This is the second Diwali in a row which I am spending away from home. It makes me wonder sometimes "Is all this worth it compared to what we are missing?" "Are we hurting our family by being away?" Probably we are. I cannot imagine how it must feel to see a family member move away. It would create a void that you will experience in every nook and corner of the house, which deepens every moment and which nothing else seems to fill.
Diwali means so much for each of us in India. Diwali is when there are colors and lights everywhere, Diwali is when the air is full of aroma from the delicacies cooking in every house, Diwali is when you visit all your relatives and friends, Diwali is when your cell phone is stormed with texts from everyone you know, Diwali is when you shop for like crazy, Diwali is when you sleep in the bustle of fireworks and wake up with them, Diwali is when there is happiness and excitment in everyone around. Well, I have missed every moment of this bliss for 2 years now. This when I truly want to be at home with everyone.
My Diwali started with a hectic day of work and to add to it, a critical production issue. Finally, I managed to leave office at 8 only to find myself all alone for the rest of the night. It was pretty depressing. The next day wasn't that bad though. We met some friends, went for shopping and also attended an office get together.That was all for Diwali 2009.
Hopefully, I will spend the next Diwali at home.
