Few days back I moved back to Houston from PA. To tell the truth its a refreshing change. No matter how much I had hated this place back in my past, coming back was like returning to my abode. Yeah it sounds crazy but Houston is now my second home after Nagpur, whatever good or bad it has now it is part of my life. I have all the dear friends surrounding me, taking care for me, making me feel special in the troubled times and to laugh with me in my foolish happiness.
I had moved to PA with a hope, to change my life. I have the same hope instilled in me but will have to get away with few of chances that came my way. Even though its a small amount of time I won't be able to forget whatever I have achieved there. The place made me a better person and a student. I was able to tie few more knots of friendship with nice people. Even though the times were grim we had been together keeping our spirits high. May be thats why you need people around you to propel yourself whenever you feel low, so that you don't fall into downward spiral.
I realized the ways of professional life, its day to day ritual, colleagues bonding and some facets of my IT corporate world. More than that I will remember PA for making me more determined. It made me humble, showed me that there's still lot more to achieve before you start boasting about something. Those days carved the better part of me.
I was more concerned about everything that was related to me and happening around me. New heights were gained in almost all the fields that I had longed for. How can I forget that I successfully completed 5K run that too I couldn't do it for 1 min in the start. Experienced the joy of road racing like never before. Those peaceful runs at Memorial park where my body was treated to pain and runners high that I got with each sweat.
Getting back into the water after couple of years. Being the same kid as I used to be in my earlier days. Finishing laps after laps in a PA weather when water is cold that makes your lungs gasp for warmth. I hadn't experienced such pure joy may be in a decade.
Then there was the beauty of PA that kept me gaping. It has nice icy weather, cool temperatures, evening rains and lush green mountainous region till the horizon. US I know is blessed with beautiful landscapes but being the part of it in first person would make my day each time.
Over these past few months I had been to metropolitan New York, sleepless Miami and two road trips, then there was awe inspiring Niagara. I hadn't travelled this much compared to my period of stay in US. Each trip had its fun filled stories and moments to cherish. Few I know will treasure all my life. It gave me opportunity to get back to few of friends whom I always love and are part of my life.
There was so much to learn back at PA, but I had lost patience with the ongoing time and whatever happening to my life. I am not naming people that helped me survive these days as it would be a selfish and unjust act from my side. The decision was made on my part and may be I could meet these people again. For now I bid my adieu...
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