Friday, March 11, 2011

Magnificient Motherland/Heavenly Homeland

Its been 1Year that I have been in USA but mannn...that feels like a lifetime. That good old life in India, when I was a bachelor ;) are fresh memories in mind. I 've been blessed with wonderful family who supported me, encouraged me, point out to me and mold me.
I can never forget those long late night discussions with Dad and Bedtime stories with Mom. I silently enjoyed it when she scolded me.

Next time I'm gonna be to India I wish to experience every moment to the fullest and make it feel very very heavenly!
I wish to re-experience the love my parents show in action and in their eyes. I really miss that now.
The kids gang in my apartment, dancing with lots of energy and enthusiasm
How can I forget Nellore, Grand Ma's home made sweets and savories. I have been seeing her for 25yrs doing things for us as affectionately as ever before despite her health conditions. Me and Mahesh sure are very lucky to receive their love.
And My Grand Pa, He used to call us one at a time into a room where he gave cookies to each of us(His grand children) with so much Love. I can never forget that.
Mom's baby like sobbing while we leave home
Family get-togethers, Biryanis and silly jokes with cousins and Serious discussions with Pradeep, Photo sessions, Anniversary celebrations, Birthday Celebrations, Seenu Uncle's entertainment.
Traffic Jams
Waking early morning painfully only to miss the bus. Prakash (He drove the Office bus) was too punctual for me.
CRs, GSM (Can't believe Harish, Kishor and Me did the activation of the first GSM prepaid mobile number in production), Virgin GSM (So-my-aahhh and Ramesh bared me!), Team meetings(I used to sleep with my eyes open and was known in the Team for that! Got scolded for this too..), Negotiations with clients, Coffee breaks, Lunch breaks and silly jokes with Chadrika & Jo, Team outings, 13th floor Birthday parties, Subways and Pizza with extra cheese (I can't even dream about eating extra cheese now).
Paani Puri and road side food, Hyderabadi Biryani and sweet paan, Ice-cream in the open breeze at Melting moments and walk at KBR park.
Walks around the office building
Group Meditations, Volunteering activities, Team work, Frictions and affections, Hatha Yoga
Visit to NGOs, Super Brain Yoga for Kids. I can never forget how excited these kids get for a simple shake shand with them. I enjoyed their joy!
Poyyi in hometown, smell of the Earth after rain, Monsoons, Mud puddles, Crowds, Fighting with Auto walas
Sight seeing with dad ans shoppings with Mom. She bared me while everyone gave up on me while shopping.
Kavita's sweet lime juice(she loved making juice for me), late night calls, text messages
Power cuts, sweat oozing, cool breeze
Shopping in General bazar, Sultan Bazar, Koti and Charminar
Bike ride with Sunita, Auto rides with Bhargavi, lectures and love from Anna, Silly jokes with Kishor and Suraj, Serious talks with Lavanya and Swati But ultimately and unanimously proclaimed 'KID',
waiting to eternity for the elevator in the office. Enthusiastic and energetic SIT Team

I remember how Mom used to wake up on-time irrespective of her health condition to prepare breakfast and lunch before I leave to office. She never let me step out of home without having breakfast even when I'm rushing. Wonder how I missed these few details before.

Suguna Aunty's supportive and caring calls.

I'm not sure whether I'm pondering on the past or being aware of the sweet little details in life too late. But the deprivation has made these memories very precious I guess. This time I visit India I will capture these memories in picture/video and preserve them.