Wish List

✨ THE OFFICIAL BUCKET LIST

100 Wishes Before I Sleep

"In 2010, I penned down a poem listing my wishes as different personas. Since then, life has been a miraculous tapestry of love, books, family milestones, and dreams that quietly came true. Here is my audited chronicle of 100 life dreams." — Sarav

✨ Total: 100 Wishes ✓ Fulfilled: 58 (58%) 🌟 In Pursuit: 42

#01

Write a book and get it published. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Achieved with 12 solo published books: Coffee Date, Believe in Miracles, Searching Her, Letters to My Son, Are You Game?, Orange Orchard, Raneet, etc.!

#02

Write a short story collection in Deutsch and get it published. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ die 55 published on Amazon following B1 German certification, edited by LIA.

#03

Write a short story in Deutsch. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Completed with 'LiebesGeschichte'.

#04

Write a fan-fiction and get it published. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Completed with 'Kadavul Setting - An AshAangi Fan Fiction' on Wattpad and Amazon.

#05

Write a short story collection and get it published. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Achieved with 'Sixteen & Half' and multiple collections.

#06

Write a short story and get it published in an anthology. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Achieved 11+ times across national anthologies (Uff Ye Emotions 2, Kaleidoscope, Shades of Life, etc.).

#07

Compile and Edit a collection of short stories. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Compiler & Editor of Shades of Life series and Friendship: Bonds Beyond Time.

#08

Become an Editor of a Publishing House. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Served as Guest Editor for publishing houses.

#09

Become a Veteran, Super Veteran, and King of Blog-a-Ton. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Awarded Double Gold Batom, Silver, Bronze Batoms, and official Super-Veteran status.

#10

Host Blog-a-Ton for 25 Editions. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Successfully hosted and co-moderated 25+ editions of the nation's premier blogging contest.

#11

Host Haiku Challenge for three continuous years. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Hosted and nurtured the annual Haiku Challenge across multiple seasons.

#12

Win a prize for writing a poem. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Multiple awards across IndiBlogger, BlogAdda, and Jingle Poetry NaPoWriMo.

#13

Win a prize for writing a prose / fiction story. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Gold Batom winner for 'Life is a chocolate' and BOIB Junta Verdict Winner.

#14

Win a prize for writing a travelogue. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Won 3rd prize in Lufthansa Ultimate Travel Stories Contest for 'Konigsee'.

#15

Write a travelogue. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Penned across Europe journeys (Swiss Alps, Paris, Edinburgh, Black Forest).

#16

Get featured in Top Blogs of India. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Shortlisted in Top 12 Creative Writers by BlogAdda and top rankings on IndiBlogger.

#17

Get interviewed as an Author / Compiler / Editor. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Interviewed by WriterStory.com, Blogger Interviews, and Jingle Poetry.

#18

Inspire someone to start a blog. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Mentored and inspired dozens of friends, colleagues, and family members to begin writing.

#19

Read 100 books in a year. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Accomplished voracious 100-book reading challenge.

#20

Own a Kindle. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Acquired Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Fire HD.

#21

Candlelight dinner with Vidhya. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Not just one... enjoyed countless unforgettable candlelight evenings.

#22

Click a photograph under Eiffel Tower with Vidhya. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Cherished romantic moment captured in Paris.

#23

Click one epic picture of Vidhya and myself on the beach. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ The beloved iconic 'Love in the Air' beach silhouette.

#24

Have roadside street food with Vidhya. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Shared endless plates of piping hot roadside delicacies and chai.

#25

Perform a romantic dance with Vidhya for her favorite song. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Practicing quietly for the perfect private evening!

#26

Spend an entire day with Vidhya without teasing her even once. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ The ultimate test of willpower! (Almost impossible to stop teasing!)

#27

Take a gondola boat ride in Venice with Vidhya. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Dream Italian canal serenade waiting to be unlocked.

#28

Hear my mom say, 'I am proud of you' after reading one of my works. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ A deeply emotional, tearful moment etched in memory forever.

#29

Meet Little one and her family with Vidhya. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Heartwarming family reunion and shared laughter.

#30

Go on a dream holiday with my parents. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Planning a tranquil pilgrimage and wellness retreat.

#31

Go on a grand vacation with my entire extended family to Maldives. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ The big island gathering under the tropical sun.

#32

Go on a road trip with my best friend alone. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Unforgettable road stories, laughter, and open highways.

#33

Write a deeply heartfelt book of fatherly wisdom for my son ('Letters to My Son'). ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Published on Amazon — an emotional keepsake of legacy and timeless love.

#34

Receive a handwritten letter from someone special. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Treasured handwritten letters preserved safely in the writer's chest.

#35

Receive an authentic hand-drawn portrait sketch of myself. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Simran's lovely birthday sketch tribute gifted in 2012.

#36

Receive an appreciation email from a total stranger. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Hundreds of heartwarming reader emails received from around the globe.

#37

Receive heartfelt praise from a stranger for my Tamil poetry. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Deeply touching feedback received for native Tamil stanzas.

#38

Have at least one dedicated reader who reads anything and everything I write. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Blessed with a loyal circle of beautiful souls who cherish every word.

#39

Build a home library filled with floor-to-ceiling books and a cozy writing nook. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ In progress — shelves filling up with literary gems!

#40

Witness a sunrise and sunset on the same beach on the same day with Vidhya. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Kanyakumari coastal dream waiting to happen.

#41

Go for a thrilling high-speed drive on the German Autobahn. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Felt the rush of zero speed limits on precision German highways!

#42

Visit all four South Indian States (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra). ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Explored temples, backwaters, hill stations, and heritage coasts.

#43

Explore iconic European cities: Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Walked the cobblestones of Europe's greatest cultural capitals.

#44

Explore Switzerland's alpine beauty: Engelberg, Interlaken, Luzern, Unterseen, Rhine Falls. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Breathed the crisp mountain air of Mt. Titlis and cascading Rhine Falls.

#45

Visit Salzburg and experience the classical music heritage of Mozart. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Charmed by the baroque towers and gardens of Austria.

#46

Visit Edinburgh and walk the historic Royal Mile. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Soaked in the misty castle lore of Scotland.

#47

Drive scenic Highway 1 from Los Angeles / California up to San Francisco. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Pacific Coast Highway coastal road-trip dream.

#48

Visit the sacred Golden Temple in Amritsar and partake in Langar. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ A soulful spiritual journey on the bucket list.

#49

Visit Rome and stand inside the ancient Colosseum. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Eternal City architectural and history exploration.

#50

Visit Athens and climb up to the Parthenon / Acropolis. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Ancient Greek mythological and philosophical cradle.

#51

Visit Prague and walk across Charles Bridge at dawn. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ The fairytale city of a hundred spires.

#52

Visit Barcelona and marvel at Gaudi's Sagrada Familia. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Catalan art, architecture, and seaside tapas.

#53

Visit Vienna and attend a classical symphony orchestra. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ The world capital of classical music.

#54

Witness the ethereal Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) in the Arctic sky. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Chasing emerald ribbons across Norway or Iceland.

#55

Camp under a million desert stars in Rajasthan. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Golden dunes, folk music, and tranquil desert midnight.

#56

Take a luxury scenic train journey through the Swiss Alps on the Glacier Express. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Panoramic glass-domed carriage through snow peaks.

#57

Do Paragliding high above a scenic valley. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Catching the thermals and soaring like a bird.

#58

Do Scuba Diving and explore coral reefs beneath the ocean. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Silent underwater kingdom awaiting discovery.

#59

Stand on the edge of the Grand Canyon. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Marveling at the monumental depth of earth's geological history.

#60

Visit Kashmir during snowfall and stay in a Dal Lake houseboat. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Paradise on earth draped in pure white snow.

#61

Learn at least one European Language fluently. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Mastered Deutsch (German) with official B1 Certification!

#62

Learn to play the Guitar. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Learned acoustic chords and basic melodies.

#63

Earn prestigious Global Project Management credentials (PMP, Prince2 Practitioner). ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Achieved globally respected PMP and Prince2 certifications.

#64

Master Cloud & Enterprise AI architectures (Microsoft Azure & Power BI Certified). ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Certified in Azure AI, Azure Fundamentals, and Power BI Data Analytics.

#65

Build an AI-native creative writing studio & personal intellectual brand (Sarav's World). ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Engineered 'Sarav's World' (iamsaravofficial.com) and Sarav x AI ecosystems.

#66

Design and publish a multi-volume mythological epic saga ('Swastikastra'). ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Crafted the 5-volume epic; Book 1 'The Golden Ripe Mango' ready for readers!

#67

Deliver a keynote address at a major technology / project management conference. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Featured speaker at PMI South Asia Conference and leadership summits.

#68

Create my own official brand trademark and author seal. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Finalized the official Solo Caricature, AI Companion, and Signature trademark badge!

#69

Write and publish a humorous non-fiction book ('How (Not) to Irritate Your Wife'). ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Completed and slated for release on the official bookshelf.

#70

Write a parallel universe romance examining destiny ('Searching Her: Home Was You'). ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Published on Amazon to heartfelt acclaim.

#71

Author an entire collection of 55-Fiction stories. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Completed 35 stories (26 standalone + 3 trilogies) scheduled through May 2027!

#72

Own my own motorcycle / bike. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Cruised thousands of scenic city and highway kilometers.

#73

Own my own car. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Freedom of the four wheels achieved.

#74

Own a dream superbike (Ducati). ✨ In Pursuit

↳ The roaring Italian scarlet dream!

#75

Own a Range Rover SUV. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ The luxury British chariot on the bucket list.

#76

Own an independent dream home with a garden. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Building the sanctuary of peace, flowers, and books.

#77

Learn gourmet barista coffee brewing techniques. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Pour-over, AeroPress, and espresso art mastery.

#78

Publish a book that gets translated into French or Spanish. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Expanding global literary frontiers beyond English and Deutsch.

#79

Narrate and produce an official audiobook edition of one of my novels. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Bringing the characters alive through voice and audio drama.

#80

Adapt one of my short stories into an award-winning short film. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Cinematic translation of 55-fiction or anthology story.

#81

Feed a child for an entire year through charity. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Partnered with Akshaya Patra and BlogAdda initiative to feed children.

#82

Sponsor the education of an underprivileged girl child through college. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ A pledge to empower future generations through learning.

#83

Adopt a stray animal and give it a loving, forever home. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ A warm furry companion to join the family.

#84

Plant 100 native trees and nurture them into a small grove. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Returning shade, green breath, and birdsong to the earth.

#85

Become a strict vegetarian for life. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ A conscious spiritual journey toward non-violence and clean living.

#86

Create a formal Wish List page to track life dreams. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Manifested right here with 100 dreams recorded!

#87

Sketch a romantic girl's face with pencil charcoal. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Penciled expressive portraits and won inter-school competitions.

#88

Win a prize for sketching a girl's face. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Awarded first prizes in art competitions.

#89

Win a prize for photography. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Awarded 2nd prize in national photography contest hosted by BlogAdda.

#90

Meet Aishwarya Rai once in life. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ The legendary college day crush dream that refuses to die!

#91

Host an intimate offline Readers' Meetup & Book Signing for Few Miles. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Gathering beloved readers across the table for coffee and poetry.

#92

Cross 15,000 authentic reader comments on Few Miles. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Currently at 11,863 comments — getting closer every week!

#93

Have 100% of all blog posts on Few Miles illustrated with bespoke artwork. ✓ Fulfilled

↳ Monumental milestone achieved on October 03, 2026 across all 622 live posts!

#94

Celebrate the 20th Anniversary (Blogoversary) of Few Miles. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ March 28, 2028 — two short years away from two full decades of blogging!

#95

Write one spine-chilling horror novel that sends goosebumps to readers. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Dark atmospheric manuscript conceptualized for future winter nights.

#96

Publish a hardcover coffee-table poetry book featuring selected Few Miles verse and illustrations. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Luxury embossed heirloom edition for true collectors.

#97

Climb up to Tiger's Nest Monastery (Paro Taktsang) in Bhutan. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ High-altitude pilgrimage of prayer flags and peace.

#98

Experience zero-gravity flight sensation. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Floating weightless like a spacewalker.

#99

Write a screenplay that gets made into a mainstream feature film. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ Seeing characters come to life on the silver screen.

#100

Grow old with Vidhya, holding hands on a porch swing, looking back at a life rich in love, books, and laughter. ✨ In Pursuit

↳ The greatest wish of all — everyday love till the very end.