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Hello from a new city

Hi Sweetheart,

A big sorry for not writing you for a while. But I missed you too. How are you doing dear? A lot has changed for me over past few months. I have loads to tell you.

I have moved to West Lafayette and started my PhD this August. Right now I am sitting in my desk at home and writing you. I have realised that home is not a place, rather a feeling or maybe the peoples who make it what it is. I miss my people out there in India, I really do. I miss calling Debrup and going out for a short bike ride. I miss my addas with Shamik. I miss Sohom and his intense discussions. I miss my colleagues, specially Chandrachur daa. I miss casual outings. I miss lots of things I used to feel at blink there. Last one year has taught me how to be happy alone and I thought I did well. But yes, I have to agree I was lucky enough to have those people in my life. Those were the hardest days of my life and they stood by my side unconditionally. They cheered me up when I felt low, the celebrated my happiness and they guided me on the days when I was too heavy for myself. I think there are different shades of life you get to experience at different stages of life. I must admit that your dad from 2020 and your dad from 2022 are not the same person. I grew up and felt many things. What I can tell you is no matter what you do, it takes nothing to be kind to everyone so as saying a sorry if you ever did any wrong. Also take some time to celebrate little things in your life with your friends. It's good to have some buddies whom you can call anytime and talk. I never had that until last year. Most importantly, be yourself. People who loves you will love you anyway for whoever you are.

Here in this city, everything is so materialistic that at times I feel I do not fit well here. I think I need more time to grow here. It's too early to infer anything. But here's to the good thing, I started my new life. I always wanted to pursue a PhD and now I am here. I will tell you about my journey one day. I know you will like it.

I should write you more and I will. Until next time dear. Missing you the most.

Yours always,

Dad

Location: West Lafayette, IN, USA

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