Hey Precious Fellows !
Hope being able to stay positive and strong through all the odds that life and politics is offering now days .
As i grow old i find myself sitting beside my grave with my legs hanging in , so my secret to stay positive is only my way of thinking ,and i think i must extract the joy and peace from life ,before it's too late ,because laying breathless below the ground won't provide me such delightful air to breath ,such soothing sunrays to absorb and such soothing lightness of conscience which keeps me floating between earth and sky with pride that i tried honestly to experience a successful existence :) Without being harmful to anyone and trying my best to be useful for myself and my loved ones.
Weather is keeping us surprised with unexpected rains and snow in northern areas ,Murree Hill station and in Baluchistan province which is near our Sindh province and every change in weather there effects our climate .Therefore quite cold days we are having here (loving it when i think extreme hot summers ahead though) yet bit sad as rains are causing misery and deaths (more than hundred deaths throughout country) due to roof falling or wet electric wires. Hoping that all ends soon and people of my homeland will start normal routine of life.
Praying for people of Australia too who still suffering with threat of bush fires. Hope and pray that may clouds shower over fires and cool them off ,amen!
Sharing below some images ,few are from wedding ceremony i attended almost two week back. It was raining and groom's family was quite unhappy about it because it was hard to manage guests and meal during pouring ,than it stopped for while and things got easy for them.Back in my native village if it rains on wedding day people blame it to bride or groom ,they say one of both would have eaten in cooking pan instead plate lol.I really don't know what the theory about ,do you also know such belief related to rain on wedding day :)
Two days back when clouds faded away and sky cleared ,my younger son found the rain drops beautiful on this leafy plant , rest of our plants are growing slowly ,waiting for blooms ,in end of the February or middle of March probably
few lovely blooms have started to open their eyes though :)
Mother of groom ,she is one from old neighborhood and always kind to me ,once years ago when i was newly married and invited to a wedding which was to be held in village far from city , we had to stay there for night , i was too shy to have proper food and bed as in rush everyone seemed to care for herself ,She was one who cared for me and brought me all i needed to be comfortable .I could never forget her kindness since then.
people started to come late due to rain ,these are early shots before hall was packed with guests
this is beautiful bride ,on right her sister is sitting ,her mother was an decent and charming looking lady .it was arrange marriage .
It is 1 :15 pm , I think i should rush to see what happened to my vegetable dish i am cooking today :)
Hope you have blessed peaceful day ahead dear friends! Take Great Care !
Haha, better hurry, before the vegetable dish overcook :)
ReplyDeleteFlowers are blooming beautifully, seems Spring is coming.
The bride is SO beautiful, like a baby doll.
Have a wonderful day, Baili.
Hi Baili. It was interesting seeing these pictures and reading about the wedding.
ReplyDeleteI have just heard that rain on. Wedding day was food luck
Have a great day!
When I meet people with a lot of positivism, I wonder where they get it. How do they stay so positive?
ReplyDeleteThen I realize they work at it. It is not easy when difficulties come. We must keep trying and keep our thoughts in tune with the good we have around.
Doing something kind for another person helps not only that person .... but helps ourselves too.
What beautiful dresses the wedding guests are wearing.
It is funny how people take rain as a bad omen at some celebrations, and yet life itself is impossible without it.
ReplyDeleteYes, a very beautiful bride! I'm glad the rain stopped so the wedding was not ruined.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wedding photos, and your garden photos always make things better!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful colours and fashions at the wedding, Baili.
ReplyDeleteWOW, such stunning photos, dearest Baili!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the way the ladies dress in your part of the world...they all look so elegant.😊😊
And the bride looks so beautiful...as do you, my lovely friend!
The flowers are amazing too!!
Oh how I have enjoyed my visit 😊😊 Thank you so much!
All my love and hugs ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Oh very cute photos darling
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time reading about a wedding like this
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Yes, it's a good point you make to be positive. Sometimes it's hard to be positive but it's the best way to live your life.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all it saddens me to hear you talk about your death. You are too young and vital. Next I copied something from a search on the internet. Rain on your wedding day is good luck because it signifies that your marriage will last. As you know, a knot that becomes wet is extremely hard to untie – therefore, when you “tie the knot” on a rainy day, your marriage is supposedly just as hard to unravel! We can thank Hindu traditions for this belief.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely wedding photographs, and your garden flowers look so colourful.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
I agree, Baili, that some days it is difficult to feel optimistic about the state of the world and current events. I found the story about why it would rain on a wedding very interesting. The women's' outfits were so beautiful and thanks for sharing and including yourself as well. It's always good to remember the kindness of others, always. Thank you for your sweet comments on the post about our recent Christmas road trip. it was much appreciated.
ReplyDeleteThe weather is certainly causing problems all over our world. Thank you for your kind thoughts of Australia Baili, and we in turn wish your country well - to suffer such tragedies from too much rain is so very sad.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see the treasures in your garden. Each rose is so beautiful, as are the raindrops on the leaves.
I really enjoyed reading about and seeing those wedding photos. Such beautiful clothing, you look so elegant Baili.
Remembering a kindness from someone always brings such happy thoughts to mind doesn't it.
Again, another thoughtful post, thank you and I hope you reached your vegetable dish in time ;D) xx
Traditions that we are able to know and admire trough you, baili
ReplyDeleteThe photo of you is a good one, you look indeed a lovely pretty lady, be proud of yourself as you certainly deserve to be.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the Wedding photos so good to be able to see them.
Rain has fallen on some of the fire effected areas so hopefully it has helped.
I'm sorry to hear of the loss of life there from the snow and cold, baili. That is very sad.
ReplyDeleteThe wedding pictures were very enjoyable - I like to see traditions from other countries. You and all the other ladies look so lovely.
And you made me smile with your description of getting older - "legs hanging in the grave". Here we say of old or ill people that they have "one foot in the grave"! It's not meant to be harsh or rude, it is just a way to say someone is not very well or is very old.
i used the saying here "legs hanging in the grave" which i commonly heard back in village :) people used to mention very old people or some who were old yet quite fearless in their actions
DeleteThat photo of the sky is fabulous... and your flowers are so lovely. I also have that kind of little white in my garden. Surprisingly, it's still blooming despite the frosty days. :-)
ReplyDeleteThe wedding photos are beautiful too.
I hope you have a nice week, dear Baili! Hugs!
Grata por tão bonitas partilhas, Baili!
ReplyDeleteAdorei ver os preparativos para a cerimónia, e a noite estava linda!
Realmente a chuva atrapalha um pouco estes acontecimentos... mas aqui em Portugal, temos um provérbio popular que diz "casamento molhado, é casamento abençoado", por isso, a chuva por aqui nunca é vista como algo muito negativo... por vezes até proporcionando alguns inconvenientes... que se acabam por tornar divertidos e inesquecÃveis... tudo sempre depende da perspectiva, como se encaram os acontecimentos... mas chuvas intensas que provocam estragos... isso é que já é preocupante... por aqui, também já houve imensos estragos, com as chuvas e vento forte há umas semanas atrás, e os serviços meteorológicos estão avisando que o estado do tempo também se vai agravar para hoje e amanha... mas por enquanto estará dentro do é habitual para o nosso Inverno!...
Mas de facto, as alterações do clima estão por toda a parte... A Austrália que ardia... no momento está a braços com tempestades e chuvas... e é esta a consequência da inconsciência da acção do homem, ao longo de décadas e décadas... variações muito acentuadas no clima, por vezes muito rápidas... passando-se do calor ao frio...
Por aqui, também já notamos isso, o Verão prolonga-se pelo Outono... atingindo-se logo a seguir as temperaturas frias do Inverno, sem termos uma época de transição de temperaturas... como supostamente seria o Outono...
Estão lindas as suas flores, Baili! Também gostei muito de ver... cuidar de flores, é uma actividade, que nos proporciona muita paz interior...
Beijinhos! Continuação de uma feliz semana, para si e todos os seus!
Ana
Dear Baili - The flowers in your garden are beautiful; so are women at the wedding. Especially you look refined and graceful with the dress. The bride looks like a doll. Thank you for this auspicious topic at the beginning of the year. Regarding age, I don’t deny declining physical strength, but as you might know “You’re as old as you feel.” Be positive in your own way as you always encourage us. Have happy and healthy days ahead.
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Dear Baili, thank you for sharing the photographs of the wedding. The sari you have on is so lovely. It's such a delicate green color--the color of the first blush of spring here on our trees. Your smile though is the loveliest always. Peace.
ReplyDeleteLoved all the photos - I love the colorful clothing in your area of the world. I've often admired so much the colors and sparkle and wish I could make myself get out of my standard way of dressing which is always just jeans and a t-shirt - either short sleeve or long sleeve depending on the weather. Love your outfit you had on for the wedding. And my prayers would be that the whole world lives in joy always.
ReplyDeleteI love all of the photos Baili, but that one of the tree against the sky is FRAME WORTHY...it's so artistic, very well done with your photography!!!
ReplyDeleteNice post...love those colorful captures
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bride! Love your pictures☺So sad about rain and people dying because of that, hope the weather will be better soon in there and in Australia,of course. Have a lovely day ☺☺
ReplyDeleteHello, Baili!
ReplyDeleteWe must all keep on living life and staying positive. Love the beautiful sky and lovely flowers. Beautiful bride and wedding photos. Wishing peace and joy always. Enjoy your day, wishing you a great weekend!
wow, the camera results that you take are very good. I think that you are well suited to be a photographer
ReplyDeleteGreat photos dear, the bride looks stunning! Regards:**
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear of the deaths and problems from bad weather there. I hope it is better now. I enjoyed seeing all your beautiful photos. So lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dresses. The make-up stunning.
ReplyDeleteIt rained heavily on the morning of my wedding to Mr C. The sun came out later for me travelling to the church with my dad, photos on the church steps and also a special journey for photos in a park near to where we would celebrate our wedding with other guests.
ReplyDeleteSo maybe the sun came out to celebrate our marriage? I am sure it was a gift for us :-)
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful bride. It looks like a nice wedding, even though it rained. I love to see all the accessories that women wear where you live. These are lovely photos of your blooms in the garden, Baili. And I know that red rose was just for me. : )
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