Hi you guys,
Unfortunately I am not being able to do justice to my blog. You can call it laziness or just busy days or less will power. So much has been happening and there's so much to write, so I thought of giving you all a quick update of what's been happening with me and around me.
And I promise a longer post soon.
This year has been a year of adventure...a year of exploration - tangible and intangible.
From the time I last wrote a post, I've been for a couple of short holidays - Mount Abu in Rajasthan, Orchha in Madhya Pradesh, Koraput in Odisha and recently to Canada. Each of these places had their own little charm and uniqueness.
Mount Abu being the place where my Dad spent few years teaching in the 1980s and where my husband studied for a few years (in the same school by the way! freaky!) is very special to me. Though I could not do much or see much, it was enough to relate to all the stories of Abu that I had heard. I managed to get a quick photo at the house where my parents started their married life. I finally saw the house that till then I had only seen in photographs. That magical little house still had such a positive aura. I saw the school corridors and the dormitories where my husband spent a lot of his childhood days. Such beautiful memories. Mount Abu is a pretty chilled out place, a place where you should go if you're just trying to get away from the craziness of city life and just want to relax and unwind. Mt. Abu is easily accessible by road and rail. The station is called Abu Road. Definitely worth a visit guys. Its pure and unfiltered beauty is what makes it so amazing. Very simple people, very simple lifestyle! That's what makes it a nice getaway I guess :)
The historic village of Orchha in Madhya Pradesh is a hidden gem. Founded in the 16th century, the ancient town seems frozen in time, with its many monuments continuing to retain their original grandeur even to this day. We spent a really short time there, just a day actually. This quaint little city is straight out of an ancient folklore.
The entrance of the city is actually 2 big boulders kept on either side of the road. You'll still see remnants of old houses which is super cool. We had actually gone to Jhansi to visit St. Jude's Shrine and took a little detour on the way back and stopped at the Bundelkhand Riverside Hotel, which was actually the summer palace (or the hunting lodge) of the Maharaja of Orchha. Everything starting from the paintings to the doors to the glass work is all ancient and so beautiful.
> The beautiful corridors of the Bundelkhand Riverside Hotel. So much history!
The third place on my list is a tiny little city called Koraput in Odisha. This was actually a work trip which ended up being a life changing experience. I work at an NGO called the New Education Group - Foundation for Innovation and Research in Education which works for children from the most marginalised communities throughout India with an aim of transformation through access to education and educational reforms and provisions. Koraput is one of the most backward areas in India and one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to.
The road trip from Vizag to Koraput was without a doubt, the most beautiful road journey I had ever been on. I honestly don't remember when I last saw so much greenery! This was untouched beauty. Nobody knows about this place, it is not a tourist destination, it is not a fancy place. Just plain gorgeous. I will be sharing more on my Koraput trip soon. It definitely deserves a longer post :)
Canada will be also be another post in itself!
At the beginning of this post, I mention something about intangible adventure and exploration. These past few months have been a spiritual and in an inner adventure as well. I've become more aware of the immense strength that I have, the strength to not give up, the strength to fight for what is right and the strength to keep becoming a better version of myself. We don't usually realise that all of us are actually very strong people, we all are fighting our own little battles and are overcoming or are in the process of overcoming numerous hurdles, almost everyday! This takes a lot of courage and strength, we should all be super proud of ourselves :)
There have been days when I get really crabby because of all the added responsibilities. I go to sleep thinking about what will be cooked the next morning or how much the next electricity bill will be. And I get up thinking about what the dinner will be or what veggies have to be bought. Oh my God! It's like having a second job, which doesn't even pay!
However, it does make me feel grateful. Grateful for so many things, grateful for managing so well, grateful that at the end of the day, I feel stronger and successful, because I'm not just being a working woman, but also a great home-maker in the making. So remember every time you feel like quitting or killing someone (or in my case squashing my husband's head), it's all there for a purpose, it's all making you stronger and at the end of the day you're going to be super proud of yourself. Do it for yourself. Do it to feel good!
Me and Daniel have been doing good, standing besides each other at all times, giving extra hugs and love whenever either of us feels low or is having a bad day. At the end of the day, this is all that matters. Coming home to your friend, your partner... Just coming back home! Sometimes, we become so used to the other person being around all the time that we forget to acknowledge them. Guys this is so so important! Make sure you give them lots of hugs as and when you can, make sure you say your good mornings and good nights, make sure you tell them, as many times as you can, that you love them. Nothing is as great as knowing that you're being loved and nothing is as comforting as a hug.
And most importantly, be grateful! Gratitude is really important. Be grateful for every little thing. You're lucky to have them.
My next post will be about our Canada trip and us getting trippy on the awesome food. Will be sharing a recipe soon on which I am currently working. Umm not working actually, just waiting for my salary so I can get the ingredients to make the recipe :D
I promise to be back soon!
You guys take care. Love you all to the moon and back.
Also, I just got to know that my husband makes the best aloo chaat ever! And they were the most nicely cut potato pieces guys! I would love to know what interesting secrets (good secrets!) did you find out about your partners?
Hugs!
Unfortunately I am not being able to do justice to my blog. You can call it laziness or just busy days or less will power. So much has been happening and there's so much to write, so I thought of giving you all a quick update of what's been happening with me and around me.
And I promise a longer post soon.
This year has been a year of adventure...a year of exploration - tangible and intangible.
From the time I last wrote a post, I've been for a couple of short holidays - Mount Abu in Rajasthan, Orchha in Madhya Pradesh, Koraput in Odisha and recently to Canada. Each of these places had their own little charm and uniqueness.
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| At the gate of St. Mary's School, Mt. Abu |
Mount Abu being the place where my Dad spent few years teaching in the 1980s and where my husband studied for a few years (in the same school by the way! freaky!) is very special to me. Though I could not do much or see much, it was enough to relate to all the stories of Abu that I had heard. I managed to get a quick photo at the house where my parents started their married life. I finally saw the house that till then I had only seen in photographs. That magical little house still had such a positive aura. I saw the school corridors and the dormitories where my husband spent a lot of his childhood days. Such beautiful memories. Mount Abu is a pretty chilled out place, a place where you should go if you're just trying to get away from the craziness of city life and just want to relax and unwind. Mt. Abu is easily accessible by road and rail. The station is called Abu Road. Definitely worth a visit guys. Its pure and unfiltered beauty is what makes it so amazing. Very simple people, very simple lifestyle! That's what makes it a nice getaway I guess :)
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| My parents' old home in the school campus |
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| The dam next to the school |
The historic village of Orchha in Madhya Pradesh is a hidden gem. Founded in the 16th century, the ancient town seems frozen in time, with its many monuments continuing to retain their original grandeur even to this day. We spent a really short time there, just a day actually. This quaint little city is straight out of an ancient folklore.
The entrance of the city is actually 2 big boulders kept on either side of the road. You'll still see remnants of old houses which is super cool. We had actually gone to Jhansi to visit St. Jude's Shrine and took a little detour on the way back and stopped at the Bundelkhand Riverside Hotel, which was actually the summer palace (or the hunting lodge) of the Maharaja of Orchha. Everything starting from the paintings to the doors to the glass work is all ancient and so beautiful.
> The beautiful corridors of the Bundelkhand Riverside Hotel. So much history!
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| The main seating area of the summer palace, now transformed into the reception of the hotel. Just look at that lovely blue-stoned fireplace and the Jharokha (the little balcony/seating area on top usually meant for the women of the house) |
If you're someone who loves visiting and studying ancient architecture and design, this is the place to be! The beautiful Betwa river flows right next to the hotel. Orchha has a couple of interesting things that you can see like the Ram Raja temple, the natural air coolers of Orchha, also known as Sawan Bhado, Raja Mahal and a couple of other ancient temples. The hotel is so beautiful guys. Royal plus ancient is the best combination ever. Preferably go there in a group since the hotel has a lot of fun things like a bonfire and folk performances which are more enjoyable when in a group :) Just 2 days should be enough. You could make a Jhansi-Orchha trip of 3-4 days actually. Super fun.
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| The dining area at the hotel. |
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| Basically every rooms has this view as their balcony view! The Betwa river and the forest beyond that where the king used to go hunting. |
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| Me and Danny at the entrance of the hotel. Thanks for the awesome time Bundelkhand Riverside |
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| The different hues of green, the red soil and the clouds coming down... A sight to behold :) |
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| And this weird and unusual wall of big boulders! |
The road trip from Vizag to Koraput was without a doubt, the most beautiful road journey I had ever been on. I honestly don't remember when I last saw so much greenery! This was untouched beauty. Nobody knows about this place, it is not a tourist destination, it is not a fancy place. Just plain gorgeous. I will be sharing more on my Koraput trip soon. It definitely deserves a longer post :)
Canada will be also be another post in itself!
At the beginning of this post, I mention something about intangible adventure and exploration. These past few months have been a spiritual and in an inner adventure as well. I've become more aware of the immense strength that I have, the strength to not give up, the strength to fight for what is right and the strength to keep becoming a better version of myself. We don't usually realise that all of us are actually very strong people, we all are fighting our own little battles and are overcoming or are in the process of overcoming numerous hurdles, almost everyday! This takes a lot of courage and strength, we should all be super proud of ourselves :)
There have been days when I get really crabby because of all the added responsibilities. I go to sleep thinking about what will be cooked the next morning or how much the next electricity bill will be. And I get up thinking about what the dinner will be or what veggies have to be bought. Oh my God! It's like having a second job, which doesn't even pay!
However, it does make me feel grateful. Grateful for so many things, grateful for managing so well, grateful that at the end of the day, I feel stronger and successful, because I'm not just being a working woman, but also a great home-maker in the making. So remember every time you feel like quitting or killing someone (or in my case squashing my husband's head), it's all there for a purpose, it's all making you stronger and at the end of the day you're going to be super proud of yourself. Do it for yourself. Do it to feel good!
Me and Daniel have been doing good, standing besides each other at all times, giving extra hugs and love whenever either of us feels low or is having a bad day. At the end of the day, this is all that matters. Coming home to your friend, your partner... Just coming back home! Sometimes, we become so used to the other person being around all the time that we forget to acknowledge them. Guys this is so so important! Make sure you give them lots of hugs as and when you can, make sure you say your good mornings and good nights, make sure you tell them, as many times as you can, that you love them. Nothing is as great as knowing that you're being loved and nothing is as comforting as a hug.
And most importantly, be grateful! Gratitude is really important. Be grateful for every little thing. You're lucky to have them.
My next post will be about our Canada trip and us getting trippy on the awesome food. Will be sharing a recipe soon on which I am currently working. Umm not working actually, just waiting for my salary so I can get the ingredients to make the recipe :D
I promise to be back soon!
You guys take care. Love you all to the moon and back.
Also, I just got to know that my husband makes the best aloo chaat ever! And they were the most nicely cut potato pieces guys! I would love to know what interesting secrets (good secrets!) did you find out about your partners?
Hugs!
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