Blogging is bliss!

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This image pictures one of my dreams, exactly! (I dream a lot!) And I still remember that dream.

It depicts a wonderful land of stories, where myriads of emotions float. Writing stories are like painting. Painting vivid imagery with words. It reflects nature, that itself stores bundle of stories.

Okay, when we talk about reading and writing, we just cannot miss blogging. Sometimes I feel that blogging is like floating in dreams, playing in the galaxy of thoughts and imagination. It’s a string that connects and arranges a rendezvous. It is also about getting appreciation. Appreciation from fellow bloggers and writers.

Recently, Rudraprayaga nominated me for Sunshine Award. I extend my hearty thanks to her for this award and for reading me! I so like the name of this award.

Describe yourself in one word/phrase

It's me: Optimistically patient.

I’d like to share this award with:

Privy Trifles: For her sunshine hope

Arti Honrao: For her sunshine emotions

Corinne: For her sunshine Gyan

Saru: For her sunshine Poems

Jyoti: For her sunshine recipes

A big thank you to Arti Honrao (Author of four books) who nominated me for Liebster Award. Okay, I have to answer a few questions for her. So, here it goes:

What is writing to you?

Writing is actually a blissful embrace of serendipity and now it comes naturally to me.  It’s a wonderful mode of expression. Expression of my experience, observation and imagination.

Why Blogging?

Now I realize that blogging is bliss! A lovely journal that encloses my thoughts and imagination. And for this I'll have to thank my brother Nilabh verma (Author of mythological fiction Swayamvar) who literally dragged me to this wonderful world.

What does your blog mean to you?

My dearest friend!

If given a choice, what would you like to change about life now?

Sometimes, life doesn't give you the liberty to change or rectify things (It's not philosophy. I mean it) You just have to learn to be happy, accepting the imperfections.

Say something to someone you have always wanted to (Can be in a code without names)

"Please, declutter your mind and heart and fill them with pure niceness. You're old enough to behave with maturity and thoughtfulness."

Meaning of life to you in one word.

Challenge! (And I'm always ready to accept the challenges)

One lesson that life has taught you that you want everyone to know.

There's always a way. You just have to find that out. Be strong. Whimpering never helps.

One song that describes you perfectly.

Um...can't think of one right now :)

How would you like to be remembered?

A good human being who writes beautifully.

Words for me.

First of all, I really like the way you weave emotions in your writing. Keep writing. Be yourself. Stay happy ...always :)


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Award means appreciation. Isn't it?

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Award means appreciation. I got Liebster award from Prayaga. I got it for my writing and I'm really happy! Thank you so much Prayaga!:)

11 random facts about me!! Here it goes...I'm doing this for the first time on my blog...

I'm an introvert. It's difficult to say a 'NO'. I'm still learning.

Beauty of nature gives me solace.

I love books!! But there're many unfinished books on my bookshelf as they couldn't manage to grip my interest.

I haven't read the classics like Wuthering Heights, Pride and Prejudice, and so on (Believe me I've tried!) I basically like contemporary women/romance fiction.

I believe that music can be a magical healer to a tired soul.

I'm a very-very optimistic and patient person.

I'm very-very bad at painting but I desperately want to paint like THIS or THIS or THIS or THIS or THIS!!!

I don't make friends easily but I believe in long term friendship (I still maintain some 15-20 years of friendships)

I'm NOT superstitious.

I have keen interest in horror/paranormal flicks (Though they can't manage to scare me).

 I have an always occupied mind. Some thoughts whirls in my mind...always!




Questions & Answers

Why did you start blogging?
My brother Nilabh (Author of Swayamwar: A very well written mythological book. I have done a completely unbiased book review HERE) literally dragged me to this really beautiful and interesting world.

You're getting an all expenses paid trip for two to a place of your choice. Where will it be and with whom?
Any place that is beautifully embellished with nature! And with my spouse of course!

Dog or cat? And why?
For me it's none (As pets).

Half a million dollar for slogging for six months a year or a week's peace on the beaches of Bahamas?
I'll go for slogging for six months a year (It's satisfactory to get anything nice after hard work). I can get peace on the beaches of Bahamas with a handsome bank account.

What's your deepest fear?
Umm...

How did you propose your girl/guy? Or how do you plan to do so?
My parents did it for me (I wouldn't have done it in any case. A guy should take this initiative after all)

One ctrl+z moment for you? Something you want to if you had a choice?
Of course there are some but the fact is that we don't have a choice to undo things (Read Recurring Memories)

Who is the most marriage-able celebrity?
Umm..actually I'm not interested..:)

Do you follow any sports, team, club, person? Why this love started?
Err...Sachin Tendulkar I would say. And why? Do I need to answer this question?:)

Did you like coming to this blog? And will you visit again?
Yes. Of course I will. (I do it quite often...hai na?)


I would like to nominate all those bloggers who manage their blogs creatively and regularly (Too many to list!) (and who visit my blog of course!:D )

On two years of blogging and appreciation!

I’m happy. Feeling content. My blog turns two years old this month. For me it’s an achievement as I was very apprehensive about starting a blog. I have never thought that I could ever write 381 posts on my blog. But thanks to my brother Nilabh, who encouraged or literally dragged me to this interesting world and I’m glad. (I would like to congratulate my brother as he is going to be a published author as his debut novel ‘Swayamwar’ is going to release very soon. It’s a mythological novel, based on ‘The Mahabharata’. If you like Hindi and Mythological book, I’m sure you’re going to like it as it’s an interesting theme and Nilabh is a very good writer.)

Okay, back to my blog. It’s a very-very special space for me. It helped me to unlock my imagination and thoughts. I met some really nice bloggers. It feels great when my online friends appreciate my writing through their nice comments. When they support my blog by joining this site. I truly thank all of them. Appreciation really means a lot. It inspires. It encourages.

Here I am to say a very-very SPECIAL THANKS to NEHA from Neha’s Journal and JASKIRAN from Footnotes as they nominated me for two awards.

                                                                      
                                                                By Jaskiran & Neha

                                                 
                                                          By Neha

Thank you so much Neha and Jaskiran for this encouragement and appreciation. I’m honoured and feeling very happy.

Well, I have to answer some questions so here it goes….

Questions by Neha

Have you ever fallen off your bed while sleeping?

Yes (In my childhood. Of course!)

Do you still sleep with your teddy bear?

No.

Which celebrity do you have a crush on right now?

None

Have you ever done something crazy or wild? If so, do tell.

Usually, I don’t do crazy things but recently, we had gone for an outing at 1:30 a.m. and that is crazy enough for me.

Your favourite super hero?

Hmmm…Er…. Logan (Wolverine) from X-Men (If he can be considered as a super hero??)

Favourite childhood cartoon character

All the cartoon characters by cartoonist Pran (Chacha Chaudhary, Billoo, Pinky, Sabu…) and Super Commando Dhruv.

Your hobbies

Reading, Writing, Music and of course Blogging.

Your favourite author

Sharat Chandra Chattopadyaya and Debbie Macomber.

Your favourite junk food

Noodles.

Your favourite music band

Music Band? Mmmm…Shankar-Ehsan-Loy??

Are my questions silly or stupid?

Nope.

 Questions for me by Jaskiran:

Which is that one where you want to be at the moment?

Home.

Which is the favorite composition of yours? 
Ahem... You, Move on, We will meet again, Crimson with delight, Without you, Reminiscences,  Solitude is a friend, I wonder.... (This is too much I guess)

Travelling or writing or both?

Writing.

What are your emotions on receiving this award?

Happy…very happy & honoured!

What is your favorite subject to write poetry on?

Nature and Life (Sometimes inspirational...ahem)

What shall be my next question?

What does writing poetry means to you…:) (See how intelligent I am :))

What does writing/poetry means to you?

Expressing my emotions and thoughts whirling in my mind. (Actually my mind is always occupied).

What is your favorite season?

Autumn.

What is your favorite book?

Aalampanah by Rafia Manjurul Ameen, Swami by Sharat Chandra, This Matter of Marriage & Moon Over Water by Debbie Macomber & Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier.

Would you ever want to get lost in an exotic jungle?

No.

The one discovery/invention inspires you?

Pen/Computer/Internet

I dedicate these awards to all the creative bloggers (I read many nice blogs quite often) who manage to write very creatively & regularly on this open space….

Thanks.

Blog Award for me!

This beautiful award is for me! And I would like to thank “ME” who blogs @ Privy Trifles, for this sweet gesture. I’m so happy that someone finds my words wonderful. Thank you so much ME for such a nice praise and encouragement!