Between July 3rd and October 20th, October 19th was the laziest day I had. Lying in bed and watching back to back episodes of Grey’s Anatomy was an absolutely blissful experience. Watching Patrick Dempsey and his smile (!) was too much fun!!
I almost vacated the room that night and left for the city. Spent most part of the night at Vrinda’s friend’s place with ALL our luggage and reached the station at 3:00 am for our 4:00 am train to Delhi. It was thanks to me that we reached that early, and I was conveniently given ‘mommy’ status with dirty glares because I had decided to behave like MY dad and leave home early because of something known as ‘unforeseen contingencies’. But people just do not seem to respect it. Hmph!
There were biases on the train, our seats were smaller than our neighbours’ and we did not even have plug points on our side. All because we got seats that were on the side. So not fair! Those tiny berths were bloody uncomfortable. But there were a couple of ‘firsts’ that happened during the journey. I usually am too scared to hang from or sit on the doorstep of a moving train. But I did peep out for a split second. Felt a crazy rush!! 😀 What I also did was what I kept instructing the other two to not do for most part of the journey – got off at a station on the way. The train was running a little late and we reached Bhopal at about 8:00 pm. I was feeling a little suffocated and so Ridhima and Vrinda decided that I need ‘fresh’ air at a station. And not only did I get off, I also bought something to eat that was not packed. I have always been finicky about food and hygiene, and have considered food sold at stations to be the worst form of unhygienic food. But I bought it and ate it – with no force or even convincing required. And I did not even fall sick. Yayiii!!! I am sure some of you reading this bit are proud of me already. Yes, I have changed. 😀
Did I mention? – my jinx continued – there was a small kid traveling with us. What fun!
I almost vacated the room that night and left for the city. Spent most part of the night at Vrinda’s friend’s place with ALL our luggage and reached the station at 3:00 am for our 4:00 am train to Delhi. It was thanks to me that we reached that early, and I was conveniently given ‘mommy’ status with dirty glares because I had decided to behave like MY dad and leave home early because of something known as ‘unforeseen contingencies’. But people just do not seem to respect it. Hmph!
There were biases on the train, our seats were smaller than our neighbours’ and we did not even have plug points on our side. All because we got seats that were on the side. So not fair! Those tiny berths were bloody uncomfortable. But there were a couple of ‘firsts’ that happened during the journey. I usually am too scared to hang from or sit on the doorstep of a moving train. But I did peep out for a split second. Felt a crazy rush!! 😀 What I also did was what I kept instructing the other two to not do for most part of the journey – got off at a station on the way. The train was running a little late and we reached Bhopal at about 8:00 pm. I was feeling a little suffocated and so Ridhima and Vrinda decided that I need ‘fresh’ air at a station. And not only did I get off, I also bought something to eat that was not packed. I have always been finicky about food and hygiene, and have considered food sold at stations to be the worst form of unhygienic food. But I bought it and ate it – with no force or even convincing required. And I did not even fall sick. Yayiii!!! I am sure some of you reading this bit are proud of me already. Yes, I have changed. 😀
Did I mention? – my jinx continued – there was a small kid traveling with us. What fun!
Turns out Delhi is happy because it is seeing good weather after reeeaaally long. I am happy too. 😛
Have been sleeping and eating all day. 😀
Will update on more soon. Ciao!!
Fuchsia 
Grey’s Anatomy is a blissful experience! When Callie tried to talk to Dr. Bailey and Bailey just stared at her. Hilarious.I can’t wait to see what is in store Thursday!
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hmm so lot of first time experiences:)sitting on the train gate while the world goes by is a experience that everyone should have, spleacially on certain train routes…..not al the vendors cook food in unhygenic way….u just need to avoid the oil stuff…though i would say del-bbay route offers some really nice stuff through the route…….
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shabashey !!!!
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Aab “mommy” types banoge to kids to ayenge hi!!!Welcome back home. Enjoy the weather in the plains 😛
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Jennie🙂DKMain khade ho ke dekhti hoon… just duur se. :DWhat I had was oily stuff. I’m still ok, and still kicked about it. 😛OM🙂SubhadipErr..Oh yes, the weather in the plains is great. Loving it! 🙂
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I am very happy for you because I know how eagerly you had been waiting to go back home for Diwali. Enjoy yourself!
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Thanks, Sinjini. 🙂
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