Sunday, March 15, 2015

Together : 'We' Is Greater Than 'You' and 'I'

Together is always a great feeling. It reminds me that I am not alone in this world. Sometimes, a casual walk with a loved one is good enough to rejuvenate yourself in the best possible way. But, would you believe if I tell you that a 30 minutes time spent with my loved one changed my life altogether for good reasons?

Well, it has. I may not be a fortunate receiver of love all the time. But, situations like these made me a better person today.

More than ‘You and I’ I prefer to go with ‘We’. The happiness of being together can help one achieve anything with great confidence. That’s called the perks of being together. It’s such a powerful one!

Here’s how 30 minutes in a day changed my life forever!

We were on a course of shopping all the day for an event that holds high importance to ‘her’. Needless to say, she is one such a shopping freak.

I was there with her, like I do always. She has got that nice pair of earrings that goes perfectly well with her dress. I kind of loved the combination.

For me, it’s hard to shift the gaze. She’s god damn beautiful.

We then headed towards a food joint that serves the best of Indian foods. Being a foodie, I was all ready for the time to make it count. But what followed next left me flabbergasted.

The conversation was like,

“So, how far are we done with shopping?” I asked ‘her’ trying to initiate the conversation.

Though I’ve been going out with ‘her’ for a year, I still had this starting trouble.

“85% Maybe.” I am still in need of 3 pairs of fancy flip-flops for kids aged 12-14. She replied with a glow on her face. I always see that in her.

“Oh. For you eh?” I tried in a process of taking it a bit further.

“Nah.” Came the reply instantly.

“Okay. I got it. Must be for some personal people. Like for cousin types?” I very well know that, this is not taking me anywhere. But being bad at conversing puts me into situations like these.

“Once again Nah. I do it for charity and I send it to orphanages once in a year. ” Came the reply from her end.

It took me a minute to picture the situation. But in the realization phase, I came to know how to give it back to the society after all the little milestones we do set for ourselves in life. She tells me that, every year when she gets the bonus, half of that amount will be used this way by giving something back to the society.   

I was flattered. Not just once, but for a millionth time. The rest of the shopping didn't go one-sided. I did my part in contributing for the same. It was then, ‘We’ shopped together and have forwarded the goods to the nearby orphanage.

It was the first and the last outing I had with ‘her’. It may not be a big bashing one. But, a sensitive one and has moved me well enough. Ever since that day, my perspectives towards life had changed.

Some people never meant to be in your life forever. They come, they teach and they go.

For me, ‘her’ chapter is the same.


#Together #TogetherCanBringChange #TogetherIsAwesome #TogetherIsHappiness 

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Saturday, March 14, 2015

Start A New Life In Chennai - The Hub of Opportunities

Change is the essence of life. I wonder, even till today, what if I had not moved to Chennai back in 2009. Where would I stand today if I had not taken that very step some 6 years back? A step that defines me completely today. A step I thought will change the course of my life forever. For fortunate reasons, it did change on a different stand.


A click from Tamil Nadu Express ! #Mornings #StartANewLife #Chennai 

Instant changes that happens in one’s life will not be having a welcoming start. Likewise, Chennai didn't welcome me with a warm smile. Instead, it gave me a challenging smile. I had no other way but to take it.

In my case, first two years were like hell. You’d have no idea why in the world you are in a place like Chennai. Everything about the city will keep pushing you to find reasons to move out of the city in quick time. I've seen people who struggled to get adapted to Chennai living style. But in the end, 7 out of 10 will end up leaving city if given the opportunity.

But I was there. Not waiting for the opportunity, but waiting for the right time to settle down. Learning the local language will be of great fun. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to people in Tamil. A kind of proud feeling that I have now added Tamil to my list of languages.

6 years down the line, I am kind of addicted to this place. Which looked as a complete stranger’s place back in 2009 is now giving me the homely feel. The kind of attachment and bonding developed with people over here is something that is so special.

For me, Chennai is the hub of opportunities. It is a place where one can discover themselves. It is also a place where one can live life on their own terms.

Looking back at life, Chennai has given me opportunities all the time. Worked as a content writer for a start-up company has been one of the best feelings I ever had in the recent times. I so wish Chennai will be the new start-ups hub in India after Bangalore.

I discovered my writing thing only after I had moved to Chennai. Starting up a day with Sambar Idly and ending the same with “kara kuzhambu” will forever be the best meals of all time. No matter where I go, the love for authentic Chennai food will be with me till the end.

Also, Chennai is having its own quirks and twists. That peculiar behavior of people is for observation all the time. I did really enjoy my 4 years of engineering living with people of peculiar behavior.

So, if you are looking around for opportunities or a place where you think you can find your true place, then, Chennai is one city for you.

You may initially struggle, but rest will be history if you get your things right. #StartANewLife

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