So there's this boy...
Same old story.
Same old story.
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Thursday, August 23, 2018
Daily scribbles and drools... Day 68
Day 10: This time. Last year.
The trip to London was to be someone who makes myself happy. To be more honest with myself. To be more open to making mistakes. To be accepting of learnings even if most times they are brutal in their lesson. It's officially the first time I've blown so much money on a trip and that too I was super tight on the wallet. But every cent spent was worth it.
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It's not been easy travelling alone but you get to know the real you. I'm not travelling to find myself or find some hidden meaning. I'm travelling to understand, the world, people, cultures, have experiences engraved so deep within that it is exhilarating to plan the next one...
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I'm waiting for the day when I board the plane with my one-way ticket and no one knows where I've gone.
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#Bournemouth #Quote #BoscombePier #OceanLover #Whisky #SkinnyDip #HoneycombeBeach #Travel #TravelPhotography #TravelDiaries #Travelogue #Backpacker #BackpackerLife #BackpackingLife #WanderingNomad #Wanderlust #Frozen #SoloTraveller #SurfsUp #BikiniBabe #TheEnglishChannel #Blighty #Serendipty #ShotOnOnePlus5 #London #Bombay2London #FrostWasHere ❄️
The trip to London was to be someone who makes myself happy. To be more honest with myself. To be more open to making mistakes. To be accepting of learnings even if most times they are brutal in their lesson. It's officially the first time I've blown so much money on a trip and that too I was super tight on the wallet. But every cent spent was worth it.
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It's not been easy travelling alone but you get to know the real you. I'm not travelling to find myself or find some hidden meaning. I'm travelling to understand, the world, people, cultures, have experiences engraved so deep within that it is exhilarating to plan the next one...
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I'm waiting for the day when I board the plane with my one-way ticket and no one knows where I've gone.
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#Bournemouth #Quote #BoscombePier #OceanLover #Whisky #SkinnyDip #HoneycombeBeach #Travel #TravelPhotography #TravelDiaries #Travelogue #Backpacker #BackpackerLife #BackpackingLife #WanderingNomad #Wanderlust #Frozen #SoloTraveller #SurfsUp #BikiniBabe #TheEnglishChannel #Blighty #Serendipty #ShotOnOnePlus5 #London #Bombay2London #FrostWasHere ❄️
Daily scribbles and drools... Day 67
I couldn't figure out which place I loved more - Durdle Door or Lulworth Cove -- both have their own uniqueness and yet you can sit looking into the horizon for a very very long time. I loved the hike to Lulworth Cove and the time I spent on Durdle Door's beach. Plus I had Italian company so it was Uber fun.
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The rain behaved, which meant we got to explore so much throughout the Jurassic Coast tour. I actually saw people taking part in water sports which seemed insane going in so deep into the ocean. Even someone sailing --- envy them. I have motion sickness. Lol.
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#LulworthCove #DiscoverDorsett #Dorsett #Shoreline #Foam #JurassicCoast #Travel #TravelPhotography #TravelDiaries #InstaTravel #BackpackerLife #Backpacking #Backpacker #Wanderlust #WanderingNomad #Wildcraft #Pink #Beachy #Happiness #Pebbles #BeachLife #TrueBlue #OceanLover #Aquarian #Blighty #Bombay2London #ShotOnOnePlus5 #England #FrostWasHere ❄️
Monday, August 20, 2018
Daily scribbles and drools... Day 66
Day 8: This time. Last year.
Salisbury, Stonehenge and Old Sarum. Salisbury Cathedral - beautiful inside and out, with it's rich history and known more famously for housing one of the four original copies of the Magna Carta. The chapter house in which it's housed is real interesting. It has these statues above the entrance which talk about different sins and they've got small scenes and stories from the Bible. From the tallest church spire to the oldest working clock which was really impressive to flags from different regiments to some really interesting niches and I actually read of some of them dying heroically in battles in India. The thing about these tours is that people behave well and don't go out of their way to disturb the sanctity of the space. .
By the time I reached Old Sarum, it began pouring and while I had an umbrella it did get cold. I saw a lady with no umbrella so I invited her to share mine and we both got quite soaked. Waited for an hour for the hop on bus to take me back to Salisbury and from there to Bournemouth. Even the ride in the double decker bus and seeing all that wonderful green and yellow, sheep after sheep, bales of hay... Such a content feeling.
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Returned and told Imran that I'd make him some home made food. This was after he took me walking around Boscome pier and I still was jumping with energy. To be honest, I was craving Indian food so we had Egg Curry and potato bhajji and it turned out pretty well.
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#MagnaCarta #SalisburyCathedral #Church #Medieval #Anglican #Cathedral #Gothic #English #GothicStyle #Nave #Structure #Architecture #ArchitectureLover #ArchitecturePhotography #Perspective #Ceiling #Design #CeilingDesign #CornerStone #Cathedral #Structures #Heritage #HistoricMoment #BlueSkies #PerfectDay #Bombay2London #Salisbury #ShotOnOnePlus5 #FrostWasHere ❄️
Salisbury, Stonehenge and Old Sarum. Salisbury Cathedral - beautiful inside and out, with it's rich history and known more famously for housing one of the four original copies of the Magna Carta. The chapter house in which it's housed is real interesting. It has these statues above the entrance which talk about different sins and they've got small scenes and stories from the Bible. From the tallest church spire to the oldest working clock which was really impressive to flags from different regiments to some really interesting niches and I actually read of some of them dying heroically in battles in India. The thing about these tours is that people behave well and don't go out of their way to disturb the sanctity of the space. .
By the time I reached Old Sarum, it began pouring and while I had an umbrella it did get cold. I saw a lady with no umbrella so I invited her to share mine and we both got quite soaked. Waited for an hour for the hop on bus to take me back to Salisbury and from there to Bournemouth. Even the ride in the double decker bus and seeing all that wonderful green and yellow, sheep after sheep, bales of hay... Such a content feeling.
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Returned and told Imran that I'd make him some home made food. This was after he took me walking around Boscome pier and I still was jumping with energy. To be honest, I was craving Indian food so we had Egg Curry and potato bhajji and it turned out pretty well.
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#MagnaCarta #SalisburyCathedral #Church #Medieval #Anglican #Cathedral #Gothic #English #GothicStyle #Nave #Structure #Architecture #ArchitectureLover #ArchitecturePhotography #Perspective #Ceiling #Design #CeilingDesign #CornerStone #Cathedral #Structures #Heritage #HistoricMoment #BlueSkies #PerfectDay #Bombay2London #Salisbury #ShotOnOnePlus5 #FrostWasHere ❄️
Daily scribbles and drools... Day 65
Day 7: This time. Last year.
You can honestly finish seeing Bath in six hours which includes the obvious -- Roman Baths, do not spend a single cent over the Jane Austin tour (absolute rubbish!), Pulteney Bridge, Royal Crescent BUT this includes a hard stop at a quaint tea house called, Sally Lunn's House where you will have the most finger licking, melt in your mouth moment, salivating... Man just picturing it is giving me an *ahem*... So, I had this gold medal winning premium Scottish smoked salmon direct from the smoker, lemon, dill and cream cheese.
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Sally Lunn is famous for her buns -- no intended puns. No, really. This is why I love researching so much before a trip because when you know the background you're a bit more ready to appreciate the reality of where you are and what you're experiencing. The loveliest thing about Bath is everything can be accessed by foot with everyone offering you this cheerful grin that you just can't help return.
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#SallyLunn #Bun #Salmon #CreamCheese #Bread #TheLastSupper #MeltInYourMouth #Lunch #MouthWatering #Brit #English #TeaHouse #Cuisine #FoodPhotography #Delicious #Heaven #Travel #TravelPhotography #TravelDiaries #InstaTravel #Travelogue #BackpackerLife #Backpacking #Backpacker #WanderLust #WanderingNomad #Bombay2London #Bath #ShotOnOnePlus5 #FrostWasHere ❄️
You can honestly finish seeing Bath in six hours which includes the obvious -- Roman Baths, do not spend a single cent over the Jane Austin tour (absolute rubbish!), Pulteney Bridge, Royal Crescent BUT this includes a hard stop at a quaint tea house called, Sally Lunn's House where you will have the most finger licking, melt in your mouth moment, salivating... Man just picturing it is giving me an *ahem*... So, I had this gold medal winning premium Scottish smoked salmon direct from the smoker, lemon, dill and cream cheese.
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Sally Lunn is famous for her buns -- no intended puns. No, really. This is why I love researching so much before a trip because when you know the background you're a bit more ready to appreciate the reality of where you are and what you're experiencing. The loveliest thing about Bath is everything can be accessed by foot with everyone offering you this cheerful grin that you just can't help return.
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#SallyLunn #Bun #Salmon #CreamCheese #Bread #TheLastSupper #MeltInYourMouth #Lunch #MouthWatering #Brit #English #TeaHouse #Cuisine #FoodPhotography #Delicious #Heaven #Travel #TravelPhotography #TravelDiaries #InstaTravel #Travelogue #BackpackerLife #Backpacking #Backpacker #WanderLust #WanderingNomad #Bombay2London #Bath #ShotOnOnePlus5 #FrostWasHere ❄️
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Daily scribbles and drools... Day 64
Day 6: This time. Last year.
Anyone seen this Hallmark TV original over a decade or two back called - The magical Legend of the Leprechauns? The setting is exactly that, except this ain't Ireland but the Cotswolds. It's a magical land in itself and you feel like you've stepped back in time while you take in the unspoilt Cotswold villages and picturesque English countryside.
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I took a day tour from Bath with Mad Max tours and visited Castle Comb, Bibury and Arlington Row, Bourton on the Water, Stow on the Wold... Yeah, I had to Google them while on tour because I couldn't understand what he meant by "Button on the Potter" and "Stole on the World"... If you like looking at houses you'll never be able to afford, then this tour is a must!
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#Cotswolds #Bibury #Gloucestershire #DiscoverGloucestershire #DiscoverGlos #Property #HomesForSale #Homes #Countryside #Naturegram #Landscape #PrivateProperty #Travel #Nature #PerfectDay #HappyFeet #TravelPhotography #TravelDiaries #InstaTravel #Travelogue #BackpackerLife #Backpacking #Backpacker #WanderLust #WanderingNomad #Bombay2London #London #ShotOnOnePlus5 #FrostWasHere ❄️
Anyone seen this Hallmark TV original over a decade or two back called - The magical Legend of the Leprechauns? The setting is exactly that, except this ain't Ireland but the Cotswolds. It's a magical land in itself and you feel like you've stepped back in time while you take in the unspoilt Cotswold villages and picturesque English countryside.
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I took a day tour from Bath with Mad Max tours and visited Castle Comb, Bibury and Arlington Row, Bourton on the Water, Stow on the Wold... Yeah, I had to Google them while on tour because I couldn't understand what he meant by "Button on the Potter" and "Stole on the World"... If you like looking at houses you'll never be able to afford, then this tour is a must!
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#Cotswolds #Bibury #Gloucestershire #DiscoverGloucestershire #DiscoverGlos #Property #HomesForSale #Homes #Countryside #Naturegram #Landscape #PrivateProperty #Travel #Nature #PerfectDay #HappyFeet #TravelPhotography #TravelDiaries #InstaTravel #Travelogue #BackpackerLife #Backpacking #Backpacker #WanderLust #WanderingNomad #Bombay2London #London #ShotOnOnePlus5 #FrostWasHere ❄️
Wednesday, August 15, 2018
Daily scribbles and drools... Day 63
Day 5: This time. Last year.
Contrary to general assumptions, I wasn't named after Chelsea Football club but a character from a play titled 'On Golden Pond' which was later adopted into a film. I have yet to watch the film or read the play. I bought the DVD, now all that's left is to push play.
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What I genuinely enjoyed about the tour was the friendliness throughout, the mixed group of tourists from all around the world, children so knee deep in the club's history, visiting the locker room, touching Morata's jersey (lol) looking at the trophies, checking out the prototype of the new stadium that's to be built, walking around the stands, touching the Chelsea logo like the players do just before they head out to the stadium, sooooo much history!!!
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First Arsenal, then Chelsea. I've officially been to two stadiums more than @wanderingnomad911 and he is a self proclaimed football fan in the fam. Nevertheless, I'm two up on you, broda.
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#Chelsea #ChelseaFans #Blue #PremierLeague #Champions #EnglishFootball #TheBlues #ShedEnd #Celery #ChelseaVillage #Carefree #WeAllFollowTheChelsea #Stadium #StriveToWinAndShunDefeat #TrueBlue #CFC #ChelseaFC #IndianIndependenceGoneWrong #Legends #ChampionsLeague #SimplyTheBest #Travel #London #StamfordBridge #PerfectDay #Bombay2London #London #ShotOnOnePlusFive #NoFilter #FrostWasHere ❄️
Contrary to general assumptions, I wasn't named after Chelsea Football club but a character from a play titled 'On Golden Pond' which was later adopted into a film. I have yet to watch the film or read the play. I bought the DVD, now all that's left is to push play.
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What I genuinely enjoyed about the tour was the friendliness throughout, the mixed group of tourists from all around the world, children so knee deep in the club's history, visiting the locker room, touching Morata's jersey (lol) looking at the trophies, checking out the prototype of the new stadium that's to be built, walking around the stands, touching the Chelsea logo like the players do just before they head out to the stadium, sooooo much history!!!
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First Arsenal, then Chelsea. I've officially been to two stadiums more than @wanderingnomad911 and he is a self proclaimed football fan in the fam. Nevertheless, I'm two up on you, broda.
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#Chelsea #ChelseaFans #Blue #PremierLeague #Champions #EnglishFootball #TheBlues #ShedEnd #Celery #ChelseaVillage #Carefree #WeAllFollowTheChelsea #Stadium #StriveToWinAndShunDefeat #TrueBlue #CFC #ChelseaFC #IndianIndependenceGoneWrong #Legends #ChampionsLeague #SimplyTheBest #Travel #London #StamfordBridge #PerfectDay #Bombay2London #London #ShotOnOnePlusFive #NoFilter #FrostWasHere ❄️
Monday, August 13, 2018
Daily scribbles and drools... Day 62
Day 3: This time. Last year.
Whenever I put on the Brit hat, one of my favourite repertoire is: Would you like some tea? With some scones?
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Who'd have thunk I'd actually get to sit in on one and experience a full fledged Sunday afternoon English high tea @deanstreettownhouse ! A scrumptious helping of fruit scones with homemade preserves, cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches, selection of some very fine traditional British cakes, and tea of our choosing. As always, I couldn't finish even quarter of what I planned on having and I planned on having everything considering I skipped lunch to make place for afternoon tea. My stomach is a disappointment to me own self, tyvm. You ever had a perfect summer sunshine kinda day? This was mine. Please take me back!
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And without too much ado, my wonderful friends and hosts who made me feel like one of their own @dewiwanders and @mas_sam - thank you so much for showing me such an awesomesauce time!
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#Throwback #EnglishTea #SundayAfternoon #WeekendVibes #HighTea #Teapot #Cutlery #FineChina #Pattern #Scones #TravelPhotography #TravelDiaries #Travelogue #InstaTravel #Backpack #Backpacking #BackpackerLife #Backpacker #WanderingNomad #Wanderlust #HappyInTheHead #YoungWildFree #Blighty #Bombay2London #ShotOnOnePlus5 #London #FrostWasHere ❄️
Whenever I put on the Brit hat, one of my favourite repertoire is: Would you like some tea? With some scones?
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Who'd have thunk I'd actually get to sit in on one and experience a full fledged Sunday afternoon English high tea @deanstreettownhouse ! A scrumptious helping of fruit scones with homemade preserves, cucumber and cream cheese sandwiches, selection of some very fine traditional British cakes, and tea of our choosing. As always, I couldn't finish even quarter of what I planned on having and I planned on having everything considering I skipped lunch to make place for afternoon tea. My stomach is a disappointment to me own self, tyvm. You ever had a perfect summer sunshine kinda day? This was mine. Please take me back!
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And without too much ado, my wonderful friends and hosts who made me feel like one of their own @dewiwanders and @mas_sam - thank you so much for showing me such an awesomesauce time!
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#Throwback #EnglishTea #SundayAfternoon #WeekendVibes #HighTea #Teapot #Cutlery #FineChina #Pattern #Scones #TravelPhotography #TravelDiaries #Travelogue #InstaTravel #Backpack #Backpacking #BackpackerLife #Backpacker #WanderingNomad #Wanderlust #HappyInTheHead #YoungWildFree #Blighty #Bombay2London #ShotOnOnePlus5 #London #FrostWasHere ❄️
Daily scribbles and drools... Day 61
Day 2: This time. Last year.
I dunno how and I don't care how, I will move to London someday, somehow. This is the dream. From the moment I stepped off the plane and walked through Heathrow and took the tube, and saw people running and exercising and saw the parks, I felt at home --- ya feeling me? I guess I'd clean forgotten how beautiful a life one can aspire to have, especially when you're so used to the shit that we consider bearable in India. I don't want to live a life of compromises anymore. I don't want to live a life governed by hatred, bigotry, casteism, crumbling infrastructure, insecurity, general apathy... I don't think any of us should. I know, I know, you're gonna say the UK has it's own shit it's dealing with (aka Brexit and the fallout that's at its doorstep) and that the grass is always fancier across the border; I'll take that grass any day. I'm trying in so many ways to get a foot through your door but no such luck.
Come on, UK... Make me a damn offer I JUST CAN'T REFUSE!
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#Throwback #UK #UnitedKingdom#GreatBritain #LondonEye #TheShard #StPaulsCathedral #ViewFromTheTop #CloudPorn #CityLife #CityOfStars #LondonLife #LondonLifeStyle #TravelPhotography #TravelDiaries #Travelogue #InstaTravel #Backpack #Backpacking #BackpackerLife #Backpacker #WanderingNomad #WanderLust #HappyInTheHead #YoungWildFree #Blighty #London #Bombay2London #ShotOnOnePlus5 #FrostWasHere ❄️
I dunno how and I don't care how, I will move to London someday, somehow. This is the dream. From the moment I stepped off the plane and walked through Heathrow and took the tube, and saw people running and exercising and saw the parks, I felt at home --- ya feeling me? I guess I'd clean forgotten how beautiful a life one can aspire to have, especially when you're so used to the shit that we consider bearable in India. I don't want to live a life of compromises anymore. I don't want to live a life governed by hatred, bigotry, casteism, crumbling infrastructure, insecurity, general apathy... I don't think any of us should. I know, I know, you're gonna say the UK has it's own shit it's dealing with (aka Brexit and the fallout that's at its doorstep) and that the grass is always fancier across the border; I'll take that grass any day. I'm trying in so many ways to get a foot through your door but no such luck.
Come on, UK... Make me a damn offer I JUST CAN'T REFUSE!
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#Throwback #UK #UnitedKingdom#GreatBritain #LondonEye #TheShard #StPaulsCathedral #ViewFromTheTop #CloudPorn #CityLife #CityOfStars #LondonLife #LondonLifeStyle #TravelPhotography #TravelDiaries #Travelogue #InstaTravel #Backpack #Backpacking #BackpackerLife #Backpacker #WanderingNomad #WanderLust #HappyInTheHead #YoungWildFree #Blighty #London #Bombay2London #ShotOnOnePlus5 #FrostWasHere ❄️
Saturday, August 11, 2018
Daily scribbles and drools... Day 60
Day 1: This time. Last year.
Imagine getting to see - Ozil, Cech, Giroud, Wenger, in the flesh.... Just a couple of feet from where you're jumping down like a babbity rabbit, trying to get your laminated sign board picked up by the camera crew, all this while you're shouting yourself hoarse, singing along to tunes you were picking up on the spot, every Leicester goal - a thorn in your side, every Arsenal goal scored - another reason to shout a war cry, sharing seats with a wonderful British family who were welcoming, kind and kept feeding me, learning some fabulous tunes all re-tuned to the credit of the stars on the grass, hearing some insane profanity and hilarious advice given out by Brit fans, watching how intense everything and everyone can be about a bunch of guys running after a ball... .
One of the best experiences I've ever lived through and something I never thought I'd experience - ever.
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#Throwback #COYG #ARSLEI #EnglishPremierLeague #BucketList #PremierLeague #Travel #TravelPhotography #InstaTravel #Stadium #Red #Happiness #Football #Arsenal #EPL #FootballClub #FootballGame #Emirates #Stadium #ArsenalFootballClub #EmiratesStadium #TravelDiaries #BackpackerLife #Backpacking #Backpacker #Happiness #Wanderlust #WanderingNomad #Bombay2London #NoFilter #ShotOnOnePlus5 #FrostWasHere ❄️
Imagine getting to see - Ozil, Cech, Giroud, Wenger, in the flesh.... Just a couple of feet from where you're jumping down like a babbity rabbit, trying to get your laminated sign board picked up by the camera crew, all this while you're shouting yourself hoarse, singing along to tunes you were picking up on the spot, every Leicester goal - a thorn in your side, every Arsenal goal scored - another reason to shout a war cry, sharing seats with a wonderful British family who were welcoming, kind and kept feeding me, learning some fabulous tunes all re-tuned to the credit of the stars on the grass, hearing some insane profanity and hilarious advice given out by Brit fans, watching how intense everything and everyone can be about a bunch of guys running after a ball... .
One of the best experiences I've ever lived through and something I never thought I'd experience - ever.
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#Throwback #COYG #ARSLEI #EnglishPremierLeague #BucketList #PremierLeague #Travel #TravelPhotography #InstaTravel #Stadium #Red #Happiness #Football #Arsenal #EPL #FootballClub #FootballGame #Emirates #Stadium #ArsenalFootballClub #EmiratesStadium #TravelDiaries #BackpackerLife #Backpacking #Backpacker #Happiness #Wanderlust #WanderingNomad #Bombay2London #NoFilter #ShotOnOnePlus5 #FrostWasHere ❄️
Thursday, August 9, 2018
Daily scribbles and drools... Day 59
"You know my name. Not my story."
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Nine years and countless tattoos later... He's where he belongs and deservedly so.
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Against every tide, every horror, every backbreaking work-school day and night, against time, against all odds...You made it! Getting emotional just thinking about the first time I picked you up at Pearson airport and took you to that shitty room. Lol -- not my finest hour.
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We'll always ALWAYS be grateful to auntie @lorrainefernz and her family and Chrysler's family for being there for you in every possible way and helping you achieve your dream of getting you to a life that legends aspire to. We couldn't be there with you when history was being made but we were with you every step of the way ALWAYS in the small but best way we could... In spirit and through our prayers. And I hope you always remember that.
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You're not just a Canadian today, chidiya... You're an I CAN-INDIAN!
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All of us back home cannot be more proud of you.
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#HeMadeIt #SonOfAGun #Aspire #Aspiration #Dreams #Determination #GratefulHeart #Family #Aspiration #StudentToCitizen #Achievement #Legend #CanIndian #Faith #Proud #Saldanha #ProudSibling #IndianToCanadian #India2Canada #Canadian #DreamsDoComeTrue
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Nine years and countless tattoos later... He's where he belongs and deservedly so.
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Against every tide, every horror, every backbreaking work-school day and night, against time, against all odds...You made it! Getting emotional just thinking about the first time I picked you up at Pearson airport and took you to that shitty room. Lol -- not my finest hour.
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We'll always ALWAYS be grateful to auntie @lorrainefernz and her family and Chrysler's family for being there for you in every possible way and helping you achieve your dream of getting you to a life that legends aspire to. We couldn't be there with you when history was being made but we were with you every step of the way ALWAYS in the small but best way we could... In spirit and through our prayers. And I hope you always remember that.
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You're not just a Canadian today, chidiya... You're an I CAN-INDIAN!
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All of us back home cannot be more proud of you.
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#HeMadeIt #SonOfAGun #Aspire #Aspiration #Dreams #Determination #GratefulHeart #Family #Aspiration #StudentToCitizen #Achievement #Legend #CanIndian #Faith #Proud #Saldanha #ProudSibling #IndianToCanadian #India2Canada #Canadian #DreamsDoComeTrue
Daily scribbles and drools... Day 58
5
Months until we call it a night on 2018.
Gulp - like a huge lump of phlegm filled choked right back up there that vomit and gulp.
I was hoping this year I would have a worthy story for keeps. I've made certain that except for one moment of hope which turned to ashes in a heart beat, I've had no casualties.
When returning from Sri Lanka, that long ride from A-BAY to the airport saw me convinced that destiny would be a solo ride. It was comforting in that moment of reflection because I didn't want anyone to hurt me.
So the guard is up. The shoulder pads, the Chastity belt, all are in place. We continue in our quest to search for the one, but whether they exist or not, is irrelevant because in the grander scheme of things -- I want to go out with that piece of mind, knowing, I've lived a life in full!
Months until we call it a night on 2018.
Gulp - like a huge lump of phlegm filled choked right back up there that vomit and gulp.
I was hoping this year I would have a worthy story for keeps. I've made certain that except for one moment of hope which turned to ashes in a heart beat, I've had no casualties.
When returning from Sri Lanka, that long ride from A-BAY to the airport saw me convinced that destiny would be a solo ride. It was comforting in that moment of reflection because I didn't want anyone to hurt me.
So the guard is up. The shoulder pads, the Chastity belt, all are in place. We continue in our quest to search for the one, but whether they exist or not, is irrelevant because in the grander scheme of things -- I want to go out with that piece of mind, knowing, I've lived a life in full!
Monday, August 6, 2018
Daily scribbles and drools... Day 57
Quote of the Day
"When speaking emotionally, absolutes can be dangerous"
~Mr. Healy from Orange is the New Black
"When speaking emotionally, absolutes can be dangerous"
~Mr. Healy from Orange is the New Black
Sunday, August 5, 2018
Daily scribbles and drools... Day 56
You humble me
It's been a very tiring Sunday - my monthly gift is due/delayed and looking after nana. Really opens by eyes to know how much care elderly folk really require. They are babies who need constant attention. This mother of mine is happy in her own world but she loves singing and chatting when she is in the mood. She's my lifeline --- no regrets to the decision I took nine years ago.
To all those who provide elderly care - I really appreciate everything that you do and I'm praying for all of you and my rock-star dad -- people who sacrifice everything to care for the aged or their own --- you folks teach people like me what it means to really be humble.
And I will always be grateful and I hope to carry on the lessons I've learnt, am learning and will continue to learn -- to be a better human being.
Christ asks us to be one with His community - your communion with Him must begin from your own four walls. Amen.
It's been a very tiring Sunday - my monthly gift is due/delayed and looking after nana. Really opens by eyes to know how much care elderly folk really require. They are babies who need constant attention. This mother of mine is happy in her own world but she loves singing and chatting when she is in the mood. She's my lifeline --- no regrets to the decision I took nine years ago.
To all those who provide elderly care - I really appreciate everything that you do and I'm praying for all of you and my rock-star dad -- people who sacrifice everything to care for the aged or their own --- you folks teach people like me what it means to really be humble.
And I will always be grateful and I hope to carry on the lessons I've learnt, am learning and will continue to learn -- to be a better human being.
Christ asks us to be one with His community - your communion with Him must begin from your own four walls. Amen.
Friday, August 3, 2018
Daily scribbles and drools... Day 55
Calum
Your song is ruining me. Or may be it's your voice. Or may be it's the acting inithe video. Or nmay be it's the blue hue of the song .
I'm the corner watching you kiss her... I'm not the girl you're taking home. I keep dancing on my own.
You're life performance is ditto replica of your voice in your video. Having talent like that and taking it to the next level. Just amazed! Keep tearing my heart man!
Your song is ruining me. Or may be it's your voice. Or may be it's the acting inithe video. Or nmay be it's the blue hue of the song .
I'm the corner watching you kiss her... I'm not the girl you're taking home. I keep dancing on my own.
You're life performance is ditto replica of your voice in your video. Having talent like that and taking it to the next level. Just amazed! Keep tearing my heart man!
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Daily scribbles and drools... Day 54
6...
Years old @ PwC
I honestly didn't think I'd be staying on. Toxicity comes in all shapes and sizes and so does the political poison and verbiage. Somewhere, you need to keep your self-respect in place.
It's not been easy, the last few months. But if I look at it the other way, I know how tough I can be today and also how disconnected I can get if my heart is not in something I'm undertaking.
After yesterday's conversation, I got home and thought of 2015 and how I prayed and prayed and prayed. I'm praying still but this blessing I will accept, even though I don't think I was consciously praying for it.
I've said it twice today but here it goes again -- everything happens for a reason and I hope my reason for being reminds me that I'm enough for myself.
Amen and thank you, JC. For every blessing and live sent my way... With every beat of my heart.
#Always
Years old @ PwC
I honestly didn't think I'd be staying on. Toxicity comes in all shapes and sizes and so does the political poison and verbiage. Somewhere, you need to keep your self-respect in place.
It's not been easy, the last few months. But if I look at it the other way, I know how tough I can be today and also how disconnected I can get if my heart is not in something I'm undertaking.
After yesterday's conversation, I got home and thought of 2015 and how I prayed and prayed and prayed. I'm praying still but this blessing I will accept, even though I don't think I was consciously praying for it.
I've said it twice today but here it goes again -- everything happens for a reason and I hope my reason for being reminds me that I'm enough for myself.
Amen and thank you, JC. For every blessing and live sent my way... With every beat of my heart.
#Always
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