My yahoo account seems 70% occupied. I start deleting emails......and it becomes harder as I get to the older ones. This process is taking me on the chariots of time back to the past. Reminds me of the days when I first landed in US and the struggle I had to put up to get here.
I must confess it was anything but easy. Today I am almost done with graduation requirements. It is still difficult to believe that its all over. May be the Convocation hat and gown will give the right feel.
All those priceless moments of freedom ,wisdom (....the fine line between compromising and learning to persist) , learning to toddle and walk on my own. And watching other people do it with me. The laughters and tears we shared, absolutely heart-out! It was worth it all ....... in many ways.
I found the real meaning of a 'friend' here. Far away from home. Here everything is your own choice and hence your own responsibility. Its very different being independent here.....than being so back home. At least for me. Many of my pals fit right in from day one. Guess they were already ahead in the rat race.
I must admit friends and hobbies are a big help in consuming ones time other than work (of course). There were times where I had one foot amidst people and the other between books. And then times where being lonely used to kill...!
The laptop has become as indispensable as the breath of air or the rising sun. And of course the 'Coffee cup'! I have formed an unbreakable bond with it. Every new task hard or small, was and continues to be preceded by that steaming cup of Coffee....
Now there is moving on.......and all over again. I wonder if it will be simpler or harder this time...or am I used to it? I really cant tell....
Current Mood: Part pained, part relieved.....but definitely running through memories!
