Day 25/100

My first milestone completed! With this 25th day post, I would like to thank everyone who has been so encouraging and kind in giving compliments. These compliments have helped me recoup my energy and positivity while having bad days. This project has not only helped me get out of my comfort zone but also bond with strangers over memorable experiences. I understand that I have not been able to keep up my promise of posting one illustration per day, but halfway through the project, I realized that it's all about enjoying the process rather than stressfully trying to meet the deadline. Hence this 100 days project of mine might take a little longer than just 100 days. Thank you, everyone!

Day 24/100

Happiness is receiving a box full of Pune’s best macaroons from an unexpected source on your birthday.

Day 23/100

So the reason I haven't been able to post in the last few days is that I have been busy chasing Sunsets, eating vada pavs, staying up all night watching movies and eating macaroons with my best friend. She visited me last weekend, and we went crazy. As simple as that! And every time I look at this picture I get reminded of that beautiful hillside evening where I was surrounded by my close friends, and the birds were chirping non-stop, everyone felt a rush of positivity, peace, and happiness.

Day 22/100

He looks like a poser but the reality is he doesn’t care about anything in the world at all, and is eternally in the TGIF mode. Which reminds me that it is Friday and I need to learn to destress and relax like our society cat. Have a relaxed weekend everyone. :)

Day 21/100

JOJO Rabbit! What a beautiful gift to the World.

It is common knowledge that Adolf Hitler used movies as a medium for his propaganda during World War II. And here we have Taika Waititi using the same medium to create awareness on multiple aspects of life and have such a positive impact on society. I watched this movie over the weekend, and I am still replaying the scenes in my head. This movie is not only socially enlightening but is also a source of joy and escapism.

Day 20/100

My flatmate says that talking to plants can help them stay healthy, and research says that plants respond to female voices better. Just like human beings, plants also need a lot of affection and care, and hence I talk to these guys every day, and they reciprocate by adding so much life and love to my room. This post is dedicated to these selfless new friends of mine.

Day 19/100

We moved into this house on the same day last month, and it has taken us almost a month to turn this big house into our sweet little home. And after so many busy weekends we finally managed to crack a deal with the Universe to allow us to sit in this balcony and have breakfast by the beautiful Bougainvillea tree.

P.S: Finally learned to make Sunnyside up fried egg. I used to think it is rocket science.

Day 18/100

Thank you Frank Sinatra for giving this world timeless romantic songs. Happy valentine's day everyone! Fall in love with yourself a little more this Valentine's day.

And to all the single people out there, "The best is yet to come and won't that be fine" - Frank Sinatra

Day 17/100

Woke up to find this pretty kite happily fluttering in my balcony. Good day everyone!

Day 16/100

One of my all-time favourite movies and the inspiration behind this blog. I cannot relate more to Julie's this dialogue in the movie, "No one knows about me, I feel like I'm just sending things into this giant void." I watch this movie over and over again, every time I lack inspiration. At first, no one is interested in her blog, but as time goes by, Julie gets more and more followers of her blog. What I find most inspiring about this movie is that both of them never give up. This movie is such an enjoyable dish!

Day 15/100

E.T, our canine friend in the neighbourhood, treats me like a long-lost friend every time I step out of the house. My favourite part of the evening is, E.T escorting me till the end of the road when I step out for evening walks. His mesmerizing eyes always make me wonder if he is trying to say something to me.

P.S: Everyone here calls him E.T (the extra-terrestrial) because of his animated ears.

Day 14/100

It’s a full moon day! And it is one of the biggest full moons this year. "The Moon belongs to me, a friend who would never desert me" this is my 1st memory of the Moon from when I was a child. Today, years later; neither do I feel like a grownup nor has the Moon stopped following me.

P.S : Do take some time out to look at the moon tonight. It will help you end the weekend on a positive note.

Day 13/100

I don’t know about you. But I always have a spot in every city I spend some time in. A place I can call mine. It is my go-to place when I am missing home, my friends or when I don’t feel the sense of belonging. Piatto has become my go-to place for comfort in Pune. I sit here for hours these days painting and dreaming. I don’t think I can find a friendlier place to grab some desert and unwind.

P.S : This person made our day by giving us free macaroons since we were the last customers. Delicious benefits of being a regular.

Day 12/100

It is a delight to wake up to these lively birds chirping in the morning. Waking up to this melody seems like a promise of a great day ahead in contrast to the nightmarish sleep deprived nights.

Day 11/100

We all have that first memory of doing something. My first memory of painting is painting with my Mom when I was really young (3 years). She would mix the colours for me and I would run to my room to test the colours on the wall behind the door with the assumption that nobody would ever find out. From then to now it's been my happy refuge. It is important to introduce good hobbies to children from early years when their brain is developing. I am so thankful to my parents for introducing me to Art at such an early age.

Day 10/100

My Grandmom is one of the most inspiring women in my life. For as long as I can remember, we have shared a sacred bond that is unparalleled to any other relationship I have ever had. I am forever in awe of the creativity she possesses. She made this embroidery to keep herself distracted when my Grandad was in the hospital. So grateful for every moment we spend together.

Day 9/100

Breathtaking scenic views that always keep me distracted during turbulent and long hour brutal flights. It is also a metaphor to understand how important it is to look at the Big picture and not fret over current uncertainty.

Day 8/100

I feel privileged to have a flatmate who tirelessly goes through my IKEA manuals and helps assemble. They say IKEA’s product assembly conditions are perfect for an argument! Ikea rage is a thing - but in our case, it has only brought us closer as flatmates.

PS : That’s my easy going flatmate diligently reading through another assembly instruction.

Day 7/100

One of the fondest childhood memory of the house we lived in included a Guava tree in the backyard. Even though I was only 5, I still remember carrying a bag full of Guava fruits to our uncle’s place every summer. The memories and the sentimental value I have of that tree is simply immeasurable. And now after 2 decades, I find myself in a wonderful situation to be living in a house with a Guava tree in the backyard. It’s a bliss!