:: naazita ::

Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 12:05

Coming back to life

(Everyone needs a kick up the arse once in a while; thanks Nida)

So I fell off the blogosphere for a (considerable) bit. I could blame it on my suck-the-juice-out-of-life, action-packed, continent-hopping, whirlwind lifestyle. But I'll be honest. I've been lazy, I've been procrastinating and if I was to be really honest, I've struggled a bit myself to keep up with what's been going on in my world, and thus broadcasting to unknown audiences had begun to seem a tad daunting.

But life goes on, and so shall this blog.

I did indeed leave Colombia on March 16. 28 days, 7 flights and much adventure has transpired since, and now I find myself on home turf again. Back in India after 14 months. 14 spectacular months of madness and magic, 12 of which were spent in Colombia, a country I fell passionately in love with, to say the least (and you haven't heard the last of it yet). There is awareness of an intense personal growth that I cannot help but feel infinitely blessed for. I'm still largely overwhelmed, so don't expect much coherence over the words (or days) that follow. Now that things have finally slowed down (well, relatively, at least), some reflection and assimilation is in order, and it will come, in it's own way, in it's own time.

Of course, as much time/space as India will allow me, when she's not assaulting my senses, taking me on a rollercoaster ride or just throwing me in a tizzy. Did I say how much I love being back? :)

India's being good to me, and reintegration has been much smoother than I expected, and definitely much smoother than after my year in Hong Kong. I feel completely at home and at peace with everything, and look ahead in a strange, eager, fascinated kind of way. Surely this must be a sign of nomadic nirvana. Famous last words?

Stay tuned.

Anonymous said...

welcome back naaz..

WishfulThinker said...

You're finally here!!!! Yahoo!!! Can't wait to see you babe!!! :D Welcome Back!!!!

nida said...

YAY!
So what're you doing in India? In Chennai or Mumbai? Some of us might be crossing the border for JNC, which is in Goa! Lemme know if you're in Mumbai coz these new AIESECers keep giving me blank looks when I mention you :)

Naaz said...

Anon - thanks :)

WT - See you tonight mate!

Nida - Hey, I'm in Chennai at the moment, just getting some down time with family & friends. There are chances that I will move up to Bombay in May. I think I could cross paths with the JNC-Goa gang :)

Abs said...

Bangalore is 5 hours away in a nice fast comfy shatabdi.
Big alumni event happening May 5th. Sethi and I are now both in Blore.
How many more reasons do I need to give....?

Anonymous said...

Welcome back Naaz, have missed you dearly. Abs, you need to give 10 more reasons!

chitgo said...

naaz!...good to have u back. was wondering if it had been severe depression of being back in the motherland that had caused the eerie silence on ze blog.
far from it and hence i am happy :)

am back in india on the 19th of may after what will be 8 months in switzerland....re-integration scares the bejabbers out of me but just the thought of being back in india gives me thrills unmentionable on virtual spaces.
keep in touch and let me know when you're in bombay. im in amchi from the 9th-12th of june for sam's bday and other insane shenanigans once again not mentionable on the virtual space...

:: naazita ::

Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 12:05

Coming back to life

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