American thoughts
Hi there,
I am still in Boston and will be here till at least late November as my research is gathering steam. Some very interesting findings are coming to light. With Bhaiya now in Vermont and Bhabhi on the other side of town I am living on my own in an apartment and the solitude has been immense for me in terms of character development and introspection. Solitude has once again proven to be a worthy companion and quite frankly put a very subservient observer to my waxing and waning tendencies of self aggrandization and self deprecation. I feel as though I have lived 42 lives in these past 42 days.
Since my arrival here I have seen Bhaiya and Bhabhi a grand total of zero times, such is how busy we all have been. We do converse on the phone occasionally. As part of data collection I am frequently out of town so that is a reason why as well.
Some final ramblings before I close.
Things that in summary I have realised about being alone and being in the US:
- Damn it is cold!!
- Darkness at 4 pm was never something I liked the last time I was here and let's just say some things never change.
- Having said that the above has made me appreciate the sunrise in a very different way. Probably the way a choking man seeks oxygen or the starved seeks a meal, perhaps?
- People always make a big deal about fall colors and rant and rave etc etc, well let me say, those people, articles and pictures are all immensely under-exaggerating!!! The beauty and tranquility that the oft taken for granted leaves offer is more valuable then a sale in the mall, a favorite TV show or a "lime"! I am beginning to see what kind of place heaven and "jannat" probably is.
- Damn it is cold!! (worth mentioning twice ha ha)-
I have discovered a great new diet. I have lost 12 pounds since I have been on it. Its called "Don't eat Mom's cooking"!! ;) It may also be called "Live alone, fat boy"!!! ;) ha ha ha ha!
- Long walks among rustling leaves and industrious and yet "chanchal" squirrels darting across sidewalks while the fresh air of opportunity, equality, imagination and non-bias caresses your face, coupled with street punks disfiguring some street sign and then the Dunkin' Donuts where behind the counter Gujurati Akhilesh makes my coffee, and culminating with my trek back to my lonely apartment where my Amitabh Hits CD is on continuous play, and that is what I call seeing the world in one walk around the 'hood!!
We go through life feeding everything from our stomachs, to our wallets, to our egos and our desires, but how often do we feed our soul with the food of a life truly lived?
Bonne appetit!
Love and regards,Shobhit
I am still in Boston and will be here till at least late November as my research is gathering steam. Some very interesting findings are coming to light. With Bhaiya now in Vermont and Bhabhi on the other side of town I am living on my own in an apartment and the solitude has been immense for me in terms of character development and introspection. Solitude has once again proven to be a worthy companion and quite frankly put a very subservient observer to my waxing and waning tendencies of self aggrandization and self deprecation. I feel as though I have lived 42 lives in these past 42 days.
Since my arrival here I have seen Bhaiya and Bhabhi a grand total of zero times, such is how busy we all have been. We do converse on the phone occasionally. As part of data collection I am frequently out of town so that is a reason why as well.
Some final ramblings before I close.
Things that in summary I have realised about being alone and being in the US:
- Damn it is cold!!
- Darkness at 4 pm was never something I liked the last time I was here and let's just say some things never change.
- Having said that the above has made me appreciate the sunrise in a very different way. Probably the way a choking man seeks oxygen or the starved seeks a meal, perhaps?
- People always make a big deal about fall colors and rant and rave etc etc, well let me say, those people, articles and pictures are all immensely under-exaggerating!!! The beauty and tranquility that the oft taken for granted leaves offer is more valuable then a sale in the mall, a favorite TV show or a "lime"! I am beginning to see what kind of place heaven and "jannat" probably is.
- Damn it is cold!! (worth mentioning twice ha ha)-
I have discovered a great new diet. I have lost 12 pounds since I have been on it. Its called "Don't eat Mom's cooking"!! ;) It may also be called "Live alone, fat boy"!!! ;) ha ha ha ha!
- Long walks among rustling leaves and industrious and yet "chanchal" squirrels darting across sidewalks while the fresh air of opportunity, equality, imagination and non-bias caresses your face, coupled with street punks disfiguring some street sign and then the Dunkin' Donuts where behind the counter Gujurati Akhilesh makes my coffee, and culminating with my trek back to my lonely apartment where my Amitabh Hits CD is on continuous play, and that is what I call seeing the world in one walk around the 'hood!!
We go through life feeding everything from our stomachs, to our wallets, to our egos and our desires, but how often do we feed our soul with the food of a life truly lived?
Bonne appetit!
Love and regards,Shobhit
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