A Love so cherished

In the midst  of January’s frosty night, fate wove a tale,

A planned encounter, a moment set to prevail.

Amidst winter’s icy  embrace, our paths converged,

In that  one glance, a love was urged.

Through snow-kissed days and icy nights,

We embarked on a journey, full of roller coaster rides with poetic delights,

Our friendship grew stronger with each passing season,

A kaleidoscope of moments, led to love’s invasion.

Spring blossomed, painting hues anew,

As our affection bloomed, tender and true.

Like petals unveiling, our love bloomed so fine,

Giving my life a new meaning, happiness is your smile.

Summer’s embrace enveloped our hearts,

Basking in love’s radiance, refusing to part.

Under the sun’s golden embrace, our souls intertwined,

The missing piece was found, and sorrows of loneliness resigned.

Autumn arrived, with its vibrant display,

A tapestry of colours in a picturesque array.

Through crisp air and falling leaves aglow,

Through Irish winds and rains, allowing deep love to grow.

The time went so slow,

Our love deepened, a steady, gentle flow.

In your eyes, I find my endless bliss,

Each moment with you, an eternal kiss.

As the year draws to its cherished close,

I know in my heart, you’re the one I chose.

Our disagreements were like thunder’s roar,

Shook our love, left us wanting more.

Arguments sparked, like the  lightning in the air,

Yet through it all, our bond we’d repair.

In the heat of moments, tempers flared,

Words exchanged, leaving us ensnared.

But within the tempest, we found a way,

To weather the strife, come what may.

Through seasons’ turns, not all was serene,

In the tapestry of love, some storms were seen.

Amidst our joy, clashes came to rise,

Disagreements echoed, beneath the skies.

For in the aftermath of each heated clash,

We learned, we grew, our love would not crash.

Apologies shared, hearts opened wide,

Resolving the rifts, letting love reside.

For fights, though they test our fortitude,

They also reveal love’s magnitude.

Through discord’s haze, our bond did gain,

Strength and depth, it helped us sustain.

So, amidst our journey, fights did play their part,

A canvas of love, with hues both light and dark.

But know this truth, beyond the squalls we’ve seen,

My love for you remains evergreen.

Through seasons and time, hand in hand,

Our love, a melody, is beautifully grand.

My cherished boyfriend, forever it seems,

You are the one from my wildest dreams.

So here’s to us, a love pure and rare,

Bound by affection, beyond compare.

With each passing day, my love, it’s clear,

You’re the one I cherish, year after year.

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A New Year’s Serendipity: A Tale of Old-School Romance in Galway

As the last rays of sunlight graced the cobbled streets of Galway on a crisp mid January evening , the city was abuzz with anticipation for the weekend ahead. And so was Lily, a postgraduate biology student who had embarked on a journey to Ireland in search of knowledge and adventure. But on this evening, her adventure was set to take an unexpected, magical turn—a first date with Ken.

Ken, a software engineer hailing from the tranquil County Clare, had been introduced to Lily through the digital realm of Hinge. While Ken had always been the quiet, introspective type, his virtual conversations with Lily had been a delightful dance of laughter and deep, meaningful connections. It wasn’t long before Lily found herself captivated by the enigmatic charm of the Irishman.

But as fate would have it, their initial meeting didn’t unfold as planned. Lily’s bus was delayed due to the unknown reasons, and she found herself nervously fidgeting with the cover of her phone, while waiting for bus to arrive.

However, Ken, ever the gentleman, sensed her anxiety and sent a text offering to pick her up. While Lily appreciated the gesture, she politely declined, not wanting to impose on their first encounter. Instead, she waited at their designated meeting spot, her white sweater and coat keeping her warm against the brisk Irish evening.

Forty-five minutes later, Ken spotted her, outside the tapas, his earlier concern now replaced by relief and admiration for the young woman waiting patiently for him. They greeted each other warmly, and the initial awkwardness of her tardiness quickly dissolved as they shared a genuine connection. Ken, the shy gentleman, extended his arm, inviting her to join him on their journey to a cozy tapas restaurant, their chosen setting for the evening.

The date, which was initially supposed to be a brief encounter, took on a life of its own. Their laughter flowed effortlessly, punctuated by heartfelt conversations about their dreams, challenges, and the beauty of adapting to new horizons. Lily spoke animatedly about her passion for biology, her eyes sparkling with enthusiasm for her research. Ken, in turn, opened up about his love for coding and the boundless possibilities it offered.

The city was covered with mist and fog as they were walking back together. Amid the laughter and heartfelt conversations on that misty and foggy night, there came a moment of delightful awkwardness. As the night deepened and the clock inched towards midnight, Ken and Lily found themselves at the climax of their enchanting date. In the midst of the swirling mist and the distant echo of the city’s lights barely piercing the fog, they exchanged an endearing, slightly awkward hug. It was a tender embrace that spoke volumes, filled with the anticipation of something special, a connection that transcended words and left their hearts racing. While their embrace might have been brief, it held the promise of a deeper connection that would linger in their memories, making their serendipitous evening all the more memorable.

Although they never kissed, Lily was touched by Ken’s old-school gestures and chivalry. It wasn’t about the physical connection, but the genuine connection they had established over the course of the evening. His courtesy and warmth left a lasting impression, and Lily felt a flutter of excitement at the prospect of further adventures together. This date had not only affirmed her capacity to adapt and embrace new beginnings but also the sweetness of an old-school romance in the making.

In the heart of Galway, amidst the twinkling lights and vibrant spirit of the city, Lily and Ken had embarked on a journey that promised more chapters filled with laughter, shared dreams, and the hope for a serendipitous love story. Their New Year’s serendipity was a reminder that sometimes, it’s the gentle, old-school gestures that truly touch the heart.

The University of Galway- a new phase of my life

So, after remaining inactive for a while I am back! Life always has amazing surprises for me. Ever since I decided to pursue my master’s degree abroad, I started researching universities abroad mainly in Ireland and the United Kingdom. I shortlisted a lot of universities out of which NUIG was on my top 3 because c’mon Galway, who doesn’t want to be in Galway and experience the culture and beauty at its finest. I shortlisted 15 universities in total out of which I applied to 5 universities and got an offer letter from 3 of them which didn’t include NUIG. But then a miracle happened, I received an offer letter from NUIG stating that I am successful in getting the place. I knew that at that very moment, where I am supposed to go!

Pic credit – Pari Paulastya ( taken during a long walk in Galway City)

Pic credit – Pari Paulastya ( Galway Road- the chosen path😌)

I am studying for my master’s degree at the University of Galway, previously known as NUIG. Eventually, I learned that I was being awarded a PGT Scholarship and I wasn’t able to contain my excitement. This news got my hormones to jump with excitement and I was ready to board my flight and finally arrive in Galway after 23hrs 42 minutes long journey. Was I tired? Not at all. I was all ready to explore the city and university and make new friends and just live a life as an extrovert 😛

Rainbow at Corrib ❤️ – Pari Paulastya

Two main reasons made me choose this University: 1. The study curriculum, and everything that has been offered resonates with my values. Honestly, I made some great friends as well. 2. Everything :P. What not to love about Galway. It is vibrant, and the university itself made me feel like I am in Hogwarts sometimes. The library, The students’ union, societies, and above all the people. Whenever I am alone in the street, I don’t feel alone. Now that doesn’t mean some supernatural entity is after me. But people smile and greet everyone, even if they don’t know them. And I absolutely adore this thing. Last month, I was feeling homesick and sad and crying. A lady smiled at me and greeted me, and we had a great chat about Galway city. She was so amazing, and it felt like I have known her for a long time, at that very moment, all my sadness went away. Sweet people, sweet town and great professors and curriculum, and perfectly imperfect life.

Friends and classmates 😃❤️

6 am morning walk on campus near corrib ❤️ – Pari Paulastya

Assignments and Assessments are currently going on which is the boring but not so-hard part honestly. It is just I still am getting familiar with the pattern here which seemed annoying so much that I had a nervous breakdown because of stress even though I was the one who always managed my stress effectively because of my long experience of public speaking, it is one of my acquired skills. But one thing that calms me down is water and a hot cup of tea while being grateful to God that I am still alive to this day that he is protecting me and my every move.

All Worth it?

Well! It’s been rightly said by Eric Greitens ” No one escapes Pain, fear and suffering. Yet from pain can come wisdom, from fear can come courage and from suffering can come strength- if we have virtue of resilience”

When I first started growing my wisdom tooth, the lower left was first one to come. I was delighted as I started believing in myth that I am someone special who now has the wisdom of life and for the proof god has given me wisdom tooth. I was in 6th class, what else could I think of! Then as I grew up, I learnt science deeper and realised that it’s a sort of long lost trait that passes down from ancestors and it can express itself in every human being depending on whose gene is dominant. What really surprised me is that the gene for wide jaw and wisdom tooth expression are different and may or may not expresses together. Now, my case is one of the worst as the wide jaw isn’t there but 4 wisdom tooth? YES!!!! ( P.S : not happy about it)

My X-RAY 😂

Well, a day before I was so nervous that I could have exploded right away! I felt anxious and the childhood promise that I would never ever get a surgery in my life started haunting me. In a blink of an eye, I was lying down in the OT wearing hospital jammies. That was cool part , I guess!😂

The doctors came in and they tried to comfort me a lot. But what the strangest part was – As i looked on my left, there was a glass window. Huge and as I glanced outside, it was so green , I felt like I landed in a kdrama. I swear! Then doctors started preparing me for the surgery, all went right until injection part came in. As soon as the needle touched my jaw, i was petrified. My soul was about to leave my body – the feeling was real. I’ve always hated needles and that too inside my mouth felt like a crime thriller 😂

The mistake I did was to watch ‘Strangers from hell’ before surgery and all I could think of was the scene where Lee Dong Wook( the antagonist of the story) pulled out victims’ teeth for fun and fun part he was a trusted and loved dentist . Now , you can imagine , the Fear of unknown coz i have never known the doctors personally and mind loves to play such games with me.

But doctors were really awesome and I never felt this comfortable around bunch of doctors before. Trust me , i have my fair share of hospital visits in my life. I just asked one of the doc to cover my eyes fully so I would not panic. And I closed my eyes for the whole process but when the pulling part came, it felt really hard. I was like ‘ get out , you little sh*t ‘ 😂 because my teeth was growing horizontally, it gave a lot of attitude before coming out.

As soon as the procedure finished, I was like finally, it’s over. But then i realised there’s one more on the other side!!!! I started questioning my whole entire existence at that point. And the fearsome part – needles in my jaw!!

I am really fuzzy when it comes to hospital related things but this was the first time, I have enjoyed the process( I’m being Honest here). I was sort of meditating until doctors wake me up. The worst part was healing and the swelling. I started missing my old face when I realised, I have never in my life fully appreciated myself but that surgery sort of reminded me how important it is to value what you have and ignore the b*llsh*t others say. The only opinion about you that matters is ‘ YOURS’ . What do you say?

Carpe Diem

Lead, kindly Light.. Keep thou feet : I do not ask to see

The distant scene; one step is enough for me.

When I was watching the disney film ‘coco’, I was strongly influenced by the sentence “SEIZE THE MOMENT”. Those 3 words are of great importance and tell us a great deal about human mind.

Our mind is not our enemy but sometimes under the influence of some crazy ones we think that it is! and this leads to the destructive mindset and eventually the mind which was here to help us starts to rebel.

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But why does old roman people were so focused for ‘Carpe Diem’? Well, the answer is that originally it means ‘Pluck the Day’ and later on we translated it as ‘Sieze the day’. Now, the times before moderanisation was a tough one where people used to fear that they won’t be getting bread for the next day and under the influence of that thought people started getting sick. Many philosophers and scholars who were studying about human mind , body and relation with the environment and stress response etc were curious to as why this was happening. They somehow knew the factors and roman poet Horace coined the term, to teach people to live in the day.

Cut to today’s era, we often neglect the mental strain we put on ourselves or people around us put us in the condition where we feel the need to worrying about tomorrow without handling carefully what we have on our plates. You see Life , we learn too late , is living in the tissue of every day and hour. This sentence really helped me get going and made possible today’s post.

What we have now matters more…

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There was a young man who was constantly worried what would happen to him in the future. He would day and night run that thought in his mind until one day he broke down. Nobody was there to lend him a shoulder to listen, to cry on. And that is the hard part of reality that you will not have anyone with you no matter how best of friends you have. Everybody is going through their own problems and every body on this planet is surrounded by stress and worry of either the past or the future. Ironically, nothing changes because what all of us have is – THE PRESENT .

Many successful people every now and then tell us what is important but in the end we blame that it is not our destiny and ultimately blame the planets or starts or whatever because it is human nature. We can’t accept our mistakes but we need a scapegoat to blame so that we feel good. But for how long? Just ask yourselves that for how long we would prefer short term gratification?

Greek philosopher Heraclitus once told his students, “Everything changes except the law of change. You cannot step into the same river twice. The river changes every second so does the man who stepped in.” Dear readers, Life is a ceaseless change and surrrounded by uncertanities. So why destroy the beauty of present moment for the worry of the past which is gone and the future which possibly no one can foretell? Why not cease this moment now and take a deep breath and feel the emotions currently our body, mind and soul is conveying. Why not let us take a pledge for this year 2022 that we will take care of this opportunity of NOW and Carpe Diem………….

Lots of love and light:)

2021 – The year of Miracles

So take the time to think. Discover your real reason for being here and then have the courage to act on it.

ROBIN S SHARMA

Life is a endless road, you never know what you’re bumping into unless you drive consciously!!

Pari Paulastya

One day, I was sitting sad in the balcony and while observing the sky & plants in the balcony, I started weeping. My grandma who was in the kitchen preparing tea for me saw me through the kitchen window that I was crying. The tears were just flowing and my conscious mind was not able to distinguish the reason for my sadness. She approached me and asked me what has happened? Did I had a bad day or what BUT I was speechless, just couldn’t speak. She smiled and said, ” Dear, I know sometimes it happens.” But I listened to her as she told me a little story which she heard it from her mother.

One day a king was strolling in his garden when he saw his oak tree withering. He got worried and asked, “Why are you dying? Are you sick?” . The oak replied, “I think I am because I can’t stand straight”. As the king was about to answer rto oak , he saw a pine falling down as it could not bear grapes. And like this most of the plants in the garden was dying or withering. But then he saw a beautiful plant blossoming and smiling. He went to it and asked, ” May I ask the reason for your happiness? The plants around your are dying but you are still positive in this dull and negative environment?”

The plant said, ” Well! If you wanted a bamboo or strawberries or anything else you wouldn’t have planted me. So, I take pride to be your choice and I try to develop my best qualities because I am what I am”

Look at yourself. You can be only yourself. It is impossible for you to become someone else. You can enjoy life and blossom or you can wither if you do not accept yourself. Her words touched me and I realized that on the path of becoming perfect according to society I have degraded my self-image and my talents. This was the year when I finally understood what it means to honor and accept myself which is really important in today’s life. don’t you think?

I feel is that 2021 for me was the year of self realization, reflection of my past and making peace with all the people who sabotaged me and friends who backstabbed me. But it’s also the year where I truly felt what really gratitude is or what really means to be grateful. To those who stayed and those who left. To those who caused pain and asking forgiveness to those I wounded unknowingly through my words.

Walk on your own then you will realise what your mistakes were!

PARI PAULASTYA

Because, life is like that only. If you feel pain, rejoice that happiness is on it’s way. I realised how important it is to ignore negative criticism and accept positive ones( which are a few only, alas!) . I passed my bachelor’s degree with high marks and finally know what to do in life and more importantly how!!

All in all, before moving on with my action plan 2022 I wanted to share with all of you my reflection of the past year 2021 and all the lessons I have assimilated for the future.

1. Trust your instincts : There were situations where I have always ignored my gut feeling and situations .

2. Take control of your emotions : don’t let emotions take you under their control because once you lost the remote everything random can happen which will ultimately lead to negative outcomes.

3. Trust the process : I really feel it’s the most important one. I’ve seen memes on social media where they show a little girl holding on to her teddy bear. When universe asks her to take it back. She refuses without knowing that universe has much bigger one in store. Well! After going through all of the shit , I started to trust in the universe more rather than holding on to something.

4. Never get attached with people or things.

5. Carpe diem : I have always known this but never took it seriously. It means seize the moment because it is what all you have.

6. Make peace : I did actually. What I was holding on to was more painful than letting it go. I made peace with people, I forgive them. Because that’s what you do when you don’t want unnecessary things or situations in your life.

I welcome 2022 whole heartedly, what have you learned? I would love to know it, in the comment section..🎈😊🎆

Lot’s of love and light

Pari Paulastya

Thank you for all the lessons 2021 😁😊

Glimpse of what next is coming..

Glimpse of what next is coming..

New Chapter begins ..

New Chapter begins ..

The Indian History

It all started in the 1600’s
On the Plassey grounds.
3000 foreigners against 50,000 men of our grounds.
Oh Mother nature , what you just did !
Heavy rains in the morning, spoiled the high explosive.
Due to which our men were defeated ,
& From there on British’s rule of sword took over.
The British greed than expanded ,
Which led to Indian Mutiny of 1857,
And Mughal empire in Delhi had surrendered.
In 1900’s Divide & Rule took place ,
Hindu and Muslims were separated ,
& Victoria ruled in form of “Autocratic paternalism”.

They said they’ll educate us
But sir , have done your research?
Coz I think you forgot that you are counting because of us !
In the time of World war 1 ,
Britain declared war against the Nazi rule ,
Which included India sir , with the permission of whom?
60,000 of our men were missing and killed ,
Don’t you try to fool !
The modern independence movement had just begun ,
Under the infamous Gandhi’s rule .
In April 1919 , you killed our innocent men
And for the reason you can’t even tell ! Bloody hell!!
Jallianwala bagh it was , if you forget ,
You just fired blindly , regardless of any gender.

And then World war 2 broke out ,
You starved many innocents till death.
That was called the great Bengal famine of 1943,
If your minds can’t comprehend.
Indian soldiers still fought,
In hopes of seeing India as independent as it was!
How can we forget Bhagat Singh, Azad , Bose and Sukhdev,
We can’t let slip the efforts of Naidu, Cama, Beasent,
Rani Laxmi Bai was the first one who fought till her last breath.
She kindled the hope of females , by telling we aren’t less than a man.
We still fought and fought
Till we could break your hopes.
It was 1935 when your government had to change legislative laws.
Finally , the day came for which our people sacrificed themselves,
But as a coward , your defeat- you still can’t comprehend.
And so again , the Hindu Muslim feud – you reactivated.
Now , it was our people who killed each other ,
And you as a spoiled brat thought , “ we divided the land that we ruled as one!”
That’s the history you gave us,
With lots of blood and pain.
We grew a lot now , we are one now.
We are living the dream, once our ancestors thought to give us,
We are living the dreams of many deceased loved ones , just now!!
Caio!!

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The Nature’s Rule

Our Life is made by the death of others

Leonardo da Vinci

when I was a little kid I was so sure about Life . I had a perfect plan like where to live , what to do . But any of plans didn’t included death . Death is universal , inevitable but frightening . The Question I asked my grandmother again and again that Why was I born when ultimately I have to die ?

She used to laugh at my question and used to say that , ” It is the rule of nature . But you have plenty of time to figure out what to do and universe will give you the answers when you will be ready” . I went straight to my room , opened the wardrobe and took out my party wear . I went to her and said , ” I’m ready now . Please tell the universe that I’m ready!!” . I was thrilled but she laughed and wrapped her arms around me . ” My Dear , when you’ll be of my age you will know”

We shared an unusual bond . We fought , we loved , we irritated each other but still were together without any malice .

22nd July 2014,

She was admitted to the hospital just because she had a stroke . Doctors said that she was okay and we went inside the ward . She smiled , she said she was expecting that in her last time . Everyone consoled her that everything is going to be fine but she was certain that she was taking her last breaths …..

6th August 2014,

She took her last breath in ICU in pain and then suddenly she slept …… slept in the arms of Death .

I was sad , anxious and couldn’t accept the fact but I was glad that we spend some great time together and made lasting memories because at last you are going to take it only with you !

Nature works in a mysterious way . Sometimes it teaches you in a harsh way but at last , at some point in your life you’ll find satisfaction and at the very last end ‘PEACE’ . But who knows whether life before death is certain or whether you will find peace …. Only we can hope for because hope is all WE need!!!!

thanks for reading …………

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