It has been almost 2 months now since i left the safe cocoon called ISB. Luckily i had some gap before jumping into the rut of the big bad corporate world and hence i was able to spend time in another cocoon - home :).
The drive back home from hyderbad was pretty nice and relaxing. We never realised that we were doing almost 600 Kms in a day. All thanks to the superb highway all the way. It took us 4 days to reach Jaipur but the remaining 20 days that i spent there were in total relaxation.
I have never been so lazy in my life ever!!! I just refused to move out of the house and do anything. I had to be literally pushed to do even the most trivial of chores. No wonder i earned the name "Ajgar" !!!
Amidst the tension of an impending househunting spree and a passport renewal, the 20 days passed by in a jiffy and lo and behold i found myself in Chennai.
Chennai, the name itself conjures up an image of traditional bharatnatyam dancers lined up on both sides of the road for me. But this city seems to have stopped in an era that was 20-30 years ago and has stopped changing. It seems people are satisfied with the status quo and do not want anything new to come up lest it disturbs the existing facade and policies.
There was an apprehension for an unfamiliar language, unfamiliar culture - all coming and staring at you in the face and demanding that you change yourself or perish.At least that is the impression that is created when you stay in N. India.
But after a period of 3 weeks since joining work, things are appearing more in place. The language is a barrier only if you want it to be. People understand english and are generally helpful. The streets have started appearing familiar. The excessive traffic feels normal. The heat and humidity, which used to trouble so much, seems to be a part of the daily life too.
Having a car is the biggest plus. It totally removes the daily battle with the autowallas - now no more beginning of the day with a fight! Small factors, but they go a long way in helping you acclimitize and get used to the new phase. Most importantly, it helps a lot to have Radhika around to take care of me and our daily encounters and experiences!!
As for now, mission relocation is nearing closure...It's now mission life that beckons :)
