Take on My Experiences in New Mode and Few Grey Areas.

                              

                         Few days have passed since I made a tough decision to continue my pursuit in this foreign land. At first I decided to change my location for work, then I opted to continue with that decision at a cost. Thus my two-day student life effectively came to a halt. Since I am preparing for the next phase, I am left with some free time. Among any other list items to get occupied, this blog provides a better deal to pursue. The reason is time will be utilized productively without much effort. Here goes another script as it occurs to the struggling mind trapped in the midst of many crossroads which are never ending like those in the heart of a city. These can be evaded by taking the beltway or simply retire from taking any road. But I tried the road less taken, and gave myself into the situation I am in, searching for the positives.

                         It is always an amazement as to what a nation has in it to be an epicenter for all the tremors felt around the world. Whatever is done here are felt farer and wider. The system has evolved over the years to look beyond the own self and put in the required pedigree to broaden the narrow horizons. It will only consume men with great heart and caliber which is evident in every design aspect. I live in a locality with underground drainage system dated back to 50 years. You always need to climb the ladder and go through a filter before reaching here. This criteria is relaxed in recent times and lesser mortals like me are also permitted to wander with wonder.  A group of students was told by a veteran that the student is prepared and qualified before he reaches a new destination. It is the greatness of the student to reach there and not of the destination.  So much for the humble projection. These beliefs, sophistications, objectives and strategies pale in comparison to the more meaningful purposes of a layman like me who always finds motivation to eat and sleep.      

                        I am still trying to find my alien foot in the alien land. If the person does not sync with the society, he will not be absorbed.  Good or bad, you need to be a Roman in Rome. It is not as easy as said and lot of struggle goes for the change.  I tried to adapt to become more American for some time. The advice I got is take a car, ride on highway, talk while driving, change lanes, spend few bucks, take someone to restaurant and don’t forget to tip. I did neither of these nor felt comfortable doing. I can only ride a two wheeler on free roads and write few lines of arbitrary text none of which are useful for the lifestyle.  I am an outcast since sometime and people find me strange to deal with. Though I found the place becoming, I need to be confident to mingle with the class of people in my profession. I am walking with pleasure religiously to work, market, bank, temple, restaurant etc. to become more confident. Though it does hurt when you are alone walking and see everyone else in motor vehicles, I think the feeling is mutual. The people behind the wheel feel green seeing me derive pleasure walking.

                        As I am writing the post, I could hear the ball tapping’s from the U.S. open, Statue of Liberty staring at me and the voices from United Nations discussing the problems plaguing the world. These are few trivialities among many others which can be missed while working on important tasks at hand. Talking of the U.S. open, tennis is the game which has unique features: 1. There is equal craze to men and women’s play – if not more for women’s. 2. The prize money is equal for both groups – if not more. 3. It is the most followed individual game. Buzz is that, women’s final is sold out while there are tickets left for men’s final. Though the game looks silly from outside, it is intricate to master and requires grace to stay on top.

                        The location has an advantage when you are after an improbable objective. Your work can reflect anywhere. It’s like the rocket space station located at the geographically favorable location for maximum effect. Migration is becoming an international phenomenon recently and there are many countries with little inaction which are experiencing a surge in the rising number of people displacing themselves to the farther land. At the center of desperation, there are many frightening tales which are a blot on humanity and respectable society. Nearly 2500 crammed up in tiny boats drowned in sea waters while crossing to another country. A truck of 70 was abandoned on a highway who are all suffocated to death. It’s difficult to imagine being in their shoes. This emphasizes the voices which are left unheard and the fortunate situation else is in. Though it is a conflict inflicted by self, the end result can be as serious as it can get. While the fortunate can follow the procedures and afford to reach safely, there are many less advantaged who take a chance by following dangerous routes through illicit means. This only inspires to open gates for disorder and unrest. Hope, there is more patience and understanding of the circumstances rather than vehemence of commotion. In the last post, I mentioned about the high population as a reason for spill out and few observations on managing the same. To compare that issue in the context of the migration elsewhere, the country has done remarkably well for not relegating to that extent. You at least derive satisfaction from the plight of last rank student in the class for the work done over the years.