Sunday, April 17, 2011

Muscat I love you

There is an old practice of introducing a new chicken to a farm when all other chickens are asleep. When other chickens wake up they mistake the new chicken to be one of their flock and treat the new entrant as if it had been a part of them for long, seeing the bonhomie the new chicken also forgets that he is new here; my initiation into Muscat, exactly one year back, was also something very similar

It was with a mix of emotions on this day last year that I took a flight out of India and stepped into this new country unsure of what awaits me; I was not at all confident if I would be able to survive here let alone thrive and armed only with courage and fortitude I had no choice but to make a success of my stay here battling all odds.

I vividly remember the first few days of my new life discovering Muscat and its people; it all seemed so familiar that I now think I always belonged here. Looking back I guess within a fortnight of landing I was all at home and knew living here would never be tough, infact it has turned out to be much more comfortable than imagined. As the days passed by I surprisingly discovered more about myself than the new place. First I can live alone or rather live better when alone; second I seek and enjoy company of like minded folks but doesn’t mean I can’t survive with others; and lastly the basics of myself will remain same irrespective of where I stay and I mean this in a positive way

It is amazing the kind of relief a long desired dawn can bring, more so if it happens after an agonizingly long wait. Now it seems the long wait for Visa was worth it; I have found my feet here and am grateful to be away from all the ills that had dogged my life before I came here. However when I say that I am enjoying myself here it doesn’t mean I have painted the town red, this city is a bit lifeless still I am thankful to be here for many characteristics of Muscat match with my personality – well organized with all elements present in balance, not too loud, free and liberal lifestyle, absolutely unchaotic though slightly sleepy and an under running underbelly with all dark deeds happening in darkness keeping many unaware.

Oh in the middle of all this I should not forget that I also got a bit of romance and flirting, it was so much fun when it was going strong; sadly this has gone on a bit of back burner off late with the chick getting a new job but there is always hope

As I conclude first year of my new life, I sincerely wish that it stays with me for long; it has taken a good time to arrive and it is only fair that it should not leave or disappear in a hurry. I look forward to seeing more raunchy dances in cabaret bars, more boozing with pals, a holiday in Europe, recognition in my job and maybe a new chick who is a bit more uninhibited…but more importantly I now look forward to life with hope, enthusiasm and anticipation

13 comments:

  1. wow I didn't know about that chicken thing..

    I am glad u r loving the city. I have also started enjoying my life! ATB

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  2. Awwww le congo! May you have many more sexy memories in MCT :D

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  3. wow thts nice u enjoying Muscat...May u make the best there and happiness abound u :)

    Btw i changed my pen- its Scribbling Gal :)

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  4. Its great that you're having a good time. Enjoy the new life. Its well deserved :)

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  5. Glad you're enjoying the new life. :)

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  6. I hate the period just before the transition, you know, when you r clueless as to what and how things are gonna be like next.

    But once it sets in it is a relief!

    Best of luck with everything.

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  7. Very interesting read! I'm glad you are having a great time in Muscat. I've always believed, since I've moved from one place to another all my life, that your home isn't necessarily where you are born or where you come from, it can also be a place that provides you enough challenges to grow as a person and at the same time give you a feeling of peace, comfort, and security...a place where you are able blend in perfectly!

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  8. ek saal ho gaya pesto :) brave boy ha ...have funa nd keep sharing your life with all of us here :)

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  9. That's a beautifully optimistic post. Glad u hav found home away from home. Good luck for the future. :)

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  10. I didn't realize it's already been a year since you've been in Muscat!! Time flies by so fast.. I am so glad that you are enjoying your stay there.. Congratulations on your one year anniversary and here's hoping that your days (and nights) only get better from here on.

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  11. It can be deduced from ur change in tone tht ur having a great time...enjoy man. I am also in the verge oof a transition

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  12. it'll always be good :) have fun chicken tandoori



    - Love Potion

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  13. all the best in the future and great to know you having fun
    and hey dont worry about the Chick plenty more fish around .. But why dont u give the chick a call who knows :) what happens next :)

    take care
    Bikram's

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