As a child at school, I was in love with geography. Not that I liked memorizing the latitudes and longitudes, I would dream of landing into the plane while the teacher taught the lesson. Given a chance to visit Himalayas or Antarctica, I would chose the latter to travel along with my family as you need a human company, somebody I can share my excitement, in the lonely continent. I would come home and see this place, full of "white", in my Atlas. When I asked my father why it was all white and no green like Amazon or brown like deserts, he would reply, "Its all snow, there is no human vegetation, only penguins live there. Its dead cold." This would cheer me to dream of visiting Antarctica and see the home for penguins.

Antarctica

One can travel to Antarctica by flight or cruise. I would chose the cruise one way as in the titanic hoping that it wouldn't sink midway and flight the other way or vis-a-vis.

On reaching the shores of Antarctica, it is bliss to watch the sunrise and later walk on the glacier hand in hand with the loved ones, until my legs ache. It would be hard to tolerate the shrill weather and eyes getting adjusted but it is a lifetime experience seeing all "white" and playing with the snowballs with no humans around. I shall be without words to appreciate the serene beauty of it which god has created.




I would wait till the evening to see the penguin parade slowly from the shore to their borrows, flapping their feathers(?) or hands(?) and holding the fish in their beak. What a lovely sight that is, If only penguins would "shake hand" with me! Anyone would be as merry as watching the movie "Happy Feet".

Penguin parade at Antarctica

When the sun is up in the sky, we shall ski down the snow. The only adventure which we can try out. ;)


When it is the time to get back home, I would miss bringing back souvenirs, key chains or postcards like I do every time I trip. This will be the only trip filled with memories and photographs.

I wish I could bring a penguin home as a Souvenir ;)

I would be happy if you can fund a little for this trip. :)

This post is part of Indiblogger’s Creating Happy Traveller’s Contest sponsored byYatra.com.

Salaam sir, he saluted reluctantly as his boss's car entered the huge gate at the first day of his job.

He remembered the days of glory when he drove big cars and others welcomed him with a Namaste. A signature, the bond of surety he made, trusting a friend was the lesson of his lifetime.


This post is a part of Write Over the Weekend, an initiative for Indian Bloggers by BlogAdda

I received The Nature's Co. Spearmint Body Wash as a part of Vellvette Box.

The body wash has a spearmint effect as it claims and little solution gives a lot of lather. It gives a nice fragrance and I would recommend this to anyone who have a sensitive skin.








Rating: 4/5

The day I touched and held you, you have shown the world. In love with your beauty, I bow to the one who made you!

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Thankfully, those who created me gave less strength, I can rest when I want to. Hope they never find a medicine for this and I can enjoy my sweet nap.

Edit 2nd Sep 13

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This post is a part of Write Over the Weekend, an initiative for Indian Bloggers by BlogAdda

I received the August 2013 Vellvette Bag on the last day of the month. The bag is the same as the pink colored one in one of the previous subscriptions. I like the June's pink bag than the black.

The Contents in the bag:

1. H20+ Sea Results Deep Sleep Recovery Cream. (In the bag, sample not to be sold. Full size Rs 3,200 for 50g) 
2. Sally Hansen Lip Plumper - Sheer Bare (in the box --> Full size Rs 775 for 6 ml)
3. I Love... Coconut and Cream (in the box 100ml. Full size Rs 795 for 500 ml, Rs 250 for 100 ml)

I have used only the lip gloss which is nude. I would prefer a colored one instead.

Overall, I am quiet unhappy with the lip gloss and the cream. The products would have been carefully chosen.

Name of Book: Soul in Present Condition

Author: Mary E Merrell

This is the first time I chose to read a book on the paranormal activity by the author Mary E. Marrell. The story starts with the real estate agent Rosemary Fernandes who could communicate to the ghosts in the houses, where she takes her clients. The story also reveals about the vampires and she being a human servant to her vampire boss, Marcus. His blood had made her look younger than she was.

Rosemary's gifted way of communicating to the ghosts had helped them resolve their problems. However, she has to tackle with the vampires, Lucila & her friend, Abel, who wants to make Marcus jealous ever since he hired Rosemary.

The characters are pleasant, the the pace at which the story is told is well maintained. But I felt there is a dependency on the previous two novels,House Haunting and Curve Appeal.    

Author Info
Mary E. Merrell writes Paranormal Mysteries and Young Adult Urban Fantasy. She has worked many jobs, but always had stories in her head. It wasn’t until she went into real estate and walked into that old, vacant home that The Real Estate Paranormal Mystery Series came to life. Fortunately, nothing spooky happened at the furniture store, or the first book might have been, “The Haunted Sofa."

 Mary E. Merrell’s plots are smooth and slightly dark, and her characters sinfully sweet. Try a little guilty pleasure with House Haunting, the first book in The Real Estate Paranormal Mystery Series. One reviewer called it “A good start to a new series.”

 Her Young Adult series, Affinity is also humorous but deals with very real life themes. A reviewer said, “Love it. So different. A fun read.”

 Mary E. Merrell lives in the Central Valley of California with her husband, two dogs, and five cats. She has two grown sons. When she’s not writing, she’s gardening or playing soccer.

XOXO ~manasa~

Title: Corr Syl The Warrior.

Author: Garry Rogers
Core Syl is a fictional story of a warrior rabbit. The story is well narrated and as it goes on, it turns out to be very interesting. It is amazing to learn how the animals think, though we cannot understand. Corr is assigned a task to investigate the intrusion caused by humans called Danog and advise the action, which he fulfills.

It is hard to find good friends and when you find one, its equally important to maintain friendship. Friendship blossoms as young when we are kids in school, neighbors or even cousins. Though, I don't have any siblings, this special friend at school turned out to be my soul sister!

I had a close friend during my high school days. I had a shoulder to lean while I faced tough times. She always stood beside me, when I needed her. She showed me the strenghts I possesed and that everyone had their own weakness. Even if I had a sister, she wouldn't have been as close as her. 

I had found a soul sister on my own.

XOXO ~manasa~