tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4054532574170682762024-03-14T01:56:53.016-07:00Bhumika.B PhotographyCreate magicBhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-54025031164048798932018-06-19T00:33:00.000-07:002018-06-19T00:33:13.024-07:00Bedtime Stories<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">This is something that we have encountered more than once in our lives, and it’s only human to think like that. Some of us dwell over it , some talk, some take it out on their loved ones. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">It is said that when we experience adversity, it’s actually good for us, depending on how we respond to it. It is about accepting our humanity with all its ups and downs, enjoying the positive emotions, and harnessing painful feelings in order to reach our full potential. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">How i helped or am helping myself? Yes, I do take it out on loved ones from time to time. But, over the years I’ve realised to convert those negatives to positives. I write about it, listen to my favourite music whilst creating a mood board for weeks, find the perfect subject who’s help me bring it out and shoot. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Through my series Bedtime stories, i tried bringing out the demons we face, our nightmares. </span></div>
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Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-23462589621218047022018-06-06T11:19:00.001-07:002018-06-06T14:31:50.587-07:00The Andamans. <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="caret-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.74902);">The sea is calm; a calmness that at times in our lives can be illusive. As I sit here, anchored down, writing to you from the beach table, I look in front and witness the beauty of the ocean.</span></span>I first visited the Andamans in September of 2017, when my partner and I backpacked for good 3 weeks(</span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Which we thought weren't enough!)</span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"> and did the Open water course. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">" WOW- how has it taken me so long to visit?" I said to myself. In our everyday lives, we're constantly bombarded with sensory stimuli, whether from our devices, busy homes and offices, or hectic city streets. Our brains <span style="color: black;"><em style="border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">need</em> downtime</span>, but they rarely get enough of it. Clean pristine beaches, sunset by 5:45pm, hardly anyone around - basically your own private beach! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">On my first trip to this Island. We made sure to carry our own water bottles. All of you know how much i keep talking about it- but it is an important issue. </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">We stayed at Emerald Gecko( Auto from the ferry will charge you around 100rs) for 10 days in Havelock(rest at Neil) and ate majority of our meals at Full moon cafe. Not going to mention the hotel i stayed at this time around- because :</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><span style="background-color: white;">It’s the seemingly pristine waters in these remote places that contain worryingly high volumes of tiny toxic plastic particles (broken down by waves and sunlight over the years) that are now starting to outnumber the plankton that form the base of the marine food chain.</span><br /><br /><span style="background-color: white;">Do you know it's mistaken for food by the fish and seafood we eat? :(</span></span><br />
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( me trying to look for a plastic bottle at Radhanagar Beach- and yes! i did find one ) </div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">1. Whilst i was down with a severe cold- i only managed to do one fun dive with <a href="https://diveindia.com/" target="_blank">Dive India</a>. If you ever want to learn scuba- they are your people! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">2. Ate and hung around with doggies! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">3. Visited Radha nagar beach and Kalapathar beach ( on my bicycle) - cause why not?! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">5. Local vegetable market( Since everything is organic- you get the best bananas! and veggies! )- sorry! couldn't take any photographs, was too busy picking up fresh veggies! :) </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g503691-d2348166-Reviews-Full_Moon_Cafe-Havelock_Island_Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands.html" target="_blank">Full Moon Cafe</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g503691-d2709365-Reviews-Anju_Coco-Havelock_Island_Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands.html" target="_blank">Anuj-Coco</a> ( please carry your own water bottles as they don't serve water, but charge you for a bottle)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g503691-d10468085-Reviews-Squid_Restaurant-Havelock_Island_Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands.html" target="_blank">Squid</a> and <a href="https://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g503691-d7018603-Reviews-Golden_Spoon-Havelock_Island_Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands.html" target="_blank">Golden spoon</a> ( wasn't too impressed- but they are one of the few local restaurants you can try out)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g503691-d9681420-Reviews-Something_Different_A_beachside_Cafe-Havelock_Island_Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands.html" target="_blank">Something Different</a> ( They have their own shuttle- so you can ask them to drop you off at your hotel!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g503691-d4044117-Reviews-Red_Snapper-Havelock_Island_Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands.html" target="_blank">Red Snapper</a> ( great calamari!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.in/Restaurant_Review-g2646897-d6155905-Reviews-Garden_View_Restaurant-Neil_Island_Andaman_and_Nicobar_Islands.html" target="_blank">Garden View</a> at Neil! Where you'll be welcomed by the sweetest hosts ever. :) </span></li>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;">Further afield, there is still a plethora of splendid beaches to explore. Tranquil Kalipur in the far north is famous for turtle nesting – be still, watch as sea turtles lay their eggs on the beach. Then, there’s surfing on Little Andaman, the southernmost island, where the waves on Butler Bay beach make it one of the best surfing spots in India. For lesser water babies, the magical White Surf Waterfalls, hidden in the evergreen jungle, can be reached by a lovely hike – or take an elephant safari instead.</span></span></div>
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Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-18626029857219269852018-04-02T06:52:00.001-07:002018-04-02T09:51:04.059-07:00Menstrual Cups<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Me</b>: Maa! I've started using She cup!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">Maa</span></b>: What's that?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b>Me</b>: It's a <b style="color: #222222;">menstrual cup<span style="background-color: white;"> (</span></b><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feminine_hygiene" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Feminine hygiene">feminine hygiene</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> product) that is inserted into the </span><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vagina" style="background-image: none; color: #0b0080; text-decoration: none;" title="Vagina">v</a>agina<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> during your Period.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><b><span style="color: red;">Maa</span></b><span style="color: #222222;">: YUCK. why would you have something inserted into vagina for 5 days! </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i>That being said. I started using Mcup last year, and it has changed the way i look at my period!</i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i>When I was initially introduced to it, I had my own set of questions.</i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i><b>1. Is it going to pop out?</b></i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i><b>2. Is it going to fit properly?</b></i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i><b>3. It's BIG!</b></i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i><b>4. Is it going to hurt?</b></i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i><b>5. I don't know if I'm ready.</b> </i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i><b>6.What if it goes inside?</b></i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i><b>7. What if it starts leaking?</b></i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i>As I did more research on it, I realised how good it is for the environment and for YOU.</i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i>An Indian women spends an average of Rs1000/year on sanitary napkins and even more on Tampons. Which is a lot if you think about it. </i></span></span></span><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;">Lets say that you are on your period. If you were to use 5 disposable feminine hygiene products a day for 5 days you will use 300 disposable pads or tampons across a year. This grows to over </span><b style="box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">10,000 disposable products across your lifetime!</span></b></span></i><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 18px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: "open sans" , sans-serif;"> </span><i><span style="color: orange; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">THAT'S A LOT OF WASTE! </span></i></span><i style="color: #222222; font-family: times, "times new roman", serif;">However, Mcups( depending on which brand you buy) costs about 1000rs or even less, and they last for about 9-10 years. A minimum of 5 years for sure! </i></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i>Yes, there was a slight discomfort for 2-3 months when I initially started using it. But, like all things, it got better with time. What i realised after using Mcup:</i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i><b>1. You won't notice it's inside you.</b></i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"><i><b>2. You can go swimming on your period.</b></i></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i><b>3. You can work out in peace.</b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i><b>4. They're good for the environment.</b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i><b>5. It's a GREAT Investment.</b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i><b>6. It prevents TSS( Toxic Shock Syndrome)</b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i><b>7. NO odor.</b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i>8. Cost efficient</i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i>9. gentle on sensitive skin.</i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i>10.They're reusable</i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i>11. Longer wear</i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i>12. No strings attached</i></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i>13. Doesn't absorbs moisture</i></b></span></span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">If you are hiking in the woods or camping out in the wild, menstrual cups can be the best menstrual health product to manage your period.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: x-large;">What material is the menstrual cup made of?</span></i></h3>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">By and large, reusable menstrual cups are made from one of three different materials:</span></i></div>
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<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Silicon</span></i></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Natural gum rubber (latex)</span></i></li>
<li style="box-sizing: border-box; list-style-type: disc;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thermoplastic elastomer (TPE)</span></i></li>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Silicone menstrual cups are currently longer lasting of the three material choices. Latex and TPE will start to break down earlier than silicone but still have an incredibly long shelf life.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The majority of menstrual cups are made from medical grade silicon. When choosing a menstrual cup it is important you take your allergies into consideration. Latex allergies are not uncommon and using the incorrect material could prove dangerous. Natural gum rubber has been known to trigger latex allergies.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">There is one exception to the rule and that is the Softcup. The Softcup is made from polyethylene.</span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i>A few problems you'll face( BUT nothing to worry about!)</i></span></span></div>
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<li style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Difficulty of insertion for some.</span> </span></i></li>
<li style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Possible fit problems.</span> </span></i></li>
<li style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Cup removal issues.</span> .</span></i></li>
<li style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit;"><i><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-weight: 700;">Maintenance.</span> After each cycle, sterilize the cup using boiling water or a sterilizing solution used for baby bottles. She cup sells wipes as well. But, i also found out that you can use Vwash. </span></i></li>
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<span style="color: #343536; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>BUT, BEFORE THAT!</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #343536; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>1. Read the instruction manual accompanying your choice of Mcup.</b></i></span><br />
<span style="color: #343536; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><i><b>2.WASH YOUR HANDS. </b></i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><i><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;">The first time you use it, it should be boiled as well( read the manual). Soap should never be used on a menstrual cup. It can cause </span><a href="https://www.wikihow.com/Recognize-and-Avoid-Vaginal-Infections" style="color: #336633; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" title="Recognize and Avoid Vaginal Infections">yeast infections</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-size: 16px; text-align: left;"> amongst other problems.</span></i></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-size: 16px;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-family: AvenirNext-Regular; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">FOLD</strong><span style="color: #555555; font-size: 14px;"> Choose a folding method and fold the cup</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-family: AvenirNext-Regular; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-family: AvenirNext-Regular; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">RELAX </strong><span style="color: #555555; font-size: 14px;">You can stand, squat, sit, or raise one of your legs. Hold your cup firmly and guide it towards your vagina</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-family: AvenirNext-Regular; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-family: AvenirNext-Regular; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">SEPARATE</strong><span style="color: #555555; font-size: 14px;">Relax your pelvic muscles and gently separate your labia with your other hand</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-family: AvenirNext-Regular; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-family: AvenirNext-Regular; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">INSERT</strong><span style="color: #555555; font-size: 14px;"> Guide your cup into your vagina, pointing it upwards toward the base of your spine. Try to keep the cup folded until the cup body is entirely inside of your vagina</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-family: AvenirNext-Regular; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-family: AvenirNext-Regular; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">RELEASE</strong><span style="color: #555555; font-size: 14px;">Gently release the folded cup – the cup will pop open and create a sealing suction</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-family: AvenirNext-Regular; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-family: AvenirNext-Regular; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">CHECK</strong><span style="color: #555555; font-size: 14px;"> Run a finger along the base of the cup to ensure that it has opened completely – if you feel any folds, hold the base of your cup and gently rotate it until it opens completely and creates a sealing suction</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-family: AvenirNext-Regular; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;" /><strong style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-family: AvenirNext-Regular; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;">ROTATE</strong><span style="color: #555555; font-size: 14px;"> Gently hold the base of the cup, not the stem,</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #555555; font-family: AvenirNext-Regular; font-size: 14px; text-align: start;" /><span style="color: #555555; font-size: 14px;">and try to rotate it from side to side to ensure it is sealed.</span></span><br />
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Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-15766850976069752722018-03-23T03:08:00.000-07:002018-03-23T03:08:59.150-07:00Thank you.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Life has changed a lot over the last couple of years. I have grown so much as a human being and having worked with clients i always wanted to ( STILL have a long way to go! ). I was on call with a loved one, telling him about my day and how i'm changing the layouts of my blog ( with the help of my brother of course, he's a magician!) . </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">" I don't know why i stopped blogging in the first place. ". He listened very patiently( he knew the answer, of course) about everything i was saying and it suddenly dawned upon me.. I KNOW WHY! " It's because i started getting a lot of work and i couldn't micro manage everything. " Every year, after new years, i used to tell myself that i'll start writing again. But words are just words. You need to act upon it. So, after 4 years, i'm finally writing to you guys. Thank you for always supporting me, I know i can't write my life's story on instagram. But, i can do it here. :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I can't wait to share my life and experiences( Travel, Surf, Crossfit, how to work with brands, EVERYTHING!) with you. The good and the bad. I'll make it a point to post more from now onwards. What all has changed over the past 4 years, how I've grown as an artist, from meeting the love of my life to ending friendships. </span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The darkest hour is always before the dawn. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">When things get bad, or terrible, rest assured that it can’t continue this way.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Bad times never last. You can’t go further down that rock bottom.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Rest assured the worst is in front of you. It can only get better from this point onward.</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Stay hopeful and optimistic that your situation is about to change for the better.</span></i></blockquote>
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<i>Heh. Well, Happy New Year everyone. :) Hope you had a wonderful time and i hope you have an even wonderful year ahead. I had a rather quiet new year compared to last year; which was good and … well let's just leave it to good. Bombay can get a bit lonely at times. Though i was with family- which is good. Which is always good. But, i did miss my friends who were all in Gurgaon. 2013 was full of surprises- Great shoots, met some amazing people last year, Heartbreak. But, it was all worth it. :) Nokia got in touch with me and sent me to Jodhpur to test the new 1020. Then after a few days i was off to Dubai for a shoot. Whilst going through different blogs on 31st, i always end up reading Mastin's The Daily love. Honestly, he's one of the few who helped he get through hardship. So, on New Year's eve i ended up reading one of his blogposts which went something like this: </i></div>
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Just think of it like this, even though you went through ALL of THAT, you made it to today. :) Use this as evidence of how stronger you are, and how loving the Uni-verse really is. And then, with this new evidence, perhaps you will have even more faith and desire to march with your head up and your chest proud into the unknown. Why? Because when you look back at your life 10 years from now, you will feel the same way then and that is… that no matter what happened… you made it. You have to love Mastin for this. I adore him. x</div>
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<i>I admire chaos- but this wasn't one of those days. I was acting moody, shouting at everyone, just staying in my room and writing/drawing. I got out every now and then- thinking that my mood might change- but, every time i got back , it was back to 0. Then, after a few weeks of just being by myself and writing/drawing everything down- i realised that my diary will always always be there for me no matter what. Not judge me ( not that it matters), act mean or just leave. I told a few of my close friends about it- broke down in front of them and realised that you need people as well to support and be there for you. I don't do that very often- but, am trying, everyday. And, let me tell you, i am so blessed to have them in my life. Sure, i can jot down my feelings in a diary- but, that's it. </i></div>
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<i>Today, better than what i was a few weeks back, i finally logged in. It was synced to my personal account. This wouldn't have happened if my mind wasn't calm. I feel better and i'll get better. </i></div>
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<i>Whilst going through my blog- i realised that there was this one particular blogpost that i didn't publish. Made me realise how far I've come.Maybe that's what i needed to hear- the old me - telling that don't give up- you've long long way to go. So, here goes. :) </i></div>
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<i>P.s I'll be posting more images from this series soon. Thank you so much for helping me portray what i wanted to, Karuna. Thank you! </i></div>
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Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-37367829049935364112013-06-18T04:55:00.000-07:002013-06-18T04:57:47.950-07:00Fragile Hearts<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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through my head, just like the clear, fresh, youthful spring breeze. I always
dreamt of a world where everything was extraordinary with surreal trees, purple
clouds and full of secrets. </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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used to tell me stories about how fairies used to take her granddad away with
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leave him on his terrace with boxes full of sweets. It intrigued me.</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro","serif";">Fragile Hearts is a story I started
two years ago. A story about sisters who slept one night and never awoke; realizing
that it was one the best thing that could have ever happened to them; it was
Grace in disguise. They live in a limbo now; Fresh footprints, leading to a
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no future to anticipate - everything is in this precious moment.</span><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro","serif";"> </span><span style="background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #333333; font-family: 'Adobe Garamond Pro', serif;">A waning crescent moon - like floating cocoons</span><span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro","serif";">- in a sea of tidal space.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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When I was young, expressing myself was one of the most
difficult things for me. I used to let
people know about how I felt through my drawings, through my words. I tried.
Till now, am usually silent when they ask me what is it that I am trying
to portray through my photographs. I believe the best answers are given in
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However, I've come to believe that creativity stems from an
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I was chained to meet
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In the dark, one believes less and sees more. And darkness,
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looking back. It is the uncomfortable and scary places that we create the best..
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Being so uncomfortably comfortable with what I felt, perhaps
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I’m a very private person, and a very few people know me inside
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Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-92041547400461678752013-03-21T04:32:00.000-07:002013-03-21T04:33:56.853-07:00Bird.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">The only thing i can answer right now is that, " Photography is something i cannot live without; My own little world where no one can enter. Let me tell you the truth , Solitude is not scary. It is bliss and also a circus of possibilities." Everyone has their own version of Solitude, trust me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I know, been long. hasn't it? I miss blogging. I do, i really do. As most of you know i was unwell for the longest time. I still am. But, better. :) I awoke this morning thinking that it was raining, whilst The XX playing in the background; but itwas just my mind playing tricks on me again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"> Today, i realized, how far I've come. both emotionally and physically. physically,yes, i am much much better.After n number of blood tests and running to the hospital every week, getting my endoscopy done and all that jazz, I've stopped drinking for good, no fried food ( NO KFC!)nothing. This brand new me is healthy and going strong. I've started shooting regularly now, which is good. Which is really GOOD. :)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Emotionally, well, you know the drill. Ups and downs of life. Love and everything. I was in love, probably still am, who knows. The universe has a funny way of getting back to you. People talk about the Bermuda Triangle, but nobody talks about the circle of life. Though it's over, may it is , maybe its not. Nobody really knows. But,having a reputation of getting scared of love, this time i didn't run away; I stood there, till the end. It was beautiful. I am happy, because i gave my everything. I know the universe has BIG plans for me. I can feel it. I am getting there. :) Maybe it will be him, maybe it will be someone WAY better. Only time will tell. But, i hope you're happy. I do, i really do.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I LOVE Star Wars. Yoda once said , <span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">“</span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Do or Do Not” and “There’s no try.”</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Don't wait for s</span></span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">omeone else's permission or approval to live your dreams. If you believe in yourself nothing/no one can stop you. I know stepping into the unknown can be scary- but, trust me - it's worth it! My life was such a mess till last year. I had given up on almost everything and everyone. But i made a promise to myself on my Birthday - I want happiness. I want love. I will listen to my heart more. I am going to shoot from my heart AND i will do anything to make it happen.Say goodbye to all the negative things/people in my life. First step i did was love myself more each and everyday. Staying positive might not </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;">guarantee success and achievement of goals</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="color: #666666;">.</span>But, its a start. :) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">My health has been a MAJOR ISSUE this year. I am still sick. I know - i know. Hepatitis is a pain in the ass! 6 months and still counting. But my health has improved a lot. : ) Sometimes, staying positive can be hard - especially when you've been sick for that long. I have to fight it. I am staying positive.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"> I sometimes feel so frustrated when things don't work out BUT</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; line-height: 18px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> Life is getting better. I am a MUCH happier person now. Work is great. I am working on my project Her Diary. and MY second New York Exhibit! which is taking place in Brooklyn :) on 28th of July at </span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Gowanus Loft.<span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now, i am not just saying this for the heck of it! I am saying this out of personal experience. TRUST THE UNIVERSE. Just thought i'd keep you posted. </span></span></div>
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</div>Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-31255373452875533592012-04-29T03:33:00.001-07:002012-04-29T03:39:58.448-07:00New York Exhibit<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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My first New York Exhibit. Though it was a group exhibition- the feeling was out of this world! <span style="text-align: center;">Slow and steady. . :) I never like to rush into things. well there is one thing that photography has taught me is Patience. </span>So many talented artists! For eg. I was sharing the space with the assistant editor of Marvel.<br />
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Because of my injury, they also organised a raffle draw. If you participate, you can win one of my prints!<br />
Here is the link: <a href="http://store.underlinegallery.com/products/raffle-for-bhumika-bhatia-print">http://store.underlinegallery.com/products/raffle-for-bhumika-bhatia-print</a><br />
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</div>Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com4Manhattan, New York, NY, USA40.7834345 -73.966249540.687250999999996 -74.124178 40.879618 -73.808321tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-8356621976571994122012-04-20T23:59:00.002-07:002012-04-21T00:19:55.278-07:00January<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I know i should blog more and this is unacceptable; But, things have been quite intense. First things first, Happy New Year (Lol!). Jan, well, was really interesting.<br />
My New Year started off with a BANG! I was featured in Cosmopolitan Magazine as a part of their cover story " People to look out for in 2012." It was surreal; thank you again. :) In case you haven't seen it yet,here is the article. :) I also started with a project called " Her Diary"- very close to my heart.<br />
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That being said, after a few days (mid-jan) i met with an accident, I was dropping off mum and a car tried to overtake my bike. Mum fell on the road and i lost my balance. At that point it didn't pain, but, it was later when i realized that it was serious. My whole back was bruised and i wasn't even able to write a sentence or hold the camera. It was dreadful. The doctor told me that it'll take at least 2 months to recover. I am still not allowed to pick up heavy objects, But i am at a much better place and i know that everything will be alright.<br />
Since everything was not going according to plan, i got another bad news from my art director in New York. But, somehow i managed and worked things out. I should listen to my heart more often. I want to be a better person- and i am not saying just for the heck of it- i actually do mean it. I want the universe to take control of my soul. Trust the universe.<br />
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</div>Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-58375354930850635712011-12-30T02:20:00.001-08:002012-03-20T07:55:29.630-07:00This Year<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><object height="225" width="100%"> <param name="movie" value="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fplaylists%2F1035928"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed allowscriptaccess="always" height="225" src="https://player.soundcloud.com/player.swf?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fplaylists%2F1035928" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="100%"></embed> </object> <a href="http://soundcloud.com/boniver/sets/bon-iver-bon-iver">Bon Iver, Bon Iver</a> by <a href="http://soundcloud.com/boniver">boniver</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Alright, so this year is finally coming to an end.</span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I haven't posted anything in a while, but there's been a lot going on</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">God, so many things have happened this year - so many ups and downs. For example.. Emotional breakdown, panic attacks, people telling you to do things you don't want to do. If you've gone through emotional breakdown (this year), if things haven't worked out like you wanted them to; so be it! You know, this year is over! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Personally, I've gone through so much this year- HDD incident, heartache, isolation, everything actually. So yeah, emotionally, this year , was very tough, i couldn't fight it, i wasn't able to stop the demons inside of me. But, it was actually a blessing in disguise. Whatever emotional trauma i went through, i came out as a strong, confident person. </span><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I tried to channelize all my negative energy towards a positive thought, what happens is that I have transformed my negative energy and utilized it. </span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I adore the darkness inside of me now, i actually love it.</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; text-align: left;">I think it shows in my photographs now, am just trying to tell you guys how i actually felt when i was going through this stage in my life, my work has become very emotional, more personal and i am proud. I plan to stick to it. So, just let it out!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">If I don't keep remembering that I'm not living according to worldly aims and values, that it actually doesn't matter if things go wrong, but that what is important is how I respond to these things then I can suffer. I can either suffer, or I can understand that this is just how it is right now. It's not my fault, it's not anybody else's fault, it's just how things have come together. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 15px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">I don't have to blame anybody, I don't have to blame myself, I don't have to fight or struggle or try to manipulate things so that they're different, all I have to do is make peace with things as they are.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 15px;">Feel what you are feeling right now, it is very important. If you don't do it, you won't be happy; trust me. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace; line-height: 15px;">When we cultivate an attitude of letting go, of being present with things as they are and making peace, then the mind is more sensitive, more responsive, more intuitive; it is much more aware.</span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 15px;">Personally, people tell me that i am a very emotional person, i get easily attached to people, and that i should change. You know, i just tell them- this is who i am, i can't change that, it's because of my </span></span><span style="line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">emotions that i am here right now, at this stage in my life; i feel so confident</span></span><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> in who I </span><em style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">am</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> and excited about who I </span><em style="background-color: white; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">am</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> becoming</span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; line-height: 16px; text-align: -webkit-auto;"> </span> <span style="line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">. Sometimes i cry too much, BUT - i love it! I feel so much better! I think fear and sorrow are beautiful emotions; you just need to know how to play with it and cultivate it. I was waiting for a miracle, i stayed positive and i am grateful with how everything is right now.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="line-height: 15px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><br />
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</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 15px;">So, say goodbye to all your sorrows, be happy and wild! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 15px;"><br />
</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 15px;">Much love, </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><span style="line-height: 15px;">Bee</span></span></div></div>Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-87463043196249544922011-12-10T00:38:00.000-08:002011-12-10T04:42:26.417-08:00You'll be mine<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Hello beautiful people, </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">yes i am going to post as many photographs as i can till am free. I don't want my blog to be dull. Yes, so these latest set of photographs are very close to my heart. As i said earlier, i am obsessed with long long hair. So i found a really beautiful girl who is also a friend of mine to do a small shoot for my book and a magazine. But, i never knew that she would be THAT good. I basically wanted to let go of some of the feelings inside my soul .</span><br />
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</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Much love,</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i>Bee</i></div></div></div>Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-88707196318572695262011-12-08T08:56:00.000-08:002011-12-08T22:45:53.307-08:00Fragile Hearts.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">It's been so long! I miss blogging about life and my work. Things have been really stressful lately, both personal and professional. ah, well i am going to blog about that later! I need to post some photographs on this blog! It's been a while. A few weeks back, i photographed beautiful little girls ( 3 six year old and 1 nine year old) with super pretty hair!( lately i have been obsessed with long hair) and let me tell you, shooting children is not an easy task! My assistants ditched me at the very last minute + i was down with fever. Still, i managed , somehow. But it was a lot of fun. So here are the photographs from the shoot and the a little story behind it. Hope you enjoy them. :)</span><br />
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I get asked all the time, in emails, personal messages, on my blog; what inspires me and what advice i would give to young photographers . Like you already know, even i am young, even am constantly evolving and redefining my style. So, here goes: </div><br />
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</div></div>Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-38764985153394300802011-09-13T08:14:00.000-07:002011-09-13T08:14:24.298-07:00Kashmir - II<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We left Patnitop early in the morning and stopped by for breakfast at Peerah. It's a must! You get the most amazing Rajma Chawal! Nobody was hungry, except me and my brother. But, in the end we ended up eating 8 plates of Rajma Chawal+ 3 glasses of Lassi. I will definitely click a picture next time i go there! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From Peerah the picturesque road heads north to Kashmir. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mEbtOqwb0_4/Tm9qYcsFftI/AAAAAAAAAaY/12skrwioB8k/s1600/kashmir-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mEbtOqwb0_4/Tm9qYcsFftI/AAAAAAAAAaY/12skrwioB8k/s400/kashmir-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5L-XtBQ49R8/Tm9qfatKAoI/AAAAAAAAAag/EUq5kTWgj_o/s1600/kashmir3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5L-XtBQ49R8/Tm9qfatKAoI/AAAAAAAAAag/EUq5kTWgj_o/s400/kashmir3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> We stayed at Pahalgham for a night. To be honest, Pahalgam is more peaceful and beautiful than Srinagar. The place is simply breathtaking! High snowed covered peaks all around,streams,vibrant green foliage, and the pristine air are a sheer delight to the tired city lungs! So River rafting+ delicious desserts + snow = bliss!</div><div style="text-align: center;">We stayed in Srinagar for good 4 days. It is a little crowded, but we enjoyed alot. Getting up at 6 in the morning, taking bath in cold water because the geyser refused to work was something! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2OJSOUKtZ3s/Tm9qiTdS2zI/AAAAAAAAAak/fbacxU6I7HA/s1600/kashmir4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2OJSOUKtZ3s/Tm9qiTdS2zI/AAAAAAAAAak/fbacxU6I7HA/s400/kashmir4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o6drXM1vrqA/Tm9qjyK5ZwI/AAAAAAAAAao/2oQeBmJu_rY/s1600/kashmir5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o6drXM1vrqA/Tm9qjyK5ZwI/AAAAAAAAAao/2oQeBmJu_rY/s400/kashmir5.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Lets move to Gulmarg now, where i almost died. Yes, it is true. -4 degrees, my right foot froze. My mother thought i was pretending. Es, she thinks i am a good actress. well, i wasn't joking around this time! It was later when we reached the hotel she realized that i was actually sick. so being sick in kashmir results in lots of vodka, lots of rum and lots of brandy. It wasn't that bad after all! :P </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6d4L2rbumIo/Tm9qmcp_-UI/AAAAAAAAAas/nKosiIOMToQ/s1600/kashmir6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6d4L2rbumIo/Tm9qmcp_-UI/AAAAAAAAAas/nKosiIOMToQ/s400/kashmir6.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CPYKTjH4laY/Tm9qnjeR1KI/AAAAAAAAAaw/zUSubStTaTQ/s1600/kashmir7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CPYKTjH4laY/Tm9qnjeR1KI/AAAAAAAAAaw/zUSubStTaTQ/s400/kashmir7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The journey was full of adventures! I have never enjoyed so much in my life. I can't wait for my next trip! Ladakh, here i come! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T1AdPoOCZoM/Tm9qppO31KI/AAAAAAAAAa0/D8sLsSfwXSE/s1600/kashmir8.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T1AdPoOCZoM/Tm9qppO31KI/AAAAAAAAAa0/D8sLsSfwXSE/s400/kashmir8.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Much love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bee</div></div>Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-5360035090482062122011-09-02T03:56:00.000-07:002011-09-03T00:00:55.392-07:00Lavender Dreams<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/BhumikaB-Photography/119375378130950" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> | <a href="http://bhumikab.tumblr.com/" rel="nofollow">Tumblr</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> | <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/bhumika_b" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> | <a href="http://bhumikab.carbonmade.com/" rel="nofollow">Website</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Much love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bee</div></div>Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-12627680053105391682011-09-02T01:26:00.000-07:002011-09-02T11:39:49.920-07:00Can i love both?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TymJbOhy1mk/TmCSyKSPVrI/AAAAAAAAAYM/9kos-T6FTts/s1600/Bombay.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="404" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TymJbOhy1mk/TmCSyKSPVrI/AAAAAAAAAYM/9kos-T6FTts/s640/Bombay.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When i was a kid, i used eagerly wait for my summer holidays. Since it is my hometown, Bombay has always been close to my heart. But as the years went by, I fell more n more in love with Gurgaon. The houses are better, more spacious. But, I get more work in Bombay. Everytime am there, i don't feel like going back home. But alot has happened, everything's changed and this was probably my last Bombay trip. I know i say this everytime. But i hope i stick to it this time.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now you know why it is so difficult to choose? Maybe my love - hate relationship with bombay will never end. Can i love both?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Much love,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bee</div></div>Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-59597944321093299122011-09-01T10:33:00.000-07:002011-09-02T23:51:20.603-07:00Amritsar- Kashmir- II<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Part-II<br />
I know i am super late. but lets being? :) Our 10 day trip started with a BANG! We took the metro from Gurgaon till New Delhi Railway station. Reached on time and my cousin comes up to me and says * The Train is running 2 hours late!* In this scorching heat, almost 40 degrees. All of us sat down, took out all the food we had packed and started eating. HA! i know but thats how me and my cousins are. A little crazy. Whilst everyone kept staring , we didn't bother. So after the yummy food, we found out that the train was running 4 hours late. God bless you Indian Railways. So my mother, being the superwomen she is. Told us jump into next train that comes, and yes thats what we did. With no tickets. Group of 14 people, God bless the our TC, he was God in disguise. We didn't want to miss a single day , so reached Amritsar at 11pm. Stayed in a hotel next to The Golden Temple. It's divine.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We were there for just 1 night . If you haven't been to Amritsar, You must! It's divine and everyone is very friendly. And the FOOD! Super delicious food! The Lassi, Kulcha, Paratha everything! . We just saw Wagah Border from a distance as we weren't allowed to go inside. And Attari Station is a must see. Train from Pakistan comes Every Sunday and leaves Monday morning. So i asked the TC how much does the ticket cost? He laughed and said 25 Rs + Visa( Thats how much the cycle rickshaw wala takes from my place till the metro station; 30rs and ofcourse minus the visa. heh). So if you plan to go to Pakistan for your next trip, you know what to do. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Much love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bee</div></div>Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-12625354221690867172011-07-15T04:28:00.000-07:002011-07-15T08:06:47.238-07:00She<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVWZ-ANvvOg/TiAlxi2VgFI/AAAAAAAAAVs/DbZaEXsqcK4/s1600/nirvana.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZVWZ-ANvvOg/TiAlxi2VgFI/AAAAAAAAAVs/DbZaEXsqcK4/s320/nirvana.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629541067311644754" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">^Drawings ^</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">I was just going through my book and said to myself * i haven't written anything for a while* so...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Labels. Funny how they contradict themselves, right? I remember till 10th grade, i didn't have many friends. i always tried to fit in, always. whenever i used call them, they tried to say it indirectly that *we don't want to talk to you*.If you cry, you're too emotional. If you don't cry, then you're impassive.In short, I was ignored.A part of me died, i wasn't confident enough to tell them that i don't need you. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">11th grade - I have always been a tomboy, though i don't mind dressing up girly from time to time. But we are talking about 11th grade here, apologies. So where was i? yes i use alot of *I's*. Yeah,again, tried to fit in. Started hanging out with the cool crowd, but that was not me. really.Was never myself with the boy i loved. He was a jock.Maybe i never really loved him + then i found out that the boy never really understood himself.You know how jocks are? I felt sorry for him.He wanted to hangout with the *cool* crowd.[<i><b>Though he wrote me letters(lots of them) or emails, whatever you want to call them. Es, i still have them.I look at them now and say to myself, wow. Ive changed somuch. Anyhoo, again i lost track. Apologies</b></i>.] Spent alot of time writing, drawing, listening to music. Started hanging out with musicians. And then, at the end of the year, I decided something. Starting out another year like this ,was just setting up the rest of my life as a fake. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">12th grade - I finally found myself, atleast some of it. I stopped hanging out with the *cool* crowd. It didn't hurt. I felt good, i felt free, I was me. I gave up on them [ cool crowd],I colored my hair, piercied my lip , I smiled as hard as I could.People who liked me for actually who I was. They didn't care about the dorky part of me that always corrected everybody's grammar. Laughed at my lame jokes.[Well yes, i am a funny girl. meet me and you'll know. ] I felt bad because the ones i used to ignore, were the only ones that actually cared. I met some really amazing people that year, and touchwood, few of them have become really close to me. You know who you are.I love you. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">So this is part-1 of my story *She*. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Moral: Don't follow the crowd, mainstream is boring!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Much love,</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span">Bee</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><br /></span></div>Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-8406153427557662182011-06-29T01:08:00.001-07:002011-09-02T23:43:35.013-07:00Holy Blossom<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vjtgK42m_S8/TgreSx2PvXI/AAAAAAAAAT8/Hhdon7yGdKs/s1600/holyblossom10.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="427" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5623551498925358450" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vjtgK42m_S8/TgreSx2PvXI/AAAAAAAAAT8/Hhdon7yGdKs/s640/holyblossom10.jpg" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Much love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">bee</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Fb Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/BhumikaB-Photography/119375378130950">https://www.facebook.com/pages/BhumikaB-Photography/119375378130950</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/bhumika_b">http://twitter.com/bhumika_b</a></div></div>Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-64954800886572454842011-05-04T11:39:00.000-07:002011-05-04T13:21:31.810-07:00How to get published.<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><span lang="EN-US"><i>A lot of people ask me from time to time i.e. how I got published in so many magazines, in a short span of time. Well that is a completely different story. You call it, determination/focus, I set goals or just believe in yourself. Trust me; it can do wonders for you. </i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><i>Today, I am going to talk about* How to get published*. Any photographer wants their photographs published; just like an Artist/ writer or anyone. You want the world to see your work. And how do you go about getting the world see what you do? Trust me on this, most photographer won't tell you how they got published. I've seen it and i think it's not a good thing.</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><i></i></span><i>The 1<sup>st</sup> thing I do is to find out who wants to see these photographs. It could be a website, a photo-blog , a really famous magazine or<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>a magazine solely for photographers. You, need to sit down and really think about it . What type of audience<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>you’re trying to attract? Whenever I submit my work, I always, always read the </i>* <b><span class="Apple-style-span">SUBMISSION GUIDELINES</span></b>*. <i>Yes, this is the most important rule whilst submitting your work. Don’t just send them your random work, they won’t reply back; trust me. Think about it, look at your images, and choose the ones that really stand out.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>You need to know what the magazine is looking for. Most of them have themes. Read them, carefully. Few magazines ask for hard copies too.</i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><i>One of the 1</i><sup style="font-style: italic; ">st</sup><i> magazines I was published in was an Art/Fashion magazine from California/Sweden called * Haute Magazine*. That was the happiest moment of my life, to see your photographs in print, in a magazine is just breathtaking. A very important rule, I repeat * A VERY IMPORTANT RULE*; NEVER and I say NEVER </i><b>pay a magazine</b><i> to publish your work. You are the photographer; you should be the one getting paid, not the other way around. I remember a magazine once asked me to pay them if I wanted to get my work published, since I was new and had very little knowledge about how things work in the industry. My gut told me not to, since the beginning, I’ve had a clear cut rule; never pay someone to publish your work. Since then i have been published/exhibited in more than 18 magazines across the globe in 1 year.</i></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><i>Don’t feel bad if they decline your work. Instead, learn from it. Let me tell you a secret, my work has been declined PLENTY of times. Earlier, I used to feel bad about it.Felt like giving up on photography. But, now it hardly matters. Work harder and never stop believing in yourself. Be Kind. </i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><i><br /></i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><i>I hope this blog post helped? :)</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-US"><i>Please join:</i></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; font-style: normal; ">Twitter:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; font-style: normal; "> </span></i><a href="http://twitter.com/bhumika_b">http://twitter.com/bhumika_b</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; "><i>New FB page</i></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; font-style: normal; ">:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; font-style: normal; "> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px; font-style: normal; "><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/BhumikaB-Photography/119375378130950" rel="nofollow" id="yui_3_3_0_1_13045344533271573" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 99, 220); ">www.facebook.com/pages/BhumikaB-Photography/119375378130950</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i>Fb group: </i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=32831631609">https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=32831631609</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br />Website: <a href="http://bhumikab.carbonmade.com/">http://bhumikab.carbonmade.com/</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Much love,</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;">Bee</p>Bhumika Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02302139194421041510noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-405453257417068276.post-16374173147346727022011-04-26T11:41:00.001-07:002011-09-03T00:13:39.333-07:00Kashmir<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div>Instead of writing 5-6 long paragraphs about my trip, I've decided that am going to divide it into 3 lovely blogposts. Let's start from the end. This 1st post is very close to my heart . My trip was a roller-coaster ride . 2rolls and 2000 photographs to say the least. </div><div style="text-align: center;">These portraits were taken on the last day of my trip. The only thing i regret about this trip was, for the 1st time in my life i was afraid to ask someone whether i could take their photograph or not. i.e the women. </div><div style="text-align: center;">well, there is always a first time for everything. </div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8S3pIGc-SDw/TbcUjrtMKsI/AAAAAAAAARw/w6nIdSOa-Fc/s1600/k1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599967264918743746" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-8S3pIGc-SDw/TbcUjrtMKsI/AAAAAAAAARw/w6nIdSOa-Fc/s640/k1.jpg" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;" width="425" /></a><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Love,</div><div style="text-align: center;">Bee</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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