Seven years have passed since I
shifted to Bangalore for work. I remember the day I had to move. I was very emotional
to leave Chennai behind especially my wonderful friends and the lovely beach.
The shift was a big thing, though my home town was a half day journey, I was
scared on how will I survive in a new place where my knowledge of the city has
been only on its lovely climate, pub culture and a laid back attitude and of course the wonderful traffic which has
been a national debate topic. Though I made a good group of friends, hobby to
keep me engaged and a place of my own, I still missed Chennai which has been my
home for 10 years and my lovely friends and the time spent in the late night
house parties and chit chat over a movie.
I loved my new job, and content
with the way my life was headed; but it also made me realize who are there for
you in the long run. Friends who were part of my daily routine and with whom I
used to discuss and laugh about were no longer next to me. With age and time
people’s lives have changed and priorities have changed. And as the saying goes
“change is inevitable. Nothing is permanent in life”.
As time passed, I liked the shift
to Bangalore. The city gave me time for myself which I realized I never had
when in Chennai. Agreed traffic is crazy and your time goes in travelling, but
I also started spending equal time in constructive ways. Bangalore has helped
me mature and introspect myself. But still there is a part of me that misses
Chennai let it be with the friends I spent time with, roads roamed, long drives
on ECR, regular visit to Mylapore Kapaleeswarar temple or the amount of biryani
that has been binged. These memories keep flashing in my mind on and off. There
are also certain nights like today where I lie in my bed and think will I ever
get those memorable moments with my friends again or its just going to be a
memory that I cherish.
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