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My summer vacation was unusually long this year. This is probably the longest period of leisure that I have had since I joined school when I was three years old! Six months of staying at home in India and in Japan. Six months of a relaxed schedule. Six months of laziness. Six months of experiments with cooking.
I had always imagined days when I could watch TV all day long, eat whenever and whatever I wished to, sleep uninterrupted. My fantasy world was awesome when it finally turned into a reality in January this year. A couple of weeks of TV and unlimited internet and I was beginning to get bored. I tried hard to keep my creative side alive. I ensured that I did things that I would feel proud of when I look back at those special vacation months. Every day I vowed to learn, do or write something new. I casually ignored it most of the days. I also aggressively started to hunt for opportunities to get back to work. I got millions of calls, though only a couple of them got translated into interviews and in that a couple of opportunities that involved night shifts. A month and a half later, I ended up getting 2 offers from very well-known organizations in the IT world. I was ecstatic and relished the feeling of being wanted by both the organizations. I chose one over the other with some guidance from my husband. I am now part of a wonderfully large organization and I am trying hard to keep up with the expectations and also to make a mark in this new place. It’s been 2 weeks and I am enjoying the new environment, especially this opportunity to get back to my specialization area. I am all set with accesses to the sandbox system and documentation on my technology stream. I even have a lot of motivation from me! Office timings are quite hectic considering the unresolvable traffic situation at Bengaluru. I am enjoying this schedule because it gives me more time in the mornings. I no longer have to leave home at 6.30 am. With undiluted, continuous support from my husband, I know I will do well balancing office and home.
Did I mention how much I enjoy the travel to work? Surprised? Well, I happen to have a wonderful bunch of people in the cab that takes me through my 3 hours of everyday travel. Different backgrounds, different technologies, different thoughts and opinions, but all united by a passion to talk! I thoroughly enjoy the journey through the traffic, only because I have a very lively company. I do not know how long this will last, but as long it does, I know I will have the time of my life.
Ok folks, got to get back to work... well, working towards a Go Green initiative. Actual work is yet to start, but for now, I am in no hurry!

Comments

ambili said…
Enjoyed reading ur write up...:)I could relate to the initial part very well, since I had gone through the same set of feelings during my "vetti" times in Muscat.. :) All the best for a wonderful career in your new work place..Take care and keep writing!!!
Unknown said…
I understand how a good company in the cab keeps your mood light all day :)

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