To be game with weather, bugs, wild animals and people you do not know camping in close proximity to you is real junk and things we think can go wrong more than likely they do get ridiculous and its especially true when you are camping as you are out of your element. The curious part of living this kind of life for a day or two is we have to resort to our basic human instincts. Last weekend me and my husband went for Camping at Garner State Park, Texas.
We were excited to camp as we didn't had to hike or go through backpacking fun. So it was only camping and eating. I believe one good thing leads to another better hope. Let start with the idea of camping which lead to the beautiful long drive in the Hill Country through small towns where we found one small Bakery opened in a charming house where we had our peaceful home cooked lunch. What more one could ask to dote on within few hours of the day. With happy belly and soul we reached our Camp ground. Aah! it was simply serene. Its October in Texas, its beautiful out here, we offset the heat and ready to embrace the cool sun.
It was early evening when we reached, there was plenty of sunshine with the hint of cold in shades. I had pictured the ground to be green but Viola! it was as colourful as Rainbow. There were so many campers already pitched in there for the weekend, it seemed like hundreds of colorful balls on the ground. People seemed to be so laid back, no one on the run or multi-tasking. they were either relaxing or were preparing to relax. Either way all were relaxing and that's the happy hour for everyone. After getting the tickling vibes from most of the campers we started setting our camp.
There is always some adventure involved in setting up the camp. At least with us. We are not the veteran campers, so we still juggle around to set up our tent. I get lucky just because my husband is the intelligent one amongst us. He makes it through. There were already so many colours on the ground, our orange and grey tent didn't add much to the montage but of course it was ours and the special one. The one thing I appreciate the most in this kind of vacationing is the amount of time one has to do all the activities in the world. I am 30 yrs. old and I have never rode a bicycle. Therefore, this was the day to break my promise with my fear of cannot ride a bike. All these pushing out of my comfort zone comes from my husband('my husband' this word is getting creepy, let's refer him as 'D' from here after). We rented a bike and I don't believe it till today, D just showed me once how to paddle and balance and me who always take twice the time to get the gist of any simplest thing got the hold of bike at once, though he had to push me always to get started but I rode pretty good all evening which was an achievement for me. Wow! I thank D for teaching me so many things in life, like driving car and riding bike being few of them.
However good food one may have, hunger is always 3-4 hours ahead waiting for us to feel it. Its supper time and here cooking begins. Sitting around the campfires, enjoying camp cooking, telling stories and playing games all create memories and bonds that last a lifetime. And it doesn't matter how elaborate a meal is prepared, to the campers nothing compares with skewering marshmallows and roasting it over the fire they built. We cooked one pot meal, fried rice and it was yummy!! In fact, it turned out yummy because of the cold weather, campsites and the company we had all around us. I always overeat and specially when we camp. With eating and cleaning night falls and torch lights, lantern and campfires illuminates the Garner Park like a Fiesta.
Our night was broken sleep night. You see we are not an expert campers, we did not get the appropriate sleeping stuffs which kept us tossing and snuggling with each other all night. Rather than being painful it was fun. I always knew camping would be good in itself but the morning would be the best. Habitually, I am an early riser, pain for D. I get to see the best of the mornings. Grayish sky, dew drops all over the surface of anything exposed, pin drop silence, smoky air and half burning woods. Every camp seems still. No movement. Life is good, especially in the mornings. Making tea under the sky in chilly weather is fun and drinking it inside the camp with half slept D is funny.
When sun came up we went for a river front walk. It was matchless. People fishing, sitting, tubing, studying nature, doing whatever. We went for hiking after wards. Hiking is always fun and without load on the back it is definitely fun. The hardest part of camping is when I have to fold my tent back. You see, there is always Monday after Sunday, I always hope for Saturday after Sunday. Whether its for a day or two camping is always my first choice for vacation. Its never the same.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
THE BEST GAMBLING SCHOOL: CASINO
Definitely, God wanted us to be happy that's why he created Vegas and Beer and entitled us to enjoy them. They say some of the best Casinos of the world are all around the world like in Germany, Monaco, London, Bahamas etc. but for me it was and still in Vegas. Yes, just because I got to learn and gamble there, to me the best Casino is where one gets to gamble.
I got exposed to gambling on the Blackjack table in Vegas. Me and my husband settled to learn gambling on the table. Vegas is a lot more fun when you know what you're doing at the tables. We watched, we grasped the idea, we played, we lost, were advised by the fellow players, got instructions from the dealer on the table. The biggest help was the beer being offered by the waitresses. You see, after a glass or two our hundred percent concentration and adrenalin rush was in the chips and cards. What more one could have asked for. Right, we did not care much about luck then as we were enjoying our class and our mentors.
As the night fell, we felt more mature and kinda gambler and started to hit the different tables. Players don't quit while they are winning so we were all over the place, you see we were not winning as much. The idea of betting money is tempting and exhilarating, however, this feeling is not exclusive to all the gamblers, we gave up when a real player started pushing his chips to the centre of the table and intimidating newcomers like us into folding, the spirit was the same, "Ah", his was in smiles, ours was in awe!! We realized there's a lot to experience and that's how we retired for that night.
The refreshing side of Casino is that no one seems to be out of energy whatsoever, even if they are out of cash. The disappointment of loss gets limited till the table beyond that its always another game.
The best part of Casino is, how it defines you, how it changes you, you do not want to get familiar to nobody. Everybody seems self obsessed, spoiled and devious. Every dealer looks sly. All most every men is gripped by his lady luck. The only thing every tiger in the den wants is to get hold of the Chips. Casinos are in the Chips. These mighty chips, they don't stay for a long. No one can own them. There are two kinds of people from whom these chips play with. One the hard -core gamblers and second are the well-heeled amateurs. Former ones either keep them for long or loose them big time and the later ones, chips enjoy them.
Of Course, there is more to Casinos than just gambling. From glittering lights, trendy decor, vibrant colors, high ceilings to non-stop sounds of slot machines. It never takes break. If you want to take a break and had enough of gambling go for their signature Buffets, Comedy Shows, Sightseeing, Acrobat shows in sky or loose yourself in one of any hotel's lounge. If one has money and luckily time, what else would be more enthralling than a gracious gamble and a spoiled day.
I got exposed to gambling on the Blackjack table in Vegas. Me and my husband settled to learn gambling on the table. Vegas is a lot more fun when you know what you're doing at the tables. We watched, we grasped the idea, we played, we lost, were advised by the fellow players, got instructions from the dealer on the table. The biggest help was the beer being offered by the waitresses. You see, after a glass or two our hundred percent concentration and adrenalin rush was in the chips and cards. What more one could have asked for. Right, we did not care much about luck then as we were enjoying our class and our mentors.
As the night fell, we felt more mature and kinda gambler and started to hit the different tables. Players don't quit while they are winning so we were all over the place, you see we were not winning as much. The idea of betting money is tempting and exhilarating, however, this feeling is not exclusive to all the gamblers, we gave up when a real player started pushing his chips to the centre of the table and intimidating newcomers like us into folding, the spirit was the same, "Ah", his was in smiles, ours was in awe!! We realized there's a lot to experience and that's how we retired for that night.
The refreshing side of Casino is that no one seems to be out of energy whatsoever, even if they are out of cash. The disappointment of loss gets limited till the table beyond that its always another game.
The best part of Casino is, how it defines you, how it changes you, you do not want to get familiar to nobody. Everybody seems self obsessed, spoiled and devious. Every dealer looks sly. All most every men is gripped by his lady luck. The only thing every tiger in the den wants is to get hold of the Chips. Casinos are in the Chips. These mighty chips, they don't stay for a long. No one can own them. There are two kinds of people from whom these chips play with. One the hard -core gamblers and second are the well-heeled amateurs. Former ones either keep them for long or loose them big time and the later ones, chips enjoy them.
Of Course, there is more to Casinos than just gambling. From glittering lights, trendy decor, vibrant colors, high ceilings to non-stop sounds of slot machines. It never takes break. If you want to take a break and had enough of gambling go for their signature Buffets, Comedy Shows, Sightseeing, Acrobat shows in sky or loose yourself in one of any hotel's lounge. If one has money and luckily time, what else would be more enthralling than a gracious gamble and a spoiled day.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
BREAD AND HEALTHCARE ALMOST FOR FREE: Forever Available
You just don't believe because of your habit of paying too much for your living. Be it Man or Woman I claim, every household daily use products can be efficiently knocked off at home. The amount of money being exhausted every day for every day necessities is clearly the answers of our apathy.
We want Toothpaste to brush our teeth we proudly blow $$ for branded toothpastes rather than using our own pantry consisting of baking soda, salt and glycerin which makes the most effective and refreshing tooth cleaner with just few cents. Check these sites for homemade toothpaste- http://www.care2.com/ , http://www.pioneerthinking.com/ . And the most important note is, every accomplishment at home takes less time than a visit to a store and bargaining there in your head over aisle's products. Soaps; and such a good soap can be made at home after which one doesn't need to apply any face creme or a moisturiser as the soap itself so light and pure it doesn't gawk at you. Check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEWPTkXOv4o for homemade soap video.
These projects are fun to spend time with our family or anyone you want to spend with. Making Laundry Detergents at home is as easy as pouring it out of a container and its real environment friendly and healthy. Have a look at http://tipnut.com/10-homemade-laundry-soap-detergent-recipes/ for homemade laundry dtergent. Every cleaning solution can be produced by just mixing vinegar and water. This is something basic and best as it is but one can always take it to the next level of their finesse. Play with your imagination and cleverness not only outdoors but also indoors.
Do the maths for instance, simply by throwing together some of the simplest and safest ingredients right out of your own pantry can provide you with your daily needs right on the money. Nobody intends to put their almighty dollars on the chemicals when we want to take in the real food. Is there any house better than a house smelling with fresh baked bread. This is the site for best homemade bread http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/11/04/homemade-bread-cheap-delicious-healthy-and-easier-than-you-think/. At the end of the day what is the purpose of returning home, to feel at home. Home is always about eating, relaxing and celebrating, that's family, that's home. Invite your people for some good hearty treat, it will make anyone feel at home, it sure does.
These are some of the kind of things one can happily do, still there are whole lot of stuffs if you check your refrigerator, pantry your entire house that can be made right at home without wasting your valuable time on the road in the traffic, the time you can spend with your loved ones doing something good for yourselves. Engaging oneself in doing something good-for-you assignment is way better than sitting in front of a tube or worrying about an undeserving character. To assemble and producing anything constructive gives the sense of accomplishment and raises the Self-esteem. Dependency as always bangs you down to nothing but Self- deprecation.
Lets have a look at the bigger picture. Our Health. You tell me now when we would try to live simple by simply incorporating the above few suggestions in our daily life, can't we control some major hazards that could come after us. Its hard to control outer environment but to make a commendable surrounding we can always start by initiating from our homes. To stay rich in health the only key is to stay active. Anyhow, in whatever way you want, by exercising, by doing your chores at home or by serving your community, the point is to stay on your toes. Get busy and don't ever get caught in the vicious health problem circle.
We want Toothpaste to brush our teeth we proudly blow $$ for branded toothpastes rather than using our own pantry consisting of baking soda, salt and glycerin which makes the most effective and refreshing tooth cleaner with just few cents. Check these sites for homemade toothpaste- http://www.care2.com/ , http://www.pioneerthinking.com/ . And the most important note is, every accomplishment at home takes less time than a visit to a store and bargaining there in your head over aisle's products. Soaps; and such a good soap can be made at home after which one doesn't need to apply any face creme or a moisturiser as the soap itself so light and pure it doesn't gawk at you. Check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEWPTkXOv4o for homemade soap video.
These projects are fun to spend time with our family or anyone you want to spend with. Making Laundry Detergents at home is as easy as pouring it out of a container and its real environment friendly and healthy. Have a look at http://tipnut.com/10-homemade-laundry-soap-detergent-recipes/ for homemade laundry dtergent. Every cleaning solution can be produced by just mixing vinegar and water. This is something basic and best as it is but one can always take it to the next level of their finesse. Play with your imagination and cleverness not only outdoors but also indoors.
Do the maths for instance, simply by throwing together some of the simplest and safest ingredients right out of your own pantry can provide you with your daily needs right on the money. Nobody intends to put their almighty dollars on the chemicals when we want to take in the real food. Is there any house better than a house smelling with fresh baked bread. This is the site for best homemade bread http://www.thesimpledollar.com/2007/11/04/homemade-bread-cheap-delicious-healthy-and-easier-than-you-think/. At the end of the day what is the purpose of returning home, to feel at home. Home is always about eating, relaxing and celebrating, that's family, that's home. Invite your people for some good hearty treat, it will make anyone feel at home, it sure does.
These are some of the kind of things one can happily do, still there are whole lot of stuffs if you check your refrigerator, pantry your entire house that can be made right at home without wasting your valuable time on the road in the traffic, the time you can spend with your loved ones doing something good for yourselves. Engaging oneself in doing something good-for-you assignment is way better than sitting in front of a tube or worrying about an undeserving character. To assemble and producing anything constructive gives the sense of accomplishment and raises the Self-esteem. Dependency as always bangs you down to nothing but Self- deprecation.
Lets have a look at the bigger picture. Our Health. You tell me now when we would try to live simple by simply incorporating the above few suggestions in our daily life, can't we control some major hazards that could come after us. Its hard to control outer environment but to make a commendable surrounding we can always start by initiating from our homes. To stay rich in health the only key is to stay active. Anyhow, in whatever way you want, by exercising, by doing your chores at home or by serving your community, the point is to stay on your toes. Get busy and don't ever get caught in the vicious health problem circle.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
GO CAMPING
I just realized from my first camping trip; 'Camping' is the actual exteriorization of 'Freedom'. I lived my one day life under the ceaseless sky and on the continuous land. Who does not love freedom and I love it even more with all possible insecurities. Yes, I was afraid of insects and bugs at night, flash floods in the river, collapsing due to weight on my shoulder, that's the fun, 'fear' and 'freedom' goes side by side and that's what makes you to have all the unusual experiences which one cherishes when there is no strength left in the bones.
Me and my partner in every move of my life, my husband, we decided to camp in the Pedernales Falls State Park located along the banks of Pedernales River, Texas.
Pedernales River is rocky and warm, perfect to wade and relax while watching infants and kids swimming. Aiming in heart to hit a single half submerged rock and smilingly participating in the fun of fellow waders, were the best of the time pass that I found to knock off.
As midday arrived we geared ourselves up for the hiking to the Camp site. For the first time we were hiking with weights of the backpack. Eventually, all of the weight got dissolved in our adrenalin rush and watching number of cars parked and people in the similar orientation was the biggest thrust to hike all the way up to our campsite. So, we started with the hiking boots on and water bottles by the side.
Every scene of the trail was enhancing our rocking day. You see, we were surrounded by the huge rocks, it was a crystal clear sky with the sun shining right deep into our heart, our face was as red as hot iron and we were sweating like we were showering. Notwithstanding the nature's encouraging company we savored the natural beauty and challenging terrains of the Pedernales trails. In fact, the trails were so arresting, there was not much left in us for the tantrums. The only cooling affect was the echoes of the Pedernales falls and sound of the river water. It was mystical. Just before being absorbed by the weariness we encountered the camp sight sign, God! that view was like water to a dying one.
We chose a piece of land for our one night home. The refreshing thing was all the camp areas were clean and shady, I could have slept on the bare land but the next excitement was to pitch our tent. After a while our sundome home was built, that was an achievement. After the set up for the night we rambled to have a look in the neck of woods. The place was almost full by the families, group of friends and couples. Everyone seemed so charged up, all were cooking and grilling. The station was screaming with the smell of deliciousness. We strolled into the jungle where down under the rocks the river stream was flowing echoing the trees as it rumbles. Ah! it sucked away all the fatigue and dullness out of us.
We had to cook too. I love cooking. We did not plan to party as it was our first try, there was more enthusiasm for using all new cooking utensils and other accessories we got for camping than eating. Almost everything was new. We did the same stuff that we do daily. We cooked, we played our boardgames, we snacked, we sat and relaxed, we did chit- chatting, made our bed. But the change of place made all the difference. The change of bare land, the openness and the change in the current of the air made all the world's difference. Gradually, the hubbub lessened and we realized the night is there to tuck us in the bed.
As we slipped into our sleeping bag we see the most beautiful sight, the grey sky, black leaves and some diamonds. How one could sleep with such an enticing view, but at last everyone does fall asleep. So did I. Night was yet involving. It started with the hint of heat and humidity by the midnight it was cold just less than chilly, tossing and turning for the sheet to cover ourselves, banging each other for space in sleep with some sense of the ongoing activities and giving our ears to the karaoke of the katydids.
The moment I fell for the deepest sleep, the morning knocked my head and as an early riser my nerves started getting active as dawn broke. That was one fun night. Morning of the rocks was ravishing. We were whispering as the world was still sleeping.
We wrapped our house and strengthen each other to get back to our made up life from this original beauty. Reaching our final harbor in this camping trip made me aware of the existence of the better option for vacations and to add quality to the life we are living far from the natural habitat. There is something for everyone, we just need to reach there and enjoy it.
Me and my partner in every move of my life, my husband, we decided to camp in the Pedernales Falls State Park located along the banks of Pedernales River, Texas.
Pedernales River is rocky and warm, perfect to wade and relax while watching infants and kids swimming. Aiming in heart to hit a single half submerged rock and smilingly participating in the fun of fellow waders, were the best of the time pass that I found to knock off.
As midday arrived we geared ourselves up for the hiking to the Camp site. For the first time we were hiking with weights of the backpack. Eventually, all of the weight got dissolved in our adrenalin rush and watching number of cars parked and people in the similar orientation was the biggest thrust to hike all the way up to our campsite. So, we started with the hiking boots on and water bottles by the side.
Every scene of the trail was enhancing our rocking day. You see, we were surrounded by the huge rocks, it was a crystal clear sky with the sun shining right deep into our heart, our face was as red as hot iron and we were sweating like we were showering. Notwithstanding the nature's encouraging company we savored the natural beauty and challenging terrains of the Pedernales trails. In fact, the trails were so arresting, there was not much left in us for the tantrums. The only cooling affect was the echoes of the Pedernales falls and sound of the river water. It was mystical. Just before being absorbed by the weariness we encountered the camp sight sign, God! that view was like water to a dying one.
We chose a piece of land for our one night home. The refreshing thing was all the camp areas were clean and shady, I could have slept on the bare land but the next excitement was to pitch our tent. After a while our sundome home was built, that was an achievement. After the set up for the night we rambled to have a look in the neck of woods. The place was almost full by the families, group of friends and couples. Everyone seemed so charged up, all were cooking and grilling. The station was screaming with the smell of deliciousness. We strolled into the jungle where down under the rocks the river stream was flowing echoing the trees as it rumbles. Ah! it sucked away all the fatigue and dullness out of us.
We had to cook too. I love cooking. We did not plan to party as it was our first try, there was more enthusiasm for using all new cooking utensils and other accessories we got for camping than eating. Almost everything was new. We did the same stuff that we do daily. We cooked, we played our boardgames, we snacked, we sat and relaxed, we did chit- chatting, made our bed. But the change of place made all the difference. The change of bare land, the openness and the change in the current of the air made all the world's difference. Gradually, the hubbub lessened and we realized the night is there to tuck us in the bed.
As we slipped into our sleeping bag we see the most beautiful sight, the grey sky, black leaves and some diamonds. How one could sleep with such an enticing view, but at last everyone does fall asleep. So did I. Night was yet involving. It started with the hint of heat and humidity by the midnight it was cold just less than chilly, tossing and turning for the sheet to cover ourselves, banging each other for space in sleep with some sense of the ongoing activities and giving our ears to the karaoke of the katydids.
The moment I fell for the deepest sleep, the morning knocked my head and as an early riser my nerves started getting active as dawn broke. That was one fun night. Morning of the rocks was ravishing. We were whispering as the world was still sleeping.
We wrapped our house and strengthen each other to get back to our made up life from this original beauty. Reaching our final harbor in this camping trip made me aware of the existence of the better option for vacations and to add quality to the life we are living far from the natural habitat. There is something for everyone, we just need to reach there and enjoy it.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
ENTICING AUSTIN
For the second time I went to Austin. Yeah, I didn't get the feel of the place in my first visit, I was so busy in completing the 'list to visit', I missed the pleasure of living it. This time I felt weird and sporty for what Austin is famous for, just because I did what I love to do, I ate and walked the streets.
Austin is a pleasant city, no one is either so busy to ignore you or in a hurry to overlook you. Everyone is welcoming you there to spend some time and feel the difference from the rest of your world. The first thing we did is Kayaking in Lady Bird Lake. Clean and quiet lake with turtles resting on the shore and swans chatting with their group. Beautiful girls swimming, Playful boys diving from anywhere and from whatever height they can get they are up to it. First timers falling from the kayak in the lake and the Second timers rescuing them. Lady Bird is full of mirth. Two hours passed by in a blink.
Austin was so inviting, the lively start in lake aroused us to reach more for the place and we headed towards the city. The city is Cool. This is the word that fits; COOL. People on the foot, on the bike with the coolest attire on, strolling with the loveliest company and having the warmest look. Believe me I am in love with the people of this city. Me and my husband wandered on the bridge capturing the activity of the Lady Bird lake and the beauty of the nature.
Then there was a huge growl, our head stopped functioning and we were so ready to eat anything which would not eat us first. Oh! yeah, our stomach was going insanely out of control with vacuum. We digged in 'Fran's Hamburger'. My husband loves burger so he was on the ninth cloud having those precious hunger killers. For me it was a nice change from my healthy diet regime. While gratifying my appetite my heart was drooling for famous cupcakes from 'Hey Cupcakes'. We decided to make space in our breadbasket, consequently we marched onto the street.
It was a gala street, every side was a refreshing sight. Gorgeous rural clothing stalls, funky accessories stands, delicious smelling popcorn vans, smatter and devoted singers with their guitars singing for the love of the music. Both sides of the street was mesmerized by the earthy folks and hypnotized harmony.
The day declined and with the evening, trees and shops were illuminated and at once the face of the Austin was changed into a resplendent lamp. But the energy of the people was increasing as the night was getting younger.
To make this visit memorable we went for the Bat watching at the Congress Avenue Bridge, which is the largest urban Bat Colony with an estimate of 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats in North America. As we reached there, the grass land under the side of the bridge was packed with happy children, Parents at ease even grass was greener!! With the darkness ,bats showed up from one side of the bridge, they were so small, at first I could not see them as it was dark and they were flying so fast, with in few minutes from all under the bridge the army of bats flooded out and it was spectacular, I never saw such a scene in my life. Man, they were so full of etiquette, they came out in a group, got aligned and flew in a perfect curvy lanes and I was sitting there in an awe with my jaw dropped. They did not disturbed me. It was miraculous.
You see good things are short lived, it started pouring, we had to run, that was so fun.
The entire day was so dynamic, we bid farewell to an authentic city with so much legacy. Its hard to resist for long, for sure to not to revisit. Till then I will always admire Austin's contribution to make the world more lively and weird.
Austin is a pleasant city, no one is either so busy to ignore you or in a hurry to overlook you. Everyone is welcoming you there to spend some time and feel the difference from the rest of your world. The first thing we did is Kayaking in Lady Bird Lake. Clean and quiet lake with turtles resting on the shore and swans chatting with their group. Beautiful girls swimming, Playful boys diving from anywhere and from whatever height they can get they are up to it. First timers falling from the kayak in the lake and the Second timers rescuing them. Lady Bird is full of mirth. Two hours passed by in a blink.
Austin was so inviting, the lively start in lake aroused us to reach more for the place and we headed towards the city. The city is Cool. This is the word that fits; COOL. People on the foot, on the bike with the coolest attire on, strolling with the loveliest company and having the warmest look. Believe me I am in love with the people of this city. Me and my husband wandered on the bridge capturing the activity of the Lady Bird lake and the beauty of the nature.
Then there was a huge growl, our head stopped functioning and we were so ready to eat anything which would not eat us first. Oh! yeah, our stomach was going insanely out of control with vacuum. We digged in 'Fran's Hamburger'. My husband loves burger so he was on the ninth cloud having those precious hunger killers. For me it was a nice change from my healthy diet regime. While gratifying my appetite my heart was drooling for famous cupcakes from 'Hey Cupcakes'. We decided to make space in our breadbasket, consequently we marched onto the street.
It was a gala street, every side was a refreshing sight. Gorgeous rural clothing stalls, funky accessories stands, delicious smelling popcorn vans, smatter and devoted singers with their guitars singing for the love of the music. Both sides of the street was mesmerized by the earthy folks and hypnotized harmony.
The day declined and with the evening, trees and shops were illuminated and at once the face of the Austin was changed into a resplendent lamp. But the energy of the people was increasing as the night was getting younger.
To make this visit memorable we went for the Bat watching at the Congress Avenue Bridge, which is the largest urban Bat Colony with an estimate of 1.5 million Mexican free-tail bats in North America. As we reached there, the grass land under the side of the bridge was packed with happy children, Parents at ease even grass was greener!! With the darkness ,bats showed up from one side of the bridge, they were so small, at first I could not see them as it was dark and they were flying so fast, with in few minutes from all under the bridge the army of bats flooded out and it was spectacular, I never saw such a scene in my life. Man, they were so full of etiquette, they came out in a group, got aligned and flew in a perfect curvy lanes and I was sitting there in an awe with my jaw dropped. They did not disturbed me. It was miraculous.
You see good things are short lived, it started pouring, we had to run, that was so fun.
The entire day was so dynamic, we bid farewell to an authentic city with so much legacy. Its hard to resist for long, for sure to not to revisit. Till then I will always admire Austin's contribution to make the world more lively and weird.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
KITCHEN TABLE WISDOM: A BOOK ABOUT THE ATTITUDE TOWARDS LIFE
The New York Times Bestseller "Kitchen Table Wisdom: Stories That Heal". The beautiful book about life I recently read and fallen in love with the thinker and the author of this wonderful illuminative book, Rachel Naomi Remen, M.D. Dr. Remen sees the medicine as a spiritual path. Her groundbreaking holistic approach for curing life challenging diseases has enlightened the physicians at all levels of training to remember their calling and strengthen their commitment to serve life. As a captivating story teller and public speaker she has spoken to thousands of people , reminding them of the power of their humanity and their ability to use their lives to make a difference. Dr. Remen has a 40 year old personal history of Crohn's disease and went through several operations and her work is a unique blend of the viewpoint of a physician and a patient.
The wisdom in her book comes from many places, a loving old grandfather, from sick people and dying people, from doctors and nurses, from children and the people who sit next to you or the man who stand behind you in the grocery store. She has captured all the healing story from the people whom we encounter in our life every day.
As I read her book I felt the part of mine in every chapter. Each story is so personal and subjugating, as I read down the stories I kept learning the new and trusted ways of dealing with problems. A person has to be normal and open hearted to accept the life delightfully; Oh! yes no matter however your life is treating you, you be good to life.
KITCHEN TABLE WISDOM is a book that will touch you, change you and connect you more deeply to life. If you want to laugh, to cry, to look at yourself and others in new ways and in the end to discover that your life is far richer than you knew and you are a better person that you ever dreamed, must read one of the Dr. Remen's script. With the elegance of simplicity she shows how physicians can become healers by no longer remaining mere technicians but by becoming alchemists of the soul. KITCHEN TABLE WISDOM will give anyone an intimate insight into what genuine healing is all about.
I highly recommend this book to everyone who wants to explore the better quality of life for themselves and for the surrounding ones.
The wisdom in her book comes from many places, a loving old grandfather, from sick people and dying people, from doctors and nurses, from children and the people who sit next to you or the man who stand behind you in the grocery store. She has captured all the healing story from the people whom we encounter in our life every day.
As I read her book I felt the part of mine in every chapter. Each story is so personal and subjugating, as I read down the stories I kept learning the new and trusted ways of dealing with problems. A person has to be normal and open hearted to accept the life delightfully; Oh! yes no matter however your life is treating you, you be good to life.
KITCHEN TABLE WISDOM is a book that will touch you, change you and connect you more deeply to life. If you want to laugh, to cry, to look at yourself and others in new ways and in the end to discover that your life is far richer than you knew and you are a better person that you ever dreamed, must read one of the Dr. Remen's script. With the elegance of simplicity she shows how physicians can become healers by no longer remaining mere technicians but by becoming alchemists of the soul. KITCHEN TABLE WISDOM will give anyone an intimate insight into what genuine healing is all about.
I highly recommend this book to everyone who wants to explore the better quality of life for themselves and for the surrounding ones.
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