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By: DD Mom’s Weblog » The Countdown Begins

DD Mom’s Weblog » The Countdown Begins — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:22:50 +0000

[...] I am super excited and looking forward to the move, to the new beginning. But still, there is a hidden angst to let go. It’s that feeling of realness, the sense of no turning back. It’s happening! [...]

By: DDmom

DDmom — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:41:06 +0000

K3: You girls are so sweet. It feels so very nice to know that I’ll be missed. You’ll truly make my day.

Preethi:

Tharini: Thanks for all the good wishes T. It means a lot. I hope and pray the underlying emotions stay put when faced with hardships, if any. Only time will tell.

Noon: I will still blog from there. Nothing changes in that front. In fact I might blog more Would be outsourcing cooking and cleaning you see!

By: noon

noon — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 06:17:38 +0000

What?! You too? OMG OMG OMG – I have not been reading blogs frequently…and this! Sheesh every one is moving back!
I have to pause and digest this news!
But I am not happy to read this post – let me say!

By: Tharini

Tharini — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:37:37 +0000

What a beautiful post. Through all the things said, and unsaid, your raw emotions were palpable.

I am glad you have reached a place of big change. Big change also brings big adventure.

I hope you get to experience in full all that you yearn for and it only leaves you with an unshakeable faith in the human spirit. Good luck to you and the lovely family.

I cannot say that I will miss you, because that is just not valid anymore.

-T!

By: preethi

preethi — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:56:57 +0000

oh my this was a surprise.. have a fun move.. I am sure you will love Bangalore.. after all that is said and done about loyalty.. home is where the heart is!!

By: K3

K3 — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:01:21 +0000

Read this post a while ago, but had to collect my thoughts before commenting – still feel like a “Bidaai” situation. Soo happy for you, but there is that heartfelt twinge that you might not be a drive away. Are you planning to be in B’lore or going to move someplace else?

By: DDmom

DDmom — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 06:06:12 +0000

2Bs mommy: Yup, that’s the hope. Thanks for the wishes. Moving in August.

Swati, Cofs: Me too, Me too.. wanna meet.. wanna meet..

MM: aww.. Glad the post could bring some perspective Thanks for the wishes.

CA: Yes yes, from SV of US to SV of India Thanks for the wishes.

By: CA

CA — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:29:15 +0000

Here is wishing you the very best !
Hope the transition from Silicon Valley of US to Silicon valley of India is going to be smooth ….

By: mystic margarita

mystic margarita — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:31:08 +0000

That post was so balanced and unbiased – you have helped me to put some of my issues in persepective. Great decision and Congratulations. I’m sure you and your lovely family will be enriched by this new experience.

By: Collection Of Stars

Collection Of Stars — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:29:36 +0000

Lovely post DDmom
Welcome back

By: Swati

Swati — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 06:09:11 +0000

Welcome back..I so much want to meet you and the kids. Esp the kids

By: 2Bs mommy

2Bs mommy — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:44:40 +0000

Wow ! You are right, there’s no way of knowing if it will work out or not but i like your way of thinking in 5yr chunks…
Wishing you all the best for your move. When is it happening ??

By: DDmom

DDmom — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:32:45 +0000

Shobana: I know what you mean. All the more reason to write often? Thanks for the wishes.

Altoid: Welcome welcome. Hope to see you around often. You are so right about Bangalore. Someone asked why Bangalore? I had no particular answer, both our family live in remote areas, so any city would be new to us. Bangalore kind of made most sense. Something there, the energy and enthu I think. Oh, and the climate.

YoMama: Lookie look who’s here commenting. Yup, yup, I so know who you are. Wordpress/statcounter is there to my rescue, what da ya think?

Neera: aww.. Neera. Thanks for the wishes. In todays face paced life, things change at the speed of light. There is no point planning so far ahead and sweating on it. Might as well plan for near future and enjoy

By: DDmom

DDmom — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:32:33 +0000

~nm, you did keep up your promise. Good girl I am sure I’ll adjust, I just have to tune out from few things that I have taken for granted here. Like 24 hours electricity, temperature controlled environment etc.,

WIAN, Thanks for the red carpet welcome Come come, we’ll have a blast.

aargee: aww.. I am not sure about the brave part It’s like having a baby. There is no perfect timings. You just got to take a plunge when your gut says its the right time. But I am sure I’ll enjoy.

Abha: Now you know August is the happening month..

By: Neera

Neera — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:59:45 +0000

CONGRATULATIONS on the move dear!!! And what a fabulous post ..amazingly balanced attitude!! Loved the ‘we think in 5 years chunks’ ! We plan to move too pretty soon and could totally relate to each and every single thing u have written ..very well written! I am happy for you and your family

By: YoMama

YoMama — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:46:47 +0000

Bit of Obama’ish touch there.

Can’t disown this as much as I can disown that..

Nice post.

By: Altoid

Altoid — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:48:49 +0000

. I would give anything to swap places with you right now. I could totally relate to what you said- there is some kind of pull and charm about Bangalore that makes you yearn to move back. There are definitely challenges, but in a not-able-to-put-my-finger-on-it way, at the end of the day, there is a sense of fulfillment- thats so glaringly absent anywhere else.

Good luck and oodles of heartfelt wishes for the move. Hopefully, see you on the other side of the globe.

-altoid

By: Shobana

Shobana — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:41:02 +0000

I am happy that you are moving and I am sad that you are moving. You understand what I mean right? Anyhoo, I am sure you will be happy, since it was a decision that you guys made. I am sure, you will come visiting and when you do that, please do make a stop here in Seattle.

By: Abha

Abha — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:27:29 +0000

I though it was a move! Question was where!!!

welcome!!!!!!!!!!!! i am so excited already!!

loved the post!! kinda gets you teary eyed! loved your perspective and fact that you arent being judgemental even before starting!! the open mind you are coming here with!

so when does the move happen?!

c ya soon!!

hugs

abha

By: aargee

aargee — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:24:36 +0000

Hi,
Great news!
Its really brave on your part to come back inspite of living there for so many years. But I had come back with the same reasons you had stated and believe me, if these are the reasons you come back for, you will definitely be happy. Your kids will definitely be happy over here though the initial phase may be quite tough. And the emptiness you are talking about over there is quite true. Even I used to have the same feeling inspite of having all good things around me. Here you might not get everything, but at the end of the day there is some kind of satisfaction and I don’t know what. Being close to our own people makes a lot of difference. That is really one big advantage over here and that is also the only dis-advantage abroad.
Anyway I wish you all the best ! And you definitely know there is a whole bunch of people waiting in Bangalore to help you out if there is any need
All the best!

By: whatsinaname

whatsinaname — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:47:01 +0000

Ooooooooo what a great announcement!

How I envy all you Bengalurians Gives me a reason to make a trip there asap!
Welcome back, DDMom!
* waiting with a red carpet

By: ~nm

~nm — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:14:59 +0000

Wow! What a piece of news!! (See I kept my promise! )

I’m sure i will take you no time to adjust in a new city. Coz after all a home is where the heart is! nahi?