani for making this birthday an unforgettable day in this year of being unnoticed!

And I would also like to wish Shihani a "Very Happy Birthday with loads of happiness in everything you do". (Because today is Shihani's Birthday!)

Universal Vishwa

Life is all about...

Life is all about Focus,

To keep concentration on our goals

Life is all about Suffering,

To understand the struggles people face to live

Life is all about Smiling,

To live happily in every moment of our lives

Life is all about Faith,
To raise hopes on what we believe in
Life is all about Forgiveness,
To keep us reminded that we are not saints
Life is all about Talents,
To make our contribution to make the world a better place
Life is all about Mistakes,
To learn from and correct them and move towards success
Life is all about Gratitude,
To be thankful to everyone who support & guide us to make our lives better
Life is all about Caring,
To those who rely on us when they are in need
Life is all about Love,
To love eternally to those who deserve it most