The 15th of March
2017 was the day I
knew my life had
changed !
ROAD STORIES : RIDE TO BE ONE - CHAPTER 1
FIRST LEG - PART 1
INDIA
by DR. MARAL YAZARLOO - PATTRICK
When I decided to embark on 'Ride To Be One',
I knew what I was signing up for, but had absolutely no
idea of what to expect! I knew I would be spending 24
hours a day for the next 18 months with a new person who
I didn't know too well; coupled with the uncertainty on the
roads of the world where anything could happen,
anywhere and at anytime!
The only thing I was sure about was that "I will never give
up". I made a promise to myself that, everyday I would
strive to make a better person, learn something new and
practise it well. As the date of our flag-off got closer,
everyone kept asking me if I was ready? Packed? Checked?
But all that was really important to me was to ready my
mind to the fact that I was actually leaving! All other things
could very easily be managed.
The 15th of March arrived. It was a nice early morning like
many other mornings of my life. But that morning was a
little different. I was in a daze, with my mind still digesting
the fact that I was leaving for 18 months.
Having a strong and supportive family is the best thing
anyone could wish for. I am lucky and thankful that I have
one, and I pray that some day I will create one for myself
too.
I mounted my bike and headed towards Mumbai, with
Mom, Milad and Pourya following me in the car; and
Frankie and Devil (Rakesh) accompanying me on the bike.