It has been an embarrassingly lengthy hiatus from blogging, I know. I AM IN EDINBURGH [read: /ɛdɪnbərə/]!!! It is truly the most beautiful city I have ever been to and by beautiful, I really mean BEAUTIFUL! Now, even that word is an understatement. By the way, I think it’s the weather here that forces me to be in the hibernation mode and to snuggle in my blanket of procrastination or pure sloth. In all seriousness, though, I honestly apologize and secretly hope that none of you unfollowed me or forgot about my existence. It is inevitable; it is real that blogging requires deep commitment and conviction to follow through till the end. I salute you, consistent and regular bloggers!
Alright! I’m not here to rant about my negligence or make an apology speech, although I just did — but to fill you in on how I screwed up. Big time! I’m away to a faraway land to find myself and then lose myself, only to find it back again. This is my first time setting off on a long-term and long-distance adventure together with the seemingly piling worries and unsettling fears. Not that I haven’t had that before but this time the intensity is magnified due to the lack of an alive and breathing company.
I made it through the 15 hours of being up in the air unaware of what I had signed up the next 4 months or so of my life for. Anyhow, here I am!
..barely surviving..
..and all alone.
That’s true. I am alone; knowing only one person who is not even going to be within close proximity to be tagged along with. I am alone; accompanied only with my bulky backpack and heavy suitcase which sometimes can get too emotionally attached to me. I am alone; directionless and clueless about anything and everything. However, I am surrounded by warm and helpful people despite the chilly weather. I am alone; but fortunately brave enough to embrace the fact that I am alone but not lonely.
I shall stop the poetical nonsense or nonsensical poet, whichever is to your preference. It’s time for the saying that pictures speak a thousand words..
..and more..
..although captions are really necessary in some cases.
![IMAG0711[1] Sunrise in Doha, Qatar](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07111.jpg?w=376&h=507)
![IMAG0714[1] First rain upon touchdown](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07141.jpg?w=376&h=507)
![IMAG0739[1] IMAG0739[1]](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07391.jpg?w=355&h=268)
![IMAG0720[1] Traditional Scottish: Haggis, Neeps & Tatties... and Scottish lager](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07201.jpg?w=355&h=263)
![IMAG0738[1] IMAG0738[1]](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07381.jpg?w=397&h=535)
![IMAG0749[1] IMAG0749[1]](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07491.jpg?w=503&h=373)
![IMAG0747[1] Sunday parade!](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07471.jpg?w=249&h=185)
![IMAG0753[1] IMAG0753[1]](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07531.jpg?w=249&h=184)
![IMAG0761[1] St. Giles' Cathedral](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07611.jpg?w=376&h=279)
![IMAG0762[1] Intricate details](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07621.jpg?w=376&h=279)
![IMAG0764[1] The almighty right toe which might bring luck?](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07641.jpg?w=186&h=251)
![IMAG0769[1] IMAG0769[1]](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07691.jpg?w=186&h=251)
![IMAG0772[1] Oh, is it Hogwarts?](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07721.jpg?w=186&h=251)
![IMAG0773[1] IMAG0773[1]](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07731.jpg?w=186&h=251)
![IMAG0776[1] Breathtaking city view](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07761.jpg?w=356&h=265)
![IMAG0785[1] IMAG0785[1]](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07851.jpg?w=356&h=264)
![IMAG0788[1] A must-see of Edinburgh](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07881.jpg?w=396&h=533)
![IMAG0792[1] Choir below the Scott Monument](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07921.jpg?w=186&h=251)
![IMAG0795[1] IMAG0795[1]](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07951.jpg?w=186&h=251)
![IMAG0800[1] IMAG0800[1]](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag08001.jpg?w=186&h=251)
![IMAG0807[1] IMAG0807[1]](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag08071.jpg?w=186&h=251)
![IMAG0805[1] IMAG0805[1]](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag08051.jpg?w=376&h=279)
![IMAG0797[1] IMAG0797[1]](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07971.jpg?w=376&h=279)
![IMAG0799[1] Look at that!](https://aboutgivingandreceiving.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/imag07991.jpg?w=756&h=249)
Now you see, beautiful?
P.S. More pictures on the way!