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If you follow me on Instagram ( @kyriasabah )you already know I went on an all girls trip to GOA. Yes achievement unlocked :P Okay not making the intro any longer. Let’s go.

DAY 0: P A C K + G O

I had mind mapped all the stuff I wanted to carry as I wasn’t sure if I was going until a few hours before I boarded the bus. As soon as I got the green signal I dumped stuff into my duffel bag, it filled up sooner than it should have been because of the haste in my packing. I rechecked if I had everything I needed and booked a cab to @geetsingh's hostel.

The pickup point was closer to her place so stayed there for a while. Boarded the bus at 7:45 pm from Anand Rao circle. It was a full sleeper Volvo. Super comfy. As there were four of us travelling we took adjacent beds and spend three fourth of the night playing typical travel games and getting to know each other. Made a quick stop for dinner and then rested our heads for the journey ahead.

DAY 1: H E L L O G O A

Woke up to the rays of the sun caressing the earth. If you are an early riser then you know exactly what I am talking about. Dawn and the breathtaking view of Goa promised a very pleasant day ahead.

The bus halted at Mapusa, we got down, grabbed our bags and started on the quest on hiring a cab till our hostel. There is absolutely zero trouble finding a cab/scooty/auto here as there are numerous people just waiting for you at bus stops.

-Hostel-

We took an auto till our hostel “The funky monkey hostel”. It is the perfect place to stay as it is on the coast which makes it close to most of the beaches and touristic spots. Our room wasn’t ready so, we were chilling in the common room meanwhile. As soon as our room was ready we unpacked, rested for a while, got dressed and headed out (yes zero chill).

-Anjuna Beach-

Headed off to Anjuna Beach in our ride (we rented a car). It was a suuuuper sunny day but, that didn’t stop us from posing away and spending some amazing time at the beach. Being the adventure junkie I am, went for some water sports. Parasailing (serious the view from us there is absolutely breathtaking ). After which we grabbed some lunch and headed back to our hostel. All dead tired.

DAY 2: E X P L O R E

Wake up , dress up. Headed for breakfast. Another amazing thing about our hostel was that it offered complimentary breakfast ( both Indian and English).

-- Champora Fort –

Known as the ‘Dil chahta hai fort’ :p. It was quite the hike up to the fort.We managed to the top daring the torturous sun. Took one zillion pictures against the rustic walls and picturesque view.

- Vagator Beach –

Adjacent to the fort. Came here post lunch to witness the sunset. It is a rocky beach and the sound of the waves hitting the rocks is so soothing. I won’t post any sunset pictures as I hoarded my insta feed with them .

- Baga Beach –

Witnessed the karaoke sessions at St.Anthony’s and the serene sight of lights adorning the night’s darkness. There is something very calming about beaches at dusk. Had the best ice cream from ‘Gelato’ on the way back to hostel.

DAY 3: S T E R E O T Y P I C A L T O U R I S T

The Saturday flea market was up and we all head there to shop for some sovereigns. Put all my bargaining skills to the test here and they worked XP.

Took a long drive to Panjim ( capital ) jamming on ‘gedi’ songs. The capital full of historical Latin & Portugese culture .Once you walk around a little in old Goa, it's easy to get addicted to its houses, especially the ones from Portuguese era. These houses have the most beautiful colors and textures, and are very inviting. Visited a church there and then spent rest of the eve admiring the sunset.

Had Dinner and lounged in the common room at our hostel singing songs.

DAY 4: A D I O S

Last day so made most use of it . On a stroll the previous day we discovered a beach at walk able distance from our hostel. It also had a shack so, chilled there took a dip in the ocean and came back in time for lunch and headed to the bus stop. Replenished so many memories and hilarious instances mid journey. Reached Bangalore at 7:00 am.

Had soo much fun, it definitely is a whole different experience travelling with likeminded people. The weather and time was perfect it wasn’t crowded anywhere. Definitely recommend visiting Goa during Feb.

P.S apologies if this was super long but, I had to share all deets.

Until next time

Polý agape (lots of love) and stay cheerful :)

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I took a poll on Instagram, if you all wanted a an experience based blog or an informative one and the votes were equal . So, here is a post fusing both the categories: D

You’ve been invited to attend a bloggers event, as it’s your first you’re a little nervous and you don’t know what to expect? Don’t back out last minute, your first event may be a little nerve wracking but once you've been to one you'll know what to expect. In hopes of being super helpful, I thought I would share a few of my personal tips to make the most out of blogger events with you fellow blogger babes.

1. Follow Follow : The event most likely has an instagram handle or a hashtag. Make sure you follow it to see all the pre event happenings and get a gist of what to expect when you get there. You might even find out people going to the same event and make connections.

2. Plan your journey: Make sure you know exactly where the event is being held, organise your transport and find nearby points of reference so you don’t get lost. This way you won’t fret that you’re going to get lost or be late!

3. Get there early: If it’s your first event , the earlier the better to give you chance to talk to the brand and also make acquaintances as people slowly filter through the door. Obviously don’t get there an hour before but a good 15-20 minutes earlier is perfect. You get to meet everyone who enters and hence don’t have that awkward phase of having to go up to people and engaging small talk.

4. Small Talk: We all fret having small talk. There is nothing more awkward than just standing there not knowing how to proceed with the conversation. You are obviously in a space of like-minded people ask them about their blogs/channels, their content, motivation etc.

5. Dress like yourself : Unless the event has a specific dress code, don’t let an outfit choice become an issue for you. Wear something you feel confident in. Usually the dress code for blogging events is pretty casual (unless stated) so don’t feel the need to wear something like a party dress however if you feel more confident in a sparkly number then wear it!

6. Take blogging business cards: If you don’t have any printed it’s not the end of the world but business cards are a great way to pass on your details to brands and other bloggers if you’ve discussed collaborating. You can always share your social media handles and then get in touch.

7. DON’T be afraid to photograph the shizz out of everything: There is nothing worse than getting home and thinking ‘Oh wow, I have one blurry photo to work with here’. Don’t hesitate to click photographs. Everyone there definitely knows the significance might as well get some great quality content. You don’t have to get a SLR . A decent phone camera is so much more handy and does a nice job.

8. Confidence is key : Don't feel timid in the company of established bloggers or bloggers who are doing really well. Everyone there is unique and so are you. Introduce yourself well and promote your work confidently.

9.ENJOY! : Learn about new products, meet new bloggers, support new brands, take beautiful photos, tweet, Instagram. Blogger and media events have made for some of the best times I’ve had in the past year. I hope they do for you, too!

Until next time

Polý agape (lots of love) and stay cheerful :)

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Hello Guys!

Small insecurities or just small things that one should be doing in life but, are not don’t make much of a difference. But, have you ever thought? If you actually do those small things it can make a big difference in your life. Change does not necessarily always have to be big or life changing it can be as small and irrelevant but I promise you it will give you a lot more happiness and satisfaction.

Be Awkward Be Me:

Basically be myself. We are so busy noticing people and try being like them, that we often forget who we really are. You are perfect in your own way. Be goofy, be silly, crack lame jokes.BE YOU.

Be Confident, Go Makeup free:

For the past few years there haven’t been many days that I walked out without makeup. This year I am not going to feel weirded out as it feels much lighter and fresher. This way I can focus more on having a better skin and that’s what counts. Guess what now I can rub my eyes how much ever without having to worry about a panda eye.

Eat If It Makes You Happy:

I often indulge in delicacies; I really can’t go without them. But, every time I have slight guilt of doing so. This year I am going to eat without second thoughts. I really envy people who eat without worrying about gaining weight (I want to be like that). Life is anyway too short to miss out on alllll the yummy food.

Read More, Write More:

I used to read a lot of books and write poetry. Now I hardly have a collection of novels and haven’t written for the longest time. This is one habit I really want to develop in 2018.Hopefully this year I’ll convince myself to do it.

Disconnect:

As much as I love being on my phone and browsing through social media. This year I’ll focus more on real life than reel life. Create a balance.

Create:

I believe there is a creative side to every individual and we all should bring it out in our respectful fields. This year I am going to create more quality content and find new ways to put out my content.

Saying Sorry And Meaning It:

Saying sorry is easy but, being sorry is not. I apologize a lot but, seldom do I mean it. It’s OK to make mistakes so, when I apologize the next time I’ll make sure that I really mean it.

Spend Time with Me:

I love meeting new people and holding long meaningful conversations but, not all the time. The best company you can give yourself is of your own self. I like being quite, sitting alone, just observing but I admit I haven’t done that in the longest time and I think now is the time that I do.

2017 was very eventful a lot things happened a lot of things changed. I do have my own insecurities that I battle every day, I know I am not the smartest or the funniest but, what I do also know is that no one. Absolutely no one can be me. No one can do what I do. We are all different and special. Never think you are any less than anyone because a very special person told me that I shouldn’t think I am any less than magic and so are you all.

To a more productive year ahead. Let us all take baby steps and do smaller things that make bigger changes happen. Give it time, it will all fall in place. Happy 2018

Until next time

Polý agape (lots of love) and stay cheerful :)

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Hello beautiful people!

2017 has been a very eventful and productive year. I traveled a lot, met some amazing people, attended my first blogger’s meet and many more events. Here is a little rewind of my year and what I am most thankful for.

1. Started my year with a brand new phone. I was an android user for the longest time and make my shift to IOS with the Iphone6s.

2. Did my first shoot for the blog.

3. Gave my blog the pastel pink theme.

4. My cousin got hitched.

5. Visited Kuwait thrice this year.

6. Had the most amazing Summer at Bheemeshwari Jungle Resort.

7. Maintained a successful diet and lost a few pounds.

8. Used the stairs instead of the lift (most of the times).

9. Spent loads of time with family.

10. Went camping at Wafra Desert.

11. Upped my blogging game with adding few cool widgets to the page.

12. Attended my first ever blogger’s event.

13. Made so many blogger buddies and contacts.

14. Attended three more events and made progress each time.

15. Did my first collaboration post.

16. Started a modest fashion series.

17. Got the chance to be the content writer for TedxMarathahalli.

18. Got better at hand lettering.

19. Did my first live.

20. Crossed many mini milestones I had set for the year.

21. Was successful at consistently uploading.

22. Got recognized for my work at events.

23. Did my first brand collaboration with URBY.

24. Spend so much quality time with friends.

25. Discovered and reviewed many new food places.

26. Experimented with few new Hijab styles.

27. Stepped out of my comfort zone and liked it.

28. Celebrated my Blog’s first anniversary with the people who supported me throughout.

29. Maintained an aesthetic feed!

30. Got featured on ‘The uncommon box’ and ‘Humans of dialogues’.

31. Did Kayaking and Zip lining for the first time.

32. Got my eye Lasik surgery done. (No more contact lenses wohooooo)

33. Spent two days at a chalet in khaitan with family.

34. Discovered my new found love for PASTELS.

35. Emceed at an event in college.

36. Got gifted a gorilla pod and a studio box by the BESTEST PEEPS.

37. Stopped caring about the people who aim to spread negativity.

38. Witnessed many gorgeous sunsets and sunrises.

39. Turned a year older.

40. Thankful of having all you guys in my life, for liking my content and giving me constructive feedback.

Until next time

Polý agape (lots of love) and stay cheerful :)

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