Last year today, I landed in the USA. I packed up my life and shifted to a new country in a new role. Little by little understood what my husband felt like when he did the same a few years ago, that too alone! So, I was glad that I had him to help me transition from one home to another. Still, it was a world unknown to me. The thing is, it was only my second international trip, but this one had an extended stay. So, you can imagine my nerves. Anyway, most of this first year went into staying at home because of the pandemic. So, I believe I am yet to explore the unknown.
Coming from a bustling city like Mumbai, my first thought when I was here was, where are the people? I was so used to the crowd at railway stations because of my everyday travel that not seeing many people around was unnerving. It had an air of loneliness, but honestly, that was just me missing my home city. Slowly but surely, I gave San Diego a chance and fell in love with it. Embracing life here has been such an exciting journey.
It's not just about the place, but it is everything, right? Be it the weather, the people, the culture, the getting used to things like coil stoves, or just as silly as crossing the road, everything was so different from what I knew as standard. The weather was a big hurdle (and at times still is). I wasn't used to the dryness and coldness, so my skin and hair suffered. It was one of the reasons why I cut my hair short a month after being here. I couldn't understand how to maintain it's new texture, but I am learning slowly.
The adjustments aside, I keep telling my husband that I am so glad he introduced me to such a beautiful place. San Diego's serene beaches and picturesque sunsets are now very close to my heart, and I can't wait to explore more. I have a new home city now.
Love,
Rashmi B.
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