Much has happened since I last posted. I don’t even know where to start. There was is a lot of instability and uncertainty in my life right now. It’s that time of my life now. Though I definitely know myself much better than I did back when I faced a similar situation. I also know it’s alright. Things are already getting better.
So, basically the company I used to work for has gone and downed its shutters. In retrospect there were warning signs and I didn’t heed them because I was too busy living my life.
At about the same time, we (mom, dad and I) went on a trip to visit my brother who lives in the US. I love travelling but have never traveled that far. I got to discover so many things about myself literally en route.
Usually, I am the stationary nomad having been to only a few places in India – Calcutta (familial duty), Shantiniketan (fun + duty), Pondicherry (learning Spanish, with friends, with family) and Mumbai (work), Goa (academic conference*) and the Andamans (sudden and short weekend getaway). I am so hoping that maybe this trip breaks the travel jinx and who knows probably soon I will be off again! Let me write about the travels in a different post. Rita has been asking me for pics. I have been so jet lagged and generally tired that I haven’t uploaded any yet. You can consider the new header image of New York from the air as a sneak peek. 🙂
The sudden departure of my regular job is I am quite convinced not a bad thing because it gives me a chance to step away and examine what I am doing with my life. I have decided on a direction but after 14 years of working in a structured environment, this freedom is unsettling. I am the bird outside the cage wondering what I should do with my wings. It’s simple, right? Fly. However the wings are a bit rusty and flying seems a bit alien to me at the moment. My good friend A says out of uncertainty comes creativity and all artists face this uncertainty. I don’t know if I am an artist but it’s good to know I am getting the training for it.
So I am both scared and excited about what happens next. Wish me luck!
* I did not present a paper. I just tagged along with M, who presented a paper.
South of the Border, West of the Sun 
If not pics, finally a post at least! Well, that’s a start. 🙂
I know what you mean by being unsettled after all these years of working the way we do. I was there a few months back as you know. But yes, in retrospect quitting THAT job was a very good decision and I’m glad I took it. I like your positivity and yes I know you will soon arrive at a decision regarding the direction in which you want to proceed. All the best!
Hey Rita! Haha! I know. @pics
Oh yeah, you had to let THAT job go; I agree. It’s the in-betweenness that unsettles me. Yet when I am in a ‘proper’ job, there is a deep sense of dissatisfaction. Sigh! Thanks so much for the support! I need it. *hugs*