I came here 15 years ago as a young patriot and was eager to return as soon as I finished my undergrad studies, reason - I hoped to get a decent job and wanted to be amongst family and friends. My dad applied for several jobs there (might sound extremely corny, but he sure did) to several sectors, but for no avail. And for several years I lived here in bit of an agony, about having to live here as a second citizen. But looking back, I think I made a right decision, this country has not only given me a better career, but also a respect every good samaritan gets. I can franchise my rights as much as any other American, I have witnessed a rule of law I never heard of, I eat better, wear, live and think better. I can travel anywhere I want without issues. Taking about racism, have we forgotten the communal hate threads in sajha? We are actually more racists than Americans, not only are we racists, we are equally chauvinists and parochial. Even if the political situation were better, I do not see why I need to return to Nepal. My main issue in returning back to Nepal, is social and spiritual emancipation, which I could never attain.

I was a patriot once, but now, honestly, patriotism my brown a#*e, I just want a better life, and I am sure getting one.

I am not haughty, I am just being extremely honest.