From being a Miss to the Marvelous Mrs. Mittal

The year 2020 will be a memorable year for most of us till the rest of our lives. For me, fortunately, and for many other newly wedded couples of the lockdown, this year will be the most special (hopefully) year for the rest of our lives. And maybe, if it wasn't for the lockdown, my hubby and I would have probably never got hitched!

My last post on LinkedIn (Life in the lockdown - stress, boredom or fun!!!) dates back to June 2020. I have expressed at length how lucky I have felt being in my hometown with my joint family during the lockdown. I have even said that I would not trade that life with anything in the world. And, yet, I did. Just six months later, I am in a different city today, in a new home, among new family members, with a new permanent roommate, living the life of a married Indian woman.

I was a happy bachelorette, financially independent, vivacious, bold, beautiful and whatnot. I roamed around freely everywhere. I woke up when I felt like (okay, unless there was a morning meeting). I dressed up as I wished. I traveled the world in business class tickets - trips that were fully sponsored by my employers. Today, I am living the life of an almost ideal Indian bahu (daughter-in-law). Yes - life has changed completely - all of a sudden - even though our parents in India try to prepare us for this day since the childhood - but when this happens, it feels as if life has changed in the blink of an eye.

All my life, I have known that I have to get married one day - sooner the better. It was the most important project of my and my parents' life - finding a life partner for me. Now that this project is complete, I actually sometimes miss it. I was used to finding my life partner on every flight trip, or train journey, or even ola/uber pool ride. I dressed up well every time I left home. Mr. future husband could be in any of those places. And I wanted him to fall in love with me at the very first sight. I waited for him at the airports, restaurants, train stations, random book shops etc. I wished on every flight trip that he would be sitting on the next seat. Or every time I switched companies, I wished he were my boss. None of that happens in real life sadly. 

But as they say, "Matches are made in heaven". I met him 6 months ago - on a matrimonial  platform. We chatted for a while, and it clicked for us. (Or maybe we were just too desperate.) We decided to meet. I travelled during the lockdown with my parents to see him. I made up my mind in our first meeting itself. I wonder how the most important decision of my life can be the easiest one. I told my parents that it was a "yes" from my side.    

Fast forwarding to today - I have been married for over a month now. I had a tough time initially in accepting that this new home is now my home. The change in routine is still an ongoing adjustment. I have had many happy days and some gloomy too. At times, I have desperately wanted to go to my parents' house, and most other times I have wished to be with my hubby all the time. I have woken many early mornings and have been on bed till forenoon too. It has been the most adventurous, fun filled and exciting journey of my life. 

The best part of this journey is that I am not alone unlike in most other journeys. I have a permanent teammate now. Just like me, my husband has been trying to adapt to this new change in his life as well. He is also trying to help me with my adjustment phase. He has been understanding and very patient. Not to exaggerate, he has been a true sweetheart (well - most of the times!).

I have waited a long time before I tied the knot. And I feel it was worth the wait. This post is not about giving any gyaan to any bachelorettes out there. It is my sincere attempt to document my love story  - and my tribute to the man who tries very hard to keep my smile on all the time. 

For a girl in our country, marriage is clearly the biggest change of life - it is like a rebirth into a new life. Almost everything can change - from your attires to your food and from your name to your surname. My new family is working hard to ensure that I have a comfortable life here, and even if there is any change, they sincerely try to make that change is only for the better. Of all the changes that I am experiencing as a newly married woman, my favorite is being called the Mrs Mittal, and I am earnestly looking forward to embarking on this journey with my Mr. Mittal. 

My current mantra of life is - "One day at a time!". I don't know what future holds for us. But I want to  live each day to the fullest with my partner. 

And yes, life is beautiful, and I would not trade this life with anything in the world.