Big changes...

I was born in Delhi. And have lived here for most of my life. I grew up here, went to school, made the most amazing friends one could hope for. I had my first crush here and my first innocent heartbreak too. I traveled to most of North India from here and ate at some of the most amazing places. Barring a few years to do my graduation and post graduation, I have lived in this city, loved it passionately, defended it from the naysayers and can call no other place home.

But change is good and time to change it is. As I move out of the city, I have a flutter of excitement in my belly but also a knot of anxiety. I leave behind family, friends, familiarity and anything that I have ever known. Not one to shy away from an adventure, it is not that I don't look forward to what tomorrow holds. I am. I love the thought of exploring new towns, discovering new joints to feast in, shortcuts to drive through and a new vibe to imbibe. But on some level it also feels like taking a step off the cliff. Into the unknown. Without a cushion to fall on, without a rope to keep me secure.

Mixed emotions. But god is kind. And my faith remains strong. As Maria says in one of the most iconic films of all times:

What will this day be like? I wonder.

What will my future be? I wonder.

It could be so exciting to be out in the world, to be free

My heart should be wildly rejoicing

Oh, what's the matter with me?

I've always longed for adventure

To do the things I've never dared

And here I'm facing adventure

Then why.. am I... so scared...

Just

What happens when you put a muzzle on a writer? You get stilted content. The past few months, my blog has been just a shadow of what it used to be...and I, a shadow of me. Thoughts that remain in my head, fingers that type but don't save, posts that I delete moments after publishing them.

The biggest complement to me as a writer was a recent post which was written in sarcasm. A satirical piece that got read as the truth. I underestimated my skills in fiction, perhaps a book beckons after all.

On a professional level, I am doing some fantastic work that involves all the areas that I love - food, marketing, writing and social media. Involving myself completely in my work is the new me.

Until later...

Weekend Getaways Roundup

March was all about Weekend Getaways on AskMeTravel. Regardless of which metro you live in, there was something for everyone. Here's the round-up, click on the destination name to read the feature:

KESROLI

NEEMRANA

 

MATHERAN

COORG

PANCHGANI