It's been a year since 'The Quarterdeck' has become our home.
It all appears to have happened only the other day, when I'd hung my uniform, accepted a glitzy farewell where fine sentiments were expressed, bid farewell to everyone who'd played significant roles during our stay at a small get together organised by us, gone through the pangs of shifting berth and the long tedious, yet interesting manner in which we'd set up our nest, come to mind in a satisfying flashback!
Lekha's hospitalisation to tackle a non healing ulcer, mom's continuous presence amid us, the monthly trips to my dad's house and also, meeting all the social commitments without fail were the activities that have kept us occupied in the year that has flown past. The interactions brought about a new verve in existing relationships and have also helped us pick up new friends in our immediate neighbourhood.
I've often heard people wondering as to how I'd chosen a place for our nest - in a new place - far away from relations and familiar people. Many of them must have even come to the conclusion that I'd gotten mad. But our experience, thus far, has been on the contrary. We've been able to get our things done without having to worry or for want of help.
Have we missed out, in life, by staying away from the limelight or more appropriately, the madding crowd of a fast moving city that we'd gotten to be familiar with? Nyet! While accepting the fact that there are a number of options to choose from in a city, we've never felt the pinch as there never has been a dull moment out here and the biggest appeal about the present set of circumstances is that one finds time to enjoy the simple things of life!
Kerala, being comparatively small, makes it possible for us to drive to any corner within a period of not more than twelve hours. And yes, driving has become a passion and a pastime, the narrowness and the frequent potholes on the roads notwithstanding!!
Tailpiece.
And of course, there a final option that's always available. Migrate to another place of one's calling if the need arises. A rolling stone gathers no moss, they say!
It all appears to have happened only the other day, when I'd hung my uniform, accepted a glitzy farewell where fine sentiments were expressed, bid farewell to everyone who'd played significant roles during our stay at a small get together organised by us, gone through the pangs of shifting berth and the long tedious, yet interesting manner in which we'd set up our nest, come to mind in a satisfying flashback!
Lekha's hospitalisation to tackle a non healing ulcer, mom's continuous presence amid us, the monthly trips to my dad's house and also, meeting all the social commitments without fail were the activities that have kept us occupied in the year that has flown past. The interactions brought about a new verve in existing relationships and have also helped us pick up new friends in our immediate neighbourhood.
I've often heard people wondering as to how I'd chosen a place for our nest - in a new place - far away from relations and familiar people. Many of them must have even come to the conclusion that I'd gotten mad. But our experience, thus far, has been on the contrary. We've been able to get our things done without having to worry or for want of help.
Have we missed out, in life, by staying away from the limelight or more appropriately, the madding crowd of a fast moving city that we'd gotten to be familiar with? Nyet! While accepting the fact that there are a number of options to choose from in a city, we've never felt the pinch as there never has been a dull moment out here and the biggest appeal about the present set of circumstances is that one finds time to enjoy the simple things of life!
Kerala, being comparatively small, makes it possible for us to drive to any corner within a period of not more than twelve hours. And yes, driving has become a passion and a pastime, the narrowness and the frequent potholes on the roads notwithstanding!!
Tailpiece.
And of course, there a final option that's always available. Migrate to another place of one's calling if the need arises. A rolling stone gathers no moss, they say!
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