A Hundred Days Of This - Day 38

It is a wonder how I never knew being a host would feel really nice until now. Okay, yeah, it depends on the guests too. Today was a reminder that building and sustaining a circle or a community sure asks for a lot of effort but it is definitely worth it.

As I am typing this, lying dead like a log on the couch, I know for sure that it was really nice day. I have a good friend named Sahitya who pulls off these crazy events with a finesse and a deep sense of owning what truly is ours. I have learnt a great deal from her just by observing from a distance, that having people around you can put you in rooms and spaces that you have never dreamt of before. Networking is a skill, an important one. Rewiring my brain to appreciate the people I have in my life and leaving some doors open for life to surprise me.

Also, Soumya, please check for the chilli powder that you add to the curries.

And that's Day 38 for you!

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