In Love with Blogs :)

This is one crazy world, a world where passionate souls dance with an unparalleled love for words  to the background music of creativity.

And I'm here to share with you my love for some nice blogs on the blogosphere.

 We all remember our firsts - the first time we did something, the first book we owned, the first friend we made at school, the first time we won a prize at something, so many firsts in life. For a blogger, the first post, the first comment, the first dose of encouragement that she/he receives is very very special. It is with this gratitude that I remember Dhara, the very first person to read this post of mine and tell me what she felt. That’s not why I’m speaking about her, though.  

My Cactus Dress is her voice, where she speaks out to us in so candid a manner that you identify with her instantly. What she writes is very much simple, straight from the heart and something you’d definitely love. Hugs to you, dear :) Keep writing, and make us laugh, cry and enjoy the fun with you !

Blogging is not just for the writers, it is for the artists out there too. I’ve seen many art blogs on the blogosphere. And there is one which I’m showcasing here today. Here is a person who excels in painting and creating an art with the aid of technology, as much as he does in his number-crunching job. Presenting before you all, Pencilmarks, by a friend and fellow blogger, Ranjith Jayadevan ( who also blogs occasionally at the SwaLe ( an acronym for Swantham Lekhakan , which means “Your own correspondent / writer ” in Malayalam)). Art takes an altogether different dimension here. Paintings, animations, greeting cards and portraits are what you’ll find here, the best part being he has not been formally trained in any of these !

There is a feel good blog I love to read, not just for the happiness he spreads, but also for the sheer variety and simplicity with which he churns out posts with endearing lucidity. Kavi’s Musings by Kavi Arasu is a sweet, lovable blog that is sure to leave you with a smiling face.

Age is no bar for being a blogger, really. Creativity doesn’t dry out at any time. Especially with a lifetime of personal, and professional experiences to guide you, the best thing you can do it to give it a voice to pass on the richness in thoughts to others. And she does it with elan. In a sweet and sour way. Visit Mrs Usha Menon at Kuch Khatta Kuch Meetha, and you’ll know what I mean. A retired educationist, an eccentric grandmom ( check her URL :D ), a haiku queen, a cancer survivor, she’s someone whose simple posts speak straight to your heart. Take a bow, Usha Ma’m.

(A deviation from the suggestion to showcase some bloggers outside the WT circle, I know. But this one had to come here :) )

I’m an avid reader of blogs in my regional languages as well. And I think it is imperative that I quote some of the best blogs in Malayalam that I read on a regular basis. Ajith of Ennu Swantham ( which means, Yours Truly), Riyas T Ali of Variyum Varayum ( the lines and the drawing), Padmashree Nair of Padmatheertham (The Lotus Pond), Arun Kayamkulam of Kayamkulam Superfast - they are some of the wonderful bloggers in Malayalam, who are sure to give you a beautiful reading time, if you read the language.

There are many such lovable blogs , and I shall speak about them in some future posts.

Now, to a very special blog.

In my post about the World Cancer Day, I’d spoken about Alice Pyne, the 17 year old girl who succumbed to the big C last year, after a battle of 4 to 5 years. Her blog, Alice’s Bucket List is since then being maintained by her younger sis, Milly, who herself is a victim of Crouzon Syndrome ( a genetic disorder ;  premature fusion of certain skull bones ). She updates it regularly with her activities and those that she’s carrying on to fulfill Alice’s mission of creating a Bone Marrow Registry, and helping the lesser-privileged. To most of us who are bothered about acne, hair fall, body fat, dark skin, weight gain, and a multitude of trivial problems, this site is an eye-opener. Alice’s fight, and Milly’s spirit to keep alive her sister’s hopes, are something that we should learn from. Emulate. Find happiness in. Support. Love. Share. Spread.

Of course, this is not a complete list AT ALL. I haven’t mentioned so many of my favourite blogs here . My Tab “ A Lovely List of Blogs ” names a few of them. The list is still being updated.

Please hop over to all the blogs and shower some love :)

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The Write Tribe Festival of Words- 3 has begun ! Join us as we journey through a maze of words till the 8th of March, weaving our way out with a fresh challenge each day :)

Linking this to the post for Day 2, the challenge being a "Blog Love".

Check out some awesome entries here.