Why I like living in the US?

Until about 4 years ago, I barely conceived the idea of living in the US or even visiting the country. While friends were busy scoring at GRE, TOEFL and seeking admissions to universities in the US, little have I considered putting these on my radar. I wonder what the hell was I doing back then? In fact, it never occurred to me that I could ever fly out of my country and that I had the potential of being able to earn my bread elsewhere on the earth. No, I didn’t even dream of it. But s**t happens sometimes like someone said. Well, I do not really equal the experience but the consequences 4 years later – frustration, impatience, desperation and the like!  Oh well, I don’t think I mentioned the reasons provoking these negative emotions synonymous with each other. There are plenty anyway.

I was trying to consciously remind and educate myself (yeah right, I’ve been somewhat illiterate these days and am perhaps going insane) that I was born, raised on this soil for 27 years and that I rightfully belong here where I have my roots so I am bound to love (or at least like) living here. In India, that is. There are again ample reasons why life in India is less appealing - personal, social, economic and environmental (I have little exposure to other places here but have lived in at least 3 major cities to date and am familiar with the basic life style and culture).

With this desire about springing back to life in the US, I took a look into what is it about living in the US that myself is getting attracted to. Again, my exposure to living in other states/cities in the US is fairly minimal. All I have experienced is a simple life (excluding extravagant lifestyle or pubbing and partying) in this famous place that has awesome weather. Summers are really awesome and the coast line is simply superb. Travel, food, lifestyle and technology of course – Is there a different name for the beautiful bay area but for these? I’ve spent about a good number of years here. As I have jotted it down, following is a list of the top 3 reasons why I’d like to live in the US –

Everyone minds their own business - Yes, one of the biggest reasons I like this country. I feel choked with the peeping into the personal window business. It is ok to have concern for someone you care. I just can’t figure why a stranger is inquisitive about what’s going on in one’s personal life. I’d be thankful to the culture and the busy schedule that keeps people minding their own business.

There is less dependency and more freedom– Can you imagine being chained to something all the time? That means to loose independence! To loose freedom!  Culture in the US is well known for its freedom. Is it a good thing? Now, it is up to an individual as to how he or she would choose to make the best use of it. In today’s world good and bad, they both have a common source and it is by sheer choice we make what we take out of it. And I so like it. Especially because, we get hassle free and get to help oneself to make productive use of time, if there is a will. There is less interference and less bothering.

Well, that excludes the emotional aspect of human life. No matter where you are on this globe, you are always emotionally dependent.  

 Traveling is much easier – Whether you are single or in a group, traveling is so much easier and weekends are a lot of fun.  Drives are scenic stretching through miles and miles and miles...One can witness magnificent creations of nature and these are very educative as well. There is so much to explore in the US and the best part is, one can travel to most of these places with much convenience.

It’s easier to pursue your passions in any field and above all the weather is beautiful. Ok! Sounds like locked-in thinking?  Not really! When I would have explored more, I'd of course have a different list to share ;0)