Where am I?

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You might have seen the picture whoami where Jackie chan tries desperately to remember who he is. If they made a movie on me today (and someday they will), they could name it whereami.

Last week began in Mumbai, Mid week in Bangalore, Weekend in Kolkata, then a 1 day visit to Delhi. Most mornings I get up and try hard to remember where am I. I know that there are a zillion people who travel way more than me and across time zones. But for me this traveling can be painful enough.

I am a terrible traveler. For one, I hardly know how much luggage to carry and I am always freaked out that I'll miss my flight. Most early morning flights have me awake for most part of the night, afraid that my alarm won't ring. I know that most hotels I stay have alarm services but I have had some bad experiences with wake - up calls.

My traveling mornings start with waking up much earlier than necessary. Having a bath. I'm ultra hygienic and have to have a bath even if it's 4 AM. Then hopping into a vehicle and getting myself tele-checked. I generally have my breakfast at the airline lounges, unless my tummy isn't feeling too good and then I sleep my way through the flight. My moments through most major airports is almost mechanical and of course work is work.

I've probably met most of my close friends in India, I've seen most cities, maybe not had the time to sight - see. But all in all I'm having fyn except for the few mornings I wake up and ask myself 'Where Am I?'

- Pranay