Pandora's Box

I always wonder- 'when is one ready to fall in love?' For clarification of my context, with love here, I mean the romantic one, and not the one we feel for family, friends, etc. Ahhh my mind kept on pondering over this question for several years and finally I gave in to the fact that- 'love has its own season and a reason!' What's more important, the time when we fall in love or who we fall in love with? In simple words what holds more significance 'WHEN' or 'WHO'? Many will say 'WHO', the moment I finish my question. It's an obvious choice as love just can't happen without Mr/Ms right. But have you ever thought 'WHEN' we will find that Mr/Ms right? Everything is governed in this Universe by 'laws of attraction', even the feelings. The so called 'SPARK' for love can get ignited anytime, any moment, by anyone. It may be a crush, infatuation, liking, friendship, a mere acquaintance, hatred or what not. It...

Before one and a half years I flew from India to US of A with lots of dreams in my eyes. Back in India, everyone I knew told me that after a few years in US, I won't feel like coming back.  Reasons given were pollution, population, law and order, cleanliness, education system, technology, resources, recognition of talent, opportunities, etc, just to name a few from that long long list. Discussions and opinions bounced around the table, which flooded my mind. It's been a while I am here. It was tough initially, in fact very tough, being away from the people I love, care and share with, but eventually I had to learn 'going the distance' thing. For me it was the first time I was out of my comfort zone, away from 'my home'. Here I was to take decisions and then live the consequences, whether good or bad. In simple words I was responsible for all my acts and deeds. So many new things, it was beyond what people generally mention about a new countr...