PERSONAL STORIES, REAL TALK

Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone

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Hey Everyone! I hope y’all are having a great day! It’s time for some Real Talk!

Each of us have our own “comfort zone” which, more than an actual place is an emotional-psychological safe haven involving our daily habits and routine. Being in our comfort zone implies protection and security, minimizing any risks and stress. It’s a warm, safe cocoon where we are happily existing, distant enough from any mishap or blunder. When we step outside of our comfort zone, we’re taking a risk and opening ourselves up to the possibility of stress and anxiety! (Well, who wants that now?) As humans, we are creatures of comfort and taking risks is a menace that we are not well equipped to handle. It is too much of an effort and labor, something that we usually shy away from!

“If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.”
― Thomas Jefferson

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TINY TALES

I Got This!

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A jam-packed auditorium and a million people, with ministers and diplomats in line.

"The First Woman On Mars" - It was indeed the speech of a lifetime!

"I got this", said Rita, with glistening-sparkly eyes. Her lecture-notes tightly gripped.

From a penniless orphan, living on streets, to a distinguished aeronautical prime.

This story is of dreams that refuse to crumble and DIE!
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PHOTO GALLERY

Sunday Stills : Wind

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Hey Everyone! I hope y’all are doing wonderful!

Welcome to Terri’s Photo Challenge : Sunday Stills. Yet another day, another exciting prompt and a “perfect” WPC substitution!

This week’s theme is “WIND” and even though I am an avid photographer, I somehow couldn’t find anything worthwhile in my “vault of pictures”, until I stumbled across some “windy” photos of “Lung ta” aka the Tibetan Prayer Flags from my trip to Bir Billing.
Traditionally, these prayer flags are used to promote peace, compassion, strength, and wisdom and do not carry prayers to Gods, which is a common misconception. It is believed, that by hanging these flags in high places, the “Lung ta” – under the effect of “wind”, carries the blessings and mantras depicted on the flags to all beings, far and wide –  spreading good will, benevolence and compassion into all-pervading space. *ah! serenity*

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Conventionally, prayer flags come in sets of five – one in each of five colors. The five colors are arranged from left to right in a specific order – blue, white, red, green, and yellow.
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HEALTHY FOOD SERIES

Healthy Food Series – Celebrity Bizarre Eating Habits (Part II)

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Happy Tuesday y’all! It’s time for the weekly Healthy Food Series on iScriblr.

Well, it’s been six months and 15 “super-foods” – since I started with my “health consciousness” journey with my weekly Healthy Food Series on iScriblr; and trust me, this ride has been more than fun! *happy dance* I admit, sticking up with your New Years Resolutions doesn’t seem to be that impossible any longer (once you get the gist of it!) Some visualization, certain motivation and a great deal of dedication – walah, you start a TREND! And since we are celebrating today, what could be better than talking about our “star-studded” counterparts – the celebrities! *waves like a queen*
This Tuesday, on Healthy Food Series – it is all about the luminaries and their BIZARRE EATING HABITS! *rich people problems*

1 NICOLE KIDMAN

Nicole Mary Kidman is an eminent Australian actress and producer. She is the recipient of multiple awards – including an Academy Award, two Prime-time Emmy Awards, five Golden Globe Awards, and the Silver Bear for Best Actress. Kidman also has been a Goodwill ambassador for UNICEF since 1994 and for UNIFEM since 2006. In 2006, Kidman was made a Companion in the Order of Australia and was the highest-paid actress in the motion picture industry for that year. Following her divorce from actor Tom Cruise, she has been married to singer Keith Urban since 2006.iScriblr_NICOLEKIDMAN

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TINY TALES

Pride Killed Us All – Three Line Tales

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Of barren land, un-bearing turf and deserted acreage.

Where death looms, sadness prevails and no man dare stride.

This was once my "heaven on earth", today in shambles, thanks to your ersatz pride.
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MY TRAVEL DIARIES, PERSONAL STORIES

Last Burger On Earth!

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Hey everyone! I hope y’all have had a wonderful weekend?

It’s been a while that I have written about my travel antics and reviews on restaurants and eating joints. Ah, the scorching summers!!! *huffs and puffs*
Well thankfully the “Weather Gods” took some mercy and it rained this weekend, instilling in us a desire to step out of our homes and spend some quality time canvassing the city, which obviously included FOOD! And look what we found – a place called – LBOE aka Last Burger On Earth!

WINNER (in the burger category) at the World Food Championships in Orange Beach, Alabama, with competitors from 43 states and 14 countries competing in the various categories – LBOE was for sure, on top of our “to-visit” list and I am glad that we were able to witness the “deliciousness” first hand!
Home of the best burgers in Memphis, LBOE is known to serve up burgers the old-fashioned way – using fresh, never frozen ground beef and turkey, and the highest quality veggie patties and infusing a modern twist with some great flavor combos.  Hand made to order, the super succulent burgers at LOBE are indeed one of the yummiest burgers that we’ve ever had! *slurps*

Food/Drinks ordered – EL DIABLO BURGER (spicy as hell!), MUSHROOM MELT BURGER with FRIES, a pack of LOCAL CHIPS and ICED TEA.

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EL DIABLO BURGER – Pepper​ Jack cheese, sauteed habanero, Serrano and Jalapeno peppers, avocado ranch, lettuce and tomato.
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PHOTO GALLERY

Sunday Stills : Summer

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Hey Everyone! I hope y’all are doing wonderful. HAPPY FRIYAY!

Welcome to Terri’s Photo Challenge : Sunday Stills. Yet another day and another exciting prompt. Thank God for this, I miss WPC a little less!

This week’s theme is “SUMMER” and to be honest, I really ain’t that big a fan of the scorching sun and high temperatures, especially since the weather has been super treacherous where I live! *sighs*
For me a “perfect” summer is all about having a wonderful day at the beach – with pristine shores, revitalizing cool waters and gorgeous sunsets! *ah, beach-life* Presenting to you all some “summery” photos of me at my favorite place this SUMMER!

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An early morning SUMMER swim in the SEA! Well, who minds some VITAMIN SEA when the weather is so hot?
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HEALTHY FOOD SERIES

Healthy Food Series – Green Tea

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Hey Everyone! It’s time for the weekly Healthy Food Series on iScriblr! *Happy Tuesday*

I know, it’s been a while that we’ve discussed about the “healthy food options” – call it life or it’s distractions, I somehow wasn’t able to research and create something worthwhile! *feels sorry*
Anyhow, keeping up with the trend of being aware of the food products and the “health benefits/health care” involved with their consumption, the Healthy Food Series is back!

Today’s star product is – GREEN TEA!

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