Day 17 ♥ Happiness is taking bath in a well.

Happiness is taking a bath in a well. Recently, after almost three decades, my parents and grandparents visited their native village at our request. We booked a mini bus and set off early in the morning. It took us two hours to reach the main village, where we prayed to the gods. Later, we went inside the village and met many of my parents' friends. They started telling stories from the past and how things have changed beyond recognition. We saw tears of happiness and sadness. After we had lunch, we visited the rice and sugarcane fields and finally jumped into the well to take a bath. It was an amazing feeling! My brother dived deep into the water more than ten times from the top of the well, while we climbed onto the mithagu (rock stone) and splashed around in the water. We took many pictures, which I will upload soon.

Have you ever jumped into a well and enjoyed a fresh bath? Share your experience with us. Spread love!

And here is a small poem dedicated to Vidhya…

When families meet,
Happiness blooms;
Life lessons are learned,
History is happiness!

You and me, In these printed words;
Will live for years,
Happily ever after!

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Day 16 ♥ Happiness is travelling in a local train.

Happiness is traveling in a local train. Whenever I travel, I make sure to enjoy real life. I observe people around me and I record my favorite ones.

This reminds me of traveling in the Regional Bahn to Husum, Germany. In fact, that's the time I wrote most of my stories. Share your experience of traveling in a local train with us.. Spread love!

And here is a small poem dedicated to Vidhya…

You are just amazing,
Every day you surprise me;
With new and trendy actions,
Inspiring me to write!

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Day 15 ♥ Happiness is Shopping in Weekend Sandhai (market)

Happiness is shopping in the weekend sandhai (market). Whenever we visit Tirupati, we like to shop in the Renigunta Sandhai - an open market where you can buy all sorts of vegetables, fruits, dried seafood, and household items. We usually buy karuvadu (dry fish), which my mom and wife love, and we also buy fruits and household items at affordable prices. It was fun to shop at each and every shop, talking in Telugu and Tamil, bargaining on the price, and buying so many items for less than a few hundred bucks. I didn't bring my phone with me because the battery was dead when we started, so I don't have any pictures.

This reminds me of the Thursday market in Husum, Germany, where I used to go with my customer to buy vegetables and fruits. Have you ever visited a sandhai? Share your experience with us. Spread love!

And here is a small poem dedicated to Vidhya…

You are just amazing,
Every day you surprise me;
With new and trendy actions,
Inspiring me to write!

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Day 14 ♥ Happiness is an unexpected compliment

Happiness is receiving an unexpected compliment. Receiving compliments from a stranger is a rare achievement in the corporate world. That's exactly what happened to me one day at work. As soon as I entered the campus, a cute girl sitting on the lawn looked at me briefly and gestured with a smile, "You look smart!" I smiled, she smiled, and we both smiled. This made my day!

Have you ever experienced such incidents? Share it with us. Let’s spread love!

And here is a small poem dedicated to Vidhya…

Compliments and you
Excite me within
They reflect in my smile
As a super sweet grin!

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Day 13 ♥ Happiness is Home Sweet Home

Happiness is Home Sweet Home. Happiness is coming home to hot tea and bonda after a long day at work. There's no place like home, where we can relax and unwind. It's a place where we can be ourselves and find comfort. And that's the beauty!

Share any Home Sweet Home incident with us. Let’s spread love!

And here is a small poem dedicated to Vidhya…

Home Sweet Home,
Where we cherish life;
You and me,
Happily, ever after!

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Day 12 ♥ Happiness is Reading a New Book!

Happiness is the excitement of reading a new book. It's like meeting new people, travelling to the most favourite tourist destination, riding a bike with a complete stranger, or whatever and it depends on people. To me it is like meeting new people, getting to know them, and living their lives through the characters in the book. Such is my love for book!

Choosing a new book based on the blurb, reviews, and ratings, and finally deciding to buy it, is a great feeling. Sometimes, as a book reviewer, I receive author-signed copies, which is a special feeling. But what happened today was even more satisfying. A colleague and his friend came to me in the morning and gave me a book called "Confession of a Buddhist Atheist" by Stephen Batchelor, saying that they weren't sure what kind of books I liked, but based on my writing, they thought I would enjoy something outside of my usual genre. I was really touched and thanked them from the bottom of my heart. If I've to echo their words, here you go...

“We are not sure what kind of book you read, but from your writing we can very well understand that you love romance. So we thought why not gift a book from a genre that’s totally opposite to what you read and gave me a book – Confession of a Buddhist Atheist by Stephen Batchelor.”

I glowed in happiness and thanked them from my heart and soul. I'm looking forward to starting the book tonight and writing a review once I finish..

Before starting a book, I usually feel a mix of excitement and anticipation. I'm eager to dive into the story and see what it has in store for me. After completing the book, I typically feel a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. If the book was particularly good, I may also feel a sense of longing as I come to the end of the story and have to say goodbye to the characters and world that the book has introduced me to. How will you feel before starting a book? And after completing a book? Post in the comment section!

And here is a small poem dedicated to Vidhya…

Books excites me within,
Just like you do to me;
When every time I feel upset,
You make me feel happy!

The characters live inside,
And make me smile and cry;
Like you rule my heart,
And make me go mad in love!

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Day 11 ♥ Happiness is a Pout, a Selfie.

Happiness is taking a pout selfie. In today's world, it seems like everyone is taking selfies and sharing them on social media. One trend that has become particularly popular is the pout selfie, where the person in the photo puckers their lips to create a pouty expression. If you enjoy taking pout selfies, feel free to share one or comment with a link to your favorite pout selfie. Remember to always be respectful and considerate when sharing photos online, and make sure to get permission from anyone who is in the photo with you before posting..

And here is a small poem dedicated to Vidhya…

When you smile or pout,
It transports me to a world;
Where I live in your breath,
And we speak love!

When we speak love,
An invisible thread binds us;
Which we cherish the most,
And we become one!

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Day 10 ♥ Happiness is being appreciated by an unknown colleague.

Happiness is being appreciated by an unknown colleague.

The day was ecstatic! One of my colleagues - whom I have never interacted with - walked into my cabin and began to praise my writing. He mentioned specific poems, stories, one-liners and quotes that he had read, including some that were featured on websites like WordPorn.com and "15 love quotes that are better than saying I miss you." He also mentioned my websites and the titles of various works, such as "The Last Date," "Down Memory Lane," "120 Minutes," "I'm All Yours," "Ithalgal," and "Eleventh Hour." He expressed admiration for my versatility in writing across genres like horror, romance, thriller, and exotica. I was overjoyed to receive such detailed and thoughtful appreciation from an unknown colleague, and it truly made my day. Thanks to him for the kind words and making my day awesome!

And here is a small poem dedicated to Vidhya…

Dear, oh dear,
When you are near;
There is no fear,
Do I need an extra cheer?

Dear, oh dear,
Year after year;
We do not need tears,
When life is all clear!

Love, oh love,
I write only about love;
Or a bouquet of love,
Always at bay!

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Day 9 ♥ Happiness is window shopping.

Happiness is window shopping. I am sure most of us will agree. Otherwise each one of us will go bankrupt by the 5th of every month. Shopping and window shopping is a big difference. There is no need to think if I can go inside and check out the clothes or items, or will the shopkeeper shout at me? What if the size does not fit, should I come back from home after trying it on once?

Thanks to new day malls and food courts; they have changed the trend. Get inside, stay in the air-conditioned mall, roam around, eat what you prefer, shop what you like, watch a movie at any time without worrying about "houseful" boards, and most importantly spend time with the family without getting bored. And that's why I like window shopping a lot!

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And here is a small poem dedicated to Vidhya…

Selfie and you,
My fascination;
Colour or monochrome,
I cherish it the most!

No filters required,
I like true colours;
Did I mention? Yes,
We are a cute couple!

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Day 8 ♥ Happiness is visiting historic temples.

Happiness is visiting historic temples. It’s been a long time since we visited any historic temples. Today, my wife, my friend and I went to Sri Big Bull Temple in Basavanagudi. We reached Central Silk Board Junction around 10 AM and took a cab from there to the temple. Alternatively, you can also go till Banashankari and take a cab from there. We arrived at the temple around 10:30 AM. First, we went to Sri Dodda Ganapati Temple. I’ve never seen such a huge Ganapati idol. It was a great experience. After spending 30 minutes there, we walked to the Bull Temple, which is right next to the Ganapati Temple.

I have no words to describe the calmness inside the temple. The beautifully decorated, huge Nandi (Bull), the green surroundings, and the very friendly pujaris added to the experience. We spent a good amount of time there and came out of the temple to take some photographs. We even shopped outside the temple. It was a calm and serene place.

And here is a small poem dedicated to Vidhya…

What do I say?
How can I tell you?
My love is only for you,
Love and love only!

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