Reviving the blog

The last time I posted here was two years ago. I tried writing many times after that. But I would leave it midway or discard the whole thing. I now realize that two things had changed. I was often tensed about work (since my Ph.D. was near completion) and didn’t find writing as worthwhile a getaway as reading, watching films or spending time with friends. So whenever I wrote, it was half-hearted. Second thing was that my thoughts were increasingly political (blame it on the overexposure on social-media!). What I actually wanted to write was clouded by the urge to ‘take a position’. I thought that it's best to wait it out until this phase passes.

Now is a good time to start again, I think. A lot has changed in last few months. I feel rejuvenated in my new surroundings and I have lots to tell about new trips, experiences, new friends (or lack thereof). Also, I am going to keep the posts short because longer writing means more chances that I discourage myself with the two reasons stated above. So you’ll hear more from me soon.

I learnt a new word here in Germany: tschüss, meaning good-bye (pronounced as chew-ss). At first, saying it made me cringe (for obvious reasons). But over time, I have actually started liking it. I’ll leave you with that today. Tschüss!