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I think the title more-or-less said everything I mean to say in this post
I know that everyone's been bursting to know how I've been and if I've settled in okay and all of that. Before that, here's a quick recap of the weeks gone by -
Week 1: Packing, Visiting, Packing, Packing, Moving to Pune, Varalakshmi, Reception
Week 2: Unpacking, Adjusting, Unpacking,Husband's office start, Wardobe setup
Week 3: Cleaning, Pathi-seva, bonding with the In-laws, Getting bored
And now to the dirty details :D
Adjusting - to new home
Mostly it has been good. Adjusting hasn't been so bad. I think that its some of the tiny things that we (otherwise) take for granted that change in the new home. For example - Listening to amma's cassettes (in the background) from the swami room, Eating and Serving food with the same hand, Having a relatively quiet home. The house is a little small, so my escape is usually evening/ post dinner walks outside.
Adjusting - to new city
While it isnt really a new city for me, it also feels like one because I have much to learn and explore here. Previously I knew the area of Aundh (where I currently stay) very well. Now I'm beginning to learn about all the tiny shops and places to go for various things, be it shopping or snacking or simply getting fancy lace.
Making it work - from home
I have only started working from home. So I have see how it works out. But staying home's also been driving me outta my mind because I haven't got any extra-curricular activities yet. Mom feels that I should start working in a regular office because thats the only way I'd learn, evolve and grow (plus it'll give me the chance to feel good about the house and also to meet peers)
Bonding with - In-laws, Family and Friends
They're genuinely very sweet people, who're constantly looking out for me. Everyone here have been extremely supportive :) Dad constantly makes it a point to talk to me about how I'm feeling and Mom's always making the effort to take me out with her whenever she is able to. Mom keeps advising P about the tiniest things when it comes to her (new) daughter. She's so thoughtful about it (because she's been through a lot of these things na - Career, Family etc). Even P's very sweet about everything, including my I-want-my-mommy moments (which thankfully haven't been too many). His Gang is also pretty nice. The interesting thing is that despite Dad's health, the family has a very active social life - Coffee meetings at 10pm, Lunches out etc.
Managing - Expectations
The family is so cool that they dont even expect anything from me and they also believe that when the time comes, necessity will teach me :) I don't have to wake up early or make food or anything!! How cool that - Mom gives me bed-tea :D hahahahhahhaha.. I know I know, I shouldnt take too much advantage of the situation. I make breakfast a couple times in the week, to give mom a break from having to suffer with eggs
Living with - A Superstar
If you thought I was the type to get easily carried away, you should meet my husband :) At the moment, he wants to buy a new car, invest in a flat, change the bathroom plumbing and redo the hall :) Also, if you thought I was a messy person, you just have to come see the room (His mother has maintained the room for him all these years) :) But he's the bestest - loves it when I fuss over him (at the breakfast table) and loves to fuss over me. Best of all, he genuinely believes me to be his grihalakshmi.
Sometimes it feels like it hasn't yet sunk in that we're married. Sometimes it feels like forever. Sometimes I feel like this is a holiday, at the end of which I'll come back home (to amma). But, all-in-all, its been 3 happy weeks and with all your prayers and thoughts, it'll only get better. (eeks!! I already sound soo OLD and married)
