Back Home Again

With homesickness commanding an early, unplanned return to Trivandrum once again, I find myself stationed behind my familiar desktop PC with a plethora of thoughts on my mind, and few words to express them in. Firstly, although I still have a lot more of Ernakulam to explore, my appreciation for the relatively quiet and peaceful atmosphere of Trivandrum has grown over the past few months. Ernakulam simply seems like a city in a tearing hurry to reach heights it can only aspire to, and the pollution, the maddening crowds and the heat add to the woe. Coming back home gives me respite in some ways, from the rush of the world I'll have to grow used to in the coming years.

Travelling has become less of a pain in that regard, and the 3.5 hours I spend on the Janshatabdi listening to music, taking pictures or reading magazines no longer seem as unbearable as in the past. Stepping onto the platform and smelling the fresher air of this city yet to be touched by the curses of rapid development gives me peace and a sense of tranquility. Until mid-december, I realise that no more such opportunities shall swing my way, so I hope to enjoy this little taste of freedom that I flavour over the next 1 and a half days. The burden of incomplete assignments and records does dampen the mood a bit, but the relief is no less satisfactory. With the series tests coming up, I'll need every bit of mental fortitude I can muster to tide me by these tough times.