A little bit of context before you begin reading this book review. I have recently enrolled for an MA in Philosophy at the University of Mumbai. Philosophy is something I have been getting interested in, over the past few years, as those of you who have been reading my blogs and Instagram posts would know. During the pandemic, I thought long and hard about what I wanted to do next, and this is what I eventually came up with. It has been a challenge, getting back into academics as a student at this age, especially in a subject I have no academic background in. However, it has also been very exciting, especially thanks to my wonderful classmates (who, surprisingly, are of all age-groups, including some quite near my own) and my teachers, who have been very supportive and understanding. How well I will do is something that remains to be seen, but so far, I am enjoying this new journey and look forward to where it leads. Now that you know the background , you probably get an idea of how
195 days.
That’s how long it is since I wrote my last post. In the 9 years that I have been blogging, I have taken breaks, but this is the longest I have ever been able to stay away. Usually, it is writers block which keeps me away, and the itch to write which brings me back. This time, however, has been different, which is also the reason it has taken me so long to get back.
That’s how long it is since I wrote my last post. In the 9 years that I have been blogging, I have taken breaks, but this is the longest I have ever been able to stay away. Usually, it is writers block which keeps me away, and the itch to write which brings me back. This time, however, has been different, which is also the reason it has taken me so long to get back.
The year so
far has been interesting, and eventful. The first half of the year kept me
busy, first with a trip to Delhi, Gwalior, Orchha and Khajuraho, then my course
in Indian Aesthetics from Jnanapravaha Mumbai, and finally, a trip down South,
to Chennai, Madurai and Trichy. Returning from my trips, I had assignments to
complete, and lots of pending work at home. Now that my course is over, as are
the travels, and my son is busy with school work once again, I finally have
time on hand. And so, here I am, back to blogging!
While I
think about what to write, and, more importantly, where to begin the stories of
my travels, here is a collage of pics from my travels….. You can expect to see
stories about all these, so how many do you recognize?
Post that first story soon! ;) Looks like there is a lot to share on your blog.
ReplyDeleteWill you share more details of the course you just finished, and what you had to do for it? Was a lot of the travel related to it? Sorry if it should be evident but I've never heard of an cultural Aesthetics course before. I know there are major and minor degrees you can pursue at the Liberal Arts colleges over here in the States that sound similar, if much more prolonged.
just starting with the posts, Natalie... and about the course, will send you a message...
DeleteThank you & welcome back.
ReplyDeletethank you!
DeleteWonderful posts! keep sharing and welcome back.
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Thank you Michael!
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