It was one of those days when the Californian summer beckoned and I obliged. The glare from the sunlight brightened my conditioned mane; I wrapped myself in a grey fleece and walked through the valley. The streets were much more familiar now, a sense of comfort seeped in; felt like home. My empty mind recollected the day I walked the same neighborhood for the very first time. A nervous me toddled on, wary of the surroundings, clinging to my belongings and trying to look confident. The transformation of me from then to now brought along numerous thoughts!
The streets were quiet except for the occasional vroom of a car, instigating my kindled mind.
It has been close to two years thriving in the flawless roads, comforting weather, world class technology, breathtaking views, orgnaised and well planned cities, living a state of the art life transforming me and my lifestyle!
It has been close to two years thriving in the flawless roads, comforting weather, world class technology, breathtaking views, orgnaised and well planned cities, living a state of the art life transforming me and my lifestyle!
Inspite of the cleanliness, luxury, comfort and freshness, memories of my 25 years of life come back to me. Thoughts of my hometown, my childhood and the house with numerous memories of me growing up. Can't forget the coziness of my bed, the charming little apartment, the beautiful city, the beaches, the restaurants, the road side stalls, friends, all of which brought me a million smiles. Miss the warmth of my motherland, a sense of belonging, goodness of home cooked food, the pampering of my parents and grandmothers, the occasional banter by friendly neighbors and so much more.
As desperate I was to walk away from all that, now I yearn to get back to those lazy days abating the heat munching on juicy mangoes and chilled watermelons. Running along the streets on a sultry afternoon, browsing through road side thrift stores, watching hardworking people strive to make a living mindless of the pollution, traffic, heat. I had taken it all for granted, little did I realize that it would be so hard to have it all now!
Like all the good things, we fail to realize it's value when we have it. At the moment, this seems like a far fetched dream to me. Cant wait be home...
As desperate I was to walk away from all that, now I yearn to get back to those lazy days abating the heat munching on juicy mangoes and chilled watermelons. Running along the streets on a sultry afternoon, browsing through road side thrift stores, watching hardworking people strive to make a living mindless of the pollution, traffic, heat. I had taken it all for granted, little did I realize that it would be so hard to have it all now!
Like all the good things, we fail to realize it's value when we have it. At the moment, this seems like a far fetched dream to me. Cant wait be home...
