Vijit's Opinion

Today morning when I was returning back home from office (I work in night shift) I was wondering how much of an effect Uni had on my life. No matter how many words I use to thank Uni, I know it won't be enough. Those who frequent my blog do know whom I am referring to. For new visitors, Uni is my Honda Unicorn bike. She is a darling and we have become inseparable now. Along with her traveling is fun, less time consuming and easy on the purse too. Be it dusk or dawn, day or night, afternoon or evening, no matter what time of the day, she is always ready to take me to any place of my choice. Traveling to work had been a pain in the previous firm that I worked for. It used to take me around 4 hours of traveling each day. After putting about 10-12 hours at work, you can figure out how much time I must have had for personal stuff. Uni turned things around for me. Total time spent each day on traveling to and fro to work is just 1 hour. Can you imagine this in a city like Mumbai? No more...

Yes Uni. That is the nickname of my baby, my darling Unicorn. Today was her big day, her first day to office. She was very excited about it. She showed her excitement by roaring out loud showing her eagerness to break free. I was excited too about going to office along with her. Finally I had company. Till yesterday it was a lonely and boring journey to office. Getting an auto-rickshaw, literally begging in front of the drivers asking them to take you some place hurts. I went through this ordeal for almost a month. On top of that, getting stuck in Mumbai traffic is a nightmarish experience too. Not any more; my baby showed how elegant a dancer she is. She literally danced her way through the traffic. All big vehicles could only manage to take a pause and look with awe. Before taking her to office, I took her to a shop, got her a new grip (handle grip) and changed the rusted number plates. After all first impression matters. She was happy with the cosmetic changes and I could figure it ...

Today was my date with this beauty. I approached her with some apprehension. I didn't know how she will react to me. However, she was as cool as a cucumber. Hey guys, please don't worry, I am not talking about my girl friend. :-) It was an awesome experience riding my new Honda Unicorn. It was after a long time that I was riding a bike. So I was not sure how I will fare. But from the moment I sat on it, I felt as if we were made for each other. This bike is really cool. In each gear the transition is real smooth. The mono suspension takes care of all the potholes and speed breakers. I am waiting for the sun to rise tomorrow so that I could take my Unicorn for a long ride. Hope the rain Gods don't play spoil sport. Vroommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Finally I have booked my flying machine, my own Honda Unicorn. The wait was killing. I have been putting aside my plan to own a bike for quite sometime. At least 2 years if not more. Priorities kept changing and hence the delay. But then, may be I deserved to get this beauty and so I do not regret the delay now. Initially I was not sure about which bike to go for. Bajaj XCD was the one I had in mind till very recently. Few weeks back one of my friends suggested going for the Honda Unicorn. Another friend of mine informed me that he had already booked the latest Honda Unicorn and that it is a good bike. I was not that keen though to go for it. Then on 31st of May, 2008, I went to a Honda showroom in order to get a close glimpse of this beauty. It was love at first sight. A damn cool bike. Aesthetically designed and technologically superior too. Today I went and booked it. However, the delivery will be delayed. It will take another 20 days for me to lay hands on the flying machine. I des...