Midnight musings
Its so close to christmas; my most favourite festive seasons. Its almost midnight and I'm in bed trying to clear my laptop off unwanted pictures, documents and anything which irks a bad memory; almost as if I'm trying to clear my mind.
I found this photo of me from last year; taken around the same time. Things seemed a lot different back then. I was trying to find happiness in silly things, indulging in silly joys and just about keeping it together and putting on a brave face. For all i know; it did work. And I really was happy for all that it's worth.
Letter to Autumn.
Dear Autumn,
You resonate life. A life that is of constant change. Just like the leaves changing and falling from a glistening green to a rusty brown. A reminder that nothing is permanent; people, friendship, love and life itself. You bring with yourself winds of change, ever so subtly. The sun still shines, it still is bright but you make the breeze chillier, the air crisper. It feels like you are only preparing us for the big change ;Winter. Just like life, it takes time to take it all in and settle in it. With occasional rains,you remind us that it is ok to cry.
You remind me that change makes me restless; unsettled. The yellow leaves on the pathway makes me realise, that the year is drawing itself to a close. It oddly gives me a shiver or two. It makes me look back and evaluate the bygone months and the way they have been. Millions things have changed since you last came; yet a million things remain the same.
Its funny;
You resonate life in ever so familiar way,
Yet I sit here; feeling still the same way.
You resonate life. A life that is of constant change. Just like the leaves changing and falling from a glistening green to a rusty brown. A reminder that nothing is permanent; people, friendship, love and life itself. You bring with yourself winds of change, ever so subtly. The sun still shines, it still is bright but you make the breeze chillier, the air crisper. It feels like you are only preparing us for the big change ;Winter. Just like life, it takes time to take it all in and settle in it. With occasional rains,you remind us that it is ok to cry.
You remind me that change makes me restless; unsettled. The yellow leaves on the pathway makes me realise, that the year is drawing itself to a close. It oddly gives me a shiver or two. It makes me look back and evaluate the bygone months and the way they have been. Millions things have changed since you last came; yet a million things remain the same.
Its funny;
You resonate life in ever so familiar way,
Yet I sit here; feeling still the same way.
Birthday shenanigans.
So, yesterday marked my 27th year on this earth. Twenty seven?!? Boy! do i feel like a granny!
With the monthly cycle not favouring my celebratory spirits, I spent the whole day on bed with the worst cramps ever. To add up to my already dampened spirits, it was pouring outside the whole day. To quote Chandler Bing "Could it BE more depressing?". He he.
Notes to self.
♥ You are NOT perfect. And thats ok. Everyone has dark circles, blemishes and/or some other issue. Real life doesn't come with an airbrush tool. Embrace the flaws because 'perfect' is boring!
♥ Its ok to cry. Let it out. As they say "The sooner you let yourself cry, the sooner you'll be able to smile again". Being strong for too long and taking it in silence just clutters your mind with anxiety and unwanted insecurities. Its fine to lash out your anger/frustration to whoever concerned; if they have let you down time over time.
Hello Autumn!
While the weather may not be at its spiffing best at the moment, I'm quite honestly looking forward to autumn and winter this year. We all do love a bit of sun and thankfully, UK has had its fair share of sunshine this year. But I do love sweater weather.
This guy I know..
There is this guy i know who..
Loves unconditionally:
He is an 'ill-happily-take-your-puke-in-my-hands' kinda guy. KEEPER!!
Is selfless
Whenever, wherever, whatever..He is there.
Loves a gal whom he calls ellikunj(which means baby mouse FYI)
Whose eyes widen when he talks about something exciting and smiles like a cheshire cat when he is done!
This guy i know......is AWESOME!
Impromptu visit to Caversham park
One thing I really like here in Reading is the serene lakeside parks. Im a one-with-the-nature kind of girl and I love anything lush and green. Since we have been getting quite a lot of consistent heat wave here in the UK(which is rare, may I add), everyone seems to be thoroughly enjoying and relishing it. It feels really good to relax near a riverside park, while soaking in the evening sun with the breeze caressing the face and cooling the sweatbeads off the forehead. Nothing like it!
Lately ...
CELEBRATING | sunshine and happiness to my hearts content.
LISTENING | to Nikki Phillipi's "Once in a lifetime" on repeat.
FEELING | blessed for all that I have.
FEELING | blessed for all that I have.
Two weeks of pure bliss
June 2nd, 2014. The day I was waiting, planning, dreaming and looking forward for almost four months. My family decided to cross the seas and spend two weeks with us in the UK. My parents had this trip long overdue. So they sorted their schedule out, pulled in my brother and family and planned out a mini vacation. And needless to say we were beyond excited to host them.
Lo and behold the day came after all the wait and our usually quiet house of two, filled with the laughs of six and the giggles of a toddler!
Finding joy in the ordinary
I don't know if it's just me, but do you ever wonder what your life would be like if you had done things differently? Where would you be now if you had chosen an alternate path when making a key decision? Life is just a crazy whirlwind of choices and decisions. You either rejoice over it or it destroys you.
In the world of magic spells
Ever since the release of the series of books by J.K.Rowling and having read all of them, I have been OBSESSED with Harry Potter movies. I remember being in the 10th grade, when I first got my hands on 'Harry Potter And The Philosophers Stone'. It was a refreshing change from the genre of books I was used to reading. I was more into medical thrillers by Robin Cook and the sorts.
Au Revoir 2013 !
I cant quite find words to sum up the roller coaster ride 2013 has been. Someday I would like to look back into my blog and re-live everything. For that reason, I pledge not to pour out any frustrations or disappointments in here and make it a pot of negativity.
2013, in every way has been a life altering one.I can honestly say that it was a mixed bag with loads of laughter, testing trials, few tears and many exciting adventures. I wish I could scoop up all the bad memories and shove it into a wooden box and see the last of it. Likewise, tie a bow on only the lovely memories and take it along with me in 2014.
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| Few of the best moments of 2013 <3 |
The testing times in 2013 has changed me for good. I learnt to trust my own instincts and not be swayed by what others think is right or wrong. I learnt the hard way to not let anyone underestimate or disregard my emotions.I found my own voice and understood that there is NOTHING worth compromising your self-esteem.
So yes, I will cry my eyes out when I'm hurt, shout my lungs out when I'm heartbroken, laugh my heart out when I'm happy, be silly, laugh at myself and just BREATH!
I have high hopes for 2014. I'm not the one to make resolutions because I believe I don't need a particular date to make a
change in my life. Nonetheless, there is something magical about the new year which
is reassuring. This year for me will be about good health,
patience, chucking laziness, less stress, more travel and hopefully lots
of laughs and happiness :)
Goodbye 2013.
2014, Bring it on!!!
First post
Hello there stranger! :) Thanks for stopping by.
Before you read further, it's only fair that I introduce myself. I'm srividya, in my mid twenties, currently living in a small town named Reading. It's been many months that I've been wanting to start a blog of my own, but never mustered the courage to do so, thinking It wont be any good or no one would want to read it. However, I have finally succumbed to the temptation and thought I'll give it a go. As of now,I don't know what/which niche I fit in the blogging world. Till I figure out, my posts will be mostly about things I love or travel summaries or the sorts.
Good luck to me. Hope I enjoy the journey. Oh by the way, this is me :)
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