After almost a month, I am back 🙂 It sure feels like coming back home!
The trip was the most amazing experience I have had in my life. Three weeks of unadulterated bliss, exploring new places, people, foods, cultures, weathers and of course, some interesting spirits. The best of all was the time I spent with my sister for more than a week – the longest I have spent since she left almost five years back. It felt so good – we had our share of laughs and hugs and idiotic comments – and of course, that one standard sibling fight. Our time is incomplete without yelling at each other and making up eleven minutes later.
I am rambling. I am so excited! I don’t know where to start. I don’t know how to describe. There were so many gems and landmark moments in this trip, each unique in their own way. Some were shared with others while some happened inside my head.  A blue, pink, red and gray sky holiday 🙂
A brief background – I went to Houston where my brother-in-law is based with my brand-new fiance (who is also a cousin of my bro-in-law)… yes! We played happy families indeed. After that there was Washington where I was lucky to catch the last breath of the fall colors. New York and New Jersey followed which also included a trip to Princeton. After that it was Miami baby! 🙂 A quick trip to Orlando and the Harry Potter Universe were a part of it. And then a relaxing Thanksgiving in New Orleans. It was back to Houston for Black Friday and then a happy yet tearful farewell to USA and my sister. Memories that cannot be weighed or forgotten I have carried back as my only souvenirs. I have left a part of me in each and every place I visited and I hope it blends in with the tokens that other starry-eyed people have left behind.
I did zero writing during that time – there was a lot to think and feel but nothing that could be translated into words. Right now, all I can think about is capturing those magical moments into my ink and try to spell it out to relive my entire trip with you wonderful people.
I will start making rounds and try to catch up on your writing soon. Apologies if I get a little late for your celebrations. It is December and the second-happiest month of the year! So yay… No holiday hangover.
Welcome back 🙂 Snow’s falling here too (on your space 😉 ) So many memories. The excitement clearly is jumping out from each word. Wishing many more thrilling trips and better ones ahead. Best Wishes Prajakta!
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Thank you Shashank 😉
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Nice to hear that you had so great a trip and went with your sister too. Difficult to leave again, I think.
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Oh so difficult! I already want to go back
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I do understand that 🙂
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Welcome back dear 🙂 I too had a 3 week break with no writings 😛 but yes we can’t stop our mind to think and create lines in our head 😀 we are wired like that 😉 waiting for reading your future posts 🙂
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Thank you 🙂 Let’s see what doodles and scribbles those lines form on paper!
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ha ha 😀 they would come out perfectly well 😉 as always 🙂
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Smiles.. sounds like an amazing
time.. and always time.. yes..
later to put time to words
to share now as
well..
as beauty
of life is
always
worth
sharing..
sMiles..:)
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Thanks a lot 🙂
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Smiles a lot..;)
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Welcome back! Glad you had a magical time!
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Thanks Ritu 🙂
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Good to see you back.. and glad to know you had a super time.. that’s what holidays are all about
And now I feel I need a holiday tooooo…
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It is December 🙂 Treat yourself to one! Thank you for your warm welcome
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brand new fiance..:P congrats! and you have me wondering which one is the happiest month of the year..
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November! Birthday month and the HOPE month – that December is coming! Weird logic I know 😀
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Oh alright…I pretty much love November too! 🙂
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Welcome back home, dear Prajakta! Reading your post brought tears of joy to my eyes. I so understand your happiness and excitement and also the farewell tears. I am so happy for you that you could have that all! 💖
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Thank you so much Erika 🙂 The trip couldn’t have been better
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It sounded amazing! So happy for you!!!
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The first post I read .. It was all about how much u love your sister. I still remember that .
Anyway its great to hear that u spent a lot of happy time with your family. And visited some nice places. And woohooo congratulations …
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Thank you so much for your kind thoughts 🙂 and for remembering that post. I still go back to it when I miss her 🙂
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Hi Prajakta, I have nominated you for a 3 Day, 3 Quote Challenge 🙂 I hope you had a great trip!! https://couragecoach.wordpress.com/2015/12/03/3-days-3-quotes-day-2/
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Thank you Jennifer 🙂
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You’re welcome Prajakta, all the very best to you!! 🙂
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I’m glad you had such a wonderful time!
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Thanks a lot! 🙂
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Welcome back! You must be inspired!
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Oh totally 🙂 But still words elude me this time.
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So you were right next to my place in New Jersey 🙂
Welcome back!
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🙂 Thank you!! How is the weather there now? I miss every minute of it – just not the wind! :p
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It is getting cold here now…hope you had a great trip 🙂
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Brand new fiance … lol (I really laughed out)
Happy to see you back here. I hope you have a lot of pictures of the place. US is an amazing place, the one that deserves a motorcycle ride through the country side. 🙂
I am happy for you, Prajakta 🙂 God bless!
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I saw some crazy motorcycles there… They looked so cool – even to someone like me! All with heaters and carriers. More exciting than a car ride anyway 🙂 Looking share my experiences soon now.
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🙂 Totally waiting for it.
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That’s great. .I can feel the adrenaline firing into life here….:)
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Thank you 🙂
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Welcome back! That water looks perfect for swimming. But I wonder if it was warm enough. The water was chilly on my December honeymoon in the keys. Which reminds me, I’m looking forward learning just a little bit more about this brand new fiance! Congratulations!
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It was warm enough for a few people, I could bear it only till my knees 🙂 Plus we got caught in thunderstorms – the clear skies following were worth it!
I will be telling a bit more about him.. Slowly and steadily.
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Welcome Back!! Glad you had a wonderful time:)
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Such a joy to read this Prajakta. Words written such unbridles spontaneity. A fight and all, it would have been so wonderful to connect with your sister. You really packed a lot into those 3 weeks.:)
Welcome back Prajakta! 🙂
~Carl~
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Glad your back 🙂
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Thank you!
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Omg, what a splendid trip you had! I’m so happy you had such a wonderful time with family…This post reflected your happiness and joy! I myself was away for a little while. So glad to catch up with ya’all! 🙂
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Thank you so much 🙂 Hope you had a wonderful trip. Will be stopping by soon!
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Welcome back! Glad you could experience the fall, there. 🙂
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