I was watching a silly romantic song yesterday when somehow the tune took me back to the holidays of 2013. It is amazing how a song you barely recall otherwise sometimes bring back so many old memories.
So I got curious and dug through some old memories during those times on my timeline, emails and so on, when I came across a beautiful blog post by my hero Nilofer.
Borrowing some inspiration from her, this year I decided to make a list of things I am grateful for (in no particular order). So here it goes…
- The mystic scapes created when fog spreads down the valley
- The fresh green color of a growing plant
- The oh so lovely Japanese gardens and what they stand for
- Knowing that there is a friend on the other end of the world, who would always be there for you
- Northern Lights (one day I will see them!)
- Shoes, Shoes and more Shoes (especially peep toes, nude pumps)
- The smell of brand new book, notebook
- Sharing a laugh with a good old friend
- Weirdness and laughter shared with siblings, cousins
- The cello-gripper pen
- How songs bring back memories
- Knowing that when life becomes monotonous, there is always a book or a TV series to indulge into and become a character of
- The arugula salad
- Indian Tea
- Knowing that it is never too late to begin
- The sound of water in ear when lying on the back in a pool
- The everlasting support system a.k.a. Family
- A nearby subziwala who voluntarily replaces a bad veggie/fruit (picked by you) with a good one
- The maid who would force you to believe that there exist high professional ethics in every field
- Winter Coats, Cotton Sarees
- Statement Necklaces
- The comfort food prepared by Mom
- And for that matter mom made Dahiwada
- The kids and how they bring out the best in you.
- Handicrafts, DIYs, all things crafty
- Books and how they change you for better and forever…
- The local art shops
- Magnets, souvenirs
- First rain and snow of the season
- Rabadi-Jalebi, Tiramisu, Rasgullah
- Street Food (especially chaats)
- Chikoo (Sapota)
- Classic movies
- The breakfast cafes located in old towns
- Cocktails
- Fragrances
- All kinds of festivities
I hope this list puts a smile on your face and help you come up with your own list.
Happy Thanks Giving! 🙂
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