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How you like me now??

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I used to be a very important part of your life during your days in VESIT. I played a crucial part in your car travels and you couldn't do without me - even if you wanted to. The glory days were so memorable for me and then it all faded. Your brother sold off the FIAT, dangled the money in your face, happy about it and all & soon you too headed off for greener pastures in the US.

While I can understand your ambition of higher studies and a better lifestyle, you didn't even bother to think what would happen to me? Your other 3 "mates" were still there for you and you had ample "use" for them. I was there with you all throughout but alas....

10 years have passed between then and now and not once did you feel the need for me. It happens. The United States is built for such ruthlessness and for most mortals, only the 3 Idiots are required. Even during your India trips, you didn't have the need to "use" me.


And now, you've come back and I couldn't be any happier. Call me selfish but you now have no choice but to depend on me.

Still didn't get it. This is me, your Left Leg. Your trusted companion on your FIAT for all those years. The Clutch Performer always (no one dared called you a choker).

You always had your 3 mates (your Left and Right Arms and my one time partner-in-crime but a frenemy ever since, your Right Leg). Each one made you so comfortable and driving a real pleasure, but I was the one who always kept you honest in traffic.

Now that you have started learning the ropes of driving again in India, you depend on me ever so much. I give you total control and the freedom to roam however and wherever you wish to go. But, just as old times, just like Jai and Veeru, you need me and I need you. And guess what, India teaches you to be a Complete Man, using all 4 limbs (RA, LA, RL and me, LL) while you navigate through the chaos. You definitely seem grateful to have me on your side even though automatic cars are making a splash on the Indian automobile sector. BUT, it will be a while before my presence is rendered useless and till that time, I get to walk the walk. Who's laughing now!!

That I am here to stay and be used, again, I ask, How you like me now??

My dear friends, all of the above situations are true and accurate to a point. Complacency sets in while driving abroad, but the true measure of a good driver is when you got to change gears and drive no greater than 10 km/hr (and that's a stretch) in crowds that have no business owning the road. The Left Leg indeed rocks!!

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