A cool breeze swayed by while the sun was scattering the blue light with hues of orange and red. I was standing by the window,sipping tea from my favorite cup. Thoughts rushed diagonally across my head and a smile lit my face.
I realized I had been away from my home for a year now. 365 days of being responsible for self, dropping my mad hats, tip-toeing to the music that echoed in the four walls of this house and wrapping myself in the basket of my thoughts.
I had the plus points of staying alone, credited into my account in the early months. The first few months were spent in knowing the what,when and how about the new place, people and surroundings. I had to set up my own little space and I was so enthusiastic about it - I was buying groceries, taking kitchen tips from mom, having my laundry in place- there was so much to do... I was so excited about being a task master
Today- bills, groceries, laundry ; are all by default in the to-do list. And, lets just say I am not complaining 😉
But Staying away, in a different city, far from your loved ones, is definitely not an easy task. Solitude was a fancy thing until it became a reality.
When days were tough, I did miss the comforting hugs of my folks. Phone calls and video calls help you calm down to some extent but that is still no substitute. When I felt sick , is when I missed home the most. Let's not even get to my PMS days where I am my crankiest best!😅
The universe did take care of me though..Over a period of time my dishes were perfected ( Read : I didn't burn anything ) and most things thought of , fell in place. Busy work took care of the empty devil mind.
Till day, every time I have a flight to board, my colleagues make sure they push me out on time; for they know; one- I will rush and two - I've already missed it once and ran helter skelter for the next one.
AND about flights- They sense your punctuality- they are delayed when you are on time and always have to be on time when you are delayed.
I look back at the year gone by like a movie on a fast forward track and realize so much of me has transformed.. but every second of this ride has been sheer fun!
I keep my fingers crossed for the next one...anticipating more adventures..
To all who are away from home right now - Because this part of our life is just like a lip smacking salsa dip- sweet, tangy and spicy - yet desirable
Cheers to staying mentally strong!
I realized I had been away from my home for a year now. 365 days of being responsible for self, dropping my mad hats, tip-toeing to the music that echoed in the four walls of this house and wrapping myself in the basket of my thoughts.
I had the plus points of staying alone, credited into my account in the early months. The first few months were spent in knowing the what,when and how about the new place, people and surroundings. I had to set up my own little space and I was so enthusiastic about it - I was buying groceries, taking kitchen tips from mom, having my laundry in place- there was so much to do... I was so excited about being a task master
Today- bills, groceries, laundry ; are all by default in the to-do list. And, lets just say I am not complaining 😉
But Staying away, in a different city, far from your loved ones, is definitely not an easy task. Solitude was a fancy thing until it became a reality.
When days were tough, I did miss the comforting hugs of my folks. Phone calls and video calls help you calm down to some extent but that is still no substitute. When I felt sick , is when I missed home the most. Let's not even get to my PMS days where I am my crankiest best!😅
The universe did take care of me though..Over a period of time my dishes were perfected ( Read : I didn't burn anything ) and most things thought of , fell in place. Busy work took care of the empty devil mind.
Till day, every time I have a flight to board, my colleagues make sure they push me out on time; for they know; one- I will rush and two - I've already missed it once and ran helter skelter for the next one.
AND about flights- They sense your punctuality- they are delayed when you are on time and always have to be on time when you are delayed.
I look back at the year gone by like a movie on a fast forward track and realize so much of me has transformed.. but every second of this ride has been sheer fun!
I keep my fingers crossed for the next one...anticipating more adventures..
To all who are away from home right now - Because this part of our life is just like a lip smacking salsa dip- sweet, tangy and spicy - yet desirable
Cheers to staying mentally strong!
