Hello, my dear readers, back to another weekend, it’s 30 degrees and a heat wave in Europe. Please be hydrated.

Today I was on a call with my family and I was only thinking that ghar ki yaad aa rahi hai. (I am missing home.) I know, is just a feeling most of the time, and even when I try to brush it off, it lingers around.

For me, mostly homesickness goes away while I rush through my life to build something. But in the quiet moments, the feeling comes crawling back to me. I wish I could have a Doraemon anywhere door, meet my lovelies, and then come back to where I am and enjoy the life I am building here.

Sounds dreamy. But then I wake up and face my reality.

While I dwell in my thoughts about how my life was in Mumbai, I often take my Kindle with me and go for a walk to enjoy the current weather. Right now, I am reading the book “The Courage to Be Disliked” and there is a quote in it, be happy where you are and live in the present, as you cannot go to the past, and you do not know what your future holds, so all you really have is your current moment.

This quote has just stuck in my head. I often think of how far I have come. And what people tell me is, you are lucky. I say, I worked hard. But really, what is the difference? I think it is just the perspective.

I am also a movie nerd, and with my thoughts all over the place, my mind often switches off while I am watching a movie. My recent favourites are “Voicemails for Isabella” and “Off Campus”, while they are romantic, I also watched “What Women Want” and “Ladies First.” I like how the women’s perspective is kept ahead and acknowledged.

While all of this is happening, I still miss home so I try to comfort myself with my home cooked meals, as food is a love language which can touch your heart from anywhere in the world.

So yes, I am staying far from home, rather than conflicting to my feelings. I sit with my homesickness feeling and accept it. Also, I think writing it down helps me feel better.

To everyone out there feeling homesick, you are not alone. But do call your loved ones, and accept your feelings.
Also, feel free to comment below your feelings, I would love to hear them.