Summer, here I come!

 Hey folks! 

A few updates: 

I turned 14! Also, its my summer holidays, which means 2 whole months of doing absolutely nothing ( my idea of doing nothing is not going on vacation), Luckily, I've got a list of things to do, so I'm hoping I don't get bored to death.  

Since I have been painting for almost a year now, mum has asked me to take up classes to pass time and enhance my skills. I've been suggested to do some small time jobs too, just to get an idea of what earning money feels like. 

By the way,  I made a trip to Kerala, during December. It was a religious one, the main purpose being to see the "Theyyam". I had seen it before , but it had been long, and I was scared, including Devika. 

The first day was a mini display of events. The next day, it was a grand occasion! Ironically, I didn't fear it the second one at all. Seeing the man getting ready itself made my fearless.

Apart from that, we've regularly visited our " Tharavadu", dad's old house, where he used to live as a kid. 

Also, a tree-house & homestay, is in the making in Wayanad. 

'Pictures say a thousand words'- leaving a few for you to see!.. Hope you enjoyed this one!

See ya! 




Making visits to homes
Getting ready
The holy fire




* Photography courtesy: My dad


A few meanings to help you: 

1. Vishu: Celebrated in Kerala and by Keralites across India and abroad to mark the start of the Malayalam new year  

2. Theyyam: A popular ritual form of dance and worship in Kerala

3. Tharavadu: Here, referring to 'Panthottam', meaning ancestral property in Malayalam language                                

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