Snap out of it

Note to Self:

This has been a nice vacation, getting away from grad life and reconnecting with Chennai and everything that goes with it. Yes, IIT Madras junta are superb company and you always have fun with them. Yes, you will never get that atmosphere at Penn State - that easy banter, talking about familiar things, be it the introduction of a Cafe Coffee Day in the campus or how you made that slam hand at Bridge by a "squeeze" play on your left hand opponent. It is also nice to eat your Mom's cooking everyday and not have to worry about taking that stain out of your t-shirt or how much chilli powder to put in your dish. It is fun to go to the Landmark quiz with old friends and to boss around your younger cousins.

SNAP OUT OF IT.

In twenty four hours you will be on a flight back to the USA and you will have to worry not only about your courses and your research, but about moving to a new apartment, money matters, insurance, cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping and about a million more things. Your friends there may not quite be on your wavelength but they care about you nonetheless. You have enjoyed your few months of happy nostalgia, now face it - you have left that life behind. Better get adjusted to your new one.

(Gives self a mental shake and a light slap)