Staying Away From Home?

When I was in a NCC camp during my schooling, I was made aware that one of the senior cadets was upset and she had been crying. I along with my friends reached her room, where she was surrounded by a group of people. After being asked for a while, she expressed that she had been staying away from her parents for three months, as she had to stay in hostel.

I was in my 9th standard, and the duration of “Three Months” sounded like a hell for me. I wondered how she could have survived for at least three months!! I could not imagine myself living in the same situation. I must stress, I could not have answered myself, if I had not been to hostel after my 10th class.

Intermediate+B.Tech+M.Tech+1.5 year job, it is totally nine and a half years for me now that I have been away from home. The regular visits to home must be considered though. As the time progressed, the duration between two visits has been regularly increasing, that’s where my concern lies.

During B.Tech, I used to go home for every twenty days at least. Of course, that too was only for a day, or two. But once I joined my M.Tech in Delhi, for the first time, I had to stay away for at least 6 months every time. And now during these days at Pune, it is getting in very longer once again.

It is not only about me, I believe that I can speak for many people who have been staying away from home to satisfy different purposes. Be it the students, be it the soldiers, be it the professionals, be it the scientists, be it the astronauts, and be it any purpose that demands someone to stay away.

Any ways, staying away from home tests your strengths to face the real world, with the personality that your circumstances made you, that your parents taught you, and where your knowledge keeps you. Whatever may be the way you are, never forget to make some time out of your busy schedule to make your parents aware that you love them, that you care for them, and that you breathe for a better you.

I do agree that there are orphans. But when I say parents, it need not always be the mom and dad. Parents are the important persons in one’s life, and everybody in this world must have an important person, be it parents, be it friends, be it someone else who supported them. So, the same affection and love are applicable here.

PS: I’m very sorry that I have been staying away from all of your wonderful blogs. Please excuse me. I have been spending very busy time, and could not bring myself to your lovely worlds. I thank you one and all for reading me faithfully. I will try to do reply your comments soon. And will definitely try to visit you blogs soon. Thank You.