1/7 Thread: Home
After three years, I returned to Bangladesh and spent the last three months here. Although admittedly I felt like an outsider in the beginning, Bangladesh felt like my natural habitat just after a couple of days.
After three years, I returned to Bangladesh and spent the last three months here. Although admittedly I felt like an outsider in the beginning, Bangladesh felt like my natural habitat just after a couple of days.
2/7 The familiar taste of delicious dishes, the ever so mild winter, warm smiles from the friendly faces, and the the constant cacophony of life made me feel home.
The idea of home, however, has evolved to be a more esoteric topic for me. Bangladesh is where I feel comfortable.
The idea of home, however, has evolved to be a more esoteric topic for me. Bangladesh is where I feel comfortable.
3/7 But it's the confinement of comfort I have always dreaded that can stop me from reaching my potential.
From my late high school days in Bangladesh, I have philosophically become more "American".
From my late high school days in Bangladesh, I have philosophically become more "American".
4/7 The ideals of freedom of expression, the separation of power in three branches of government, and an economic engine based on capitalism indeed felt (and still does) quite appealing.
In many ways, I had become "American" even before I set my foot in the US.
In many ways, I had become "American" even before I set my foot in the US.
5/7 Even when I had to leave the US, I never quite felt bitter about the US. I have a surprising amount of affection in my heart for the US. Thankfully, the ever-so-reliable Canada was there to save the day for which I'll forever be grateful to the Great White North.
6/7 The idea of a country itself is perhaps just a meme that exists in the collective imagination of millions or billions of people. I am increasingly comfortable in having multiple "homes" by participating in multiple collective imaginations.
7/7 If everything goes fine, I'll hopefully be flying to the US tomorrow, and reunite with my wife. Here's to new homes :)
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