It has been one year after I started my blog… There has been times when I wrote more than two blog posts a day and there had been times of idle weeks…passion for writing has always increased. So far just 71 posts in 365 days (i could have written 365 or more, but not at all sad about the number) 7449 views, 571 followers. A beautiful group of good souls from all around the globe who share their immense taste towards writing. I am just a beginner but welcomed happily by these souls…my heartfelt gratitude to all the people who could give your time for reading my write-ups, comments/suggestions….thank you so much for the love, support and fun I had and keeping me write, explore my own ability to weave more world of illusions…I am grateful ALSO SHARING MY FIRST BLOG POST need-of-a-friend
I believe it is true that home is where our story begins. I started writing when I was in six or seventh grade. So many memories are there. I am really grateful to my grandparents to infuse the seeds of myths and legends into my young mind. With the passing of each day, I am realizing how important and beautiful my childhood had been and how much strongly it has been influencing me. Though I missed capturing anything legendary from my mom’s father, I still had lots of memories of farming with him. I am grateful to parents for never forcing me for studies or grades 😀 The still have my memories of waiting for the vehicle to be loaded with the harvested paddy from the field. We used to wait under big banyan trees in a sacred grove where the idols of nagas were worshiped. The memories of catching tiny fishes from the streams near to those paddy fields, flavours of freshly cooked food served in the banana leaves.
My attempts to keep my desk neat and tidy during my school days, lending books from the library. I had longed for a typewriter that time 🙂
Last ten months I was an inhabitant of Mumbai and now the time has come for me to bid goodbye to this city.Need to start packing my belongings 🙂 This city has been so much inspiring me to attempt creative writing. I am really thankful for that.
Next week starts from Goa, and I hope I will have peace of mind to continue writing 🙂 One whole day journey by road from Mumbai to Goa 🙂 As usual, I can’t stop posting images, this post too will have few. I believe this is just the beginning and I will keep writing. I wish the same for all of you. Thank you for being there with me 🙂 BEAUTIFUL MINDS DO INSPIRE OTHERS 🙂 You guys had given me so much support and made me start believing that I too can be a WRITER 🙂
with lots of LOVE
ELAINE
All the very best for your future endeavors, keep rocking and happy blogging 🙂 Good day Elaine!!
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THANK YOU JO 🙂
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Again beautifully written, do post pictures of road trip, especially goan food on road if you eat, thanks
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i will try to click some since i own a less advanced phone. I live in Goa so can do post on the cuisines and places in my own style 🙂 but being from Kerala, I prefer that over Goan ones 🙂
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Would love to read those too especially on banana leaves as you said
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Good luck for the journey ahead!
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I am glad too, that i started writing on wordpress 3 years ago..keep writing Elaine.
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🙂 Thank you Sunith
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Great journey so far Elaine. Hope you meet with more success in blogging and your new endeavors. Good luck😊👍
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Thank u so much dear 🙂
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Welcome Elaine!
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Congrats on reaching the big 1!
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Thank you Pradita… 🙂
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Hi! Happy to have found your blog! I love the layout, the style the content…everything! I’ve read some of your posts and I can’t wait to read more! Looking forward to following you 🙂
Lisa | http://www.fromdreamtoplan.net/
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Hey Lisa, Happy to meet you.. 🙂 Thank you so much for the comment.. Happy blogging dear 🙂
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My pleasure! 🙂
Thank you!
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Yay, Happy Blogging!!!!
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Thank you. You are such a pleasant presence in my mind. Keep Writing i here to read and comment. Regards.
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🙂 🙂 🙂 thank u so much Binu 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Well done!
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Congratulations on arriving at one big milestone in your journey . Whilst there are many more to come, this definitely calls for celebration 🙂
Loads of love your way ❤
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thank u so much dear 🙂 :*
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All the best Elaine and glad you started blogging.
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🙂 thank u 🙂
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Pleasure
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You are a writer! Keep going! ☺
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thank u Simon 🙂
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Always a pleasure ☺
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hey AK…cheers to you. happy blogging
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Thank u Hariyetta 🙂
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hey.. nice DP dear..sundarikkutty
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🙂 thank u thank u …
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appo kannadi matti lens vecholu..;)
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lens vaanggi one year aayi..ithu vare vachhittillaa :p
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Happy gleaming, shining, prosperous Diwali to you all! Keep shining and smiling ✨✨✨😊
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Wishing you too dear Meenakshi….a very prosperous year ahead with all blessings…😊
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Thank You so much!
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Congrats on your 1yr journey…you have a wonderful blog 🙂
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Thank u so much JLH 😊 happy to get ur wishes 😊
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Thank you for your visit to my blog. It is very much appreciated. Great illustrations…
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Thank u JC and u are most welcome😊
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