New Beginnings

“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are.” – J.P. Morgan

Life is so unpredictable. It seldom fails to show us it's unpredictable extremes. Sometimes it will make us go through things we least wanted and never expected. Change is the only thing that is constant, this is an adage i have been hearing from childhood, but now when am practically experiencing change it is so overwhelming. Change sometimes flows in our lives like a slow-moving brook without much turbulence nevertheless when least expected it will suddenly spring upon us like a turbulent water fall and You will be left with no choice but to go with the flow.

Relocation is a word which meant nothing to me before three months but I would have uttered it every other minute for the past two months. When opportunity comes knocking the decision happen in a jiffy but leaves a lasting impact. I wasn’t even prepared for such a huge change.

The affinity to this city (My Madurai) was so strong that I had never ever thought of moving out. However, circumstance paved way for the greatest choice which I had to make. Madura is not just a city its an emotion… This city has given so much for me personally & professionally. I came into this city as a novice with not much identity. But it embraced me into its fold with open hands, cradled me, watched me as i took baby steps through the streets, gave me so much of love and identity. The city gave me confidence and power to perform and be myself.

I had evolved a different & better person through the years. How many genuine hearts I had won, how much of love and affection I had got. I wonder at the sheer count of life long acquaintances I made during the eventful journey in the city. I had learnt to ride scooter, drove my car built a house and a bunch of whole other confidence boosters that gave me strength to face life.

This city which has got so close to my heart, actually gave nightmares about leaving it. After many a tearful mornings and painful nights, I realised this city had given me great comfort which is making this transition so excruciating. But again how long can I be in my comfort zone? Yes its an overwhelming decision, yes its is hard-hitting, yes it is too taxing, Yes there is an anxiety with regard to adopting to the new city, new work place and all other things with regard to this transition, yet I am confident that Chennai will also accept me like how Madurai did 13 years ago.

With memories to cherish, with loads of experience this city had bestowed upon me, here I am packed and ready to go for an expedition to Chennai. To conquer and succeed. So long, Untill I come back I will hold you close to my heart “My Madurai”