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Scattered Brain , Focussed Life:

My Mid Life Crisis

While I was searching for a topic to write for Sanidhya, my Banaras, Prayagraj, Hyderabad,
brain wandered off in a million directions. I just couldn’t Jaipur, Udaipur but I had a strict
think of one thing to write about. I am a scattered brain co-traveller (my husband) with
most of the time. me. Travelling with husbands’ I tell
you, is as tough as talking to a wall.
As I sat scrolling through my Instagram feed, I had an The Man just won’t listen. It’s either
epiphany. I am, somewhat of an Instagram celebrity. his way or the high way. So I stick to
Okay, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration but hear me my solo trips. I love writing about
out. I do have an average following so why not flaunt my my experiences while travelling so Smt. Neelima Sethi W/o
celebrity status and rub it on the readers. I pen down my thoughts on my Shri Rakesh Sethi DIG RAF
travels.
Midlife crisis, you say!! Boohoo..I am getting younger,
my inner child is blooming into a pretty teenager and For me, traveling is all about experiencing new things,
I am doing what all the teenagers or young people do. meeting new people and trying new cusinies. It’s about
Keep myself busy on social media, mainly by posting stepping out of my comfort zone and embracing
stories, making reels, writing posts. It’s like, I’m reliving the unknown. And of course, it’s about taking lots of
my youth , embracing my Inner child . Instagram-worthy photos.
You will probably find one or the other reel of mine
on the explore page for sure but I have not yet started And then, I write about myself (I am self obsessed) how
collaborating or doing brand promotions, not yet an I feel about people in general and specific, my journey
influencer enough I presume. from Fat to fit (work in progress) and so much more. My
brain is always occupied and engaged with something or
I Started writing movies reviews and I do have some the other. There’s something therapeutic about putting
regular and loyal followers (on Instagram and also my thoughts and feelings into words and sharing them
Facebook). A huge total of approx. 20 people (who with the world. As I navigate the ups and downs of life, I’m
actually read and like my reviews) but nobody has constantly thinking about how to celebrate my existence
offered to sponsor my tickets yet. and resist the pressures of society. How to celebrate my
life and how to resist fighting with my society RWA on
So, I am keeping it slow. Everytime someone tells me, trivial matters. How to organise a diwali party for my
your review on that movie was bang on,I get motivated kids and their friends (Did I mention, I am their most
and watch another one. If I like the movie very much I favourite Auntie) or how and what to write for Sanidhya.
write a review, if I hate the movie, I write a review. If I think
it is an average one I don’t waste my time on it. While But wait didn’t I just do that?? Ok so until next time, let’s
I haven’t yet reached influencer status, I’m enjoying the leave it here. Wait for the next year’s issue. I will probably
process of sharing my thoughts and opinions with others. decide on what to write until then.................
Who knows, maybe someday I’ll be able to collaborate
with brands or get sponsored tickets to movies.

I also love travelling and I am a big fan of solo travels.
There’s something liberating about travelling alone,
without having to worry about matching timetables or
catering to someone else’s preferences, doing whatever
you want, whenever you want, however you want is a
luxury not many Indian women can boast of .
As a self-proclaimed travel enthusiast, I’ve had the
privilege of exploring various destinations across India,
from Pune, Kolkata, Bengaluru to Mumbai and of course,
the ever-popular Goa.

I could have included my Europe trip(flaunting again)

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