Maria always came home to share Marie Biscuits. They were a fetish we both shared. Along with a rag doll that didn't have a name. We ate nihari (beef stew, a Pakistani delicacy) and chhole(chickpeas) over weekends and discussed Eid preparations during Ramzaan. Muscat was a home where we never bothered about borders. Politics was limited to political science textbooks.
Migration and life happened. She moved to Canada and I moved to India. She pursued healthcare and is trying to work towards effective healthcare policies. I am pursuing management and hoping to market products effectively.
When India played Pakistan in the World Cup semifinals, we tracked each other's Facebook feeds. At the end of the game, I danced with jubilation and she applauded with a smile. We haven't met in over ten years. But we connected through sport and passion of twenty two players.
In a utopian world, I wish political measures were as easy flowing as music or sport.
James Shelley is celebrating A Week of Understanding. This post is for his brilliant initiative.
Migration and life happened. She moved to Canada and I moved to India. She pursued healthcare and is trying to work towards effective healthcare policies. I am pursuing management and hoping to market products effectively.
When India played Pakistan in the World Cup semifinals, we tracked each other's Facebook feeds. At the end of the game, I danced with jubilation and she applauded with a smile. We haven't met in over ten years. But we connected through sport and passion of twenty two players.
In a utopian world, I wish political measures were as easy flowing as music or sport.
James Shelley is celebrating A Week of Understanding. This post is for his brilliant initiative.
