Its been a week in London and I can't help falling in love with it over and again every single day!
People say once you leave your hometown and go live in a new country, meet new people, do things on your own, that is when you will know how much you have taken people at home for granted... Because, here you need to do everything on your own. Every-single-thing! I remember when I was in my final year of college and went to a trip with my classmates, I was dying to come back home. I did enjoy to bits but when your away from your comfort zone, you feel restless and disturbed and lack confidence. I too did feel very nervous about traveling to London all alone. I know I am an adaptable person who can adjust to things almost easily but still, I was constantly wondering if I would be able to adapt myself to the people, place, culture and most importantly the weather in London. Not to forget the gyaans (lectures) you get from not just your parents but every single person who knew I was leaving abroad.
The first 3 days I did have trouble with the weather but now, Im all used to it and every single day when I get all dressed up and step out of my apartment, there is this kind of warmth and happiness and a wide smile across my face that people could not help noticing. It makes me feel so high and confident.
I had the whole week to myself, traveling around, staying with my friend, shopping, movies, eat outs, you name it! I even got lost, took the wrong train and travelled back and forth in the same place not knowing the route. But, it was all an experience and I actually learnt most of the routes that way.
The things I realized in the time I spent all alone traveling and sitting in my room, I have always been surrounded with so many people around me be it family or friends but I've always been this independent person almost a loner at times. Well, many people may not agree with the loner part but at every point of time in my life, there has been a stage when I have been a loner. Just me, my baking, my books, music, my car, walkings late in the nights or just simply sitting around my dogs and petting them... All these made me feel so nice about myself and I felt good about being independent.
Wow , the new place and atmosphere is definitely making me write so much. So coming back to the topic, thanx to my dad who gave me the confidence to travel around in the public transport and learn the routes. You leave me anywhere and I can travel back home through any transport without an hassle or complains ! All this has given me the confidence today to stay all alone and independent here. I don't feel lonely or miss home. I feel happy that I have come so far to go about and learn and live with what I'am passionate about.
London has almost become my second home. The people, atmosphere, food, every single thing have never failed to amaze me. There was not a single moment when I felt sad or scared or the feeling of missing home. I would definitely come here to stay with my better half someday, sooner or later.
The moment I entered my college, got my student ID card, uniform and my chef tools, I could have fainted there. When I wore that uniform, I never wanted to remove it ever. I felt so damn proud and happy and it felt so surreal. When my college head chef was taking me around the college and as I was walking through the kitchens I would be working and studying for the next 3 months, I just didnt have the heart to step out! I could even live and sleep off in the kitchen.When I opened the chef tool bag, I when mad and crazy and so excited than a 10 year old kid who sees disney land for the first time.
" Follow your dreams, they know the way." - Who ever wrote it, has definitely gone about with his/her dreams, fulfilled it, felt the immense happiness and has written it.
People sometimes think I'm mad when I wake up in the middle of the night and start baking. But what they fail to realize is that, loving something too much at times, is a wonderful thing. It makes you do things and go to places you would have never even imagined of. It makes you come out of your comfort zone and makes you realize the meaning of you life.
Love is like a second life. It grows into the soul, warms every single vein and beats in every pulse of your body =)
People say once you leave your hometown and go live in a new country, meet new people, do things on your own, that is when you will know how much you have taken people at home for granted... Because, here you need to do everything on your own. Every-single-thing! I remember when I was in my final year of college and went to a trip with my classmates, I was dying to come back home. I did enjoy to bits but when your away from your comfort zone, you feel restless and disturbed and lack confidence. I too did feel very nervous about traveling to London all alone. I know I am an adaptable person who can adjust to things almost easily but still, I was constantly wondering if I would be able to adapt myself to the people, place, culture and most importantly the weather in London. Not to forget the gyaans (lectures) you get from not just your parents but every single person who knew I was leaving abroad.
The first 3 days I did have trouble with the weather but now, Im all used to it and every single day when I get all dressed up and step out of my apartment, there is this kind of warmth and happiness and a wide smile across my face that people could not help noticing. It makes me feel so high and confident.
I had the whole week to myself, traveling around, staying with my friend, shopping, movies, eat outs, you name it! I even got lost, took the wrong train and travelled back and forth in the same place not knowing the route. But, it was all an experience and I actually learnt most of the routes that way.
The things I realized in the time I spent all alone traveling and sitting in my room, I have always been surrounded with so many people around me be it family or friends but I've always been this independent person almost a loner at times. Well, many people may not agree with the loner part but at every point of time in my life, there has been a stage when I have been a loner. Just me, my baking, my books, music, my car, walkings late in the nights or just simply sitting around my dogs and petting them... All these made me feel so nice about myself and I felt good about being independent.
Wow , the new place and atmosphere is definitely making me write so much. So coming back to the topic, thanx to my dad who gave me the confidence to travel around in the public transport and learn the routes. You leave me anywhere and I can travel back home through any transport without an hassle or complains ! All this has given me the confidence today to stay all alone and independent here. I don't feel lonely or miss home. I feel happy that I have come so far to go about and learn and live with what I'am passionate about.
London has almost become my second home. The people, atmosphere, food, every single thing have never failed to amaze me. There was not a single moment when I felt sad or scared or the feeling of missing home. I would definitely come here to stay with my better half someday, sooner or later.
The moment I entered my college, got my student ID card, uniform and my chef tools, I could have fainted there. When I wore that uniform, I never wanted to remove it ever. I felt so damn proud and happy and it felt so surreal. When my college head chef was taking me around the college and as I was walking through the kitchens I would be working and studying for the next 3 months, I just didnt have the heart to step out! I could even live and sleep off in the kitchen.When I opened the chef tool bag, I when mad and crazy and so excited than a 10 year old kid who sees disney land for the first time.
" Follow your dreams, they know the way." - Who ever wrote it, has definitely gone about with his/her dreams, fulfilled it, felt the immense happiness and has written it.
People sometimes think I'm mad when I wake up in the middle of the night and start baking. But what they fail to realize is that, loving something too much at times, is a wonderful thing. It makes you do things and go to places you would have never even imagined of. It makes you come out of your comfort zone and makes you realize the meaning of you life.
Love is like a second life. It grows into the soul, warms every single vein and beats in every pulse of your body =)
1 comment:
Lallalalala.. This post made me happy! :) It's great to know you found your calling in life! :D
When we love what we do, we have nothing to worry about. No mid-life crisis will ever come your way! Keep smiling. You have such a warm smile! :)
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