tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77256902332795960762025-02-11T23:05:00.933-08:00not so Old & not so Monksonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-20495206469391884502012-02-03T01:26:00.000-08:002012-02-03T01:26:37.085-08:00Maternal Instinctssonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-63787462993058827732012-02-03T01:11:00.000-08:002012-02-03T01:11:11.380-08:00The Wise Onesonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com0Madhya Pradesh, India22.9734229 78.656894219.2332139 73.603183199999989 26.7136319 83.7106052tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-71712681920522577872011-06-13T22:25:00.000-07:002011-06-14T03:11:54.613-07:00the weekend that was....
In 48 hours the total distance traveled was of 1700 kms plus and was covered by all the possible means of transport, including a flight worth more than my one month's house rent & sharing a berth, that too in the sleeper coach. Both the experiences, irrespective of the price paid or saved, stirred the adrenalin levels conspicuously.
All these efforts were made to reach Bandhavgarh National sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-48098613781388576122011-05-24T00:57:00.000-07:002011-05-26T03:12:41.405-07:00think big and even bigger ;)
Choti cheez toh humne sochi hi nahi ;)
Checked out the latest from the luxury car maker Audi A7 Sportback and yeah that Deepika aunty :P
The Audi A7 Sportback is a moving sculpture which breaks free from the shackles of conventional design and expresses a distinct lightness thereby setting a new definition of contemporary luxury.
A perfect synthesis of prestige, sportiness and sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-78407778973351501062011-05-09T00:39:00.000-07:002011-05-09T00:39:13.405-07:00Chalti ka naam Gaadi<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-87259045299953757682011-04-28T20:38:00.000-07:002011-05-11T02:55:26.664-07:00Mp3
Life is fun when you don’t have to go to office and you don’t particularly die for a long weekend. So while the entire corporate janta was going mad about planning for the long weekend thanking good Friday, I was home with no plans in particular (fine ! that’s not new)
I did what I am good at – delegation, and within few moments I had a plan ready and all I had to do was to act, which I very sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-10925253934411642942011-03-14T03:49:00.001-07:002011-03-15T01:18:51.718-07:00a tear & a smile
Was caught once again in thoughts that were darker then the kajal in my eyes yet brighter than my spirit. I didn’t know if I was happy or sad, if I should laugh or cry?
This state of mind was not a result of specific something or someone. It just happened.When my eyelids were heavy with sleep, mind was yearning to wander off somewhere, making it hell of a task for the brain to accomplish sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-4652517346431635962011-03-09T00:37:00.000-08:002011-03-09T00:37:49.489-08:00MP again...So weekend tripping continues and as I mentioned March is dedicated to Madhya Pradesh, and I have some destinations chalked out.
They say sometimes it’s not the destination but the journey that matters; I say it’s not just the journey but also the company, and what could be better with someone who can be quiet with you and can see the world as you see it.Without digressing further, this sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-88317043908160937312011-02-28T11:10:00.000-08:002011-03-01T07:32:54.717-08:00in 48 hours..
It really is not difficult to turn an intention into action - and booking tickets for Madhya Pradesh after months of planning is the one of finest instance I can cite.
The date was finalized, bags were packed, and off we went to, what was once the largest state of India, and is also known as “Hindustan ka Dil”, Madhya Pradesh.
This 48 hours trip had it all – the joy of travel by all sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-62093438189932412912011-02-20T08:36:00.000-08:002011-02-20T08:36:13.450-08:00let go..<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]>
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mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4ptsonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-12104056491577022762011-02-13T00:30:00.000-08:002011-02-14T06:06:16.773-08:00Dilli DarshanHow often do we do the touristy thing in our own city? For us historical monuments are “ghar ki murgi” as we almost pay no regards to our heritage.
So it all started when a friend visiting from another state asked me to be a tour guide for a day and introduce him to Delhi’s rich culture to which I gladly said yes.
Our itinerary included Chandni Chowk, Gaki paranthe wali, Jama Masjid, Redsonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-78311146762389031492011-02-06T11:56:00.000-08:002011-02-06T11:56:37.945-08:00a fair with culture
One day weekend started with waking up at 11 AM and logging straight onto gtalk which in turn made a JIT plan in less than 60seconds.
By 12:30 we were on the road off the Surajkund Mela *yay achievement*
As we were progressing towards the venue, comes in a call, redirecting us to Tughlaqabad Fort (which we were convinced was right behind Surajkund)
Quick trivia – the fort was built by sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-20831115011974466082011-01-23T09:00:00.000-08:002011-02-03T09:59:37.205-08:00ek dopahar dilli mainTalking to strangers does not come naturally to me but *ek dopahar in delhi* made me drop some of my inhibitions & I did let my hair down *literally* amongst random janta, from chai wala to kids on the street eventually making it much more than just another Lazy Sunday!sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-30430916577086739972011-01-18T10:00:00.000-08:002011-01-19T06:31:56.659-08:00chidiyagharzoo was never so much fun
pics http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=206857&id=795269007&l=f0c0156e92sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-65447164535246885862011-01-18T09:56:00.000-08:002011-01-18T10:26:47.471-08:00Sea. Sand. Sunshinepics - http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=353105&id=795269007&l=ff7cce8d29sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-78821257314024191192011-01-18T07:22:00.000-08:002011-01-18T10:18:26.547-08:00in search of peace
Quiet small town nestled with fruit orchards & forest, Mukteshwar got its name from Lord Shiva. We went there in search of Moksha in a calm and secluded place away from the hustle bustle of the chaotic city to an enchanting city. This little beautiful town adorned with cute homes of reddish roofs, ancient style window frames made of wood and picket barriers brings the reminiscences of sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-6851878909821411292011-01-18T07:20:00.000-08:002011-02-03T10:00:10.042-08:00Aise hi “Wah Taj” nahi kehte!
As I stood in front of the magnificent TAJ for the 4th time it struck me, over all these years, across all those visits, the monument is still standing like a timeless beauty with the same arrogance & exquisiteness.
The only thing that has changed is the quality of photographs taken i.e. from a normal camera to cell phones to digital camera to SLR ;)
sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-53267572271412973512011-01-18T05:27:00.000-08:002011-01-18T05:58:24.640-08:00Eat. Pray. LoveTalk to someone you admire, nothing will give you more kick =)
Flirt, you will feel 16 again
Sleep for long hours, after all who does not want to wake up all pretty
It’s ok to cry during a movie, let’s open those taps!
Water plants, talk to them, with every drop of water sprinkled you will feel the joy
Try cooking, its ok to burn some, but even the half cooked food will taste sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-60769205959494689352011-01-17T07:39:00.000-08:002011-01-18T10:18:26.547-08:00in the jungle the mighty jungle
Drove over 500 km. in over 36 hours/ had a flat tyre /enjoyed rain in Rajasthan & cool winds / saw weird animals :P clicked totally random & over 1500 pics/ stayed in a palace ;) / had 5 course dinner/ made up “bhoot” stories & got scared by prank-y ghost /got bit by insects/ had medusa like hair with the wind in the hair / took bath in yellow water & brushed in mineral sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-43161813493941908552011-01-17T07:36:00.000-08:002011-01-18T10:18:26.548-08:00pachees saal pehle aur aaj :)Turning 25 was special and it was made a lot easier with friends, celebration was spread over 4 awesome days & i can say that southern part of India is special in its own way, loved the weather, people, food, heritage - simple yet special! and yeah *chill maadi* :)
pics - http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=276654&id=795269007&l=b9cd94a20fsonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-31642347719015765162011-01-17T07:32:00.000-08:002011-01-18T10:18:26.548-08:00just like that
when in doubt check :) http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=183371&id=795269007&l=2e1ea499eesonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-63451133436777229252011-01-17T07:30:00.000-08:002011-01-17T07:30:56.997-08:00as naughty as naughty can be
an afternoon spent with tvishi was a joyride back on the memory lanes, watched Tom & Jerry, ate chocolates while we felt the fresh air on the swings.
P.S. - i am available for baby sitting ;)
Rest of the pics - http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=334807&id=795269007&l=64c6bd31easonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-8805637119530874282011-01-17T04:17:00.000-08:002011-01-18T10:18:26.548-08:00been there done thatIt was not a "perfect vacation" just like that, in 4 days & 3 nights, went crazy after looking at some zillion flowers,aimlessly gazed at the beautiful night studded with stars, went up to 15000 + feet & went mad after seeing snow & snowfall :)
Rode a horse & can use chopsticks now ;)
Phew! i m a different person :P P.S. line to the album http://www.facebook.com/sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-18930651450373969832011-01-11T08:02:00.000-08:002011-01-18T06:25:45.950-08:00In to the wild
As I landed in the land of the red river and blue hills I had to peel off all the extra layers as it was not as cold as one would have expected, and so the unexpected journey began...
While walking along the bank of river Brahmaputra I realized it is the only male river of India. Day 1 ended on a spiritual note by a visit to Balaji Temple & the same was followed on day 2 by visiting sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7725690233279596076.post-19965764886344535042010-07-29T06:33:00.000-07:002010-07-29T06:33:40.230-07:00Another turning point..Today when I sit at my desk, there is this emptiness I feel in my stomach. I have so longed to leave but now when it is time I just don't feel as happy as I thought I would. No certainly not the place, it’s just the awesome time I have had here together with some most wonderful people I have ever known, and that is probably what makes it so hard.
I have learned a lot here, right from writing an sonilagarwalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11302020214178314204noreply@blogger.com2