Have you ever made & subsequently broken plans in the span of a couple of days? I know I have.
Like many travellers, I too have a clichéd travel bucket list - London, Paris, New York city etc. (I was at London airport for a stopover on my way to Florida, but that surely doesn't count).
When London's famed Victoria & Albert museum announced a very special exhibition for next summer, I was sure it was the perfect time- I could cross out a city from the list, have an especially memorable 21st birthday & make a pilgrimage to someone I truly admire. So it was all set. I cleared it with the parents & then started planning obsessively- air tickets, hotels, etc. I had even started chalking out an itinerary, when I decided not to go. It was going to be very expensive & though my folks agreed, their hearts weren't in it (I don't know anyone else I could travel with, either!)
So I was a little heartbroken for a couple of days, but I'll get over it (bought these to cheer me up)!
So I was a little heartbroken for a couple of days, but I'll get over it (bought these to cheer me up)!
I'm filing this under 'travel', the London trip that never was. Life has it's ups & downs (always) & I'd definitely like to remember & chronicle all of it.
In other news, I will be speaking at Influencer Conference Mumbai early next month!! This is a big deal for someone who gets nervous to even do a 30 second self-introduction at blogger meets. But I'm stepping out of my comfort zone & I'm very excited, hopefully I won't completely mess up! Bombayites, be there or be square.
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Aweeesome Miss Magalii!! You are at the Influencer Conference! I am gonna be there : ) see you : )
ReplyDeleteYay! I'll see you after such a long time! :D
ReplyDeletei think you were wise and brave to recognise it wasn't right and let it go... for another time. many people get on the train and don't know how to get off, finding themselves in the wrong place later.
ReplyDeleteit'll happen when it's right.
Perhaps it's meant for another time. If you ever feel up for it, I definitely recommend traveling alone. I've done it several times and have met fascinating people and loved that I was on my own timeline, etc.
ReplyDeletewhenever you turn up in london make sure you give me shout tooo ..
ReplyDeleteand all the best for the conference speech..
OMG London is on the top of my go to list. I've never been there but I'm almost positive if love living there lol. Of course money is the reason why I'm not hanging out by the Queens palace right now. One day we will make it :-)
ReplyDeleteLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE LONDON! I went twice in 1 year because I loved it soooo much!
ReplyDeletego if you ever get the chance! Love this post :)
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