From Manchester to Madras

A lot of people have been asking me what I miss after coming to Madras. I’ve usually responded with Taco Bell or Hi-Speed Internet or something trivial. I really started thinking about it today and came up with the list below. Although these are definitely not the only things I miss, I sure wish I had all these now. Here goes:

  1. My Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS - She was an absolute beauty. It was love at first sight when I saw her on the dealer’s website and went to the dealer’s with every intention of buying without even a test drive. Although she was expensive (burned quite a hole in my wallet) she was worth every buck. I realized how fast street lights disappear at 200 kmph thanks to her. I love that car! I’m so sad to see her go. :-(
  2. My Apartment – Agreed, it was nothing extra-ordinary by American standards but it was a beautiful apartment. Conveniently located next to Walmart, the malls, the Cinemas, Grocery Stores, Blockbuster, Taco Bell, Chilies, etc… I couldn’t have asked for a better locality. Not to mention the 24 hours water supply (hot & cold), Central Air conditioning, hooked-up washer & dryer, my home theatre system, the bed.. the list goes on. Above all, it was home!!
  3. Organized Traffic, Awesome Roads & Dust free environment – You don’t need to polish your shoes; you can wear whites to work, come back and wear them again the next day (Not that you’ll have to. But you CAN); you don’t have to worry about trucks coming at you in the wrong lane – ‘Nuff said!!
  4. Fall & Snow – There can not be a lot of things that are prettier than the Fall colors. It is nature at its picturesque best. Watching a snowfall (when you’re not driving)  at night is incredible. The little white things falling on your face against a pitch black sky, sending a chill to the spot they land  – Simply mesmerizing. Always made me forget all my worries and be happy. Of course, driving to work the next day will be a royal pain in the butt but it’s well worth it.
  5. The People @ Work – The people I worked with were just superb. I could not have asked for a better crowd. I’ve learned a lot from each & every one of them and I certainly miss them.

Am I being the stereotypical guy who just came back from the US and bitches about every little thing in India? No. I am just outlining the things I’m missing so far. I’ll probably write a continuation to this post listing the things I missed in the US that I’ve right now.

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  1. On October 6, 2008 at 8:50 pm Gururaj Said:

    My Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS – “ready to buy without a test drive…” … ao ready to marriage anyone without understanding them?… marriage at first sight? ;-)

  2. On October 6, 2008 at 8:54 pm Sayee Said:

    LOL – Cars & Chicks are completely different, no?

  3. On October 6, 2008 at 9:24 pm Gururaj Said:

    ofcourse… they are different in certain way… i meant.. :p.
    :D

  4. On October 7, 2008 at 10:05 pm Sunil Phani Manne Said:

    Dude, nicely shared ur thoughts about the things that you miss!

  5. On October 7, 2008 at 10:10 pm Sayee Said:

    Thank you for stopping by, Sunil. :-)

  6. On October 7, 2008 at 10:15 pm Abiraame Said:

    Aaahh..wow!!u had a home theatre there??? whens my turn??!!!

  7. On October 7, 2008 at 10:29 pm Sayee Said:

    @Abi

    When the planets align the right way and there is a requirement and you’ve a Visa and you have the blessings of all the higher beings, you shall have your turn!!

  8. On October 10, 2008 at 4:18 am ruhi Said:

    what about good Internet speed? ;)

  9. On October 14, 2008 at 4:02 am Ambika Said:

    hmmm… u didnt miss me???? so bad sayee.. I really thought i was ur good friend ;)

  10. On October 27, 2008 at 9:09 am SMK Said:

    Eagerly awaiting the continuation part of this posting..

  11. On October 27, 2008 at 10:38 pm Sayee Said:

    @Ruhi – I sure can manage with this speed. It is good enough for the regular activities I do. Now the ability to stay connected 24/7 is another thing.

    @Ambika – Thanks for visiting! I do miss our talks. You always managed to make me smile.

    @SMK – Thanks for visiting! The continuation is definitely on its way.

  12. On October 31, 2008 at 6:12 pm Viswa Said:

    Nice way the list is going on still awaiting to know see more :-)

  13. On November 25, 2008 at 10:28 pm Shruti Said:

    A home theatre system and and a car!!
    Wowie!!

    ooh ya..the dusty roads-I completely agree. not so much India’s fault though….mostly the fact that Ramu decided that laying the roads could wait till he decides to move to Siruseri

    ….Well written article. I can see that you really miss these things. Write one about what you missed about India in the U.S.

  14. On November 25, 2008 at 11:09 pm Sayee Said:

    @Viswa – Haha, thanks Viswa!

    @Shruti – Life was definitely good in WIndsor and I do miss it! I’m confused but who’s Ramu??? I definitely plan to write one on what I missed in the states. Just need to sit my lazy ass down and do it :-)

  15. On January 28, 2009 at 10:36 pm Sudharsan Said:

    Expecting the second part of this which will make me comment more :)


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