Na USA Kathalo First Chapter – My First Days in Abroad

Journey Begins – Hyderabad to the USA :

The day finally arrived — the day I had been dreaming about for months. My bags were packed, my passport safely in hand, and my heart full of excitement. Hyderabad airport was bustling as always, with families saying goodbye, friends hugging, and travelers rushing to their gates.

Stepping into the airport, I couldn’t help but smile. “This is it… my journey to the USA begins today.”

The flight from Hyderabad was long but comfortable. As the plane took off, నేను కిటికీ దగ్గర కూర్చుని, familiar streets and lights slowly disappearing చూడటం… bittersweet feeling. A part of me was sad to leave, but another part was thrilled for the adventures ahead.

Landing in a New World :

Airplane wheels “thud” అంటూ రన్‌వేపై తగిలిన క్షణం, నా గుండె లోపల ఒక excitement మరియు కొంచెం nervousness కలిసిపోయాయి. I looked outside the window — అమెరికా నేల మీద నా మొదటి చూపు. Airports లో hustle and bustle నాకు సినిమాల్లో చూసినట్టు అనిపించింది, కానీ ఇప్పుడు అది నా life లో నిజం అవుతోంది.

A Scary Moment at the Airport :

During my journey from Hyderabad to Detroit, I had a middle layover at another airport. I decided to go freshen up before my next flight, so I left my bag just outside the washroom and went in. “It will be safe here for just a few minutes,” అనుకున్నాను.

But when I came back out… bag కనిపించలేదు. For a moment, my mind went completely blank. My eyes kept scanning the spot again and again — maybe I’m just not seeing it? Maybe I left it somewhere else? కానీ నిజం ఒక్కటే… my bag was gone.

Inside that bag were my important travel documents, a little cash, and personal belongings. నా గుండె ఒక్కసారిగా బరువైపోయింది. I could feel my throat tighten, eyes filling with tears. “What if I never get it back? What will I do in a foreign country without my things?”

I was quickly rushed to the airline help desk, voice shaking, and explained everything. They immediately made some calls and told me to wait. ఆ 10 minutes నాకు ఒక గంట లా అనిపించింది. Finally, one staff member smiled and said, “Someone found your bag in the washroom area and submitted it to us.”

That moment, my heart felt so light — thank God! Hyderabad నుండి Detroit కి ప్రయాణం లోనే ఇంత పెద్ద drama అనుకోలేదు.

Touchdown in the Land of Dreams :

Finally, after hours of flying and a rollercoaster of emotions, I landed in Detroit. Immigration took some time, but the officers were polite and professional. When I stepped out of the airport, I spotted my family member waiting for me with a big smile. That moment, all the tiredness from the journey seemed to fade — seeing a familiar face in a new land felt like ఒక చిన్న సంతోషం in my heart.

On the way home, we talked non‑stop about my journey and life in the USA. My family member insisted, “First, let’s get you some food — you must be starving!” So our very first stop was at a restaurant in Michigan famous for its lollipop biryani.

The aroma was inviting, and the dish looked delicious. One bite in — it was tasty, flavorful, and comforting… but honestly, it didn’t quite have that మన ఇండియా బిర్యానీ punch. Still, in that moment, with jet lag and excitement mixing inside me, it felt like the perfect welcome meal.

Later, as we reached my accommodation, I decided to take a short walk around the neighborhood. The streets were calm, houses had beautiful lawns, and strangers smiled and waved as they passed. For the first time, I felt a small belonging భావన in this far‑away land.

Fighting Jet Lag – మూడు రోజుల గజిబిజి టైమ్

My body felt all out of sorts while my mind was quite keen after I’ve landed in the USA. During the first night, I tried to fall asleep, but nidra was now here to be seen. That was because in India, the time was still morning, an additional reason my body felt out of sorts. As for the second day, I tried to set an alarm, but all I wanted to do was paduko. I thought I looked unenergetic, but while I was unenergetic in the evening, I felt surprisingly energetic in the afternoon. On the third day, I tried my best to stick to the rules I set including staying pagalu, do not take long naps, and staying awake to never taking long naps. I felt privileged to finally be able to say, “Ratri nidra baga patindi ipudu.”

Settling In – First Steps in a New World

Once the jet lag started to fade, I finally felt ready to explore a bit more. Morning coffee tasted better because I wasn’t half-asleep anymore. My family member took me to a nearby supermarket, and I was amazed by the size — aisles were so wide, and every shelf was neatly packed. I found some Indian masalas, Snacks and even a packet of pulihora mix, which made me feel instantly at home.

In the evenings, I enjoyed short walks in the neighborhood — illu lawns were perfectly green, and people smiled when they passed by. That simple namaste feeling in a stranger’s smile made me feel కొంచెం comfort in this faraway place. Slowly, USA life started to feel a little less strange and a little more like my own.

A New Beginning

My first three days in the USA felt like stepping into a whole new chapter — filled with thrill, tiny hurdles, and beautiful little surprises. From that first airport hug to the sleepy battles with jet lag, every moment carried a lesson. I realized that change can feel bhayamga at first, but with a little āśa, curiosity, and courage, even a completely new world starts to feel like inthlo untunnattu.

Now, as I stand under the wide Michigan skies, there’s a calm excitement in my heart. This is just the arambham — a fresh page in my life’s story, ready to be filled with memories, mistakes, laughter, and dreams. And I can’t wait to live it all.

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