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Hey there! 

It's been a while, hasn't it? I've been doing okay. Had my 3rd-semester presentation recently. It went pretty well, though my supervisor wasn't totally satisfied. But you know what? I was happy with myself, and that's what counts, right? Sometimes, it's important to prioritize your own happiness before pleasing others. Sounds selfish, I know, but taking care of yourself first can actually benefit everyone around you in the long run.

Anyway, enough about that. I'm super excited because I'll be heading home soon for winter vacation, and this time it's going to be extra special because my dear sister is getting married! Yep, wedding bells are ringing. It's going to be a mix of emotions for me this year.

Sorry if this post sounds like a diary entry! I just felt like sharing what's been going on since it's been a while since my last post.

By the way winter is here and beds and blankets are becoming your cozy zone. So enjoy the vacation sweet pies.

See you in few days if possible hihi...

Ciao!

BE WELL




***MenanEsy*** 
 

Visiting The Water Palace "Neermahal"

Helo dear,

Many people enjoy traveling and exploring new places, relishing the fresh atmosphere and environment. They often say the best part is the journey itself—the roads they traverse. I'm no exception; I get thrilled about visiting new destinations. However, unlike others, I'm not a fan of the journey itself. I have this travel phobia thing going on! (or maybe it's just motion sickness; I'm not sure.) I become a completely different person while traveling. Strangely, as soon as I step out of the daunting journey (which, according to my own experience, not everyone has), I return to my usual self. Yeah!! The same thing happened when I visited Neermahal (The Water Palace).

The Water Palace ("Neermahal")

Just when I step out of the vehicle and saw the place, the water, the cold air breeze, the far image of the palace melt away my dizziness!. The fact that we have to ride on a boat to go the palace was one attractive thing I love about it. And when we finally we reach inside the palace, even though it was still on renovation, entering inside the palace gave a soothing calm and royalness. I felt like a princess walking though the hallways.

It was indeed a memorable and a wonderful experience along with my friends. We had a great time.

Photo Courtesy: R.D.Franco & Pooh

Yet another awesome place to visit if you ever come to  "Agartala"

BE WELL

***MenanElsy***

Brighter Diwali

Festivals always brighten our lives and Diwali, the festival of light, one of the most auspicious and much celebrated festival in India has indeed brought happiness in my life. Yet another year of celebration added up in my memory land. Besides visiting Neermahal, I had a great time with my friends, lighting candles burning crackers and the most important of all, it has lighten the dimming light in my life. 

Hope this Diwali has brought new hopes and brighten up your lives.

BE WELL

***MenanElsy***

Welcome Winter

Hello dear,

So, November 1st marks the start of chilly winter. Though I'm not a big fan of winter, I do enjoy the fresh start of a new season. My blog's title suggests that each day holds something special, and sometimes we just need a reason to believe it. Lately, I've been feeling a bit down, missing home. Ten days of Durga Puja vacation wasn't enough to satisfy my longing for the familiar warmth of home, especially with my sister's upcoming wedding adding to the nostalgia. Family love is irreplaceable; no matter how far we go, they remain our constant support. Yet, I'm grateful for the family I have here – my friends. Love you, people <3 <3. . They fill my life with companionship, erasing loneliness and making me feel at home. With their love, the gloomy season doesn't affect me much; brighter days are ahead!

All I say is love yourself and love the ones around you. Every one of us is family, and we are all related somehow somewhere. It's just a matter of how far we look into the family tree.

With all the love, here's to a better start to days; happy winter, folks!! 

BE WELL

***MenanElsy***

The True Success Story

Hello, lovelies,

Today, I attended a lecture by Dr. G from Howard University. He's probably in his early 70s or even older. Originally from India, he's now a citizen of the USA, or at least his children are. He spoke about how to publish your research work. His introduction caught my attention—he started his career in India, did his M.tech in IIT Bombay, and later pursued his Ph.D. in the USA, where he settled down. It fascinated me how an average Indian student like him ended up making a name for himself in the west.

As Dr. G shared his experiences, I couldn't help but imagine myself sharing my own stories with an audience. I love listening to people who've gone from nothing to achieving extraordinary things. I guess you could call me an "inspirationoholic," if there's such a word. I often make up my own vocabulary! The only problem is, my inspiration usually fades faster than a baby's emotion.

We've all seen people rise from scratch to the top with patience and hard work. Success is never overnight; it takes time. Sometimes, people might earn a lot but still feel unsuccessful in other aspects of life, like spending time with family. In today's world, it often seems like earning money is all that matters, but that's not always the case.

In my opinion, success starts with loving what you do. If you're not passionate about it, even completing a task successfully might not feel like true success. Consistency and dedication are also crucial. Keep doing what you love, even if success seems slow. And most importantly, have faith in yourself. If you believe in what you're doing, success will follow. As they say, "picture Abhi Baki hai mere dost"—the big picture is yet to come.

I completed this dove origami with love, consistency, and faith in myself. That turns out to be wow in my eyes.

Every person has his own theory of success. This is something I feel that a person looking for success should consider along with all other success mantras, or you can just do what your heart wants. What can I say? I am just an ordinary girl inspired by Dr. G and continuing her blog.

So until next time
BE WELL

***MenanElsy***

Amidst the Maturity

Hello Love,

The Lazy blogger is back! Well, I can't totally blame myself for being lazy because I've been thinking a lot about what to write... I just couldn't bring myself to type it out. Pretty pathetic, huh? Also, I've gotten really good at making lame excuses! But seriously, I was a bit busy with my project. Okay, enough excuses. Let's continue...

So, I go to class—or rather, I have to go work on my project, whether I feel like it or not. Gone are the days of going to school, studying a bit, playing a lot, and having tons of fun. Nostalgia hits me hard. Unlike PhD students who work alone and late into the night, one good thing about doing a Masters is that you still have friends to hang out with and have fun. We're in this weird phase of life where we're neither kids nor adults. In some countries, most people our age are already grown up, with jobs, marriages, and kids. And here I am, writing a blog and complaining about it, which I'm not even good at. While our parents expect us to get high-paying jobs and settle down, I still love having fun and sometimes acting like a kid. What's wrong with that? Nothing! Or maybe something's wrong with me. I'm clueless!

When I was little, I used to wonder how adults handled things and worked so systematically. Twenty years ago, I never imagined myself sitting here thinking about it. I probably didn't even know there were people outside my house. Now that I'm grown up, I still don't feel like an adult. Physically, we all grow up and do things that make us seem like adults. But mentally, I still feel like a kid at heart. Sometimes, certain situations make me wonder if I've really grown up to the age I imagined myself being twenty years ago. Sometimes, I notice my parents and their friends doing things that make me think about being a kid again. I'm sorry if that's offensive. What I'm trying to say is, from the moment we're born, we start growing and learning, but our core remains the same throughout. Twenty years from now, we'll probably feel the same way.

Life happens, we grow up, but our minds stay young. Many of us learn new things that make us act like we know what's going on, but deep down, we all fear the consequences. It's knowledge and experience that guide us in dealing with the situations life throws at us.

I asked a few friends about this, and guess what? They feel the same way. Of course, different people have different feelings. I'm not a psychologist, nor am I researching this topic. It just popped into my head, so I wrote it down.

We are never too Old

In Photo: S. Singh, B.Debbarma, J. Maulong. PC: S. Mallik

 All I learn from what I feel is that, this world is a complex mixture of knowledge so are our capability to think or feel. And what is wrong in feeling like a kid once in a while. If we want to have fun and enjoy life we must. This doesn't mean we have to start our life from a kid's perspective, we must see and apply to the situation.
Anyway, what Age have to  do with having fun! After all we are all God's Children. And we are all young and wild by HEART!

Enjoy every moment and live Life

BE WELL

           ***MenanElsy***                   

Being a Friend - Treasure of a lifetime

It's been a while since I last wrote. I've been busy with work and battling a cold. But I'm here now. I wanted to write on Friendship Day to honor all my amazing friends I've met on this journey through life. Every day feels like Friendship Day with them, right?

I'm lucky to have a bunch of awesome friends. I can't describe each one here, but they're all so wonderful in their own ways. My world revolves around them. Did I mention how beautiful and handsome they are? They really are. I wish I could insert a proud face emoji here. I uploaded a collage of some of them, but this space isn't big enough to capture them all.

According to the dictionary,  a friend is a person who you know well and who you like a lot, but who is usually not a member of your family. But to me, the word 'Friend' feels like family. It's like a whole world of different people with the same spirit coming together to make the universe better. Everyone has friends, whether they're parents, siblings, teachers, classmates, or even enemies—anyone we've shared a moment of our lives with.

We've met so many people, each teaching us something about life, even strangers. Sometimes, we distance ourselves from people who are different from us, only considering those who help us as good friends. But everyone has their own life story, and they're a part of ours, just as we're a part of theirs. We shouldn't judge them based on how they treat us. Someone might be rude to me but a darling to someone else, and vice versa. We can't expect everything from one person.

As we journey through life, we'll encounter negative people trying to pull us off course. But that's okay—it makes us stronger and teaches us survival skills. We don't have to stoop to their level. Just be good, do good, but if they push too far, stand up for yourself! And forgiveness is key in friendship. We're all different, so disagreements will happen. We're not perfect, but that shouldn't stop us from welcoming new friends into our lives.

Friends are the companions on our long journey through life. "A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles," says my coffee mug. We should appreciate every person in our life.

As I've moved through different phases of life—from home to primary school, high school, and college—my circle of friends has grown. I've always been the crazy one in the group, but with them, I can be myself. They don't judge me; they listen to my endless chatter, knowing how dramatic I can be.

My first friends were my siblings and cousins. When high school ended, I missed them terribly. Thanks to social media, we can still keep in touch. And when my master's is over, I'll miss the friends I have now. We'll stay connected, but our conversations might become less frequent. That doesn't mean their part in my life is over. Each one has a big place in my heart.

Time and circumstances may drift us apart, but when we're old and gray, reminiscing about our carefree days, we'll still feel young at heart. Or maybe I'll be an old lady telling my grandchildren about my amazing childhood friends and the memories we made. They'll be so jealous!

So, this blog is for all of you. I may not be great at putting my feelings into words, but in my heart, there's endless space for my friends. I'm so thankful for each and every one of you. My life wouldn't be as colorful without you. I love you all. <3 <3

Love is to Friend and Friend is to Life

 

BE WELL 

And also, I would like to pay my gratitude to one of the greatest man of India, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, and Former President of India. I wasn't fortunate enough to meet him but his quotes have always inspired me. His word have always motivated me. We lost a great man! But his presences will always be felt as long as there is humankind.

                                                            ***MenanElsy***