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Hello, I’m Bhavya Vatrapu


A twenty-something girl from India! I quit my corporate job to pursue more from life!
I often get lost on the road (that's also because I'm bad at using maps), find my way back, meet people on the way, listen to their stories, experience culture, write about all that and more here!

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Letting the rain win once a while! Letting the rain win once a while!
Wrote about why exactly I'm crossing this stream a Wrote about why exactly I'm crossing this stream and about the man smiling in the background! Go give it a read #linkinbio @tyndisheritage
I left a piece of my heart that evening at Thalass I left a piece of my heart that evening at Thalassery. was at a local seaside coffee shop - not the expensive fancy kind like in Juhu but a local boho make shed shop - the one that sells Kattan coffee for ten bucks. hanging out with friends made on the road. the sunset was gorgeous. we talked about work, travel, life, expectations, failures. laughed a lot, got nostalgic over how different and simple the '90s were. watched the sun go down, sat in silence till the twilight colors took over the sky. it was so close to meditation.  I left a piece of my heart that evening at Thalassery.
Still wrapping my head around the fact that there Still wrapping my head around the fact that there are only 4 months left in 2021 while my mind is still stuck in 2020.  . I only remember waiting for 2020 to be over as if it would end all the problems, and tadaaah 2021 was fresh hell!  . So this time, not waiting for this year to be over. Instead, I'm going to pamper myself, work like there is no tomorrow, decorate & redecorate the home office and fill the balconies with bougainvilleas and cosmos.  . What are your plans for the rest of 2021?
Dilon mein tum apni betaabiyan leke chal rahe ho, Dilon mein tum apni betaabiyan leke chal rahe ho, toh zinda ho tum! Can't be more grateful for being alive! #strangetimes . . . #chasingbougainvilleas #paperflowers #whatdidwedotodeservethem #positivevibesonly #practisegratitude #midweekgratitude
Rember in-flight safety announcements - In case of Rember in-flight safety announcements - In case of an emergency, secure your mask first before helping others. That should be the case in most of the life scenarios, dont you think? It's such an irony that we get confused and mix up two opposite words - Selfcare and Selfish, even in our own minds. For most of my adult life, I apologized and felt/made feel guilty for putting myself first for the simplest things like . Not feeling obliged to please others Saying no to things I don't feel like doing Expressing my needs loud and upfront Taking/having me-time Taking a break from caring for others Watching stand-up comedy as a respite to deal with a crisis in the family or society. (the list goes on) . How will we support or be there for others when our own needs are not met? Selfcare is not selfish; it's beyond Instagram hashtags or marketing tactics. It's self-preservation more than anything. And yes, it's essential to ask questions like, are my actions negatively impacting others? How can I balance or make it up when I am available. We can consider others and consider ourselves too!
Scenes from the walking tour organized by @tyndish Scenes from the walking tour organized by @tyndisheritage Calicut is a major trade city, and its main markets are bustling. I took most of these pictures in the quiet bilanes.
So it turned out my neighbor in Calicut, Mr. Bashe So it turned out my neighbor in Calicut, Mr. Basheer, is a world traveler, entrepreneur, antique collector, and the owner of Gudham Art Cafe, which is also a library, coworking space, art gallery, and a studio (Felt like I finally arrived at my dream workplace) His antique collections are on the first floor, where he visits every day. He was not only a sweet-spirited soul but also an amazing storyteller who treasures the stories behind each piece of his antiques ❤
I hopped on a bus to Calicut and started browsing I hopped on a bus to Calicut and started browsing Airbnb to find a budget place to rest my head that night and randomly did a reservation at @design.ashram. I had 32 hours in the food capital of Kerala before leaving home and wanted make the most of it. I called Naveen from @tyndisheritage to check if they have any food tour that I can join, he said he would pass on my number to the local team. The ghat roads made me nauseous, and I don't remember falling asleep. Three hours of drive, nine hairpin bends, and seven missed calls later, I arrived at Calicut. . The following 24 hours fell in place like never before and probably the most impromptu and cherished time of my life. . I never got a chance to share those stories and will be doing that in the next few days :))
Five-star experiences last week. . Talking to an Five-star experiences last week. . Talking to an old friend on the phone, who is hundreds of miles apart, I laughed till I cried - loud enough to wake up my neighbor (#sorry) . My little nephew just started talking and now addresses me as Atta (Aunt in mother tongue) . I went to my fav bookstore, bought some books to read this month and a new refillable fountain ink pen (Yes, I'm obsessed with stationery, and it's a 5-star experience) . My mom visited, and we baked a cake together! . As usual, I annoyed @teja_gearhead all week - Def a 5-star experience. I've been reading Oprah's "What I know for sure", and in the first chapter, she writes about how she rates her experiences in stars. Life loves a grateful heart, and Making these notes has been pure joy. Feel free to share yours. I imagine reading this post and comments a few years later will be fun if if we'd still be on social media then :)))
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