Birdie out to build her own nest.....

Yeah I know its been a whole year since I last shared my thoughts. And what a year it has been indeed! I went from being in the comfort of my home as Dadu's little girl to the "responsible" daughter in-law. The transition I must say was made smooth, thanks to my caring & loving hubby & in-laws.

I lived in so to say a joint-family the first 20 days of my marriage, until hubby moved back to NYC. All the love & attention showered on us as newly-weds & me as the new "bahu" made me feel really welcome.

This was also the time I came to terms with dads EQ (!), he would be in tears each time we met - silly you may think, but that's how close we are. I mean he's one of those people who would SMS me when I went to my grandparents place in Mysore saying, "Shweths I Miss you, come back soon". His gestures & feeling of love & care was experienced since the moment of my Kanyadan to this very moment.

Then 5th Jan dawned & yipeeeeeeeeeee I was granted the key to living my dream of finally joining my sweetheart & now hubby - Arun Devotta. As excited & happy as everyone was for me, yet again i realized that life is all about happy-sad/bitter-sweet moments. Between the excitement of finally getting to start a new life with the love of my life & leaving all my friends & family behind - it was tough.

Moments like these make you realize that its your "quality time" which is the most priceless gift you can give your loved ones. And that's exactly what I did, went to Mysore, the town I grew up in & spent time with my grandparents who have been such an inspiration in every sphere of my life. I also spent time with a very special human being, who has influenced & inspired several young girls like me from the early days of my life - my dance teacher, nothing less of a motherly figure; Tulasi Ramachandra. We just sat down & had the most wonderful chat & it almost felt like it was just yesterday that as a little girl I would go to learn from her. Her warm smile, her loving eyes - she teaches much more than just dance. She imbibes in her students values, culture & pushes each student to achieve their full potential. Love you Miss.

Once I was back in namma Bengaluru, there were my close friends who have been my pillar of support all through thick & thin - Kiks, Mads & Shruthi. This past few months I have been delighted as both my brides maids - are marrying the love of their lives. Sadly I don't know if I can make it to the wedding. As for Shruti, just in time I got to be a part of her mini big-day her engagement. She made a gorgeous "to-be-bride" marrying her highschool sweetheart.

Time flew by & it was time for me to say my good-byes & take off to start a new life, in a new country in the new year 2012 - hoping & praying that everyone back home are always happy & healthy. Emotions were on a high & I must say that as I hugged my dad for the last time (for some time atleast) before I entered the airport, I felt as if a part of me was torn away.

All along my longggggggg flight, tears would trickle down my cheeks thinking of everyone back home, but the next moment I would check the time in NYC & come to terms that I was finally meeting my soul mate. With mixed feelings I arrived & after the longggggggg immigration line & baggage claim - as i strolled out my rather heavy luggage - almost jumped with joy as i spotted my darling, waiting for me. I ran & jumped right into his arms & pinched myself that its indeed true- that i'm here in New York with my hubby!

Well, that's been the story so far ! My next blog would be all about my "Phoren" experience in the Big Apple !!

Cheers