It has been 7 yrs in this city and its definitely not a small period!! My second longest stay in a place other than my hometown. As Jhumpa Lahiri had mentioned in one of her books – “the place to which you feel the strongest attachment isn’t necessarily the one you’re tied to by blood or birth, it’s also the place that allows you to become yourself”. I have similar sentiments for Chennai.
I started my professional career here, built an identity of my own and became independent. Excluding one year of my stay at onsite, I have been here till date. Now that I am moving out tomorrow, it’s a mixed feeling of happiness and sadness.
Despite all the cribs I had about this place for its weather and language problems, I am going to miss it for sure for its wonderful beaches, my favorite shopping joints, its posh and affordable multiplexes, its infrastructure, its flyovers and it being the safest metro. I made some really wonderful friends here whose friendship I will cherish life-long. The hospitality I received at some of my friends’ home in and around Chennai has been overwhelming. I was like a second daughter to their parents, and no, its not an exaggeration.
While most of my friends are out of Chennai now, I am leaving behind 2 very special friends whom I’ll be missing a lot. But then there should be someone here to welcome me if I ever visit this place again :)
Starting the new chapter of my life in Bengaluru from next month. With a heavy heart, adieu Chennai!
