Home sweet Home

Guten Abend,

Have no excuses for taking a while again to write except that I really have been lazy, without much regret. Was home for the last two weeks, and frankly just enjoyed being a lazy bum at home – although I managed to be active at eating.

Had a fantastic trip home this time, albeit it had some surprising events in store for me. It had been a while since I was surprised by anything, so that part was good. The surprise itself (alas, I really cant share it with you at the moment) I am still dwelling upon. Anyways, back on to track, the important event of the trip was the function. Calling it “Shashti abthapoorthi”, or completion of 60 years referring to my dad’s 60th birthday. However, the event was definitely more than just a birthday, since we also had a re-marriage ceremony for my mom and dad. I have always been fascinated by festivals and celebrations, and this one just went to add to the allure. For me, what added to the charm was that I was there with mom and dad to celebrate their married life and all of my life. Never been so much of an emotional person, but this is the closest I got to being emotional after my sister’s wedding.

There was lot more that I observed and realised as I lazed around at home. For one, was completely comfortable staying put at home, unlike a lot of the other times, when I have wanted to be out, meeting people, watching movies or just checking out developments in the city. Guess, had some quality time (a function of quantity of time as well) to spend with my folks. Other than that, I really was enjoying being at home, doing simple things and being taken care of. Also the fact that, I had a perception of having come of age, meaning that, I had become a true adult in the sense of holding independent responsibility of myself.

Its funny that in so much that we want to discover new things and adventures, we find solace and satisfaction in old things. Be it sitting in the chair in your room, where you spent many lazy afternoons chatting away with friends or having that favourite food of yours made perfectly so by your mother. If I would like to keep doing that, my answer would probably be no, and I guess that’s what defines and gives meaning the beautiful experience of nostalgia.

Here is a cheers just for all those wonderful people I have been with for the wonderful times we have shared, enjoyed and continue to remember. And also wish everyone of you a lot of happiness and joy wherever you are, whatever you are doing.

Till later,
Adios!
Satish