Passing Thoughts...

Hey folks!   Back after long. I don't seem to find time to write to you everyday and hope you can bear with my extremely irregular timings. I'm mostly going to be writing when something big comes up, like this trip I'll be going to.  I'm going to Vietnam! My mum, dad and me have been spending the afternoon binge-watching travel guides related to Hanoi, Hoi-an and other touristy places in Vietnam. Even as I'm writing to you, background music, crowded voices and other goings-on can be heard. I've been recommended many things to do and eat by my friends. I initially thought I could snorkel there, but that's not actually what Vietnam is famous for. Rather, its culture, food (like pho), amazing beaches and friendly people is what makes it what it is.  Flipping through the videos, the humbling architecture there caught my eye. Being able to explore different types of buildings and their ancient history is nothing less than breathtaking. It was like this time I wen...

  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), L uckily, 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...

 Hey everyone! It's me again, a year later.. Wanted to update you on what's been going on... I've been spending each day eating, doing a lot of assignments, trying to catch up on my yoga, now that I'm in grade 8! Wow, Feels different to enter high school.. Once in a while, I watch some of my old childhood videos and wishing that I was one again.  These days, one hour just passes by so quickly, I don't even notice. When I was young, and staying in "New House", I wouldn't have anything to do once I got back from school. And now, although I don't have many friends in my new place, I am always caught up with so many assignments, tution, and art classes. Each day is being spent in front of the laptop, trying to catch up with all that's been taught, making notes, finishing up all my homework, eating, and trying to find time to relax.  Aaand that's another alarm reminding me to finish my Math homework. I guess I have to go.  Have a good day everyo...

Yeah, I haven't written in four years, I know. That's quite a long gap. But before you think anything else, let me tell you that things have changed quite a bit. Those changes included some boring ones, some happy ones, maybe some exciting ones as well.  Okay, so let me start at the start. Well, the first thing is I am writing this blog and not my dad. So basically, I have inherited doing this activity from my dad. And the next thing is ... I am 12 now. Yes!! A double-digit number finally after all these years!  I am in grade seven and going to school will remain a cherished memory.. Well, if you are thinking I quit school, I didn't at all!  Suddenly, there rose a semi-powerful disease called Coronavirus Disease or in short, Covid-19. So, if you have no idea about what I am talking about, this is basically a disease that is shaped like a crown and that's why got the name Covid-19 or Coronavirus Disease. Also, one needs to take safety measures and stuff to be safe from i...

Arpitu..!! A feeble yet firm voice woke me up in the middle of the night. 'Where am I? Who are these people?' I looked around the unfamiliar room. AC shows 18 degrees. Ah! now I get it. It's time to welcome the Gods! 'You need to get up in the night and be ready to see the Gods', Amma had told me. There she is - Ananya Chechi is still in her deep slumber, not letting go off the last micro seconds of sleep. Kuttappan and Devu were beginning to get up. Aarav is still unaware of any human presence around him. Now things are becoming clearer. We are here in Kerala, my father's never-ending-childhood-story place. Ananya Chechi and Aniketh had come a few days back from Dubai, we all drove down yesterday. And, my exams are over! No school! All fun and play!! We got ready soon after and with all of us awake, it felt like it's mid morning. We were all eager to see the Utsavam, for the first time in our lives! Off we went, in the middle of the nigh...

Before you think I am mad, let me clarify. It's my mother. She went crazy over this dish called Mee Goreng. What else would you call someone who has the same dish for breakfast, lunch and dinner - and pay for it each time? Flash back. Almost a month back - Oct 19th to be precise. We are ready for our 'most awaited holiday' - (phrase: courtesy Amma). They said we are going to Bali. Now, what is that? "Is there a TV in the room and do they have Doremon?" - I wanted to know before Achan looked at me with deep empathy, that 'when will this girl grow out of Doremon'- look.  The flight journey was long, as expected Achan filled the entire journey with selfies. Him, Us, Him-Us, Us-Him, Him-Us-World and many such combinations. I really thought Bali is like a big monster thing - a half human-half mountain kind of place. But, guess what - it's a really cool place. I loved the villa. It had a private pool and no TV ( Have strong reason to believe that it...

Ok, the headlines. I am 5..I now study at GIIS, a much bigger school. I am now living at the new house, which is now not so new. I am with my mom, achachan and achamma. Yes, I miss my achan. I am sure he misses me too :-( Lots of things have happened, since I wrote to you last. The good things are that my hair has grown big now. I am a little big girl. I spend my days watching TV and playing with Devu, who comes home after her school. I am looking forward to my trip to Dubai. Amma told me that we will go to Dubai and join Achan, may be after a few weeks. Don't know why he went. Yes, I liked Dubai. I had been there last time on vacation. Didn't like Dino..err..actually I like him, but I am scared. But, for me, I love being with my family, the best place is where you have the best company to spend time with. If that's Dubai, so be it. A few months before he left for Dubai, we all went to Wayanad to spend some good time together. I enjoyed the stay. I enjoyed...