As I travel the memory lane, I can’t believe that I happened to spend close to two and a half years living in Shenzhen, China.
I left home (Bangalore)
in Sep, 2015
Left Chennai in Jan
2016
And I am leaving
Shenzhen in May 2018
I am not moving to far,
just across the border. Hong Kong it is!
Moved to a very
beautiful house in Hong Kong, but I am still not able to call it home.
This post is not about
why I decided to move to Hong Kong, It’s a post to mark down beautiful memories
and times that I had in Shenzhen. I did feel Shenzhen has my home, and that’s
because of the wonderful experiences I have been living with.
For all those who know
Shenzhen, YES, it’s hardware Silicon Valley. When I was
moving I had no expectations, but just a plan to move out after a year. Having
spent so much time, you know this city gave me more than what I could ask
for. This city is the fastest developing
place in China, it’s called the startup hub and more to its feather. But for me
it’s a place, which redefined me. When I meet my friends after ages, they see a
new me… and to a major extent I have to give the credit to Shenzhen and
people I encountered during my stay.
Here is where I learned
to be kind and generous to people.
It doesn’t cost a lot
to smile and wish someone compete stranger “Good Day” or accept a compliment by staying humble.
I learnt to be more
welcoming towards people from all races.
Got to appreciate the
Chinese rich culture
It made me stronger and
confident, that’s because of the people around me.
I was very lucky to
have a wonderful job, company, boss and amazing team members. I never felt I was at work, working for
MEIZU.
The friends I made, the
strangers I encountered, everyone left an impression on me. The newer
composition of me is one who is passionate, kinder, empathetic and grateful.
China could be a difficult place, but I guess, you need the right people and attitude
to make this remarkable place in its own ways.
The redefined me, is
used to a world which is automated,
where people don’t any
more trade with cash,
where people come from
all walks of life, talking different languages,
where failure is just a
new beginning,
where challenges are an
opportunity to accomplish new things,
where kindness,
goodness and smile are means of communiation,
where being real is
authentic and lasting.
I am leaving Shenzhen,
but Shenzhen is going to be in my heart. Even if I am walking away from the
borders, I carry with me this redefined me living in this world that I created.
I never expected my journey
to be the way it is…… and I am extremely thank full to everyone for making my
journey so incredible. To be lasting
forever, till my end.
I just think that we
shouldn’t be scared off to let go of things.
As you know you will
always make more memories.
Cheers to new beginnings. No one has yet figured it out, we
all are making it up as we go along, so make it up as best as you can.
Are you ready Hong Kong?