There is more to me than just my name, Sheetal. So the effort in trying to figure out ‘a timeless about page’ that is not a long-winded monologue, is both critical and time consuming .
I second this quote by Alain de Bottom, “Dear reader, do bear in mind that the first sentence, over in a second, took 4 hours of procrastination & self-hatred to get down.”
In my case, this is what I came up with.
I am in the teaching profession by day (but work nights too when the going gets tough). I dine on books and comics (occasional magazines too), a travel junkie who gets car sick (but is unstoppable when out of it). I am thankful to have experienced life before Facebook and Google and now with them. Lucky me!
I carry my trusty Hitchhiker’s Guide to Galaxy and Beyond and I raise a toast to thinking aloud on life, universe and every thing. That is what I will be doing on this blog.
Enjoy the ride!
I love your soul!
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I had no idea whether my page was evoking any reaction at all but your words have truly touched me. Thank you so much. You made my day!
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Ditto.
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The first quote made me smile.
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Your comment is the first thing I’m reading in the morning and I’m smiling too. You’ve made my day. Thanks!
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I discovered this blog in April, and I am truly happy that I did, for
1.I found you after almost five years
2.I was happy, you did not change one bit
3.This was the major motivating force which inspired me to start my blog
So let us raise a toast on thinking aloud!
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Aditya, you rock too. All the best for your endeavours!
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Thank you!
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I love Hitchhiker’s Guide to Galaxy – only special know about these books. 😉
Many thanks for stopping by and following my Travel and Photography blog.
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Another fan ! Happy to have discovered your blog.
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Thank you and likewise.
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Well you sold me with the Douglas Adams references! Nice opening speech.
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You made my day Gavin!
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Yes us Douglas Adams fans need to stick together!
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Now that calls for a Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster toast, cheers!
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Any sentence takes much more time thinking or writing than reading. (Hearing is out, most humans don’t hear…) Compliments.
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So true and thank you 😊!
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I just love this introduction and perfectly chosen sentence by Alain de Bottom.
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Thank you 🙂
Alain was wonderfully apt and expressed my thoughts succinctly. I had to quote him.
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I can tell that reading your blog is going to add spice to my day!
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Thanks Cady 🙂 You lift my spirits with your words .
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You did it – achieved an about page that is not boring, is short, but not too short. The only thing missing is your name. I enjoy your thinking aloud. 🙂
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Marsha, on cloud nine. My day is looking up. Will edit to add my name. Thanks .
-Sheetal .
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You bet. I wasn’t sure. Thanks for the correction, Sheetal.
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I can so relate to the angst and time wasted in writing that first paragraph that Alain alluded to! I am very pleased to meet you!
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The struggles of writing something that wins the approval of the inner critic is universal. 😊
Alain’s words on the other hand, are gold. They stand the test of time. Happy they bind us together.
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