When dreams take flight........:)

There are times, when I simply sit in front of the system and incoherent ramblings of my mind  flow through key board and there have been times when thoughts have simply simmered in my mind for years  and have never been translated into blogposts.

Sometimes, it requires a prompt from Indiblogger or product promoters  to make posts like Ancient knowledge to raise healthy generations, the peerless green couple, aromatic memories of the past, or the gourmet party to bring out those thoughts.

These posts were written, re-written and edited before it reached the final stage. Although they were rewritten many times, I never used any reference books as they were a part of my life. The praise or prize alone is not the bait for such contest entry( although I wish I win, I know there are many creative and talented bloggers out there ), the other reason is the massive reach these posts get because of the contest.  

For instance, the  online shopping contest entry talking about indian  return gifts(tamboolam)  had 4000+ views  and i am glad my idea of projecting thanjavur cuisine   had more  than 2000+ views and it reached the premier kitchen brand of India - ITC.  Not many know about Thanjavur cuisine or culture, When you say tamil food most would relate to idli, vada, sambar or may be chettinad cuisine.

 All that apart,for my own personal and soulful development, as well as to enrich and enhance my  thinking/knowledge, there are times when I write a topical post. These passionate posts on culture, traditions etc., sometimes i wish,  had massive reach, hence my contest entries.

How I wish my posts like The power of chanting mantras (240), on a stone bench under a shady tree(266), heritage homes(486) ,bidriware(482) which showcase our culture had more reach.( they were not contest entries)

Not just culture, even posts on travel like tranquebar, Shimsha, Somnathpur, the temples like that of thiruvalanchuzhi (ganeshji made during sagar manthan) did not have massive reach because my posts are not promoted on  my social sites or networked blogs. The link on the network will be a hindrance to my privacy since my neighborhood is on my social network. AlThough, I  try to promote my culture and travel post on a international site so that the glory of india is known.Some of us rely for inspiration on quotes, photos, meme, real life, news, while some like me use prompts like these.

Sometimes, I virtually live my dream through blogging.  "Exploring Europe by Eurail" was one such. To make this post, I had narrowed down on the theme as slow travel but had to do research on the eurail connecting countries. I then again narrowed the cities, read about them and spoke to people who had traveled down there. I just not enjoyed writing that post but simply grew richer in knowledge. While making the post, I almost felt I had been to Europe, such was the feeling. Blogging that way is truly enriching. 

Praise, Prize or no Prize, i consider myself a winner whenever i make such soul satisfying posts.

Well….. what am I justifying by writing all these now? …. Ok…Ok…. Without further ado… Let me justify my  post title........ here’s announcing the “Happy news”:)   

I have been declared the winner of the “ Creating Happy Travelers” contest for the above  dream post" Exploring europe by eurail". Here is the link. The results were declared on Dec 21st. I was awaiting an official confirmation from indiblogger, but I understand from indivine it takes two months to get the prize. I could’nt wait that longer to disclose to you, my well-wishers. A special thank you to all of you who leave such beautiful , insightful and encouraging comments on my contest posts. It does push me to do well. Thanks from the bottom of my heart.

Apart from the regulars, Those bloggers whom I have never even known before had such beautiful messages saying that the win was well deserved.

 Thank you people for the goodwill and warmth shows what goodhearts you all are.

So, that was the "happy news" :)  that i mentioned couple of post back.