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Aimless in Seattle



A perfect holiday. That is what I am having in Seattle right now. Washington is indeed a green state. On the drive through the freeways, I couldnt help thinking how much of a part of our skin and souls the greenery of a scenery is. Lost in some freeways due to a lack of sophistication to set the GPS, I had a great time finding our way to the hotel. Drives, they always drive me crazy, more so when there is music around. We were hungry and tired but the feast to the eyes was crawling its way down the heart to our digestive system as a solace.
A new group, new city, new fun. I could be alone when I wanted to, but I never once felt lonely. Was enjoying the detached feeling in the group. My outings have been almost always with the best of my friends as I know that anything can be fun when I am with them but here I loved the anonymity, as the group was good fun.

Had our fill of good Indian food and I almost felt tears inmy eyes, due to the spice ( after a break of 4 weeks) and alsodue to some feeling of patriotism (I agree Karan Johar is too melodramatic, but I understand he has point there :) ) For that matter, we had earned this tasty food as we walked uphill along the road and waited for half an hour for the restaurant to open, because, though we were hungry, our taste buds weren't ready for compromises.

My friend came to pick me up and we chatted away to glory till some time in the night updating each other with the details of our lives and calling up all our friends around and teleconferencing.
Went out on a drive with her and did a 'heart-ful' of shopping with her. Listening to one of my fav songs along the drive I just could nt believe that this was happening as it was too good to be true. I realized that it truly was a dream come true as I looked at myself from some elated state of being.

Hoping for a fulfilling third day of vacation before joining back to work.

"touchwood".
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aMyth! said…
goody..
u guys..r indeed fortunate :)

have fun..
Wednesday, 21 February, 2007
Anonymous said…
happy to c ppl happy
Saturday, 10 March, 2007
Smitha said…
ohhh..i am sooooo jealous!!!
Wednesday, 04 April, 2007
Anonymous said…
Well said.
Tuesday, 11 November, 2008
Serge said…
When you get to enjoy everything in your stay at a certain place, you'll surely remember every detail - from the music you heard at the hotel lobby to the taste of the food you got to eat during your stay.
Saturday, 19 January, 2013
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