My better half, and I are both travel freaks. We love nature trails. And at any given moment we jump on to explore something new and exciting. So, it was Madikeri, Coorg. A beautiful little town surrounded by hills, valleys and rain-forest.
The Nature Trail
Not so high.. but some 4000 above sea level… @ the peak!! After huffing and puffing ofcourse
And the downhill and the breeze and the low hanging clouds….were just so heavenly
Wilderness of the flowers . Did you know the air and the smell up there….was just so fresh and intoxicating.
Umm….I never wanted to return!!! 😦
Whenever we go trekking, we both start spinning our dreams of living up somewhere on the hills in a little wooden home, filled with love. We hope to fulfil it someday!!! 😀
True love, I think is, when someone does very little things to surprise and delight you, to make you feel special, with utmost love and care at every given opportunity – something that you would have just not even fancied.
We often whine, we express our anguish and anger o’er the pain, loss and sufferings we endure. But, how often do we pause, ponder and thank for all the beautiful things we possess in life? Rarely or barely. Today, instead of looking at what’s not there in life, I choose to look at all that I have in my life. Most definitely not with pride, but pure humility… I wish to list down things that I am truly blessed with;
I am blessed; I have my two feet intact, and I can walk, jump and dance around,
I am blessed; I have my pair of hands, that can work well,
I am blessed; I have my eyes, and I can see the beautiful world,
I am blessed; I can talk, express and voice out my opinions,
I am blessed; I have a reasonably fit body, and I do not have any ailments,
I am blessed; I am sane – I have a mind of my own, and I can think through wisely,
I am blessed; I am educated, I can read, write and understand,
I am blessed; I never had to struggle for my career,
I am blessed; I can do things that I enjoy doing so, I travel, cook good food, nature trails, driving, and lots more,
I am blessed; I have an endearing family, and friends, who are very dependable, helpful, and have always been kind to me,
I am blessed; for all the pain inflicted too, for it has only made me more compassionate, strong and wise, as a person,
I am truly blessed for the unshaken faith. I can give, share, help, nurture, love, people around me.
Last, but not the least I have a life, to live with sincerity, make the most of it and spread the cheer without any regrets.
Thank you Almighty God, for all the beauty in my life. Indeed, am blessed. This note, would always serve as a reminder whenever I complain or throw a bout of anger saying nothing’s right in my life. A promise to stay calm, and not get flustered with the occasional storms in life. For I have learnt, life, in phases it unwraps, its secrets, moments of joy and sadness.
Also, my prayers goes out to all those who are affected by Sandy, Nilam. Stay safe and in good care…wherever you are!
… resist listening to this song again & again! Sighhh! Music does this – leaves you spellbound & speechless. At times I wonder, how can someone else pen the lyrics that’s so close to the mighty heart? 😀
Newspapers, News Channels, TV shows, Banners, Ads, Magazines, Restaurants, Hotels, Shopping Malls, Cake Shops, Gift Shops…almost everyone is busy, selling V-Day. What’s new? They do it every year. I won’t be surprised if the local kirana stores, selling grocery & other sundries follow the same very soon…
“Buy tuar daal and delight your sweetheart! “Make a special basmati and melt your lover’s heart”
You know, something like that! For sure, their motto is not to spread love, but sell. They hardly care, if the couples make it or break it. All they want is to whip up quick moolah by cashing in on this so called lover’s day. Arghhh! The overhype they create; I tell ya…It’s painstakingly irksome.
“Love is a pure bliss. A joy, that’s inexplicable. An expression, that’s unfathomable! I would not wait for a special day, to express my love. If I have to, I shall express any day, I shall whisper anyway!” – me
So, for those who celebrate…especially boyyyyzzz – try playing this beautiful song for your sweetheart, o’er a quiet candlelight dinner at home.
Gordon’s rendition is remarkable,, using just a guitar. My suggestion: Don’t just wait for a V-Day. Play it anyway. While girls, please get over diamonds, and roses, and teddies. Instead, care for some precious moments together, to be able to cherish forever. And all those who would love to celebrate for someone you hate…read this and am sure you can’t help, but smile.
My love goes out to all those, who I care and value in my life – Happy Valentine’s Day to all my LOVE-ly people!
Just after a home-made Sunday lunch, I crawled into my bed and felt extremely lazy to fetch a comforter to wrap around. Eventually, I crumpled and shivered in a cold weather and never realised when I dozed off.
Once I woke up, I found myself neatly covered with a warm quilt. My adorable mom caught a glimpse perhaps!
Am sure it must have happened to you too, a simple & sweet gesture of uncanny love & care 🙂
Love can never be vengeance…it can only be love.
Love can never be painful…but love.
It hurts; yes it does …if not, then what’s love?
It’s a magic potion once had, turns you mystified.
It protects, it shields, Love is armour bejewelled.
Love is worship, Love is eternal.
When you are in love, all you find is only love.
There’s no right or wrong…but love.
Love is just love…fall in love you know what’s love….