Ink and Paper

Writers love the backspace bar on the keyboard. I have hit the backspace at least three times before starting this blog. Many writers stated that aspiring authors should stop reworking their drafts. It sounds fair to me. If you keep editing your drafts, you will be in the process of modifying the plot frequently. Every writer has a lesson to learn from their successful and failed manuscripts. Courage helps a writer build those manuscripts into a book. Every writer tries to be the next JK Rowling. However, the writer ignores the individuality of their manuscripts.
I have written a few stories in the past three months. Every night I would manage to write around 1,000 words, and in the morning, I would trash the write-up. After a while, I was disappointed in my creativity, and that’s when I stopped research for my next manuscript. I remember when I was co-authoring my book, I picked up a chapter from my trash. A writer should start connecting dots and shape their drafts. You would be able to save a lot of characters. I know I did rescue a great character in my plot.
As we are heading to the year-end, I am drooling over Christmas book releases. Goodreads has beautiful recommendations with holiday season vibes. Many writers are gearing for their Holiday releases. The covers are mesmerizing, and I wish someday I could write a holiday-worthy novel. For now, I would love to drool over Jenny Colgan’s book. Oh! Have you seen the Magical Harry Potter release by Bloomsbury this October? The book is stunning; I bet on that. I wish my nephews were old enough to read Harry Potter. I would have sent these gorgeous illustration books to them. Few bookstagram accounts from the USA and UK make me jealous. The book collection released during this holiday season is a vibe. I hate that I have to wait till next year to have those books in India.

Netflix and Chill

Netflix is pouring with movies on Christmas, and it’s dreamy. In India, it is festival season, while the rest of the world is gearing up for the holiday season. I am drowning in work, but all I thought about was a holiday in the snow-capped mountains. Whenever I complete a complex report, I reward myself by watching a video or listening to my current favorite song. I have fallen in love with the snowfall without witnessing it. I saw my nephew enjoying snow last year, and it was fun to watch him. During the pandemic, I watched anything and everything on Netflix. I missed my friends, as we watched most of the seasons together during weekends. As we are approaching the holiday season, I am entering into a fantasy world with Netflix.
Yesterday, I re-watched ‘Holiday Calendar’ after logging off from work at around 11 PM. I wish we have a facility to order cute advent calendars for us. It would be nice if I had a calendar to predict the future. Another way to know who my life partner would be! I am not very excited about this event, but a little heads-up would be great, Universe.

I have watched all Christmas movies on Netflix, they bring a different kind of joy in life. You would want to believe in Santa Claus. You would wish to cuddle with someone by the fireplace. Don’t get me started on the smell of gingerbread cookies and decorations. The spirit of Christmas has smitten my soul. I live in my fantasy world through the eyes of Netflix. I am hoping to watch some great movies this Christmas. I know Netflix wouldn’t disappoint me. OMG! I am waiting for Dash and Lily’s next season. Let’s see which one would be the best Christmas movie this year!

Love ❤

Awaited watch

Brag-Worthy Experience: Sterling Holiday

When I stepped into the conference hall, I was not prepared for the meet. I didn’t do my homework correctly; I would quote. Yes, I witness an enigma in that hall when I scaled mountains in Manali, tasted water at the Corbett, and eyed mouth-watering Biryani at Dindi. Wondering… Here is the answer to all the thoughts which ran through your mind.
Sterling Holidays: Holiday Differently
Sterling Holiday Resorts India Limited is one of the best holiday resorts operational in India. The resorts are located in over 25 locations offering a unique holidaying experience. In October 2015, the resort acquired Nature Trails Resort Private Limited. With this expansion, the company has ventured into adventure trails in Maharashtra.
At the Blogger event, Chief Marketing Officer Mr. Peshwa Acharya defined traveling in his golden words. Before this event, Sterling Holidays was just a place which I saw crossing the roads of Puri, Odisha. However, at the end of the event, it was the place where I wanted to be. The company has sprawling resorts spread across the meadows of Manali, tea gardens of Darjeeling and beaches of Karwar. Think holiday, book Sterling!
Travel has changed over the years, rightly quoted by Peshwa Sir. Sterling Holiday plans it for you, once you book your stay. They have plans for everyone in the house. At the end of 2017, the company underwent a transition. The new avatar of Sterling Holiday is all set to mark its presence in the world of travel. In December 2017, the logo went a change of identity and a tad bit of jazz up. The new visual identity has a tint of ‘Purple’ depicting ‘Richness,’ ‘Red’ depicting ‘People & Passion,’ and ‘Yellow’ depicting ‘Diversity of Place.’ The spinning wheel symbolizes three pillars supporting Sterling: People, Experiences, and Places, as quoted by Peshwa Sir. The resorts have witnessed massive transformation where old ceilings have been changed into brand new. Now, your rooms offer you a ‘Brag-worthy experience.’ With Sterling Holiday, the experience would speak volumes. You can book your travel and dine with the tribes Toda in Ooty, or you can walk around the weaving industry in Dindi. ‘100 Days of New Thing’ is a unique concept introduced at Sterling, where the company celebrates something new every day. On 8 December 2017, Sterling launched its official travel mascot ‘Raja Rex.’ The mascot is a discovery mascot who would help travelers to discover new activities and experiences. Sterling Ooty has hosted Raja Rex recently. In 2018, the company aims to launch the discovery mascot all over its properties. In January 2018, Sterling is launching a complimentary Holiday Insurance in partnership with Digit/Fairfax which will ensure the well-being of travelers during their stay with Sterling.
I was mesmerized with the travelogues presented by Sterling. Travel stories were not mere stories; it was experience captured by travelers. Today, when I walked out of the event, I couldn’t pause the thought of traveling to Yercaud. My thoughts ran wild when Peshwa Sir presented the Sterling property at Darjeeling. I smell tea leaves, blending in the air.
“Darjeeling tea is the champagne of tea, just like single malt scotch”– CMO Peshwa Acharya
I am glad that Thrillophilia and Sterling Holidays gave me an opportunity to witness the best. Travel is a word which is very near to my heart.
For some travel is life, for some travel is leisure… Well, maybe I chose life and plan to live it differently with Sterling Holidays.

“To Travel is to Live” 🙂

Sterling Holiday