Back, Now to go Slow and Steady

It has been long time since I have written anything over here, cant find any reason for that. After the Europe tour we had just two weeks before packing back to India, within which we had to complete a hell lot of work too. I like it that way, and is been so always. Doing things not, ‘at last’ but ‘Almost at last’.

I had a huge list starting of from cancelling the utility connections, cancelling the direct debits, getting rid of the junk, selling the furniture’s, car and other white goods. I remember those days when Zemi joined me here in Bedford. In just one day we finished almost whole house shopping which was one of the best learned Blunders so far in my life. Now I need to get rid of them so that the day I leave, the house has to be Empty. Let me tell you, that was not easy.

Almost all connections and bills cleared on phone and internet, posted in classified for Car, Cricket Kit, Big Cricket Trolley etc. Not very good response though. The kit got sold quickly. The car I somehow have to keep with me till the last day in UK and that was the plan. Its nothing but mere chance that I was able to find somebody to buy my car so that I can make the transaction in the last moment. Gave away all furniture’s and stuff to Peacock Auction, got almost all bills and connections cleared, at office, also done with all my responsibilities at work and just got ready to travel back. Team had organized a send off dinner party at a Hotel in Milton Keys, think it was Ha Ha Grill, the day before my flight. Was good time with colleagues with lots of gifts pouring in to my side including the lovely Rotary I got in my left hand.

Myself and Zemi had to rush to Luton after the party to give the car to the buyer and he dropped us back at Bedford. The night before travel as it always had been, was for the busy last minute packing. The flight in Emirates was comfortable; think I had good sleep too. While in Dubai on transit we went to buy chocolates. I didn’t had time to buy chocolates at UK, and the purchase from Dubai was really heavy not only for the purse but for hands too. We had to give the chocolate bag in the check in luggage as it was heavy on hand. It was fun on arriving Calicut airport. There was a team of people doing some medical checks to identify Swine Flu cases if present in any of the travelers entering the country. Anyways, I thought its all crap, just small waves of someone’s Big Business. Allah Knows.

Was that not funny, I arrived at the airport after 18 hours of travel in flight and then immediately I had to travel to Cochin to do some Visa processing work for the Umrah trip to Saudi. I took a bus from Ramanatukara to Cochin, the driver was driving as if crazy. May be I had lost the feel of how we drive here after driving so long in Uk roads, I cant but stop cribbing in my mind just like any nri does. Alhamdulillah everything went well, I got the Visa in time. Went to Saudi with Mom, Wife and Sis ten days after arrival from UK.

The day I reached India from UK was Ramzan 1st, which is great relief for me being back to home. I had difficulty in last two years for food there. All praise to Allah, we had a comfortable trip, and then was at home visiting friends and relatives after return. I had enough time to take rest before I get back to work. Office this time is at Trivandrum on a new assignment. There was a lot of packing and purchase to be done, which I finished at calicut and carried all luggage to trivandrum. Since i joined office here, it was train travel every fridays up and return on sundays, once I tried bus and then decided never finding the terrible backpain it has bought.

Today after a month being here, have got settled with a comfortable house at Aswathy park and vehicle and Zemi have joined me too. Prayers for the best. Now it’s a huge list. Understanding the vast world of knowledge I should seek.

Its raining back home !!

Three days was a too short duration and of course when hari and aicha at home i did needed more time. i had spend lot time outside the house for purchase and meeting people and relatives and you know, what I had in hand for haari and aicha was too short, still..!! It was fun all three days..Had lot of food, called almost all of my friends out there. Conveyed about the travel, finished shopping to an extend and so on.

Yeah, since i had taken the bike back home it was comfortable good time riding through the streets of calicut, the city was really missing the wheels of my bike ;-) monsoon was just awesome, i could realize that the jacket which i had used in Bangalore is of no use there. Even after wearing the jack..i got drenched twice and you know how the wind and rain was blowing there..almost all hoardings on the top of buildings have gone bare. Aichu was playing all time though was a bit hesitant to come to me at the beginning (had not met since 6 months). Also went for a nikah, met many friends and relatives there too.

on Sunday, Beypore beach and pullimoode looked really violent and the waves were just hitting the rocks as if its gonna expand the territory. Even haari dont want to get in to water now seeing all this. Before coming he had said that.."I ll just put the legs in waves at the shore and thats all". The shore was full of broken shells good enough to cut the skin of leg so, didn't did that. Was walking and talking and he will have lot of doubts and me with my panasonic lumix, trying to catch the waves in sepia, back to Bangalore.

Now in ecc..having quiet good time as much relaxed in office and going ahead with travel formalities, shopping with eby and late night chats with pankaj.. and not the least/last "sleeep"

Thank god..time approaching for a temporary bye to Bnglr.. Hopes and prayers for good for all of us.

Examz,packing and itina

Yesterday - Last night in Itina.. all the exam preparations which never went above 2hrs a day , cooking the dinner myself for past 4 days, travel ling 35 km up and down for five days in the morning, writing something for two hours and rushing back and then sitting and doing the travel arrangements and now all packed and set to go home..wanna meet aichu and haari. << Summary of last5-6 days here in Bangalore.

Now its time for me to vacate from the sweet serene relaxing apartment, did all the packing by yesterday night - 3.30, day before yesterday was also the same kind. Was in Shameers house for a long time yesterday evening, no thought about the exam next day. Had a relaxed walk in the Itina road got some snack and finished with Shameer, then chat time with Ranjith, done with the luggage issue till bus station. Am taking my bike too back home.

A victor which had taken me through the roads of Mysore and Bangalore for a year and half now gonna say good bye to Karnataka roads, will have to find some option to carry the luggage after landing Calicut, as its there too much. He is in excellent condition, need to do a water service to make him look better :-)

Exams were just fine, the whole problem was the 35 km distance from my office, and now its all done and am all set to relax. The life in Itina was really good, but the thing is that I did not remember more than 3-4 weekends been there, cause all the weekends are for travel either to home or with some activities, still the time i been there was always nice and relaxing. I like the place, serenity, kids playing around and all this was just lot enough to make me cool when i come back from the desk. The late night "Lassi" walks were just awesome.

Haari and Ayisha had came from abudhabi last week itself, was not able to go home cause of my examz, good part is that I am taking the bike too with me so can roam around with Haari there :-) He was asking about Beach. Irfan had left yesterday to Dxb, hope to meet him there. Riza and team going for Umra..again will meet there (Prayers)

Oh yeah, the shopping last week was good, roamed a lot in commercial street, MG road and all.
All in all, Thank god and Good going