This is probably the last in the series of Chicago Posts, from this blog. Chicago Posts were meant to be another feature in this blog, not very dominating, but recurring time and again as my understanding of this city. And as per my idiosyncratic indiscipline, I forgot this feature almost all together. So, as today, when I feel a sudden surge to write down some thing, I chose my Chicago Post, to revive and to probably put it to rest at the same time.
After exactly 3 years, its time to say Good Bye to this beautiful city. I shall be moving to California in middle of August to take up a new job.Life at Chicago was very different from Kochi. Essentially there were two elements to my tangible self, academics and small support jobs. Both equally necessary and I am glad to have survived. I can now understand what is meant by a fast life. Managing time between work, study and ambitions leaves only so much for family, friends and emotions. you tend to define/redefine the concepts like purpose of life, settlement and satisfaction. Crazy and definitely not a very health scheme of things. Anyways, so much for the stupid innocuous feelings.
I think I will miss this city. Can't exactly say what part of it I like the most but it is an important part of my sojourn. Your identification with your city or school runs deep in US. So, Chicago is my home town in US. A home away from home.
Although there was some void, I hope I will find that self. I shall come back again. ... sometime around Aug 15, 2011...
...now completing on Jul 7, 2012...
Some of the endearing moments at Chicago were from Apartment 1602. All the guys there were like friends. Those crazy drinking sessions, spitting in the pool, Amit and Chandu's gossip, Deb and Pranil as confidants, Santosh and Ashwin as two younger brothers and the studious drunkard Sebastian :)
Also, lots of free food at Padma's place and Diwali celebrations mostly to invite all the girls.
Fearing Holli at the Grad College and surprisingly doing good at exams. I will always remember the old school Professor Reingold and be grateful for having a chance to take lessons from him. Asst. Professor Raicu and so many other people are the highlight of my stay at Chicago. This list can go on and on and on...
Maybe I did not enjoy the city, as in its restaurants, museums, festivals so much, given my financial constraints at that time, but so many people have made Chicago as one of the most memorable places for me.
Love you , Chi Town !
