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One more throwback post from 2018 and this one is of my face... Actually, two of my faces. Taken almost exactly ten years apart. 🙌 — One is from 2008, when I first started working as a corporate lawyer and had this professional photo taken for the official law firm website. 👩🏻💼 And the goofier face is from last year, in my home studio, surrounded by a mess of art supplies, with my iPhone propped up on a stack of books. 👩🏻🎨 — These honestly feel like two totally different people. But I couldn't be who I am now without that prior life. I'm actually discovering that my past decisions are not a source of regret... they're the source of my true magic. ✨ — I've been thinking about sharing more details about how I actually got from lawyer to creative. But is that something you'd even be interested in hearing about? 🤷🏻♀ Let me know ok? 😁
Anyone else get overwhelmed by New Years resolutions? 🙋🏻♀ A full 365 days tackling some huge, life-changing goal just seems so impossible sometimes 😕 — So I'm reminding myself to take that shit ONE. MOTHAFUCKIN'. STEP. AT. A. TIME. 🙌 — Instead of "This year, I'm going to take my business to the next level!"... today, I'm going to sit down and take a ProCreate lesson on Skillshare. And tomorrow I'm going to create a few graphics for Pinterest. And each day, I will remember to be proud of myself for moving the needle forward a little bit. Cause that's really where the magic is. ✨ — How about you? Is there a tiny step you can take today to get to where you wanna be? 👏😆
GIVEAWAY time, my friends!! 😆 — FIVE winners will get a set of ten sweary, unique AF greeting cards! 🙌 Cards for birthdays, celebrations, even fuck-ups, so you never have to pay $5 for a bland, last-minute drugstore card. 🤮 — I started Crooked Calligraphy by making these sweary greeting cards. I used to print and ship each one by hand. They served me well, but I'm no longer making these, so I'll be selling off all my old stock at a DEEP DISCOUNT. So stay tuned for that sale! 😁 — In the meantime, TO ENTER THIS GIVEAWAY: 1⃣ Follow @crookedcalligraphy 2⃣ Like this post 3⃣ Tag a friend in the comments who would really appreciate these cards (one tag and one entry per comment) — You have until next MONDAY, JANUARY 7 at 9am (PST) to enter. 5 winners will be selected by random draw. 🙌 — Giveaway is open to U.S. residents only. By entering, you are agreeing to the Official Rules located at crookedcalligraphy.com/giveaways 📃 If you don't want to enter through Instagram, you can also enter by sending an email to firstname.lastname@example.com with "Greeting Cards Giveaway" in the subject line. Entrants release Instagram from any liability associated with entering this giveaway. This giveaway is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Instagram. 📋 — GOOD LUCK EVERYONE! 😆🙌
Here it is: my most popular Instagram post EVER 🙌 — It's not a crazy new technique, it's not writing on exotic fruit, it's not some shocking swear word. So why the hell was it so popular?🤷🏻♀ I asked myself that and I think the answer is simple: it makes you feel something. 💕 — Now, simple doesn't mean easy. This video poses a question that a lot of us ask ourselves daily, then it gives a little pause, then it answers it in a way that is powerful and true and bittersweet cause many of us can't really believe it yet.🖤 — I've heard it before and I think it's true. If you want true engagement with your brand and social media, it's all about emotions and human connection. So don't be afraid to share yourself - your true feelings, failings and aspirations. Cause that shit's pure fuckin' gold 🙌✨ — And what a perfect message for today. Whether it's the last day of the 2018 or the first day 2019, YOU ARE ENOUGH, my friend. MORE than enough. Exactly the way you are ❤
This post has kind of a funny story behind it... I was engraving at a department store one day and it wasn't very busy so I started chatting to the sales associates at all the beauty counters near me. One of them asked if I could write on his forearm and I thought "huh, I've never done it before but I can try!" And it turned out surprisingly awesome 👏 Word got around and by the time my shift was over, I had done over 20 of these "temporary tattoos" 😂 All the sales associates had them and it ended up being a super fun and memorable day 💕 — Inspiration can come from anywhere if you're open to it. This Instagram post ended up being one of my most popular of all time and I never would have thought of it on my own. So stay open, my friends. 🤗 — How about you? Has inspiration ever struck you in an unexpected place? 😉
Another one of my most popular posts ever - and I think this one's appeal is all about the unusual marbling technique (inspired by @minortismay 🙌) and the way the Ink does its own little dance.💘 — Have you heard of the idea that the more rare your photo/video is, the more likely people will be to notice and like it? 🤷🏻♀I know it sounds obvious, but it really made me think. Everyone can take a photo of their morning coffee, but not everyone can execute a perfectly flourished calligraphy piece or capture that rare moment when the sunlight hits your Ink in just the right way. ☀ — Of course, that's not the only way to reach people here in Instagram land. And I have a feeling we'll dive more into that in the next couple of days 😉 — So who's gonna give this marbling technique a try?🙋🏻♀
This post goes out to everyone who had to drag their ass out of bed this morning and go to work 😣 — It's also one of my most popular posts in the last couple years. I thought it'd be fun to re-visit the posts that resonated the most with you guys and try and ask... why? We're always trying to figure out this damn Instagram game, so why not do it together? 🙌 — So this first one's a question for you! This video got soooo many likes and shares and I honestly don't know why. I thought it was just another calligraphy video, with lettering that could be way better. 🤷🏻♀ — So I'm askin ya - why IS this video so appealing? Is it the way the Ink stands up? Is it the unexpected "fuck"? I'd really love to know what you think!! 🤗
Tag someone who would love to hear this today! 💕 — I need to hear it today. And for some reason, it's so much easier for me to say it to YOU than it is to myself. So I'm putting it out there and hoping it'll come back to me and really sink into my soul. ☺ — You're doing ok. You're doing great. You're doing better than you think. 🙌
Confession: I do not have all my shit together this holiday season. 🤦🏻♀I know that it's good business practice to send little Christmas gifts, or at least cards, out to your clients and colleagues. But it's just not happening this year. Because... life 🙄 — But I don't want to ignore the holiday spirit. I think it's a beautiful time to reflect on the year and show some true appreciation for the people who have enriched it. So instead of beating myself up for failing, that's what I'm planning to do. Send heartfelt emails telling people exactly how amazing they are and how they've changed my life and how they should absolutely keep doing what they're doing 💕 — Is anyone else failing at the holidays? 😂 Don't even get me started on shopping for presents... 😅
Which look do you prefer for the holidays? 🎁 Matte black with a glimmer of gold? Or elegantly textured white with gold? — Either way, you win and they win 🙌 (Although that handmade paper is definitely more of a bitch to write on 😂) — Happy Holiday Hump Day everyone! 🎄
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Popular Wrestler and Famous artiste, Dwayne Johnson better known as The Rock is a father once again after his girlfriend was delivered of a baby girl.
The Rock and Lauren Hashian welcomed the baby yesterday with the new father described to be in high spirits. The Rock also has a 14-year-old daughter with his ex-wife, Dany Garcia

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Only a destitute sailor would brave the tumultuous moods of the Caribbean on nothing more than a little lashed wood.
These waters are full of desperate Seamen.
Yo-ho....Blow the man down. Fist Full of Seamen is a blog documenting the creation and test play of a multiplayer, miniatures, rules system and campaign setting.
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I feel suddenly alone.
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I only recently discovered your blog. Very nice work indeed. The raft is just so cute! I couldnt think of another word for it!
Couple of questions - do you find the sails on the ships interfere with gameplay?; moving figures on deck etc? I have just about finished my own brig, and am at the stage of what to do about the sails & rigging.
Also, what effect did you use to create the sea?
I just posted ocean creation info here:
It is really easy if you can get the panels.
The sails? A little but I like the way they look. I made them out of plastic sheets so they are rugged enough to take some abuse. The bigger games we play don't require individual figure movement on the deck. So it hasn't been a problem. The rules we use are scalable from man to man duels to broadside actions.
Best comment yet. Brilliant.
More to come. Are you ever going to make it across the pond to play?


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Hello my beautiful friends!
I hope you have had a lovely week so far 😊 Here are the highlights of mine:
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For the month of October I am partaking in a healthy challenge: #SoberOctober 🎃 I have given up coffee and alcohol and will be off of it for the entire month. So far I have really enjoyed the challenge 😊 It has me feeling refreshed and I have been sleeping deeper than I have in a very long time 😴✨
Sh!t The Moon Said
This week I finished the physical book "Sh!t The Moon Said," by Gerard Armond Powell 📓 This was a very inspiring true story about changing your life for the better. Powell explains how when you are open to life's experiences and life's magic, you have the ability to reconnect to your soul and live your greatest, most authentic life 🙏🏼 Packed full of wisdom, authenticity and change, I highly recommend this book🌚
Sunshine in a Mediterranean Garden
I spent Wednesday poolside at the Rome Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria and what a dream it was. I swam, I read, I lounged… it was so peaceful and beautiful. The pool is surrounded by a Mediterranean garden filled with palm trees and umbrella pines – my favorites! 😍🌴 The parrots were chirping in the trees and the sun was hot. It was the perfect day to dream, set goals and visualize my next chapter ✨
Jo Malone London Event
On Thursday evening I attended the private Jo Malone event in Roma. The party was beautiful and of course smelled like magic! ✨ My favourite fragrances from Jo Malone is Mimosa & Cardamon and Lime, Basil & Mandarin 🧖🏼♀ If you have never checked out Jo Malone London, I highly recommend it 😍👌🏽
I've been reflecting a lot this week before I leave Rome for 7-8 weeks. I've noticed the Universe clearing many things out that have actually hindered my growth without me consciously realizing it. However, I am happy to report I have approached these changes with a positive, growth mindset and can see a greater, more abundant future for myself. It is always important we actually learn our lessons the Universe is sending us. That is how we move forward.


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Kate Middleton is known for her immaculate blow-dried hair but Meghan Markle is committed to making the messy up-do her own.
Along with a spectacular dress change, Meghan Markle also changed her regal chignon into a higher up-do style to suit her high-neck Stella McCartney reception gown.
The tucked-back layers and wispy stray locks framing Markle's face during the ceremony were set loose to drape around her face, in what is fast becoming The Duchess's signature look.
Hairstylist George Northwood is to thank for the post-ceremony transformation, which Markle showed off as she and Prince Harry left Windsor Castle in a vintage Jaguar bound for Frogmore House for the evening wedding reception.
While we were all sad to see the tiara go, the second look perfectly complemented the high neckline of her reception dress.
Along with changing her dress and hairstyle, the Duchess of Sussex also made an update to her jewellery, showing off a stunning aquamarine cocktail ring on her right hand, which is reportedly from Princess Diana's collection.
As Markle upgrades her title from actress to duchess, it's heartwarming to see she hasn't left her signature look behind.


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The 46-year-old, who teamed with Shaquille O'Neal to lead the Orlando Magic to great success in the '90s, including an NBA Finals appearance, won his third straight state title over the weekend with Memphis East High. His squad's top player, 6-foot-11 forward James Wiseman, is a coveted recruit ranked No. 1 overall by ESPN, which also has another of Hardaway's players, 6-8 forward Chandler Lawson, ranked 26th.
The possibility that Hardaway could use his connections in the high school and AAU circuits to land top recruits is a major part of his appeal. But he is also uniquely positioned to generate excitement among Memphis fans, as a local product who made very good, then returned to help a friend coach middle school basketball in his rugged childhood neighborhood before deciding that he wanted to make a career of it.
According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, the university might not have fired Smith had it not been for the intriguing possibility of replacing him with Hardaway. However, although the 66-year-old Smith went 40-26 in his two seasons with the Tigers, the team failed to reach the NCAA tournament, and its attendance plunged to around 6,000 per game, compared to around 16,000 under previous coach Josh Pastner.
The cost to buy out the rest of Smith's contract was reportedly close to $10 million, but if there ever were a first-year college coach who might be worth it, Hardaway fits the bill. As far as his ability to get the most out of his players, he pointed last month to his "experience in the NBA."
"If you played on the highest level, you understand how to run practices, you understand how to run a team, you understand how to get kids to know what they need to do," Hardaway said. "And basketball isn't rocket science, man. It's not like somebody can reinvent the wheel. You're not going to reinvent it.
"It is what it is, and that's playing hard on both ends of the floor, playing together on both ends of the floor, and if you can get your kids to do that — I'm confident I can do that on any level."
Replying to a tweet about Hardaway's hiring, LeBron James offered his congratulations on Monday. The Cavaliers star referred to Hardaway's signature Nike shoe, the Air Foamposite, reflecting the latter's statute in the basketball world.
The No. 3 pick in the 1993 draft after being a two-time all-American at Memphis, Hardaway was a four-time all-star and twice made the all-NBA first team while in Orlando. He began suffering major injuries and wasn't the same force in subsequent stints with the Suns, Knicks and Heat, but he remained in the league for nearly a decade and a half and made over $120 million in salary.
Hardaway had been reported to be considering bringing aboard longtime head coach Larry Brown as an assistant, but ESPN's Jeff Goodman claimed Monday that Brown was "unlikely" to join the staff at Memphis. Other reports have Hardaway possibly interested in hiring former Memphis Grizzlies player Mike Miller as an assistant.
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carly and charlie had THE sweetest day. they were married in her dad's backyard, the home she grew up in. there were so many sweet moments between the two of these guys that i was super lucky to capture.. and really, just witness.
i loved seeing their first look. i loved watching carly's totally transform from being quiet and anxious to having this huge goofy grin that she gets when she's around charlie. i loved seeing them pray over their wedding day, and their marriage. i loved seeing the care and gentleness in which charlie treats carly. i loved seeing her and her gorgeous girls laugh together. i loved seeing her first dance with her teary dad. i loved sneaking back out with them and doing more portraits and letting them have some time to let the day sink in (i recommend this for everyone!) i loved their lavender-toss exit and how hard they laughed while being pelted with the seeds.
these guys are the real deal. i truly cannot wait to see how they continue to grow and enjoy experiencing life together.
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Nepal is one of the poorest countries in Asia and the earthquake particularly affected low-income families who lived in poor-quality housing, both in rural areas and also in cities.
Nearly 9,000 people died as a result and approximately 600,000 lost their homes and income.
Trócaire began its relief operation straight away. Working with partner organisations in the country, particularly Caritas Nepal, Trócaire helped to provide short-term relief to those affected by the earthquake.
In total 8 million people are estimated to have been affected by the 2015 earthquake.
We continue to fund long-term recovery and rehabilitation projects in Nepal.
Our initial focus was on providing shelter, food and water to people left homeless. We are also funding the construction of permanent, earthquake-resistant houses that will provide a long-term solution for people living in areas likely to be affected by earthquakes in the future.
We envisage maintaining our programme in Nepal until at least 2018.
Trócaire's Humanitarian Coordinator Conor O'Loughlin travelled to Nepal immediately after the earthquake to help manage the overall Caritas response. Caritas is a global network of humanitarian agencies that work together in order to maximise impact.
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Driving directions
It takes around 60 minutes, at a cruisy pace, to get to The Gorge from Nelson CBD. You must arrive at the park gate by 8.00am at the very latest (this is so we can get everyone registered, briefed, bikes loaded and on our way in time to provide a full day of shuttles for everyone). We highly recommend you get here earlier though to save any stress. Our advice is to aim to be with us just before 8.00am.
There is no telephone signal in Wairoa Gorge so you'll be out of phone contact. Please make sure you have the directions downloaded to your phone or printed out in advance.
There are red/black direction arrows at the major junctions once you get onto Wairoa Gorge Road - these aren't big road signs but are easily visible, so if you get to a junction you are unsure about keep an eye out and they will point you in the right direction (if there is no sign continue straight on).
Please DO NOT be late. Due to the nature of the operation and environment we have to run to a timetable - this will ensure all our guests have the best experience and most fun. If you are late the gates will be shut (it's a condition of our lease) and we will have already left to shuttle up the mountain. This is the same as missing a flight - unfortunately we can't wait for you just like the airplane can't wait. We'll be sad if you miss out and you'll be sad too - so set your alarm nice and early, be prepared and get here early if you possibly can.
OK - so, driving instructions. Despite feeling quite isolated we really aren't that far from civilisation. The last part of the journey is on unsurfaced roads - these range in condition from good to not so good. They are driveable in a 2wd car but watch out for potholes and take your time. There are no steep hills to negotiate or tight corners but there are two ford crossings.
The safest/easiest way to get to Wairoa Gorge is to turn south off Highway 6 at Wakefield onto Edward St.
Continue for 1.1km then turn right onto Church Valley Rd.
Continue for 5.3km then continue straight onto Pig Valley Rd.
Continue for 3.5km then continue straight onto Wairoa Gorge Rd.
Continue for 5km then turn left and cross a single lane bridge onto Old Mill Road.
Continue on Old Mill Rd for approx 7km past a green steel forestry gate. If this gate is locked then you are either early (good on you, just hang around and we'll be there soon) or late (sorry, but you've missed out).
Continue until you get to the electronic gate at Robbies Carpark, the entry to Wairoa Gorge Bike Park.
Park on teh left in teh car park and get yourself unloaded and ready to rumble.
It's about 30 mins drive from Wakefield and 60 mins from Nelson. You can also take the road from Brightwater via the Lee Valley, but this route includes a long section of single lane that is slow and narrow. It's just as quick to go via Wakefield and the road is much better. No matter which way you go the roads are unsealed, are narrow, winding and can be rough – always drive with caution and respect other road users. We strongly recommend you car-pool if possible.


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TOKYO — Kei Nishikori is the first Japanese man to reach a Grand Slam singles final, but in Japan he is seen as a most un-Japanese sports hero.
In 2004, as an eighth grader with limited English abilities, he left his sleepy hometown, Matsue, on Japan's rural backside to go to the United States to train at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., one of the world's most competitive programs for grooming young tennis stars. Most of the handful of Japanese players who had studied there before him did not last long in the hypercompetitive program, but Nishikori thrived, staying until he turned pro in 2007.
Since then, Nishikori, 24, has become known for an aggressive style of play, with a leaping forehand shot that, while not uncommon among tennis players abroad, is so rare among his more earthbound Japanese peers that he has been given the nickname Air K.
To many in Japan, most unusual of all is that his parents, neither of whom played tennis as anything more than a hobby, gave Nishikori the freedom to pursue dreams that might have seemed outlandish.
In a country where youth sports programs are known for rigid conformity, Nishikori is revered as the superstar who dared from a young age to do things differently. Now, as Japan celebrates its newest sports hero, many tennis writers say the secret to Nishikori's success is his unorthodox path.
"Kei Nishikori's un-Japanese abilities and way of thinking are rooted in how he was raised," one widely read celebrity blog, Lifepages.jp, said last week.
Nishikori, who beat Novak Djokovic in the United States Open semifinals and will face Marin Cilic on Monday, has drawn special attention for his decision to leave Japan, where he was a rising star, at a time when there was much hand wringing about the declining number of Japanese youth showing the ambition to study abroad.
Two years before going to America, while still a sixth-grader in Matsue, Nishikori swept three top age-group titles, including the All-Japan Junior Tennis Championships. But his father, Kiyoshi, said Japanese sports programs, with their rigid hierarchies and demands to conform, would not nurture a talent as unique as his son's.
"Japanese tennis players have not had much success because their sense of individuality is weak when compared with players from overseas," Kiyoshi Nishikori was quoted as saying in the book "Fly, Kei Nishikori!"
Arriving in the United States as an eighth grader, Kei Nishikori — who was 14 at the time, according to his website — entered IMG, which had become known as a star factory for producing players like Andre Agassi and Maria Sharapova.
There, Nishikori found himself in an alien world. He said later that it was a tough adjustment, but it also offered him a chance to get out of the glare of Japan's sports media.
Nishikori's father, an engineer, could not afford the hefty costs of sending his son to the United States to study tennis, according to Japan's tennis blogs, but Nishikori was given a scholarship by Morita Tennis Fund, created by Masaaki Morita, a former executive at Sony and the younger brother of the company founder Akio Morita.
"I was worried at first because Kei was so shy," Morita said in an earlier interview published on the website ProTennis Game. "But surprisingly, he seemed better suited to life over there," he added, referring to the United States.
Most of those who get a scholarship stay in the United States for two years before returning to Japan. Nishikori was one of only two recipients who stayed for four years, according to Japanese tennis blogs.
Kiyoshi Nishikori gets much of the credit for laying the foundation for his son's success.
Kei Nishikori's love of tennis started at age 5, when his father brought back a children's racket from a business trip to Hawaii. Nishikori took to the sport right away and was soon hitting balls against a wall at home with such ease that his parents enrolled him in a local tennis school at age 6.
The school's coach, Masaki Kashiwai, said in a recent interview with the newspaper Nikkan Sports that he was impressed by the accuracy of Nishikori's serve.
"He had ball control that only one player in 100 has and a knack for the game that only one in 100 has," Kashiwai said. "So together, he was a one in 10,000 player."
Kashiwai said that in elementary school, Nishikori frequently challenged and defeated older boys. His drive to succeed also impressed Dai Kawakami, the owner of a cram school in Matsue. Nishikori visited the school with his mother when he was 7 and told Kawakami that he wanted to study English so he could one day play tennis overseas, Kawakami said.
The boy's determination led Kawakami to start a course for young children at his school, which until then had taught only high-school-level classes.
"Most children who want to be tennis players just play tennis," Kawakami said in a phone interview. "Kei was different. He knew he needed to study English."
Nishikori's father spent weekends and holidays driving his son to a small tennis club not far from Kei's grandparents' home.
The club had just three courts, which are now called Court A, B and K — the last to honor Nishikori. One of the rackets Nishikori used as a student is now on display.
In a news program by the national broadcaster NHK, a staff worker at the club said Nishikori ran up and down a nearby flight of 41 stone steps to get in shape. He said Nishikori was tireless in his training.
Nishikori's parents — his mother, Eri, is a piano teacher — have gotten credit from the Japanese news media for giving him the freedom to pursue his interests and not forcing him to spend his free time studying for junior high school and high school entrance exams.
Still, Nishikori told reporters at the U.S. Open on Saturday that while he also played baseball and soccer as a child, he was glad he could help tennis grow.
The United States "has a lot of respect for the sports," he said, "but not as much in Japan. I hope I can make a little bit difference."
Nishikori acknowledged that the time difference would make it difficult for his countrymen to watch the Open final. But, he added, he got plenty of messages after his semifinal victory, "even if it's 4 a.m.," and said he hoped a lot of people would watch his match.
"I hope I can win and to make another history," he said.


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Ever Heard Of Maker's Asylum? It's The Coolest Creators' Warehouse & Here's Why
Maker's Asylum in Hauz Rani is a community makers' space, a co-working of sorts for all designers and creators. It has got 3D printing, laser cutting, wood work machines and all the power tools to bring your designs to life. For when you need help, their regular workshops will be your saving grace.
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Got an itch to create but don't have the space, the tools or the guidance to get your hands dirty and actually work on your ideas and projects? Armed with all the power tools, machines {woodwork, laser cutting, 3D printing and electronics}, work tables, a pantry and WiFi, this 2,000 sq. ft. space in Hauz Rani is rightly named Maker's Asylum.
Started almost eight months ago by Vaibhav Chhabra, Maker's Asylum Delhi is a venture that aims to incorporate a maker culture in this city. It's a collaborative space where people can come, work on their projects {of all kinds}, meet like-minded individuals and go back home knowing that there's a haven where ideas can be transformed into reality.
While they've got a swankier base in Mumbai, the Delhi space {managed by Ishaan Rastogi} will work just as well to get your projects started.
Don't believe us? This Red Bull installation made entirely with Red Bull cans, this Fujifilm Photo Wheel and an uber cool Arcade Machine we saw at the space are all made from scratch at the Maker's Asylum in Delhi.
Need Help?
We all need a little help once in a while, and that's where the workshops held at Maker's Asylum make a world of difference. Mostly on weekends, the good folks here host a variety of informative and fun workshops like wood-working for beginners, jewellery design, rapid prototyping courses and more. They even hosts meetups and talks, some of which are also free.
Charges: INR 500 for a day pass {AI}. Check out their website to stay updated with all of their workshops and for more info about charges.
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REPORT: Trump secretly hopes to appoint 3 more Supreme Court Justices
The Supreme Court is in a huge crisis under the Trump Administration
One of the biggest crimes to occur in recent US political history was the replacing of Justice Antonin Scalia. Scalia had died in February 2016 under the Obama Administration, yet, due to the illegal actions of Mitch McConnell and other Republicans in office, Obama's pick of Merrick Garland was not met by the Senate, and therefore not given a chance to be approved/disapproved. It was, without a doubt, one of the most disgusting actions to be committed by a major political party in this country.
The delay resulted in Trump winning the presidency and gaining control over the new Supreme Court pick. Trump appointed Neil Gorsuch, who was, for all intents and purposes, a constitutionalist with very conservative views. Despite fierce resistance from the Democratic Party, with the exception of traitors Joe Manchin, Heidi Heitkamp, and Joe Donnelly, Gorsuch was ultimately successfully approved.
Related: Outrage As Gorsuch Feted at Trump Hotel by Financiers of New Anti-Union SCOTUS Case
While that was bad, the silver lining was that it essentially meant the Supreme Court would remain as it originally was: a moderate judicial arm that would vote either left or right on issues depending on the swing vote of the centrist (i.e. Anthony Kennedy).
But the question then becomes what if Trump were to gain the ability to nominate even more justices to the highest court in the land? As many of our readers are aware, most of the Justices are above the age of 60, with two of the more liberal ones (Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Stephen Breyer) over 75. Not that we wish any ill upon them, but it is very possible that their health could fail and Trump and the Republicans gain even more control over a branch of government that has lifetime appointments.
Related: US Chief blasts Jared Kushner's super sketchy security clearance applications
Trump evidently thinks about this too. In yet another report from Axios substantiated by secret sources within the White House, the President is very hopeful that he will have a chance to select three more nominees to the Supreme Court. They will be replacing Kennedy (who may retire), Ginsburg, and Sotomayor. The conversation supposedly went as follows:
"Ginsburg," Trump replied. "What does she weigh? 60 pounds?"
"Who's the fourth?" the source asked.
"Sotomayor," Trump said, referring to the relatively recently-appointed Obama justice, whose name is rarely, if ever, mentioned in speculation about the next justice to be replaced. "Her health," Trump explained. "No good. Diabetes."
That he has these in-depth thoughts is absolutely disgusting, and shows just how much disrespect he has for some of the longest serving public servants in our nation's history. But this does bring up an imperative point: the Democrats must win the majority of seats at least the Senate in 2018. Otherwise, Trump will be able to fill the courts and make them conservative for the next couple decades. And we have already seen the problems with the current moderate Johns Court.
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TRAINING: National Ballet School of Havana, Cuba, Laura Alonso, Fernando Alonso, and Ramona de Saa.
FEATURED CBC ROLES: Nutcracker Prince, Russian, Arabian - The Nutcracker, Crocodile - Peter Pan, Juanita y Alicia.
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Future tense in Bulgarian
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Knowing when and how to use the future tense will help you talk about future events.It will make it easier for you to express your thought and feeling and to understand people even better.
We use it about: actions that will be performed after the moment of speaking.
|Утре ще ходя на училище.
|Utre shte hodya na uchilishte.
Tomorrow I will go to school.
|В неделя отивам на почивка.
|V nedelya otivam na pochivka.
|On Sunday I am going on a vacation.
|След две седмици ще имам книжка.
|Sled dve sedmici shte imam knizhjka.
|In two weeks I will have a driving license.
Notice that, unlike in English, in Bulgarian we do not have a tense agreement in reported speech.
The Bulgarian future tense can be translated into English using Simple Future Tense, Future Continuous Tense or with the phrase "going to + infinitive".
Usually it is very easy to understand when and how to use the future tense. Here are some time markers that will help you to use it properly.
|тази вечер
|this evening
|следващата година
|next year
|следващия уикенд
|next weekend
|следващото лято
|next summer
We usually form the future tense by using the participle "Ще" (which is the same as "Will") and the present tense form of the verb.
Ще (Will) + present tense form of the verb
|Ще купя хляб.
|Shte kupya hlyab.
|I will buy bread.
|Ще ходя в Испания.
|Shte hodya v Ispniya.
|I will go to Spain.
|Ще уча френски.
|Shte ucha Frenski.
|I will learn French
We usaully form negative forms of the future tense using "Няма да" (Wont') and the present form of the verb.
Няма да (Won´t) + present form of the verb
Verb: Ходя - To walk
|Аз ще ходя.
|I will go.
|Аз няма да ходя.
|I won't go.
|Ти ще ходиш.
|You will go.
|Ти няма да ходиш.
|You won't go.
|Той/тя/то ще ходи
|He/she/it will go.
|Той/тя/то няма да ходи.
|She/he/it won't go.
|Ние ще ходим.
|We will go.
|Ние няма да ходим.
|We won't go.
|Вие ще ходите.
|You will go.
|Вие няма да ходите.
|You won't go.
|Те ще ходят.
|They will go.
|Те няма да ходят.
|They won't go.
Pay attention to the reflexive pronouns that we already have mentioned in the leson for the present tense - "Се" and "Си".
Verb: Връщам се - to return/come back
|Аз ще се върна.
|I will come back.
|Аз няма да се върна.
|I won't come back.
|Ти ще се върнеш.
|You will come back.
|Ти няма да се върнеш.
|You won't come back.
|Той/тя/то ще се върне
|He/she/it will come back.
|Той/тя/то няма да се върнат.
|He/she/it won't come back.
|Ние ще се върнем.
|We will come back.
|Ние няма да се върнем.
|We won't come back.
|Вие ще се върнете.
|You will come back.
|Вие няма да се върнете.
|You won't come back.
|Те ще се върнат.
|They will come back
|Те няма да се върнат.
|They won't come back.
Verb: Мия си - To wash
|Аз ще си мия
|I will wash myself
|Аз няма да си мия
|I won't wash myself
|Ти ще си миеш
|You will wash yourself
|Ти няма да си миеш
|You won't wash yourself
|Той/тя/то ще си мие
He/she/it will wash himself/herself/itself
|Той няма да си мие
|He/she/it won´t wash himself/herself/itself
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|We will wash ourselves
|Ние няма да си мием
|We won't wash ourselves
|Вие ще си миете
|You will wash yourselves
|Вие няма да си миете
|You won't wash yourselves
|Те ще си мият
|They will wash themselves
Те няма си мият
|They won't wash themselves.
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A Love That Moves Mountains
Have you ever been in love with a mountain? Have you ever taken a punch from a mountain? It doesn't surprise me that Taranaki would flee to his current abode after a solid hook from Tongariro. I bet he trains hard with his boys. Taranaki is a gentle lover and as it looks, a gentle fighter but cuz that's not the way to win the lady. At least in mountain battles.
I think Pihanga was the hottest curvacious mountain. All the boys were keen to court that bountiful mountain range. Two eligible bachelors Taranaki and Tongariro, pined for her. As males sometimes do, they battled.There was inevitably a lot of build up. "One outs, one outs". The battle was unarmed hand-to-hand combat. Oh I think they used storms, not sure if that's a weapon.
According to one source, Taranaki hooked his head off, but... that was the plan apparently. Tongariro then somehow used the opening he created to seize the victory with a right roundhouse ( I'm guessing). A right uppercut maybe.
To the victor go the spoils and Tongariro won the wahine. Not sure if it were one of those situations where she actually wanted to be with Taranaki and was forced to be with Tongariro or she actually preferred Tongariro.
Nevertheless, Tongariro won her.
The rest is history.
Taranaki then made his long and arduous, solo journey home. He wept tears of jealousy and sorrow until he was supposedly ensnared and trapped by the Pouakai ranges.
"Bro you'll be trapped in Stratford forever!"
Difficult spot.
Getting owned in a scrap to then cry while you pack your gears and leave for a foreign and distant land. On the way, you drop your guard again and end up getting trapped, while at your lowest point.
The Whanganui river was made from his tears to show his path, probably as a guilt trip to her.
She made her choice. Tongariro's all good though. Taranaki now needs to find a new Mrs.
Tough for him I suppose, you don't meet that many new mountains.
Word on the street is that Taranaki plans to return, so living between the two mounts may be risky. Training regimes better be tight cause it might not be 'one outs' next time and I don't think Pihanga txts him so it might all be for nothing.
Judging by circumstances I'd say his plan would start with escaping the trap. From then he needs enough energy to then mission back for another battle, which would be tough as a standalone trip, without the challenge of escaping first.
Plan B: he frees himself and then waits for his energy to return before round two. During this wait time word would probably get to Tongariro about the upcoming scrap (through birds probably) giving the bros ample time to prepare.
All in all Taranaki better be training hard as, cardio mainly. Plan C and one that I personally recommend: just chill. Times are hard g. Soak up your current spot and learn to live with the people in the area. Nga Ruahine(rangi) and Ngati Ruanui have your back, I can say this from personal experience, besides, mountains are overrated. They're mean but not worth losing two scraps and potentially facing an embarassing sitch with your ex who has moved on. Let the people climb you and don't put them in danger. Be a mountain not a flower.


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In the Blue, the world's last city, all is not well.
Julia is stuck within its walls. She serves the nobility from a distance until she meets Lucas, a boy who believes in fairytales that Julia's world can't accommodate. The Blue is her prison, not her castle, and she'd escape into the trees if she didn't know that contamination and death awaited humanity outside.
But not everyone in the Blue is human, and not everyone can be contained.
Beyond the city's boundaries, in the wild forests of the Red, Cameron has precious little humanity left to lose. As he searches for a lost queen, he finds an enemy rising that he thought long dead. An enemy that the humans have forgotten how to fight.
One way or another, the walls of the Blue are going to come down. The only question is what side you'll be on when they do.
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At the very furthest point of the temple, at the end of the double row of pillars that processed towards it, there was a pedestal mounted on a stepped dais. A figure was laid out on top of it. For a moment, Julia froze, thinking it was a real person lying there, slumbering in the temple, but something didn't fit.
The figure wasn't breathing. It wasn't moving at all.
'Come on,' Lucas said, leading her down the aisle towards it.
'Is it a statue?' she asked.
'A tomb, really.'
As they walked, he snuffed out the lamps that lined the walls, until finally the only illumination came from the rounded alcove into which the dais rose. It was a bright island in the centre of the darkness, and in the middle of it the statue shone: a man, wearing fine clothing in an unfamiliar style, with a blanket of stone covering his body. His exposed skin was tinged with a sheen of gold that glowed like the walls of the temple.
'He looks so real,' she said, reaching out to touch the golden curls that crowned his head. They were slick under her fingers, so intricate they might have been moulded from a real person.
'They say he was.'
'You mean this is his coffin?' The pedestal certainly looked like a tomb. It was wide and deep enough to accommodate a body.
'No,' Lucas said, 'I mean that this is him, that this statue was once alive.'
Julia's hand had been tracing the lines of the face, but now she snatched it away. 'You're not serious.'
'I am.'
'This is why you brought me here,' she said.
'Of course. You want to hear the fairytale, don't you?'
Book Info
Author: Josie Jaffrey
Cover Art: Martin Beckett Art
Publisher: Self-published
Page Count: 292
Word Count: 100,000
ASIN (Amazon): B07D3BZGR6 ISBN (Print): 978-1719204866
Release Date: 25 June 2018
Rating: Young Adult Series: Sovereign
Series number: Book 1
Books in series: 3
Genre: Dystopian, Young Adult, Fantasy
About the Author
Josie lives in Oxford, England, with her husband and two cats. When she's not writing, she works as a lawyer, specialising in intellectual property and commercial law. She also runs a video book review club, The Gin Book Club, through her website.
The Solis Invicti series (a prequel series to the Sovereign series) is available now.
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Happy Publication Day, C.J. Tudor!
My December BOTM choice was so absurdly easy to make (well, I actually ended up buying another one of the books that intrigued me, but it was definitely second in my mind, so my statement still stands). The Chalk Man has literally been all over Bookstagram, Goodreads, even my podcast addiction Read or Dead, so when it showed up in BOTM…before the publication date?! Sign me up, clear my schedule, and do not disturb.
The story is told from two time periods (1986 and 2016). In 1986, Eddie spent his days with his group of friends (Fat Gav, Metal Mickey, Hoppo, and Nicky), riding bikes and trying desperately to avoid Metal Mickey's bully of an older brother. They even created a secret code of chalk figures that only they understand, with each person having their own assigned color…until a stick figure in an unassigned color leads them to a dismembered body.
Flash forward to 2016, and the friends are fully grown. Eddie (now Ed) still lives in his childhood home and works as an English teacher at the local school. He thought the events from his childhood were behind him until he receives a package in the mail, featuring a picture of a stick man and a piece of white chalk. The rest of his friend group also received the letter, so they assumed it was a prank until one of them is found dead. Now, Ed must return to the details of his childhood to determine what really happened 20 years ago.
As you know, I normally hate books that are written with a dual timeline, but this one is so clear and honestly enhances your understanding and experience as a whole. I was constantly analyzing the 1986 portion and looking for a parallel in the 2016.
And the ending, OH THAT ENDING! I can't say much more (trying to keep the spoilers at bay), but I can say that I initially felt a bit cheated after the "big reveal", not knowing the answers to a few major questions (which is a weird feeling for me, because as I've said in other reviews, I hate neat little bows on my stories), but then BAM. I'm honestly not sure if I should have seen it coming, or if it should have blindsided me so much, but it gave me everything that I needed to shut the book in satisfaction.
I cannot believe this was C.J. Tudor's debut novel. Holy Shih Tzu! This is the thriller to beat in 2018 (even though I *technically* read it in 2017… whatever). If this is what we're starting the year with, I can't wait to see what else we have in store.
Speaking of Holy Shih Tzus….how handsome is this little angel?! Sorry, just couldn't resist!
With all of the hype brought on by this book and the recent infatuation with films/shows that follow a young group of friends in the 1980s (looking at you Stranger Things and It), I will be extremely surprised if we do not see a screen adaptation. I just hope they can do it justice!
Place it on your TBR, order it, put it on hold at your local library… do whatever it takes to get your nose in this read. Oh, and make sure you set aside plenty of time for this one because trust me, you're not going to want to put it down.


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Andrew Gong
School: Central Valley Christian
Year: Sophomore
Record: 25-3 singles; 12-1 doubles
He's qualified because: The sixth-seeded Gong reached the Central Section individual tournament semifinals before losing to eventual runner-up DJ Johnson of East.
Rebounded from there to defeat Bakersfield Christian's fourth-seeded Sullivan Roche 6-1, 6-2 for third place.
Also beat fourth-seeded Alec Bessinger of Clovis East in the quarterfinals.
Went 15-0 in Central Sequoia League play, winning its end-of-season tournament.
Gong has a career record of 46-10 in singles and 18-7 in doubles.


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So what can we expect from Pauly's blog? Well, let's keep in mind that Pauly was the first ever to win the prestigious Charlie Hustle Award back in May 2008. Here's what I wrote about him at the time:
I had known for quite a while that my co-worker Paul was a baseball fan. However, it wasn't until this season that I realized just how passionate he is for both the MLB and fantasy baseball. Whether he's laughing his way to the bank in Vegas betting against over-the-hill pitchers, boasting about ripping somebody off in a trade, telling me about obscure sites to read for extra baseball knowledge, or spending all of his fantasy basketball winnings to pay $120 for MLB.com's online TV coverage complete with 6 window screens at once with audio alerts for whenever one of his fantasy players is coming to the plate, Paul (a.k.a. "Pauly") has continued to demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to "America's Pastime."I also should add the countless times I've discovered breaking MLB news in my email courtesy of Pauly. Whether it's Manny Ramirez's 50-day suspension or Mark McGwire's steroid admission, I often hear it first from Pauly.
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***UPDATE JULY 2017***: I am urgently looking for help in AUGUST 2017 due to lots of new B&B and gite bookings! I am looking for someone who is happy to help me clean and set up guest rooms, make beds, do laundry, walk the dogs etc. Would be suitable for someone (or couple) who can learn quickly, don't mind getting their hands dirty and likes using their initiative. If you have your own transport that would be an advantage so you can travel around on your time off, but is not essential - we can help with info about public transport and we have bikes to borrow. Please contact me for more info if you can get to central Brittany for the beginning of August...Many thanks for reading this...Karen
We are an English family who have lived In Brittany for 10 years. I run a B&B from our home and with my husband, run a property management business looking after gites and 2nd homes in the Josselin area for owners who live outside France. Both my children are now living and working/studying back in the UK. We are living in our 2nd renovation project and there is still scope to renovate inside and improve the gardens. There would be plenty of odd jobs - some heavy lifting may be required, not full building work but DIY/painting skills would be useful.
We have 2 dogs (help with dog walking always appreciated!), 4 cats and chickens, so you must like animals to come and stay! In return, we offer good homecooked food, conversation in English and good company in a beautiful part of the Brittany countryside, but only a 2 minute drive from the historic town of Josselin, with its Chateau, canal, shops and restaurants.
Having now had a number of workawayers over the last year, we have a good system of working 5 days on, 2 days off for sightseeing etc. The days off do not have to be a weekend - we are very flexible. Work starts around 9.30 in the morning and finishes around 3pm (including a break for lunch!!) although again, this is not set in stone. After that is free time - you will have your own room with ensuite, tv and wifi. You can also bring your dog with you if you have one!
Generally, workawayers must be willing to use initiative, work on their own, not mind cleaning, gardening, walking dogs, cutting wood, weeding, painting etc etc.
I can collect you from Rennes (airport or railway station), Dinard airport or the ferry terminal at St-Malo, if you are coming without your own transport.
Many thanks for reading this & please get in contact if you think you can help...
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General Maintenance
Help in the house
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We are centrally located in Brittany, making it ideal to travel around the whole region. There is plenty of history, from the legends of King Arthur and Merlin right up to the 2nd World War; lots of chateaux and medieval buildings to admire but also many local concerts; poetry events and antique markets. Almost something for everyone!
In the house, there is lots of painting to be finished and another bedroom to renovate so there will probably be lots of painting and finishing jobs there. Outside, there is wood to be chopped for the woodburner, a large barn to be organised and the garden has been neglected whilst we have been working on the house, so there is plenty of tidying up and replanting required once the weather improves in the spring and we are just starting on the vegetable garden after a 4 year break. The 2 dogs always need walking/exercising, so help with that would be much appreciated! Please note this is NOT an "eco" project.
English and French
Double room with ensuite. English TV/DVD. Wifi access.
It would be useful if you had your own transport, however we can pick volunteers up from the ferry/airport/railway station if required. Josselin (the nearest town) is 15 minute walk away and there are bus routes from there to other major towns/cities in Brittany if you have no transport of your own. You are also welcome to borrow bicycles when they are not being used by the B&B guests. The nearest main railway station and airport are 45 mins away in Rennes. Our previous workawayers have been able to travel around large parts of the region with some planning and staying away overnight to make the most of the time - so anything is possible!
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by Alexis Aarons
Atlanta, GA - The fourth Annual TRUTH Youth Football Tournament took place this weekend at the Buford High School Youth Sports Complex in Buford, GA. Teams came from all over the country to participate in two days of head-to-head football. Teams in attendance were representative of various age groups including 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U. In order to advance and return to participate in day two, teams had to defeat their opponent during their day one matchup.
The talent was absolutely endless! Throughout the entire weekend of the tournament teams went against each other displaying exceptional athleticism and sportsmanship. TRUTH was represented by their teams from both Dallas, TX and Atlanta, GA. The Manassas Mutiny, Arkansas Lions, Maryland Seahawks,
DC Raiders, Atlanta Cowboys, Sandtown Vikings, Swift Lions Elite, Truth Vikings represented total of 22 youth football programs from Arkansas, Maryland, Virginia, as well as representation from several other cities in Texas and Georgia to play in the well-attended tournament.
It was evident throughout every game and even during warm-ups that members of all teams, especially those youth football players that participate in the TRUTH Sports organization, respect and appreciate the dedication of their coaches, parents and teammates. For the TRUTH organization, the goal is not about adding check marks to the win column.
"It's not about winning or losing, it's about discipline, leadership and community and it's about ensuring that our young men have the right tools not only for athletics, but for life. Football transcends or translates to life," said Reginald Calhoun, President of TRUTH Sports.
Every team demonstrated a high regard for those principles while competing with the highest intensity on the field. The Truth Youth Football Tournament is a completion, and as a result, some teams became champions.
Congratulations to the 8U Sandtown Vikings, 10U TRUTH Atlanta Vikings, 12U TRUTH Atlanta Vikings, 14U Manassas Mutiny on their 2013 TRUTH Tournament Championships!
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Explore the tranquillity of South Goa, which is very popular among the tourists for its quiet beaches and regal architecture. Explore the best destinations of South Goa on this trip. Visit the old churches and cathedrals, you can also choose to visit Divar island or Bondla wildlife sanctuary. Once you have explored the peaceful side of Goa, it's time you let yourself loose and tour around the bustling North Goa. From beaches to shacks, party places to adventure sports a day in North Goa vanishes in no time. Next in line is the majestic beauty of the Dudhsagar falls. Located on the outskirts of Goa, the waterfall is one of the most famous in the country. Complete your trip to Goa with a day relaxing around on the beaches.
date_range 6 Nights / 7 Days
Day 1: Arrival at Goa
Driver will pick you up from Goa Airport. Reach hotel, check in and relax. Goa is more than beaches and trance parties.The small coastal state is home to alluring beaches, bustling nightlife, and amazing food along with a host of tourist attractions and exciting things to do. A kaleidoscopic blend of Indian and Portuguese cultures, sweetened with sun, sea, sand, seafood and spirituality, there's nowhere in India quite like it. Overnight stay in Hotel.
Day 2: South Goa Tour (By Private Car)
Today after having your breakfast, you will be sightseeing at major attractions of South Goa including Shri Shantadurga Temple at Kavlem , Shri Manguesh Temple at Priol Balaji Temple, Old Goa Churches Basilica of Bom Jesus, Se Cathedral, Lunch halt at old Goa, Dona Paula Bay, and the lovely Miramar Beach, Panjim City shopping places. Also, Visit Spice Plantation, learn how local spices and herbs are grown organically as you will be given a warm Goan Traditional welcome and offered a refreshing herbal drink. Then head to Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary which has a Botanical Garden, Rose Garden and Deer Park within its premises. One can also opt for a jeep safari inside the deer park in the Bondla sanctuary. (Bondla bird Sanctuary or Divar Island you can choose only 1 option) Divar Island Tour - After visiting these places head for an offbeat experience, Stepping off the ferry from Old Goa onto beautiful little riverine Divar Island, you have the distinct feeling of entering the land that time forgot. After the long sightseeing tour of South Goa, head for Candlelight Dinner in 5-Star Property. Back at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel. (Bondla bird Sanctuary or Divar Island you can choose only 1 option) Boat Cruise- Optional at extra Cost.
Day 3: North Goa Tour (By Private Car)
Have your breakfast and then head towards North Goa. Visit the Famous beaches Candolim, Calangute, Baga beach. Head to visit Dolphin point for the Dolphin Tour. Dolphins in Goa are mainly the Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphin, where you are often able to view these dolphins from a close distance, swimming, jumping and frolicking in the warm, deep seas of Goa. Then head to Coco Beach situated at the mouth of the Nerul River on the Mandovi Estuary, directly opposite Panaji. Further down the estuary there the two small beaches of Quedevelim and the Reis Magos Church and Reis Magos Fort. Other major attractions which will be visiting are Fort Aguada and Bollywood blockbuster 'Dil Chahta Hai' famed Chapora Fort. There are 345 Activities to do in Goa and SNOW PARK is one of them. Among these infrastructures, SNOW PARK has now created a design for a unique snow play centre to entertain the whole family for 365 days. Splashdown Water Park (Entry Tickets at extra) -Splashdown Water Park is located in Anjuna and is just a 20-minute ride from Panaji, the capital of Goa. It has five pools and numerous water slides. Right next to the Chapora Fort is the stunning Vagator beach and Anjuna Beach one of north Goa's biggest attractions, best places to relax with a beer in your hands, your feet on the table and the sun going down with the sky changing colors from blue to yellow to orange. After the long sightseeing tour of South Goa, head back to the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Day 4: Dudh Sagar Waterfall Tour (Sharing)
Morning after breakfast, head for Dudhsagar Waterfall tour. Dudhsagar waterfall-The majestic cascade of white water, gushing over the steep, nearly vertical face of the mountain from a spectacular height of 1017ft; is both breathtaking and awe inspiring, making one aware that there are many forces in nature much more powerful that the human mind and body. The name 'Dudhsagar' literally translates to 'sea of milk' which many believe is an allusion to the white spray and foam that the great waterfall creates as it cascades into the waters of the lake. The falls are at their zenith during the monsoon season, although they are a popular attraction all year round. Inclusions:- Pick & Drop A/C transport 1 hr at waterfall (Dudhsagar) Jeep entry fees Forest entry Fees Old Goa church and temples Unlimited Lunch (Veg / Non-veg).
Day 5: Head towards South Goa
After breakfast and Some Leisure, you'll be transferred to South Goa Hotel. Check in at hotel and Relax, Day is at your own. you can decide what to do, day is at Leisure and no activity is included in your package, you can decide from multiple option, of exploring Goa visiting shacks on the beach shopping bay the road side or at the Malls, overnight stay at hotel.
Day 6: Explore the Unexplored
Today after having your breakfast, you will be sightseeing at major attractions of South Goa including Palolem Beach, Colva Beach ,Butterfly Beach ,Filmy chakkar. Palolem Beach - Palolem Beach is largely unspoiled and is inhabited by both local fishermen and by foreign tourists who live in shacks along the shore or in the main village itself. You can also visit Old Goa Church, Dona Paula, Goa Science Centre, Miramar Beach, Fort Aguada/Sinquerim Beach, Vagator Beach, Lord Chauranginath Temple, Anjuna Beach, Calangute Beach, Saligao Church, Panjim Church, River Cruise. One of the major attractions is Filmi Chakkar 1 hour programme. Films shot at these places are Gumnam, Pyar Tune Kya Kiya, Pukar, Dhoom, Haseena Maan Jayegi, Dil Chahata Hai, Josh, Rangeela, Love in Goa etc.
Day 7: Back to home
Check-out the hotel after breakfast, that driver will drop you at Goa Airport & back to hotel.
- Refreshing Non-alcoholic welcome drink on arrival.
- 6 night accommodation in Well-appointed rooms or luxury apartment.
- Two bottle package drinking water.
- Tea & coffee maker in the room replenished once a day.
- Meal plan : CP (Continental Plan) - Room with Breakfast only
- Complimentary both way transfer from Dabolim (Goa) Airport/karmali/thivim rly station/mapusa/panjim bus stand by sharing transfers basis between (8:00AM to 6:00PM)
- Before and after mentioned time extra charges would be applicable on case to case basis.
- Complimentary One full day North Goa sightseeing of Goa by Private Ac Car.
- Complimentary One full day South Goa sightseeing of Goa by Private Ac Car.
- 1 Full Day Sightseeing of Uncovered South Goa
- Internal Transfers – North Goa to South Goa
- Dudhsagar Waterfall Trip – by Sharing Coach
- Complementary Use of Gymnasium, swimming pool and pool table.
- 10 % on Discount on food and beverages on a la carte.
- Inclusive of All Government taxes.
Check-Inn time 13.00 hours and Check-out time 11.00 AM. Carry valid photo ID for check-Inn.
- Entries to monuments, museums, parks, etc.
- Any F & B other than those served with specified meals.
- Any Water Sport or activity.
- Flight fares are not included in total cost.
- Personal expenses, tips, gratuities, etc.
- Expenses on account of factors beyond our control like earthquake, landslides etc.
- Optional tours mentioned in the itinerary they will be arranged at an extra cost.
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When You're Tired
We all know the feeling. It's the end of January, the holidays are over, and you're trying to get back into the swing of things. If you're in school, you're probably already drowning in homework. And if you're not in school, well, you're probably drowning in something else. Sometimes, life gets tiring. That's just the way it is. It happens to all of us, probably more often than we'd like to admit. Honestly, that's where I'm at right now, and that's why I decided to write this blog post. Here are a few tips I've found to help me when I'm feeling tired, physically and otherwise.
1. Breathe
I don't know about you, but when I'm fatigued, it stresses me out. I try to rush to get everything on my to-do list done so that I can sleep, and I end up tiring myself out even more. Plus, my work is always sub-par when I'm tired and rushing myself. I get to the point where all I want to do is get the bare minimum out the way so that I can collapse. But when I get this way, I find that finishing that to-do list seems to get harder and harder. It's a vicious cycle that I struggle to get out of.
But I've found a pretty simple solution to this: Just breathe. Take a second. Put everything away. Close your eyes and try to clear your mind. Take a few deep breathes. And then get back to whatever you're doing. I've found that taking just a few seconds to breathe in the midst of all my stress and fatigue can do wonders. It gives me focus and energy to get through whatever it is I'm working on. Plus, it relieves some of the stress so that I can focus on the task at hand rather than on the pile of other things waiting for me when I finish this one.
2. Streamline
I think the number one cause of fatigue in my life is trying to spread myself too thin. I have a lot of things that I would like to do, like learning guitar and writing a book, but I can't do everything at once. If I try, I get tired, and then I have trouble accomplishing anything at all. When you're feeling tired, it may be a sign that it's time to cut out some of the things in your life that are taking your energy but might not be worthwhile.
This will involve prioritizing. There are lots of good things out there for you to do and achieve. But you have to decide what's most important in your life and build your goals around those core things. Maybe you enjoy playing tennis, but it's keeping you from spending time with your family. There are only so many hours in the day, and trying to do both is exhausting, so it's time to put the racquet up for a while until your schedule clears up a bit. There's nothing wrong with trimming some things out of your life if you're overwhelmed. In fact, you'll find that in the long run, you'll enjoy the things you do choose to do a lot more if you're not spreading yourself too thin.
3. Pray
This one kind of goes along with breathing. When I give myself a really short break to just clear my head and breathe, I often say a short prayer. And it does wonders.
The truth is that we can't do it all on our own. We're not supposed to. It's not the way we're made. God made us with an innate need for communication with and reliance on Him. He wants us to come to Him when we're feeling tired and stressed. He wants us to lay it all before Him and say, "I can't do this on my own. I'm giving it to You. Do with it what You will because I can't handle it." When you're honest with the Lord about how you're feeling and you call on Him for help, He will come through for you, and you will feel so much better. In Matthew 11:28, Jesus tells us, "Come to Me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." We can find rest in our Savior if we just reach out to Him.
4. Rest
And that brings me to my last point: rest. This one is so important, and it's one we often neglect, which is what leads to fatigue in the first place. When we have a lot on our plates, we often forget to take care of ourselves, and this has awful effects. And for me, at least, this gets worse when I'm tired. When things are good and I'm feeling fine, I'm usually pretty good about taking care of myself. But when I'm tired and stressed, making time for rest goes out the window. This is probably the worst thing I can do when I'm tired.
But how does one find rest in the midst of fatigue and stress? I think this is different for everyone. We all have an outlet that helps us relax and re-energize when we're feeling tired. For some, it may be exercise. Other people people may rest by watching TV. For me, I've found the best ways of resting are spending time with my family and expressing myself through writing. I cannot put into words how energizing and relaxing these two activities are for me. Find your own way of resting, and make time for it on days you're feeling tired.
These are just a few tips I have for when you're tired. These aren't full-proof or necessarily right for everyone. But this is what I've learned from my experience, and I do my best to incorporate these principles into my life when I feel like I'm letting myself get fatigued. I believe God desires for us to live healthy lives and to serve Him with clear minds. I hope these tips have been helpful, and if you have any others to add to the list, I'd love to hear them. Thanks for reading, and I'll see you guys on Friday for a special life update!