The first thing was, I learned to forgive myself. Then I told myself, “Go ahead and do whatever you want, it’s okay by me.”
– Jack Handey, Deepest Thoughts
So clearly I took my own sweet time… After years of swimming in my private thoughts, penning them down and then very determinedly deleting them – I decided to actually put them up in this vast, expanding cosmos (I am actually picturing a sparkling universe where my posts become a part of a beautiful comet). Never mind!
Apart from a tendency to ramble, I am a normal, healthy girl (or woman, lady, female – whatever catches your fancy) with an obsession for food and sleep. I try to avoid cliches and have fallen into one of the biggest one as far as my work is concerned. But over here, I get to be anyone and everyone, including an armchair perfectionist!
I never realized the super high that comes after writing something and feel the intense satisfaction, “I created that“. There is so much to discover about my own self through this medium that I never realized how little I actually know who am I and what am I made of. Sure it is circumstances that make a person, but writing is what has painted the intrinsic patterns and shades on the canvas of my personality. With every post, I am looking at a newer version of myself and building a different me of the future.
Anyway, here goes nothing! Make yourself at home and explore all you want! 🙂
~ Prajakta Athavale
[…] An Armchair Perfectionist […]
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Hi Prajakta. I’ve nominated you for a poetry challenge. Please don’t feel obligated, but I think that you would do very well.
https://weight2lose2013.wordpress.com/2015/05/16/ceramic-frog-tanaga-%f0%9f%90/
Thanks,
Rob
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Thank you so much for this Rob 🙂 Hunting up pics now…
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Prajakta, I’ve closed my old blog, but I can be found here going forward:
https://forfriendswithoutborders.wordpress.com/2016/02/20/a-new-beginning/
I hope that you are well!
Rob
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Prajakta,
Nominated you for something called free style writing challenge. Do check out my post with the same name and you shall find happiness and solitude. 😀
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Thank you Anoop 🙂 Stopping over right now! I know what you talking about and it is happiness!
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I was kidding about the happiness part though, so that it would look a bit alluring 😛
But glad you found some happiness in that post 😛
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I hope that you don’t mind, Prajakta, but a nomination awaits you!
https://weight2lose2013.wordpress.com/2015/05/18/versatile-and-thundering/
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Rob… I feel so honored that you are considering me. Time to pull up my socks and do my bit here. Must stop being so lazy! Thank you!
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lol! You’re busy, not lazy. Please respond only at your leisure!
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Hi Prajakta, I just nominated you for the Real Neat award: http://wp.me/p4APKf-1dT The post will be up in about one hour. As you know, don’t feel obliged to participate. 😀
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Erika! Thank you so much for considering me! I have become irregular in accepting these awards 😦 Will try to get around
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Don’t worry about that. I just want to show you my appreciation and perhaps bring you some new followers 😉
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Prajakta, there is another award waiting for you. Don’t feel obliged to participate but I thought you were an Encouraging Thunder: https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2015/06/02/another-thunderstorm/
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I am a thunder 😀 Yay!! In this peak summer, it sure feels good. Thank you Erika!
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[…] Holly 2. Mark 3. Megan 4. Christina 5. Josh 6. Anxious Mom 7. Manee 8. Prajakta 9. Cheryl 10. […]
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For you!
https://butismileanyway.wordpress.com/2015/06/10/inspiring-very-liebster-ly-inspiring/
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Hi, I just bothered you with a mean challenge 😉: https://erikakind.wordpress.com/2015/06/11/allergic-to-e-challenge/
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[…] And my nominations… All Things Chronic BlueChickenNinja Be Like Water Ashok Bhatia An Armchair Perfectionist […]
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For you!
https://butismileanyway.wordpress.com/2015/06/17/versatilio-x2/
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Thank you Ritu 🙂
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You’re welcome! 😊
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Thank you so much for the follow. 😀 I really appreciate the support. I will come back to read more from you. Happy blogging!:D
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Thank you! Hope you enjoy the ride.
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i will, definitely. 🙂
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Hey! I nominated you for Freestyle writing challenge. 😀
https://poetryandchocolateandbooks.wordpress.com/2015/06/19/freestyle-writing-challenge/
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I’ve nominated you for an award: https://amommasview.wordpress.com/2015/06/18/the-versatile-blogger-award-2/
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Thank you so much 🙂
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Thanks so much for dropping by the craziness that is my blog. 🙂
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It is the craziness that drew me 🙂
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Well thank you! Feel free to send in questions if you want to. 😉
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Hi Prajakta thanks for the follow only one word springs to mind on my first look at your blog. PERFECT😊😊
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Ha ha 🙂 Thanks Waffles! Hope you enjoy your time here
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I hope that you are not too busy for this! 🙂
https://weight2lose2013.wordpress.com/2015/06/22/where-theres-thunder/
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It is thundering outside 😀 And now here as well! Thank you Rob
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For you! 🙂
http://fourthgenerationfarmgirl.com/2015/06/22/a-heartfelt-thank-you/
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Thank you Tonya 🙂
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You are welcome! 😊
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Hi 🙂 I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award. You can see my post here http://gentlementalannie.com/2015/06/24/sunshine-award-nominees/
Annie ❤
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http://wp.me/p5lJXT-15L Nominated you for starlight award. Have a look once buddy 🙂
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Hello! I nominated you for the Five Photos, Five Stories Challenge. You can find the details at this link- https://katcarpita.wordpress.com/2015/06/29/five-photos-five-stories-challenge-day-1/
You are under no obligation to take part …. or you can take 3 months like I did! 🙂
Kat
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Thanks Kat for the nomination 🙂
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[…] Prajakta Athavale […]
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Getting on to it 🙂 Thanks a lot for the nomination!
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Hey Prajakta,
Here is a challenge. You may love it. I have nominated you for it.
http://tejasjani.com/2015/07/17/my-e-is-leaking/
Good Luck 🙂
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Hey Prajakta,
I have nominated you for the Quotes challenge.
http://tejasjani.com/2015/07/18/quotes-challenge-day-three/
Good Luck 🙂
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Thanks Tejas 🙂 I am falling behind this one. Time to accelerate!
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Go Wroom Wroom Prajakta! I sponsor the Fuel 😛
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Love your blog, keep writing !
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Thanks Arun 🙂
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I resisted but I could not help but confess this. Every time I visit your blog, I feel I know this cat from somewhere 😛
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Check your dream catalogue. She probably slapped you hard with her bushy tail!
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No no. That was the other cat. This one is someone else 😛
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Simple and to the point 🙂 I look forward to catching up with your posts slowly as I get time. Glad I stumbled upon this wonderful home of yours. Stay connected and keep shining.
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Thank you for your wonderful words, Gaurav. I look forward to keeping in touch 🙂
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Very interesting blog indeed!
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Thanks a lot 🙂
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Hey! I have nominated you for the ‘Blogger Recognition Award’, take a look here: https://4yearoldadult.wordpress.com/2015/07/29/blogger-recognition-award/ 🙂
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Thanks a lot 🙂
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My pleasure. I am also thinking about taking a break from awards. 🙂
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Hey Prajakta,
I have nominated you for Sunshine Blogger Award. Please check out my post for the same. http://tejasjani.com/2015/08/11/sunshine-blogger-award/ 🙂
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interesting blog! BTW I really liked the shot with cat on your blog banner! did you click this one?
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Thanks a lot 🙂 A friend of mine captured it in Greece!
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its a splendid shot!
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[…] Prajakta […]
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http://lifeintinysteps.com/2015/08/17/blogger-recognition-award/
Check out the award nomination, would really appreciate if you take part. Have a wonderful week ahead of you. Best wishes and regards.
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I see you have recently completed this award so you are excused if you do not want to do it 🙂
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Ha ha 🙂 Thank you so much for the nomination Gaurav. Keep up with your blogging!
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Actually, I just realized that was not the award you completed but you were nominated for it hahah. Anyways, you went award free so you would have said no anyways haha.
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[…] Prajakta for the thought-provoking posts and all the support […]
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Good to meet you Prajakta. To start with, you have like one of the nicest Indian names…where in India do you hail from?
I am Savio, from Goa…yes…yes…I read your poem about Goa 🙂 it was such a pleasure reading it. Glad to have come in contact with a goa-lover 🙂
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Hi Savio! Thank you so much for dropping in and for such lovely words 🙂 I am presently based in Pune after spending two amazing years in Goa. Enjoy your look around and will be dropping in soon!
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Hey,
I have nominated you for Brotherhood Bloggers Award 🙂
http://tejasjani.com/2015/09/09/brotherhood-of-the-world-blogger-award/
Cheers!
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Hi Prajakta,
Another nomination for you 🙂 I have nominated you for Blogger Recognition Award 🙂
http://tejasjani.com/2015/09/09/blogger-recognition-award/
Cheers!
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Thanks Tejas 🙂 I have gone awards-free but would like to thank you again for the double consideration !
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🙂
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Hey dear,
It’s my pleasure to nominate you for a lovely award called, ‘The Real Neat Blog Award’. You can check the details here- https://feelingsoulmate.wordpress.com/2015/09/14/opening-the-first-surprise-box/ 😊 Congratulations 💝
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Thanks for liking my post. 🙂
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[…] Last month, Prajakta asked for a picture of the gnocchi. Here’s tonight’s gnocchi, Prajakta! […]
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Hi Prajakta, I have nominated you for a challenge if you fancy having a go.
http://edwinasepisodes.com/2015/09/28/three-day-quote-challenge-day-3/
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Thank you so much Judy 🙂 I have done the challenge sometime back – it sure was fun.
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Yes, it is one of my favourite challenges 🙂
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Hey dear,
I’m so happy to announce you that you are one of my Encouraging thunder and Entertainer blogger Award nominees. You can find the details here:
https://feelingsoulmate.wordpress.com/2015/10/01/and-the-ninth-and-tenth-one-too/
Big congratulations!! 🙂 ❤
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Thank you so much Nimmi 🙂 I have gone awards-free at the moment, but very touched to have been considered for this.
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Oh!! I was not aware of that… However, that my way of showing my love to you and your work my dear 🙂
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Hi Prajakta, As usual enjoyed reading your blog.
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Nice Blog… Best Wishes Always!!!
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Thanks a lot 🙂 Will be dropping in soon
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Hi, Prajakta ! I just nominated you for the ” I cannot handle any more awards” award ! Okay, I know this is not THE MOST DESIRABLE AWARD , but what is ! ? ; )
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I kind of beat you to it 😀 I kinda went award free but decided to keep accepting all forms of cakes and pastries and cheese!
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Cheddar?
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Awesome blog 😀
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Thank you Shitij 🙂
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Hello there,
firstly thankyou for reading my blogs and secondly thankyou for being an amazing writer. I bet they go hand in hand 🙂
I loved reading your bio page, it is full of one liners the one which you can live by in your life, here goes one
“With every post, I am looking at a newer version of myself and building a different me of the future.”
Glad to meet you 🙂
P.S. I hope you are smiling and being proud of yourself. 🙂
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Thank you Nishita 🙂 Having you here is a pleasure indeed! I have been following your blog for a while now and absolutely love your stuff 🙂 All smiles here…
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🙂 Thankyou so much, having you here is a treasure 🙂
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Hi, Greetings! I hope you are doing fine. Please may I have your email id to send a book ‘She:Ekla Cholo Re’ review request. Thanks
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