Chapter 18✨

So this one random night, a bunch of us were just chilling in the common room(My room), playing UNO. You know how it goes  people shouting over +4s, accusing each other of cheating, full-on chaos but in the best way. Out of nowhere, someone goes, “Yo, why don’t we check out that spooky place the seniors were talking about?” And for some reason, all of us thought that was the perfect idea at 3 a.m. Because obviously, sleep is overrated and we had to go ghost hunting instead. So, off we went  up to the 15th floor. Actually, above it  the place everyone whispered about but no one really dared to go to. The moment we stepped in, the vibe changed. The lights were flickering, it was dead silent, and I swear even the air felt weird. None of us said it out loud, but we were all a little scared inside. Then we spotted them   four monkey-shaped dustbins lined up like they were waiting for us. At 3 a.m., they looked way creepier than they had any right to. We were alread...

 After a quick one-hour dash through Dakshin Chitra , it was obvious: the real hype was for the mall . Honestly, who spends two months in college waiting to go out and gets excited about a museum? We were buzzing for our first mall trip together , and the energy was unmatched. The moment we arrived, it was chaos in the best way possible. We wandered through stores, debated over the tiniest purchases like our lives depended on it, grabbed snacks like true food enthusiasts, and basically lived our best carefree lives . Every little moment helping friends pick stuff, taking a million selfies, joking around felt like pure joy. Even the bus ride was a vibe. We danced, sang at the top of our lungs, and laughed until our stomachs hurt. Eating together, exploring, goofing around it all felt like a mini celebration of friendship and freedom . By the end of the day, it wasn’t just a mall visit it was a legendary first-time experience , full of memes, laughter, and memories that will proba...

Our whole class went on an outing to Dakshin Chitra , a museum that shows the beautiful culture and traditions of Tamil Nadu. After almost two months of not being allowed to go out as first-semester students, this was our first trip together , and everyone was filled with excitement. Just the feeling of leaving the campus and being free for a day felt amazing. The bus was full of laughter, songs, and happy conversations  it was clear that we had all missed this sense of freedom. At the museum, we saw traditional houses , village scenes , and handmade crafts that showed how people lived in the past. Every exhibit had a story to tell about old customs, art, and architecture. Walking through the recreated villages and seeing the detailed carvings and decorations made us feel connected to Tamil Nadu’s rich history. It was not just a learning experience, but also a fun way to see how life used to be long ago. The best part of the trip was how it brought all of us closer. Away from clas...

The first exam after starting at VIT, CAT-1, came less than a month in, and honestly, I had no idea what hit me. As an only child, I was used to quiet and doing things at my own pace, but suddenly, everything felt rushed and way too chaotic. Everyone around me looked just as stressed we’d barely survived the insane pressure of JEE and a bunch of other exams, and now, right away, college exams were thrown at us. The panic hit hard, and before I knew it, my friends and I were all squeezed into one room pulling last-minute all-nighters. We stacked our notes and textbooks into this crazy unstable tower, sharing whatever tips and tricks we could scrape together. Between trying to make sense of formulas, we joked nonstop about how our brains were begging for a break and how caffeine had basically become our lifeline. We took snack breaks filled with chips, chocolates, and endless cups of coffee just to keep going. There was so much laughter mixed with groans and sighs I mean, we reached at a...

A golden birthday is when your age matches the day of the month you were born. For me, it’s 18th July 2025 , the day I turn 18 and step into adulthood. I never expected my 18th birthday to feel so different, so meaningful, or to change the way I usually celebrate. At first, I thought I might spend it alone, but it turned out to be far more special and memorable than I could have imagined. This year, I celebrated my 18th birthday away from home for the first time and it was absolute hostel-level madness. With limited supplies and zero expectations, I had convinced myself it would be just another ordinary day. On the night of July 17th, I was helping some seniors with their club expo work. By the time they sent me back to my room, it was already 11:59 PM. I walked back thinking no one remembered my birthday and that I’d be spending it all alone. But I couldn’t have been more wrong. As I opened the door, I was greeted by five girls singing “Happy Birthday” while recording me. My room was ...