OMG!!! April started off soooo well!! I am a maasi now 😀 My sister gave birth to a cute little baby boy! I still can't believe she is a mom now :D Thanks to the COVID restrictions and my office being difficult with work from home options, I am not able to travel to her place. I miss them awfully! 😔
Another high was me winning a quiz at work. Although I have to admit, I am a tiny bit disappointed that there were no prizes 😕 And then the worst happened. I was almost completing my shift at work when I came down with fever. My throat felt itchy and I had a feeling that I had caught the most dreaded bug of our times. After struggling for many days, I could finally get a swab test done at home. Boom! I had tested COVID positive 😟
I am a needy patient. When am not well, I want people around me to comfort me and pamper me 😂 Unfortunately, I was all alone in the house since dad was in Mangalore. Being in home quarantine meant I couldn't meet anybody. The fever combined with weakness and loneliness played with my mind. Depressing thoughts occupied my mind re-enforcing the feeling that this is my fate. I am meant to be alone my whole life!
That is when God decided that it was time to stop me from being a drama queen ✋ My cousin's family was diagnosed with COVID too. Their house is under repair. So, they decided to come to my place to quarantine with me! 😆 Initially, I wasn't sure about this arrangement. I was used to living like a wildling by now. Will I be able to adjust to them and forego my privacy?
But I also love this family because they are so much fun! They are very much like how our family used to be. They eat together, watch TV together and have a lot of conversation. At the same time, they give each other space. I love having people around and them coming was like a wish come true. I got to be in the safe space of my house, snuggling into their warmth. We cook together, share chores, bask in the evening sun, watch movies until late night and gossip about everything in the world.
This is how I imagined my life to be. And this is probably the benchmark I will set for my future life 😇
Friday, April 30, 2021
Sunday, April 11, 2021
The ARR magic
I am watching the Indian Idol A.R.Rehman special episode. I bought the Sony Liv subscription just for this episode. I would do this only for two people - my favourite SPB and the genius ARR.
I love ARR for his simplicity and level-headedness. One would rarely see him losing his cool or acting out of character. As soon as he entered, each of the contestants had a different emotion. One was overjoyed, the other in tears. The host pointed it out to ARR and all he said was thank you, am honoured. This is on the Indian Idol stage where even the parents can't stop being hyper. I couldn't stop laughing!
Throughout the performances, while the other judges cannot stop gushing and reacting, ARR is attentive and observant. He is supportive of the contestants, telling them the highlights of their performance. However, you can see that he is reminiscing about the song and how it was composed. He sees beyond the fandom. For him, the contestants are kids who have a long way to go.
Another aspect I noticed is that he reacts to musicians, not singers. It is also evident from his melodious instrumentals and haunting theme music. His tunes need no words to touch the soul. Indian Idol is such a commercialized show that the judges often forget the sanctity of their presence in the show. Gone are the days when the judges would guide the contestants on where they should focus. In today's age, judges come decked up and start whistling and hooting as if they have come to watch a concert. I hope ARR's humility stays with them and reminds them of their job.
P.S.I just want to tell Neha to shut up whenever she comments (on the mic!) in between a musical rendering.
I love ARR for his simplicity and level-headedness. One would rarely see him losing his cool or acting out of character. As soon as he entered, each of the contestants had a different emotion. One was overjoyed, the other in tears. The host pointed it out to ARR and all he said was thank you, am honoured. This is on the Indian Idol stage where even the parents can't stop being hyper. I couldn't stop laughing!
Throughout the performances, while the other judges cannot stop gushing and reacting, ARR is attentive and observant. He is supportive of the contestants, telling them the highlights of their performance. However, you can see that he is reminiscing about the song and how it was composed. He sees beyond the fandom. For him, the contestants are kids who have a long way to go.
Another aspect I noticed is that he reacts to musicians, not singers. It is also evident from his melodious instrumentals and haunting theme music. His tunes need no words to touch the soul. Indian Idol is such a commercialized show that the judges often forget the sanctity of their presence in the show. Gone are the days when the judges would guide the contestants on where they should focus. In today's age, judges come decked up and start whistling and hooting as if they have come to watch a concert. I hope ARR's humility stays with them and reminds them of their job.
P.S.I just want to tell Neha to shut up whenever she comments (on the mic!) in between a musical rendering.
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
March away
Okay, we are in March now and the reorgs at work haven't stopped. We have been moved to a new division which is doing well. So yayyyy to that! The new division is very organized and I have to make sure that I bring my A-game to it. So, when I went to the office this time, I set up my lab network and made a note of all the connections. I feel so much better about it now.
I have not been able to go anywhere due to the COVID situation. When my friends planned a weekend getaway, I was more than happy to tag along. Which also meant shopping!! :D So I went to Decathlon and Pantaloons and got a bunch of stuff. I usually go shopping on my own so that I have plenty of time to try out everything. And it paid off because I got some really cute outfits. I had to give away some clothes to make space in my closet for the new ones. That checked off one item on my 2021 bucket list!
Every year, a group of creative people come together and set up Soul Santhe. It's like a flea market with food, music and lots of stalls. I have been to this once before and thoroughly enjoyed it. This time I went with the girls in the family and had a good time again. I usually don't buy anything here because I find it too expensive. But the boutique stores are full of cute stuff that I love to ogle at :P
I finally put in new cartridges into the printer. I think the smaller things are harder to get off the list. And am glad I did this one. The bigger news is that I bought an OTG!! I have been wanting to buy one for so long. This is thee perfect size and I can't wait to bake in it. I have never baked in a proper oven before but I think I can figure it out. Earlier, I used to seek recipes that don't need an oven. Now, I have to do the opposite of that :D
But having an additional item on the kitchen counter means less space to work on it. So, I cleaned out the kitchen cabinets and moved the mixie and coconut grater inside them. I can just take them out whenever I need them. This makes so much more sense and the counter looks cleaner now. I love organizing and I believe that the way to having a clean space is by ensuring each item has a home. You take an item out, use it, clean it and put it back. No stuffing and hiding things out of sight only for it to tumble out later.
March turned out to be a good month. Looking forward to April now :)
I have not been able to go anywhere due to the COVID situation. When my friends planned a weekend getaway, I was more than happy to tag along. Which also meant shopping!! :D So I went to Decathlon and Pantaloons and got a bunch of stuff. I usually go shopping on my own so that I have plenty of time to try out everything. And it paid off because I got some really cute outfits. I had to give away some clothes to make space in my closet for the new ones. That checked off one item on my 2021 bucket list!
Every year, a group of creative people come together and set up Soul Santhe. It's like a flea market with food, music and lots of stalls. I have been to this once before and thoroughly enjoyed it. This time I went with the girls in the family and had a good time again. I usually don't buy anything here because I find it too expensive. But the boutique stores are full of cute stuff that I love to ogle at :P
I finally put in new cartridges into the printer. I think the smaller things are harder to get off the list. And am glad I did this one. The bigger news is that I bought an OTG!! I have been wanting to buy one for so long. This is thee perfect size and I can't wait to bake in it. I have never baked in a proper oven before but I think I can figure it out. Earlier, I used to seek recipes that don't need an oven. Now, I have to do the opposite of that :D
But having an additional item on the kitchen counter means less space to work on it. So, I cleaned out the kitchen cabinets and moved the mixie and coconut grater inside them. I can just take them out whenever I need them. This makes so much more sense and the counter looks cleaner now. I love organizing and I believe that the way to having a clean space is by ensuring each item has a home. You take an item out, use it, clean it and put it back. No stuffing and hiding things out of sight only for it to tumble out later.
March turned out to be a good month. Looking forward to April now :)
Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Karnataka Gatha Vaibhava
Alright! All about last week 😃 I went on a weekend trip to Chikkamagalur with my friends. We stayed in this rustic homestay called Western Woods. The plan started off with around 15 people and dropped to 5 by the time we were ready to go 😆 However, that did not deter us. The five of us got to stay together in the dormitory-style huts. It had two double beds on the ground floor and two single beds on the top floor. Looked more like bunk beds. It had 2 bathrooms as well. The whole place was impressively clean!
We started by 7 AM and reached by 10:30 I believe. We had the whole day ahead of us. So, we headed to a nearby pool. The tranquil water and serene surroundings seemed to take away the stress of our busy lives 😇 We lay down on the rocks for a while soaking up the sun. It looked as if it might rain. So, we headed back to the resort. We enjoyed hot bhajjis while watching the mandatory rain before Shivaratri 😋 The water spirit must have been in its element because we jumped into the pool right after and started playing water polo. All our unused joints got some much-needed exercise. Needless to say, we slept like logs.
The next day, I skipped the trek to Ethina Bhuja, a mountain that resembles the back of an ox. I don't particularly enjoy heights (read terrified 😖). Post breakfast, we went offroading in an open jeep. We were thrilled to bits when the jeep almost went up to the edge of the hill 😀 The weather was hot and humid. We took some pictures and headed straight to a hidden waterfall. The water was so clear that we could actually see the fishes swimming and the seaweed underneath. Back to the resort for lunching and napping. In the evening, we took a short hike to a hill named Devaramane to watch the sunset. The sunset was nothing unusual but the open expanse of mountains all around was breathtaking!
It was time to go home. We washed up and sat around a bonfire. Before I forget, the food here was delicious, which is rare in homestays. The owner of the resort began chatting with us and was saying that we should try the night safari the next time. This got us intrigued and we hopped on to his car for a nighttime stroll, hoping to see a few wild animals. Unfortunately, the only animal we saw was a rabbit scurrying away 😂 There were a lot of horror stories going around. But the night sky was so clear, illuminated by thousands of tiny star lights which are usually obscured by the pollution in the city, that nothing could frighten me. I felt one with nature 💕
The next morning, we were reluctant to say goodbye to this wonderful place. Though it had zero cellphone coverage, it helped us to connect with ourselves 😇 But we had more sightseeing to do. One can never tire of visiting the heritage cities of Belur and Halebeedu. I went back to feast my eyes on the marvellous sculptures and the amazing craftsmanship of the artisans of the 11th and 12th century. We always hire a guide because every carving there has a story to say. We had timed the visit totally wrong because it was peak noon and the sun was blazing on us relentlessly. And yet, we couldn't help being mesmerized by the fascinating stories of our land's history 🙆
The Western Ghats has already been declared a UNESCO world heritage site. The government is working on a similar status for Belur-Halebeedu. Visiting these archaeological marvels has rekindled my interest in knowing more about our legacy. Our ancestors were far wiser and skilful than us and am talking about eight to ten centuries back. Apparently, Sri Aluru Venkata Rao has beautifully summarized the rise and fall of the various dynasties in Karnataka in his book called "Karnataka Gatha Vaibhava". I am reading this book now and hope to experience what was once a glorious period of mankind.
The following site lists some of the must-visit cultural landmarks of Karnataka.
https://www.trawell.in/karnataka/heritage
We started by 7 AM and reached by 10:30 I believe. We had the whole day ahead of us. So, we headed to a nearby pool. The tranquil water and serene surroundings seemed to take away the stress of our busy lives 😇 We lay down on the rocks for a while soaking up the sun. It looked as if it might rain. So, we headed back to the resort. We enjoyed hot bhajjis while watching the mandatory rain before Shivaratri 😋 The water spirit must have been in its element because we jumped into the pool right after and started playing water polo. All our unused joints got some much-needed exercise. Needless to say, we slept like logs.
The next day, I skipped the trek to Ethina Bhuja, a mountain that resembles the back of an ox. I don't particularly enjoy heights (read terrified 😖). Post breakfast, we went offroading in an open jeep. We were thrilled to bits when the jeep almost went up to the edge of the hill 😀 The weather was hot and humid. We took some pictures and headed straight to a hidden waterfall. The water was so clear that we could actually see the fishes swimming and the seaweed underneath. Back to the resort for lunching and napping. In the evening, we took a short hike to a hill named Devaramane to watch the sunset. The sunset was nothing unusual but the open expanse of mountains all around was breathtaking!
It was time to go home. We washed up and sat around a bonfire. Before I forget, the food here was delicious, which is rare in homestays. The owner of the resort began chatting with us and was saying that we should try the night safari the next time. This got us intrigued and we hopped on to his car for a nighttime stroll, hoping to see a few wild animals. Unfortunately, the only animal we saw was a rabbit scurrying away 😂 There were a lot of horror stories going around. But the night sky was so clear, illuminated by thousands of tiny star lights which are usually obscured by the pollution in the city, that nothing could frighten me. I felt one with nature 💕
The next morning, we were reluctant to say goodbye to this wonderful place. Though it had zero cellphone coverage, it helped us to connect with ourselves 😇 But we had more sightseeing to do. One can never tire of visiting the heritage cities of Belur and Halebeedu. I went back to feast my eyes on the marvellous sculptures and the amazing craftsmanship of the artisans of the 11th and 12th century. We always hire a guide because every carving there has a story to say. We had timed the visit totally wrong because it was peak noon and the sun was blazing on us relentlessly. And yet, we couldn't help being mesmerized by the fascinating stories of our land's history 🙆
The Western Ghats has already been declared a UNESCO world heritage site. The government is working on a similar status for Belur-Halebeedu. Visiting these archaeological marvels has rekindled my interest in knowing more about our legacy. Our ancestors were far wiser and skilful than us and am talking about eight to ten centuries back. Apparently, Sri Aluru Venkata Rao has beautifully summarized the rise and fall of the various dynasties in Karnataka in his book called "Karnataka Gatha Vaibhava". I am reading this book now and hope to experience what was once a glorious period of mankind.
https://www.trawell.in/karnataka/heritage
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Fab Feb
February has been very busy at work. I haven't had time to go out and have fun. Nevertheless, I made the most of my time at home by watching some web series 😛
I have been watching Anne with an E. I loved the book. The Netflix adaptation is great too. I did not expect to but am already on the second season 💁 There were a couple of web series that I had downloaded but never found the time to watch. I am done with 'Never Have I Ever'. I binge watched 'Emily in Paris'. Now, I can't stop dreaming of going to France (especially for those croissants!!).
I have also been learning French using the duo app. It made 'Emily in Paris' more enjoyable I think 😛 I am thrilled to know that I still remember what I learnt way back in 2008 😎 I am making steady progress with the theory. But the spoken language is too fast and I can barely keep up.
Am getting better at cooking. I made prawns chilli-pepper fry and a Hyderabadi style chicken curry. Both dishes had favourable feedback 😀 I am short on cash this month. I submitted the wrong proof for the home loan and now am being heavily taxed for it. Also paid the overdue property tax with a penalty! #AdultingSoTaxing
The whole month, we have been preparing for Dithu's 10th birthday party. Finally, it's done. It was so much fun!! We even had a magician who performed quite a range of tricks leaving both the kids and adults amazed.
I have been watching Anne with an E. I loved the book. The Netflix adaptation is great too. I did not expect to but am already on the second season 💁 There were a couple of web series that I had downloaded but never found the time to watch. I am done with 'Never Have I Ever'. I binge watched 'Emily in Paris'. Now, I can't stop dreaming of going to France (especially for those croissants!!).
I have also been learning French using the duo app. It made 'Emily in Paris' more enjoyable I think 😛 I am thrilled to know that I still remember what I learnt way back in 2008 😎 I am making steady progress with the theory. But the spoken language is too fast and I can barely keep up.
Am getting better at cooking. I made prawns chilli-pepper fry and a Hyderabadi style chicken curry. Both dishes had favourable feedback 😀 I am short on cash this month. I submitted the wrong proof for the home loan and now am being heavily taxed for it. Also paid the overdue property tax with a penalty! #AdultingSoTaxing
The whole month, we have been preparing for Dithu's 10th birthday party. Finally, it's done. It was so much fun!! We even had a magician who performed quite a range of tricks leaving both the kids and adults amazed.
Sunday, January 31, 2021
Head start
Well well.. The first month of the year is already done! How and why is time flying so fast? 🙆
A quick recap of the month so far. On the work front, we have had a major reorg and a new manager. At present, this seems like a good move for us. We still have to go to work once in three weeks. I board the cab from my new place now. The commute takes only 30 minutes. But if I am honest, I miss the hour-long drive along the scenic NICE road. It used to be my me-time when I would clear my head and plan my day. Alas, good things don't last forever 😔
I have made a good start on my bucket list. I have created a vision board but couldn't print it out. I have pledged on Goodreads to read 20 books, which is by far my lowest target. But I have so many other things planned as well 😃 I have tried 3-4 new recipes with hits and misses. The cheesecakes, kori ghasi and dosa turned out really well while the white chocolates not so much. But hey, practice makes us perfect 😊
I haven't started learning anything new so far, but I am working out regularly. I have started intermittent fasting and that is helping my metabolism. And I visited two libraries! Howzzat! I enrolled in one of them and have been reading a lot. I plan to read at least one Kannada book every month and write detailed reviews on Goodreads. The Kannada section is lacking in this aspect. I haven't ticked off "Visit a library" because I want to visit the State Central Library near Cubbon Park. And in between all that, my plants are beginning to grow new leaves 😍
Jan has been a bit stressful too. I try to indulge in a bit of TLC for myself, whenever I can. A couple of Insta reels with my fam brought back my josh 😛 Hoping for an eventful Feb. I have some events lined up! Shhhh..
A quick recap of the month so far. On the work front, we have had a major reorg and a new manager. At present, this seems like a good move for us. We still have to go to work once in three weeks. I board the cab from my new place now. The commute takes only 30 minutes. But if I am honest, I miss the hour-long drive along the scenic NICE road. It used to be my me-time when I would clear my head and plan my day. Alas, good things don't last forever 😔
I have made a good start on my bucket list. I have created a vision board but couldn't print it out. I have pledged on Goodreads to read 20 books, which is by far my lowest target. But I have so many other things planned as well 😃 I have tried 3-4 new recipes with hits and misses. The cheesecakes, kori ghasi and dosa turned out really well while the white chocolates not so much. But hey, practice makes us perfect 😊
I haven't started learning anything new so far, but I am working out regularly. I have started intermittent fasting and that is helping my metabolism. And I visited two libraries! Howzzat! I enrolled in one of them and have been reading a lot. I plan to read at least one Kannada book every month and write detailed reviews on Goodreads. The Kannada section is lacking in this aspect. I haven't ticked off "Visit a library" because I want to visit the State Central Library near Cubbon Park. And in between all that, my plants are beginning to grow new leaves 😍
Jan has been a bit stressful too. I try to indulge in a bit of TLC for myself, whenever I can. A couple of Insta reels with my fam brought back my josh 😛 Hoping for an eventful Feb. I have some events lined up! Shhhh..
Sunday, January 3, 2021
2021 Bucket List
I have bought my first planner and to be honest, I think I was better off without it 😛 I have made a list of small and big goals for this year, some of them may be habits. I organized my bucket list for the year into different categories. As much as I love pen and paper, I love journaling in this blog too. So, I am putting up my things to do here as well which will help me check on them even if I don't have my planner in hand.
CREATIVE
Make a vision board
Make a photo wall
🗸 Take up reading challenge - I have taken up the Goodreads challenge and also plan to read at least 12 non-English books.
🗸 Take up doodle challenge - Joined a group at my apartment. It's only my first week but am killing it! (in a good way)
🗸 Try new Pinterest recipes
Create a new felt project
Have a 'creativity' day
Plan monthly surprise
LEARNING
🗸 New language - I am learning French on the Duo app.
Photography
Calligraphy
Skillshare class
🗸 Dance class - I will check this off because I joined one for 3 months.
🗸 Cooking class - Attended a baking workshop online.
🗸 New restaurant - Visited URU resto-pub which had huge trees growing right within
🗸 New cuisine - Had sushis for cousin's birthday.
🗸 Experience something new - Offroading in Mudigere.
FUN
🗸 Watch Disney classics - Steaming ahead on this one with 50% done.
🗸 Enrol in a library - Enrolled in a local library today. Just being amidst all those books is so exciting. Hope to utilize it well.
🗸 Make a music video - Made a couple of reels with cousins.
🗸 Nail art - I got it done twice and flaunted it extensively each time :P
🗸 Karaoke night - Did this at Gangavathi, super fun.
Colour hair
🗸 Game Night - All cousins got on a zoom call to play our fav game - Antakshari!!
🗸 Listen to a podcast - Listened to Little things on Audible!!
🗸 Watch a TED talk - Watched many but enjoyed SRK's the most!
PERSONAL GROWTH
🗸 Practice driving - I would say this is covered since I was consistently driving on NICE road when car pooling.
Publish an article
Publish a blog post every month
🗸 Take care of a plant - I ordered some plants for myself as a birthday gift. They look lovely.
🗸 Read a Kannada book/novel - I read a collection of humorous short stories at a time I needed it the most. Hope to keep reading more.
🗸 Add 25L to my savings by end of the year - Early retirement, here I come
🗸 Complete a puzzle - Completed a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle
🗸 Buy a luxury item - Bought a couple of bags at Malaysia.
🗸 Check off a bucket list item - I am finally able to solve the Rubik's cube on my own. So thrilled!
TRAVEL
🗸 Visit a library - Visited many in Scotland
🗸 Weekend getaway - Went on a short trip to Sakleshpur and had a ball!
🗸 Visit a beach - Went to some really lovely beaches in SA.
Road trip
🗸 Girls trip - Can't believe this happened twice - Europe and Malaysia.
🗸 Attend a show/concert - Attended a stand up comedy show with the girls in Edinburgh
🗸 Travel Solo - Went on a day trip to Dundee
🗸 Go on a picnic - Went to Queen's park with a friend's family
🗸 Go on a shopping spree - Bought a lot of necessary stuff at Decathlon and Pantaloons.
HEALTH
🗸 Lose 5 kgs - I fell sick and lost weight. I think this is the only way I was going to lose it :P
Complete 1000 km on foot
Run 5k
Meditate
🗸 Gratitude journal - Did this with the JYHO group
Skip non-veg for a month
🗸 Visit a spa or wellness retreat - Visited HLC
ORGANIZING
Create a capsule wardrobe
🗸 Baking supplies - I have a tiny little store now.
Stationery
COMMUNITY
🗸 Volunteer - Volunteered in the Rajyotsava event.
🗸 Donate blood - Did it once more and am so happy about it.
🗸 Donate clothes - Thanks to the shopping haul, ended up giving a lot of stuff to my maid.
🗸 Random acts of kindness - Noting it in my journal
🗸 Shop small businesses - Ordered bridal shower gifts
CREATIVE
Make a vision board
Make a photo wall
🗸 Take up reading challenge - I have taken up the Goodreads challenge and also plan to read at least 12 non-English books.
🗸 Take up doodle challenge - Joined a group at my apartment. It's only my first week but am killing it! (in a good way)
🗸 Try new Pinterest recipes
Create a new felt project
Have a 'creativity' day
Plan monthly surprise
LEARNING
🗸 New language - I am learning French on the Duo app.
Photography
Calligraphy
Skillshare class
🗸 Dance class - I will check this off because I joined one for 3 months.
🗸 Cooking class - Attended a baking workshop online.
🗸 New restaurant - Visited URU resto-pub which had huge trees growing right within
🗸 New cuisine - Had sushis for cousin's birthday.
🗸 Experience something new - Offroading in Mudigere.
FUN
🗸 Watch Disney classics - Steaming ahead on this one with 50% done.
🗸 Enrol in a library - Enrolled in a local library today. Just being amidst all those books is so exciting. Hope to utilize it well.
🗸 Make a music video - Made a couple of reels with cousins.
🗸 Nail art - I got it done twice and flaunted it extensively each time :P
🗸 Karaoke night - Did this at Gangavathi, super fun.
Colour hair
🗸 Game Night - All cousins got on a zoom call to play our fav game - Antakshari!!
🗸 Listen to a podcast - Listened to Little things on Audible!!
🗸 Watch a TED talk - Watched many but enjoyed SRK's the most!
PERSONAL GROWTH
🗸 Practice driving - I would say this is covered since I was consistently driving on NICE road when car pooling.
Publish an article
Publish a blog post every month
🗸 Take care of a plant - I ordered some plants for myself as a birthday gift. They look lovely.
🗸 Read a Kannada book/novel - I read a collection of humorous short stories at a time I needed it the most. Hope to keep reading more.
🗸 Add 25L to my savings by end of the year - Early retirement, here I come
🗸 Complete a puzzle - Completed a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle
🗸 Buy a luxury item - Bought a couple of bags at Malaysia.
🗸 Check off a bucket list item - I am finally able to solve the Rubik's cube on my own. So thrilled!
TRAVEL
🗸 Visit a library - Visited many in Scotland
🗸 Weekend getaway - Went on a short trip to Sakleshpur and had a ball!
🗸 Visit a beach - Went to some really lovely beaches in SA.
Road trip
🗸 Girls trip - Can't believe this happened twice - Europe and Malaysia.
🗸 Attend a show/concert - Attended a stand up comedy show with the girls in Edinburgh
🗸 Travel Solo - Went on a day trip to Dundee
🗸 Go on a picnic - Went to Queen's park with a friend's family
🗸 Go on a shopping spree - Bought a lot of necessary stuff at Decathlon and Pantaloons.
HEALTH
🗸 Lose 5 kgs - I fell sick and lost weight. I think this is the only way I was going to lose it :P
Complete 1000 km on foot
Run 5k
Meditate
🗸 Gratitude journal - Did this with the JYHO group
Skip non-veg for a month
🗸 Visit a spa or wellness retreat - Visited HLC
ORGANIZING
Create a capsule wardrobe
🗸 Baking supplies - I have a tiny little store now.
Stationery
COMMUNITY
🗸 Volunteer - Volunteered in the Rajyotsava event.
🗸 Donate blood - Did it once more and am so happy about it.
🗸 Donate clothes - Thanks to the shopping haul, ended up giving a lot of stuff to my maid.
🗸 Random acts of kindness - Noting it in my journal
🗸 Shop small businesses - Ordered bridal shower gifts
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