Saturday, March 27, 2010

2 years of writing

 It all started 2 years ago. Those times when I was serving notice period in my first organization. I was feeling awkward, you know the time when the colleagues around you treat you as if you ditched them, your manager gives a yearning look as if "What was wrong here!!" and when the truth is accepted, you are removed from TO list and put under CC list.....and are ignored eventually.

I got reminded of the blog that I had created almost a year ago and almost forgot about it. It was to express my thoughts and views regarding events happening around me. This day 2 years ago I wrote "Wings to my thoughts". Yes, my very post read thus -
Phew!!!! I created this blog of mine about a year back. I stopped at that. I almost forgot abut this blog.
I have always wanted to pen down things that happen around me, things that influence me, makes me think about it for a moment.simple things like me smiling and waving a "Hi" to the dog that has made my street its world(oh yeah..I wish the dog everyday..I will write about this later) to serious and tough things I get to face.
Somehow I have always backed off from pouring out my thoughts, but why? Yaaawwwnn...same old lame omni-present reason. NO TIME, and coupled with this my fear..
Whatever.. there is a beginning at one point of time. And this is it. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I enjoy writing them. Ciao...

That's how I started blogging. I was not sure if my writings were even close to something decent. But it made me feel good. So started writing for myself. A couple of them read my posts - my friends. i revealed about it only after few months. I was shy and wary about anyone making fun about it. I guarded it to isolation as much as possible. I was apprehensive to visit other blogs as well, what if they figure out my blog and jump in?? Weird isn't it.
 It surprises me when I see I have 163 posts on board and I have had wide variety of topics to write about. Never ever thought I could write so much!!. And yes, not to forget my photo posts. ;-)
 
Gautam was the first one to follow my blog, well after 5 months. I kept it a secret until then. I have already mentioned it earlier, he has been reading and encouraging whatever i wrote since then. It feels nice even more now that his dad has started to follow the blog. :-)

Well, few people somehow came to know of my blog's existence and started reading. The numbers gradually increased. I started visiting other blogs too. I have met wonderful people on this blog world, who have been a part of my blog either as honest commentators, giving me ideas and views. To learn about new things, to read about others' views gives a sense of relaxation.

I started writing about simple events that happen around us, the humor we miss in them, the beauty around us that we ignore. When I read my older posts, I cant believe my evolution. I have indeed evolved as a writer, matured. Few of my writings has surprised myself - Timeless which was just impromptu, my best anti-climax Such perfection, A CRACKLING story weaved around the concept of onomatopoeia, a funny take on people' comments in I Love Your comments, sarcasm at my best in India's Natural Wonders, the post which was contagious - You drive me Lazy, funny take on Indian English - Ingilees or English, the post that made people yearn for coffee - Kaapi Time, a post to about Fractals - Chaos Theory and Fractals, my observations in the elevator - Taking a Lift?

 Few of my posts evoked an outburst, few were appreciated a lot. Its been great so far. But I still write for my satisfaction, to relax and unwind. I am blessed that few folks out there respect my thoughts and share their views too.

There are few blogger whom i would like to mention who have encouraged me to continue writing, because their comments are always there, no matter what - SG, Neha, Gautam, Shaunak, Gayathri, The Holy Lama, Lostworld, SM, Bikram, Samvedna, Makk, BK Chowla, Ketan, Karthik, Hary, soin, Rajlakshmi, Abhinav and all others whom I might have missed out.

Thank you so much folks. Please continue reading my posts and encourage me :-)

44 comments:

  1. congratulations :)))))))))

    it feels so great na; achieving a milestone..

    I have read quite a few of your posts (including - phew, I created this blog a year back)..I still remember that cute little squirrel, your first ever experience of going aborad; that standing in line since 3 am - phew!!! that's some journey..

    and I love your comments - my personal favourite...

    congratulations once again dearest :))) may you complete many more years and I see my name there always :D

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  2. and it feels great to be the first person to wish you here on this day :D

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  3. I cant remember as to when did I start reading your blog posts.I would say that I never miss reading your posts even now as they are very clean-expressive-full of good content-the flow of words and expression is so good.
    You have my best wishes for having completed a long period of good writing and I am quite sure that you will continue to do better with every post, as you have done in the past.
    I did read my name being mentioned in this post of yours.Thank you so much for saying such good words.
    Inthe meantime, keep blogging and I wish you success.
    God Bless.

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  5. IGNORE the previous Comment lots of spelling mistakes...

    Wooo hooo 2 years gone .. and 2nd blog i get mentioned.. congratulations .. Its been great reading your blog and the TEASERS you have teased readers with .. recently the FOOD and the TRIP to GOA.. first make us jealous about Goa then Rub salt by mentioning the lovely food tooo :)

    I like the way you reply back to each comment..

    and the stories you have told in the articles.. EXCELLENT .. WELL DONE and All the best for the Future Many more years to come....

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  6. IGNORE the previous Comment lots of spelling mistakes...

    Wooo hooo 2 years gone .. and 2nd blog i get mentioned.. congratulations .. Its been great reading your blog and the TEASERS you have teased readers with .. recently the FOOD and the TRIP to GOA.. first make us jealous about Goa then Rub salt by mentioning the lovely food tooo :)

    I like the way you reply back to each comment..

    and the stories you have told in the articles.. EXCELLENT .. WELL DONE and All the best for the Future Many more years to come....

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  7. Congratulations. It will sound like a broken record if I say once again that you are my blog Guru and your posts inspired me to write my own blog.

    Please continue to write. Entertain us. Educate us.

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  8. congrats!!!! As i said sometime back...ur's is one of d most interesting blog I have ever come across...ur blog is full of variety. Keep on writing!

    P.S: I would like to say something in my nautanki manner- hai dhaiyya mera naam bhi hain...GAYATHRI kush huvi

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  9. you are the only blogger who i read regularly and still dont know your name.somehow calling you by cigg name sarilla.so unga peru sollunga..or strict anony policies in place? if so why..free

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  10. Congrats , everyone around me seems to be reaching milestones..

    And hopefully , at your next bloggiversary , i will be included in your list of regular readers!

    Here's to many many bloggiversaries yet to come!

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  11. congrts.......came on ur blog today and liked the way expressed or happines...may u get more such successful yrs of blogging....

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  12. Yo blog senior! Know what-I started my blog in march too, its been a yr for me. Congrats on 2 yr completion. It indeed makes you proud doesn't it. Like SG, I echo - You do an amazing job of entertaining & educating us!!!! I've read many posts off your archive too & simply love them all. So we should be saying 'thank you' to you!! :-)) Keep it up lady!

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  13. Neha,

    Thank you very much. It does feel great. Hey, I know you have been reading my archives. very very few people read archives. it really feels nice. Thanks again for your encouragement. If you recall, "I love your comments" I wouldnt have written that if not for your encouragement.

    Thanks a lot, I would go many more years with people like you around :-)

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  14. Chowla sir,

    You started visitng my blog after I wrote a guest post on Neha's blog in her absence, she was on vacation to Kerala :-)

    Thanks very much sir, glad you find my posts worth reading. I will surely continue writing with your good wishes and encouragement. Thanks again.

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  15. Bik,

    Thank you, You deserved to be mentioned. i am glad you like my posts and the teasers. sssh...dont mention that. me teasing should be a secret :-)

    readers take their time to read what I write and comment, share their views, so i take care to respond to each of them :-)

    Thanks much and I need your wishes :-)

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  16. Many congratulations ! Every milestone needs a celebration. 2 years is some time !

    Many congratulations once again !

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  17. SG,

    Thank you very much. i am really honored to know that my posts inspired you to start your own blog.
    And wow!! you are such a good writer. Its encouraging to hear that my posts are entertaining and educating. I will do my best to entertain and educate further as well. Thanks again

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  18. Gayathri,

    Thank you. Thank you very much for your words, it definitely feels good.
    I will sure try my best. Hehehehe, you definitely deserved to be mentioned :-)

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  19. soin,

    thanks much, it feels great to hear that I am the only blogger you read regularly.

    Its funny how you have missed my real name so many times. It was obvious, it was mentioned, people have addressed me with my name in comments, and you have missed it :-)

    No intention to keep it under wraps. my name is Bindu :-)

    Hope you will read this response to know my name :-)

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  20. Congratulations! You are an interesting writer! Your subjects are too different...The best part in this post I liked is "you are removed from TO list and put under CC list"...hehhhahahhaha..True! Well posted again!

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  21. Hi Gymnast,

    Oh yeah! thats good. :-) I hope so the same.
    Thanks a ton for your wishes

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  22. Rohini,

    Thank you for your wishes. :-)

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  23. lostworld,

    Senior?? Hehehehee. Congrats to you too :-)
    Oh my!!! thats so generous of you. Very few people would read archives. I am glad and shall try my best to educate and entertain :-)

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  24. Kavi,

    Thanks a lot. :-) Yeah, need wishes from awesome bloggers like you.

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  25. Megha,

    thank you very much. I am glad you find my writings interesting.
    :-D Thats what happens, TO to CC and then removed :-D

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  26. My dear Insignia,

    Hearty congratulations to you on your completion of 2 years of writing in blog.

    We wish you all the best of luck and all the success in your future blog postings.

    You are a wonderful writer who can express in length keeping the reader in full interest. And the most important quality in you is that you will respond to each and every one without fail accepting comments/critics. That's great. Hope, to this quality only Gautam awarded you "Most Courteous Blogger Award".

    Thanks for noticing me as one of your blog reader. The moment when I saw your blog this year, I was very much impressed in your articles and became a fan of you. As and when I find time, I feel like to browse your blog to see the new things and to give my opinion.

    Hope to see many more interesting writigs/posts from you at all times. Wish you all the best of luck.

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  27. hi
    congrats
    i lurk in your space all the time ;-)

    kepp blogging

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  28. hi
    congrats
    i lurk in your space all the time ;-)

    kepp blogging

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  29. Naidu sir,

    Thank you very much. I need your wishes and encouragement.
    i consider it as my duty and responsibility to respond well to readers who take their time off to read what I write. :-) i am very particular about it.

    Exactly, thats why Gautam awarded me the "Most courteous blogger award" for the same. He is a sweet chap.

    Please continue to visit the blog and encourage me sir. Thanks again.

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  30. Hi scarlet,

    Thanks a ton. yeah you do lurk my space quite often. Thanks again, keep visiting.

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  31. Congrats you are now a 2 yr old baby who has started to walk.....hoping for that 20 yr old who would run across the world :)

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  32. Oh! oh! very late...Sorry. Had a weekend of mouning, so couldn't catch up. So, you are 2 and already running around. May Blog see many more anniversaries.:)

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  33. Quest,

    My blog you mean :-D Yeah thank you so much.

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  34. Holy Lama,

    Oh oh!! sad to know. Thanks a lot for your wishes and encouragement.

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  35. congratulations insignia:)

    I remember reading a post you'd written about an ant. Such an insignificant creature, yet you gave it significance. Kind of symbolic of how significant your blog is now.
    Back then you had 7 followers I believe.:)

    p.s- I'm running low on creative juices, any advice?:p

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  36. Thanks a ton Kish.

    I am very surprised that you remember that post. :-)

    Did I have 7 followers? Yeah maybe, or less than that!! I didnt have many folks reading me until recently. Thanks again.

    You are running low on creative juices..Hmm..My advice is look around you, you will find loads of beautiful, interesting and humorous stuffs. :-) Write about them!!

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  37. :)

    Thanks for being nice with me.

    Keep it up.

    by the way ...I am waiting for some thing....still....

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  38. makk,

    my pleasure. How can I not be nice with you? :-)

    I cant do that some thing :-P

    Sorry!!!!

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  39. seekiramae double century podunga..

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  40. Vishnu,

    unga wishes!! :-) very soon. thanks a ton

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  41. Nice blog. I don't know how I reached here. I started writing Nov 2009 but then had an accident in Jan and could not type for 8 weeks. Your blog is encouraging. Seems to indicate what I have been doing.

    A

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  42. A,

    You have been here before :-) Thanks a ton. Oh God!! thats sad. Hope you have recovered completely now. I am really glad that you find my blog encouraging. Thank you. Keep visiting.

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