Moving to America
This is being written in hind sight ... in an attempt to capture my experiences in moving to the 'Land of Opportunity' or whatever is left of it, in any case. (And there is still lots ... in case you're wondering)
Working with a large multinational corporate has its advantages, and travelling across Europe and now to Americas has been one of them for me
My wife moved to the states a few years ago, in pursuit of a PhD in Bio-informatics (which appears rather elusive). I moved a year and a half later. They say 'Distance makes the heart grow fonder', and I completely agree with that. What I feel they forget to mention is the minor side effect of strained nerves
After living in Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai and London (in that order) Phoenix and Tempe seemed very unlike any of the big cities that I had been to. The cities are quite spread out, with just a handful of high-rises. The transition itself was fairly smooth (thanks to my wife). The usual concerns of accommodation, food , friends, etc were already take care of. Some folks kindly offered to show us around, and I soon realised that this place had all the amenities of a big city. but it was the mad rush of a big city which was missing. The people are warm and friendly, and it felt nice to be in their midst. One doesn't feel like such an alien after all ... irrespective of that classification on my passport.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
The Last Try
I have probably given this "blog" several attempts with varying intensity over the last few years. But the end result seems to have been the same each time ... one spirited blog ... and then one of the most brilliant vanishing acts known to man.
Now with so much happening ... decided to give it one last shot. So lets see how it goes.
I have probably given this "blog" several attempts with varying intensity over the last few years. But the end result seems to have been the same each time ... one spirited blog ... and then one of the most brilliant vanishing acts known to man.
Now with so much happening ... decided to give it one last shot. So lets see how it goes.
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
As Time Flew By ...
In the last 10 years of my life, I have had the opportunity to travel across different countries, observe different cultures, interact with a variety of people, and thus have an exceptional multitude of experiences (So I firmly believe in any case.)
These ten years have been the most formative years of my life. The lessons I have learnt and the friends I have made shall always stay with me.
Each individual is unique, and so is their interpretation of right and wrong. I have come to accept that there are NO absolute rights and wrongs. In a given set of circumstances, an option can be better or worse than an other.
The successful people I have met, have had the following things in common, their ability to: accept and adapt to change, effuse positive energy, enthuse people to achieve greater heights. Their tolerance of other cultures and religions is also something I observed.
I have learnt that each individual is only hindered by their limited imagination. If you open your mind then nothing can stop you from improving your lot. You are ultimately the ruler of your destiny. You need to get up and get a hold of it. Otherwise, you will flow along with the rest of the herd. You will still lead a full life, but not necessarily one which you are satisfied with.
In the last 10 years of my life, I have had the opportunity to travel across different countries, observe different cultures, interact with a variety of people, and thus have an exceptional multitude of experiences (So I firmly believe in any case.)
These ten years have been the most formative years of my life. The lessons I have learnt and the friends I have made shall always stay with me.
Each individual is unique, and so is their interpretation of right and wrong. I have come to accept that there are NO absolute rights and wrongs. In a given set of circumstances, an option can be better or worse than an other.
The successful people I have met, have had the following things in common, their ability to: accept and adapt to change, effuse positive energy, enthuse people to achieve greater heights. Their tolerance of other cultures and religions is also something I observed.
I have learnt that each individual is only hindered by their limited imagination. If you open your mind then nothing can stop you from improving your lot. You are ultimately the ruler of your destiny. You need to get up and get a hold of it. Otherwise, you will flow along with the rest of the herd. You will still lead a full life, but not necessarily one which you are satisfied with.
