Okay, this will be my last post before going on a radio silence. Could be a month, could be longer. It’s not because I don’t want to, but it’s because I will be unable to.

Things have been, and still are, pretty hectic for me and my family offline; even for kids without really knowing what’s going on. My wife Sneha and I are both getting worked-up even on trivial things that we normally care less about. This phase will torment us for another month, until we sigh and breathe easy.

The thought of leaving a place you have lived for over six years makes you do that.

The car is almost sold. We’ll soon have a garage sale at home for household things. (The list of things to sell is already making closed rounds among friends and mail lists.) Stuff to buy, issues to take care of and close, to finish pending work at office, school transfer, serving notices for terminating services, closing tenancy, et al.¹

Yes, we will soon be leaving Malaysia. To India first, and then to some place, about which, I am not at liberty to discuss. At least, not yet.

In these last few weeks, we are re-living fond memories, humble beginnings, cherishing those moments of joy and sorrows we have had here.

Malaysia will remain a special place in our hearts. There were many firsts in our lives here. Aaryana’s schooling started here. My career found a new dimension and my learning curve jump-started. My second daughter was born here. This website was made here. And, it was also here that I understood the true meaning of fatherhood.

In all, it has been a wonderful asian experience. We will cherish it for the length of our time.

1. Geek-attack: We have been using Backpack for everything. From a utility point of view, nothing beats it. [←]

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