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Just a dog showing off her @gopro skills! 📸 #Go

Just a dog showing off her @gopro skills! 📸 #GoProMax using 360 mode
Double tap to give her treats! ❣️🐶 #godlenretrieverofìnstagram #dogsofinstagram

Looks like my dog likes playing around with #gopro

Looks like my dog likes playing around with #gopromax as much as I do! 😅 Start your Monday right with this video of Chelsea exploring a small part of the farm. ❣️

#Diwali for me has always been more than just a da

#Diwali for me has always been more than just a day to worship Goddess Lakshmi. It’s the joy of decking up the place with a zillion deepaks 🪔 , fun banter while loosing a game of taash 💵, child like joy in wearing new clothes 💃🏻! Today our home is filled with a riot of laughter because everyone is on the dinner table together after a whole year 🤷🏻‍♀️
Diwali is more than just a mythological notion. It holds sentimental value. For me it is akin to fresh hope, bright days and new dreams. 💫🙃
Hope you all had a safe #Diwali2020.❣️ (@kungfupandya_ you were missed)

Today’s catch! 💚 Confession time: I never had

Today’s catch! 💚
Confession time: I never had to buy Guava until the age of 21🤭I really thought everyone has a guava tree in the backyard. Turns out that’s not the case. 🤪
So enjoying sugary sweet fresh amarood out of my backyard while I can. 🤗 @luvmaloo @niv_rathi mum didn’t let me pick too many. Come fast gaiiizzzz. ❣️
@kungfupandya_ we will try to miss you, a little bit. 🙃

I like to stay awake till wee hours of night , in

I like to stay awake till wee hours of night , in the hope that It delays the beginning of next day. 🤭
Sounds crazy, right? Coz I mean that’s not how it works. Time!! 🤔
But don’t we all wish it did? That time stopped whenever we are enjoying ourselves, and it passes quickly when we are depressed. 😬
But stubborn stubborn time! It just makes us feel the opposite! 🤯 All the joyful moments seem fleeting. Like the dead of the night. That moment when my soul knows peace and my heart can sleep.❣️The more I pursue this romantic melancholy the more I realise I truly am a #MoonChild 🌙
———————————————
One such magical moment was at #Petra by night. Even today whenever I sip on my sage tea looking at the moon I can hear the Bedouin sing “Wild moon above, go on tell me there is love, I will find my inspiration, I will find my way...” 🥰

Note to self: I deserve this break. P.s: You do t

Note to self: I deserve this break.
P.s: You do too❣️

[Emotional Post Ahead] Do you think a zillion time

[Emotional Post Ahead]
Do you think a zillion times before posting something on Instagram? I have, for a long time, struggled with the pursuit of perfectionism (not only on social media). Confused? Let me help. Do you ever hear yourself say any of these as a reason NOT to post a photo on Instagram: 💔My arms look a bit fat
💔This photo won't get me enough likes
💔But he/she did it better
💔Why can't I pose as the influencers do
💔This photo isn't Instagramable/ Insta-worthy In short: I won't post it, because it isn't good enough! It isn't perfect." But so what if it isn't perfect? Whatever happened to Instagram's actually philosophy? 🤔The idea of capturing and sharing something instantly with the community! Between #WHP (weekend hashtag project) and #LikeForLike IG became all about Instant Gratification. 🥺 This is a note to everyone who is running towards the pursuit of perfectionism. DON'T. It is not going to do you any good. 👽
You KNOW no one is perfect, not even that influencer that you worship. They got where they are, weren't born with it! It was a journey. With every post they published, they learnt, they did better (sometimes didn't) but, they kept at it! And if that is your goal, keep posting and getting better. When you look back, you'll see how far you have come. 🥰 And, do you know what the best thing about life is? We aren't on the same journey! 🥳You don't have to take part in the trending challenge (or that trending news banter) if you don't want to. And you most definitely should if you want to - don't let haters and trollers bog you down! You know you can block/unfollow them, right? #YouDoYouBoo 👻 All I am saying is- YOU like it, YOU want the community to see it, YOU post it! Own YOUR feed. 😎 ❣️Perfectionism is an idea. Running behind it will only make you more anxious.
❣️Instant gratification is fleeting. A rush that propels you on a path of emotional highs and lows which doesn’t improve your emotional well-being in the long run. A hard a pill to swallow. But sooner you do, the better. 🙃 Here's to using social media wisely. In a way, it inspires and not stresses. Here's to owing our feed. 🤞 Your's Awkwardly 💜

#Staycations are underrated. Also, to staycation i

#Staycations are underrated. Also, to staycation is an art. 🌝 For the longest I wondered why would someone #staycation really? I mean isn’t your home good enough? 🤔 What’s the point of spending all that money at a resort/hotel so close to your home? Like what new do you even explore? 🌚
If you thought the same? I am about to change your thoughts. No really! A recent staycation changed mine! 🥳 🌸 Staycations are a mini refresh pill! Pop one in when you have as little as a weekend to spare and that’s all it needs!
🌸Staycation is stress free! It doesn’t demand extensive planning, permutations, combinations! Nor does it need a big group! Sometimes all you need is as little as a book.
🌸Staycation clears the clutter in our minds! Much like any vacation, minus the 10000 things-to-do. When on a staycation you don’t have to worry about the daily chores, next days plan, maid woes. You have all the time to do whatever it is you always wanted to do- Paint? Read? Run? Write? Even nothing is hard to do at your home!
🌸They are a great way to explore your neighbourhood. Places you never knew existed! Check out my previous post to know what a crazy beautiful spot I found on my staycation. Staycations are a great alternative to a vacation, when you just can’t take one. Like, right now! Look for a place that maintains safety, take your own precautions, add some outdoors/nature and go for it! 🌿 #ButFirst #GoPro #GoProIndia #OfMilesAndMusings

Me: Hey, let’s drive till the end of the road?

Me: Hey, let’s drive till the end of the road?
@kungfupandya_ : Take the #GoPro along You match my crazy! 6 years and counting. 🐰 🐱#tinyplanet

Brave friend, I hope you be completely and wildly

Brave friend, I hope you be completely and wildly yourself today. I hope you live wild and free everyday. 🌿💫 #OfMilesandMusings #writersofinstagram

Found myself a new hobby this #lockdown 💚 Who

Found myself a new hobby this #lockdown 💚
Who else found this lockdown to be a boon? 🙋🏻‍♀️ #MilesandMusings #plantlover #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakepeoplehappy #indiaplantgang

#OfMilesAndMusings An exhaustive month at work, 6

#OfMilesAndMusings An exhaustive month at work, 6 hours and a scenic drive later, I arrived at The Jungle Retreat in Masinagudi. The photos on their Instagram account made me instantly book it for a getaway! Writing this when I badly need a getaway, can #corona go already? 🥺
"Guests are prohibited from wandering by themselves post 6:00 PM. A ranger will accompany you if you need to walk to the lounge or back. Also, please make sure you are not carrying any food in the bags, as it can attract wild animals to the room." retreat's authorities greeted me with instructions. #Savage 🤯
I nodded, though not sure why would there be wild animals in this retreat. I wasn't camping in a national park, was I? One of the rangers walked me to my chalet. Stone paved path below and clear blue sky above me. The vicinity covered in tall trees, and bushy shrubs for as far as the eyes could see. I spot, 2 Malabar squirrels dancing about the branches, a couple of monkeys monkeying around. My neck ached because of the constant upward gaze. I sure was used to looking down on my phone for hours, but this was new! 😓
My almost meditative concentration instantly broke, a herd of 6 to 8 deers galloped right in front of me. I looked at the ranger and mouthed "WHAT", he laughed and kept my luggage down. Like he knew I would stop and stare till the herd left my sight. #SorryNotSorry 😍 Turns out the retreat was unfenced, with free entry for wild animals. 💃🏻 Most of us book a stay in the wilderness and judge it by the possibility of spotting a big cat or some such "big" "or "rare" wild animal. But what about the rest of the jungle? If you look carefully, you'll notice that the entire jungle is alive! Those tall trees are living, breathing, sheltering. The notorious monkey, magnificent Malabar squirrel, galloping deer and even touch-me-not plant. There is a wonder and curiosity evoked by the jungle. Nature soothes you, heals you and tunes your sense. Its as if, the wilderness is the necessity for the human soul. 💚🧘 If anyone asks me to visit the wilderness, my bags are packed!

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Just a dog showing off her @gopro skills! 📸 #Go

Just a dog showing off her @gopro skills! 📸 #GoProMax using 360 mode
Double tap to give her treats! ❣️🐶 #godlenretrieverofìnstagram #dogsofinstagram

Looks like my dog likes playing around with #gopro

Looks like my dog likes playing around with #gopromax as much as I do! 😅 Start your Monday right with this video of Chelsea exploring a small part of the farm. ❣️

#Diwali for me has always been more than just a da

#Diwali for me has always been more than just a day to worship Goddess Lakshmi. It’s the joy of decking up the place with a zillion deepaks 🪔 , fun banter while loosing a game of taash 💵, child like joy in wearing new clothes 💃🏻! Today our home is filled with a riot of laughter because everyone is on the dinner table together after a whole year 🤷🏻‍♀️
Diwali is more than just a mythological notion. It holds sentimental value. For me it is akin to fresh hope, bright days and new dreams. 💫🙃
Hope you all had a safe #Diwali2020.❣️ (@kungfupandya_ you were missed)

Today’s catch! 💚 Confession time: I never had

Today’s catch! 💚
Confession time: I never had to buy Guava until the age of 21🤭I really thought everyone has a guava tree in the backyard. Turns out that’s not the case. 🤪
So enjoying sugary sweet fresh amarood out of my backyard while I can. 🤗 @luvmaloo @niv_rathi mum didn’t let me pick too many. Come fast gaiiizzzz. ❣️
@kungfupandya_ we will try to miss you, a little bit. 🙃

I like to stay awake till wee hours of night , in

I like to stay awake till wee hours of night , in the hope that It delays the beginning of next day. 🤭
Sounds crazy, right? Coz I mean that’s not how it works. Time!! 🤔
But don’t we all wish it did? That time stopped whenever we are enjoying ourselves, and it passes quickly when we are depressed. 😬
But stubborn stubborn time! It just makes us feel the opposite! 🤯 All the joyful moments seem fleeting. Like the dead of the night. That moment when my soul knows peace and my heart can sleep.❣️The more I pursue this romantic melancholy the more I realise I truly am a #MoonChild 🌙
———————————————
One such magical moment was at #Petra by night. Even today whenever I sip on my sage tea looking at the moon I can hear the Bedouin sing “Wild moon above, go on tell me there is love, I will find my inspiration, I will find my way...” 🥰

Note to self: I deserve this break. P.s: You do t

Note to self: I deserve this break.
P.s: You do too❣️

[Emotional Post Ahead] Do you think a zillion time

[Emotional Post Ahead]
Do you think a zillion times before posting something on Instagram? I have, for a long time, struggled with the pursuit of perfectionism (not only on social media). Confused? Let me help. Do you ever hear yourself say any of these as a reason NOT to post a photo on Instagram: 💔My arms look a bit fat
💔This photo won't get me enough likes
💔But he/she did it better
💔Why can't I pose as the influencers do
💔This photo isn't Instagramable/ Insta-worthy In short: I won't post it, because it isn't good enough! It isn't perfect." But so what if it isn't perfect? Whatever happened to Instagram's actually philosophy? 🤔The idea of capturing and sharing something instantly with the community! Between #WHP (weekend hashtag project) and #LikeForLike IG became all about Instant Gratification. 🥺 This is a note to everyone who is running towards the pursuit of perfectionism. DON'T. It is not going to do you any good. 👽
You KNOW no one is perfect, not even that influencer that you worship. They got where they are, weren't born with it! It was a journey. With every post they published, they learnt, they did better (sometimes didn't) but, they kept at it! And if that is your goal, keep posting and getting better. When you look back, you'll see how far you have come. 🥰 And, do you know what the best thing about life is? We aren't on the same journey! 🥳You don't have to take part in the trending challenge (or that trending news banter) if you don't want to. And you most definitely should if you want to - don't let haters and trollers bog you down! You know you can block/unfollow them, right? #YouDoYouBoo 👻 All I am saying is- YOU like it, YOU want the community to see it, YOU post it! Own YOUR feed. 😎 ❣️Perfectionism is an idea. Running behind it will only make you more anxious.
❣️Instant gratification is fleeting. A rush that propels you on a path of emotional highs and lows which doesn’t improve your emotional well-being in the long run. A hard a pill to swallow. But sooner you do, the better. 🙃 Here's to using social media wisely. In a way, it inspires and not stresses. Here's to owing our feed. 🤞 Your's Awkwardly 💜

#Staycations are underrated. Also, to staycation i

#Staycations are underrated. Also, to staycation is an art. 🌝 For the longest I wondered why would someone #staycation really? I mean isn’t your home good enough? 🤔 What’s the point of spending all that money at a resort/hotel so close to your home? Like what new do you even explore? 🌚
If you thought the same? I am about to change your thoughts. No really! A recent staycation changed mine! 🥳 🌸 Staycations are a mini refresh pill! Pop one in when you have as little as a weekend to spare and that’s all it needs!
🌸Staycation is stress free! It doesn’t demand extensive planning, permutations, combinations! Nor does it need a big group! Sometimes all you need is as little as a book.
🌸Staycation clears the clutter in our minds! Much like any vacation, minus the 10000 things-to-do. When on a staycation you don’t have to worry about the daily chores, next days plan, maid woes. You have all the time to do whatever it is you always wanted to do- Paint? Read? Run? Write? Even nothing is hard to do at your home!
🌸They are a great way to explore your neighbourhood. Places you never knew existed! Check out my previous post to know what a crazy beautiful spot I found on my staycation. Staycations are a great alternative to a vacation, when you just can’t take one. Like, right now! Look for a place that maintains safety, take your own precautions, add some outdoors/nature and go for it! 🌿 #ButFirst #GoPro #GoProIndia #OfMilesAndMusings

Me: Hey, let’s drive till the end of the road?

Me: Hey, let’s drive till the end of the road?
@kungfupandya_ : Take the #GoPro along You match my crazy! 6 years and counting. 🐰 🐱#tinyplanet

Brave friend, I hope you be completely and wildly

Brave friend, I hope you be completely and wildly yourself today. I hope you live wild and free everyday. 🌿💫 #OfMilesandMusings #writersofinstagram

Found myself a new hobby this #lockdown 💚 Who

Found myself a new hobby this #lockdown 💚
Who else found this lockdown to be a boon? 🙋🏻‍♀️ #MilesandMusings #plantlover #plantsofinstagram #plantsmakepeoplehappy #indiaplantgang

#OfMilesAndMusings An exhaustive month at work, 6

#OfMilesAndMusings An exhaustive month at work, 6 hours and a scenic drive later, I arrived at The Jungle Retreat in Masinagudi. The photos on their Instagram account made me instantly book it for a getaway! Writing this when I badly need a getaway, can #corona go already? 🥺
"Guests are prohibited from wandering by themselves post 6:00 PM. A ranger will accompany you if you need to walk to the lounge or back. Also, please make sure you are not carrying any food in the bags, as it can attract wild animals to the room." retreat's authorities greeted me with instructions. #Savage 🤯
I nodded, though not sure why would there be wild animals in this retreat. I wasn't camping in a national park, was I? One of the rangers walked me to my chalet. Stone paved path below and clear blue sky above me. The vicinity covered in tall trees, and bushy shrubs for as far as the eyes could see. I spot, 2 Malabar squirrels dancing about the branches, a couple of monkeys monkeying around. My neck ached because of the constant upward gaze. I sure was used to looking down on my phone for hours, but this was new! 😓
My almost meditative concentration instantly broke, a herd of 6 to 8 deers galloped right in front of me. I looked at the ranger and mouthed "WHAT", he laughed and kept my luggage down. Like he knew I would stop and stare till the herd left my sight. #SorryNotSorry 😍 Turns out the retreat was unfenced, with free entry for wild animals. 💃🏻 Most of us book a stay in the wilderness and judge it by the possibility of spotting a big cat or some such "big" "or "rare" wild animal. But what about the rest of the jungle? If you look carefully, you'll notice that the entire jungle is alive! Those tall trees are living, breathing, sheltering. The notorious monkey, magnificent Malabar squirrel, galloping deer and even touch-me-not plant. There is a wonder and curiosity evoked by the jungle. Nature soothes you, heals you and tunes your sense. Its as if, the wilderness is the necessity for the human soul. 💚🧘 If anyone asks me to visit the wilderness, my bags are packed!

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