“Country roads, take me home, to the place where I belong”
Finally, reached the place where I belong. It’s 8 am
in the morning. I had expected to reach here by 4 am. I however think it’s
better, because had I reached on time, it would still be dark. And honestly, I
am not very comfortable with it anymore. I used to be a nightcrawler, but gone
are those days. I mean, now it’s been so long since I have stopped going out at
nights that going out late no longer seem to be a very good idea to me. This is
one of the changes that Dahod has brought in me and I guess it is one of the
better changes that has taken place.
Hmmmm…. So, here I am. So eager to get home now that I
don’t even have the patience to look for an auto. So, I just took the first cab
that came my way. He asked for just a little bit more than what I usually pay,
but that was okay with me as long as it drops me to my house. I am happy. Took the
cab and reached home at around 9 am. Mom was waiting for me at the door and you
can’t imagine how happy I was to see her. I just couldn’t help but smile and
hug her. Oh yeah, being a boy, I had never hugged my mom before, well, not at
least the way I did today. It might sound a bit strange but I started hugging
my mom just a few months back. It was awkward initially, but it’s always nice
and feels really comfortable.
Most part of that day was spent on the bed. I reckon
you could guess that I was a bit tired. So, whatever plans I had for that day
did not actually happen. But I am not complaining, I needed some rest, so I
rested. Went out for a while in the evening. Well, it was more like going to
Christmas celebrations, that too in our traditional way. Well, we call it
“Leengkhawmna”. Stayed there for few hours and went back home. So the first
day, it was not as bad.
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| This!!!!! |
I had made a bucket list of things that I would do
while I am in Delhi and watching few movies were on top, not to forget gorging
on some homemade food and tribal dishes. First, the food. Mom made pork chops
with Bamboo shoots with our traditional chutney called “Iromba”…….. Simply mind
blowing. I can’t remember the last time I ate so much in my life. Honestly, I
was so full that I could barely move. Tired to be honest, but satisfied. I
mean, while at home I never craved for it and I would eat out more often than
not, now though every friggin dish just tastes so good. One line, “I just can’t
get enough”.
So, one down and a few more to go. Next up, movies.
“Life of Pi” and “The Hobbit” to be precise. Wanted to watch them before but I
just couldn’t, I reckon you remember the kind of place I live in. It was not
possible there to be honest. So, I needed to make the most of my stay in Delhi.
First up, “The Hobbit”, went with three friends of mine. Well, my treat was
due, so I paid for the entire thing. It was a great experience, honestly it’s
been long since I had days like this. Though we did not do anything crazy, like
I used to but it still was fun. Maybe because of the people I went out with.
They just made everything special.
Then came the day, another topper on my bucket list.
This was one of the reasons I came to Delhi. I mean, I just couldn’t miss it
for anything. No further details about it but I can tell you it’s something very
important and special, so, I just had to be here. As fate however would have
it, things did not go as I planned. Everything got cancelled and the day, well
what can I say about it. It was spent in a gloomy mood, I don’t know if it
happens to you, however when I set my heart at something then I can’t just take
my mind off it. And if it doesn’t happen then I stay gloomy and whine about it
the whole day, sometimes it takes me more than that to get to normal. That’s
how I am. So, the entire day wasted, I wanted to get angry, shout and scream
but honestly, there was very little I could do about it. Believe it or not,
this set the mood for next two days, all doom and gloom around me. The weather
did not help either, it was all so gloomy, I couldn’t get things set right.
Though I tried, yeah I did. But I failed to be honest.
Okay, so those two days seemed like a month and
honestly, it was not nice to be in a situation like that. That however was all
set to change soon. Finally, going to see “Life of Pi”, the movie I had been
waiting to see for a while now. And the best part, this time around it will
just be me and a certain someone. (Oh, well… we’ll get into the details later
on!!!!!) As of now it is detailed enough to know that she’s special. So we
went, the movie, it wasn’t as good as I had expected it to be but everything
else was good. The acting could have been better. Just a bit of natural acting
from the Indian actors and it would have been a perfect movie.
But in all honesty, it was not about the movie. Movie
was just a way for us to spend some time together, which we did and let me tell
you. It was just great. I mean these are the memories that keeps you going.
Though we did not do much, but we sure created some beautiful memories. Later
that evening, my sister joined us. Well, I was supposed to buy her a birthday
gift. It had been pending for past few weeks. We ran out of ideas as to what to
buy, so we called her. She came however we could not agree to any thing,
neither could she make up her mind. So we ended up without buying anything,
just spending sometime walking around the mall. Tiring but enjoyed it.
Sometimes it’s just so nice to be with people you like, you don’t seem to care
what you do or don’t or where you go. All that just don’t matter. That’s what
happened. One word. Happy.
Oh, yeah that was the last day of year 2012. I should
say it was well spent. Every moment and everything we did was just incredible.
I mean, we did not need to do anything extra ordinary for each other, just
being together was enough to create the magic. So it did.
I welcomed the New Year with my family, with some
traditional prayers and stuff. There were no plans to go out or party or
anything of that sort. For two reasons. One, it was really cold outside and I
would much prefer to stay home rather than go out. Second, call me old
fashioned but I always believed that this is one day to be with family. I mean,
first day of the year should always be welcomed with the family no matter what,
yeah; it’s a different thing if it’s unavoidable.
Then church in the morning, it was all nice to be
around people I knew for a long time. But behind the smile there was a certain
sadness. Maybe because of the realization that I will have to leave tomorrow,
for the place I really don’t like. So, mixed emotions on the day and evening
again, we met. This time however it was just a short while. Though, I was happy
with it, I however thought and wished if only I had a few more time. I mean the
meeting left a lot to desired for.
I guess this is becoming a bit too long, so, will post
this in sequels. It will be out very soon. Just wait and keep checking. I will
see you very soon. Till then make care and stay safe.
Adios!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. - I still wish if I had more time to spend.
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