u/jamless_potato

Long story short: i am leaving BBSR today and i want to share my experience over the years.

I came to BBSR 5 1/2 years back to begin my college. I knew nothing about the city,state or culture. Everyone’s concern was is it safe? My main concern was food, I decided to do it anyways cz good college right.

These 51/2 years were tough. Lot of up and downs in career,health and relationships. I was home sick most of the time,all I wanted to do was leave the college and just go home. Now that its time heart feels heavy. Uneasy and unsettling feeling that after today this city will be my past.

College was never kind to me but people outside always were. I didn’t speak the language but i could speak hindi. I communicated and bonded somehow. Today i was leaving and all wardens,watchmen and shop keepers wished me luck(even the auto bhaiya). It was so overwhelming to receive all the love.you’ll are simple and humble,that made my life easy here. I still remember a uncle who helped me when i fainted on the road.I will always be grateful

Coming to food,i have hated mess ka khana(not biryani hehe) so i started cooking mine. Then summer came with summer pakhala. Ohh boy,the side dishes and food coma it gives(just 🤌🏻) Over the time I started enjoying the Odia cuisine. So much so that whenever i go home i make bhartas and aloo dum. Credit goes to my professor who used to invite me to her house and fed me home cooked meals every now and then(how many students are fed by your professors? I just got lucky 🧿,again one of the kindest ppl i have met here). There are so may food stories(it deserves a separate post on its own)

Now my family’s concern,is it safe? 5 years later now i can say,its very much safe. No one bad experience in these years. Everyone is so respectful(irrespective of their social status). No one cat calls. I was so shocked bcz back at home guys roam on bikes calling names. What shocked me more is police and officers were also humble?👏

Over the time i have realised that I don’t hate the place. I just choose wrong set of ppl in college. Bhubaneswar will always be second home.this is where i grew as a person. I will find the reasons to come back.

Thank y’ll. Thanks for being kind to outsiders. It makes us feel settled in.I don’t know what’s better platform to express this. Until next time🫡✨(feeling emotional)

PS: Bhubaneswar has best skies(can’t argue on this). Rainy season here is just so beautiful

Long story short: I have finished college and I'm moving back to my hometown (yeah, finally!!). I couldn’t wait to leave this city and move back home, but now that it’s finally time to go, my heart feels heavy. I have 2 days left before I pack my bags and leave. I want to live these days here to the fullest. All my friends have left the city a few months back so spending time with dear ones is not an option.

What would u do in this situation? Would you stay in your room and relive the memories u made here? Or revisit your favourite spots(familiar places filled with strangers) or explore the places u always wanted to but never did?

I have been staying in bbsr from past 5 yrs and i’ll be leaving this week permanently.
I want last weekend to be memorable instead of rotting in room. any places that I should visit before I leave or food i should try or any solo date suggestions

lol. Not to break into someone’s home. I forgot my keys and its a fat ass lock. I can’t do it by my self. Any help would be appreciated.thanks