That day it was raining like anything outside. I was just having my third cup of tea and concentrating myself to write an article on “The Visit – The first Lesbian Ad” when my phone started ringing. I picked it up without seeing “who the caller is”. A male voice in other side said.
Is it Tina Acharya
Yes..May I know who is in Line?
Well.., Im calling from blogadda to inform you that you are one among five winners who have won a trip to Goa in the coming weekend for your entry for #LiveLodgycal contest.
Is It…??? I said in utter disbelief!
Yup…
Oh! Thank You very Much! I said in a delighted tone
Well…Please confirm me so that we can process your bookings and tickets.
Will you give me some time to decide…? (I was still not sure if I’m really going to Goa)
Yes…you have 15 minutes.
15 minutes!!! Well…thik hai…I will call you back
Thank You…
And Then the phone got disconnected…
In the above conversation if you find a deeply embedded coldness as there are no signs of excitements such screaming, blaring….then you are rightly catching it.
I was not expecting anything like this in my wildest imagination!
Actually let me give a succinct story of how I submitted my entry in the #LiveLodgycal contest at all…You can skip this if u find it little boring!!
(I was just into this platform before few days only…i.e www.blogadda.com . I had recently started posting in my blog for various contest and activities (like WOW) in it. When this #LiveLodgycal contest was lunched I was sure that I was not going to participate in it.
There were two reasons for that:
One…I was no way excited to go to Goa (Not a very good travel enthusiast)
Two…I don’t have much knowledge on Car /saar…. you know.
However in the month of May my brother had bought a Brand new Renault Lodgy (Royal orchid). The entire family was boasting and lauding about it. That made me feel ( in fact pushed me bit ) that I can surely write on their realistic and sensible reviews. So in the last day i.e. on 12th June 2015 I decided let’s give it a try. That’s how I submitted my entry)
Well…as I had only 15 minutes to decide if I should go to Goa or not...I quickly shared the news with my Hubby, Mother, brother and some best friends. I was surprised to find that all were unanimous in pushing me to Goa and exploring the event.
That’s what made me to confirm my visit. However, I’m a bit reserve kind of person. Moreover as I was quite new to this “Blogging World” so I was full of anxiety and confusions. In short…I was nervous.
In between…I was receiving mail from blogadda on various preparations for this event. One mail was about the “teaming up bloggers” who was supposed to attend the event and the teams were supposed to compete with each other while doing activities for the event.
I was surprised with a tweet from Parinitha @knithaurs mentioning all the four bloggers in our group. We were supposed to find a name for our team.
I was surprised with a tweet from Parinitha @knithaurs mentioning all the four bloggers in our group. We were supposed to find a name for our team.
— knithaurs (@knithaurs) June 17, 2015
Honestly…that was the first moment I felt little included…bit kind of familiar type.
It was a weekend trip from 19th June – 21st June. The event was organized by www.blogadda.com in assiciatiuon with Renault India. I was one among the 40 awesome bloggers who were supposed to meet at Goa. Oh!! That made me little envied by my friends!!
DAY 1 – 19 th June 2015!!
MYSTRY UNFOLDED PART I:
Finally the day came. On 19th June I was supposed to catch the flight to Goa. But what a Rainy day that was!! Heavy rain and water logging in Mumbai was the top trending news that day.
@tina_acharya @knithaurs @GodsentEvil @santosh_bs Look forward to meet you Tina. #LiveLodgycal— BlogAdda (@blogadda) June 19, 2015
Anyway finally I boarded the flight. And after around one hour I landed in Goa…
Bewilder...not to know where to proceed…I called up Mr.Harish (Hey…Let me tell you Mr.Harish was the person who was all along having all those communications with me regarding information about my journey/event).
I was redirected to the group of Leela Palace Resort representatives with welcome placard to receive us. A group of bloggers were already there. Some of them said Hi… to me also. But honestly I was bit over tensed (given to my phobia to new people and circumstances).
We boarded the coaches. As the it started I was fascinated by the captivating beauty of Goa coupled with raindrops giving me a pleasant feel as I was viewing through the window of bus.
For the First time I met one of my team mates…Miss Parinitha in our suit. She was very friendly. I didn’t actually feel that I was meeting her for the first time in life.
The evening event was anchored by a very pretty and equally amusing and impetuous lovely girl... RJ Archana (Radio Mirchi Mumbai). The guests (bloggers) were quite kept affianced by her glib talking and fun making ability.
I met my other two team mates Santosh and Omkar at the conference only.In the last moment only we came out with our team name #OrganisedChaos. No need to say after a lot of chaos finally we were organized to have this name!!!
DAY – TWO, 20th June 2015
Then I was quite engrossed when the best bad of Goa "FOREFRONT" finally took the center stage. The pretty Neha Kapoor (blogger) made the crowd go crazy with her vivacious singing and enchanted peppy moves.She was truly a surprised pack and a powerhouse in herself!
Hey still not concluded!! Now this last one just "Cherry" on the Top!!Now that's called a fantastic end!!
I was redirected to the group of Leela Palace Resort representatives with welcome placard to receive us. A group of bloggers were already there. Some of them said Hi… to me also. But honestly I was bit over tensed (given to my phobia to new people and circumstances).
We boarded the coaches. As the it started I was fascinated by the captivating beauty of Goa coupled with raindrops giving me a pleasant feel as I was viewing through the window of bus.
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| THE RAIN KISSED GREEN GOA!!! |
Honestly I had a very different perception of Goa (definitely it was my first visit). I had never thought that I will see lots of mangroves, vast rice fields and plenty of greenery on my way to the Leela. It took an hour to reach The Leela Beach Resort.
OMG!!! What a property it was!! Simply awestruck!!!
We were given a royal welcome with a traditional touch to it with a Garland followed by a tika. Then we were asked to have a High Tea. After that we were escorted to our prescribed rooms to get refreshed for the evening!!
For the First time I met one of my team mates…Miss Parinitha in our suit. She was very friendly. I didn’t actually feel that I was meeting her for the first time in life.
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| Charismatic Archna Gripping Audience |
I met my other two team mates Santosh and Omkar at the conference only.In the last moment only we came out with our team name #OrganisedChaos. No need to say after a lot of chaos finally we were organized to have this name!!!
After the introduction part of the bloggers and their teams, Mr. Manish from Renault India team gave us a presentation that included briefing about the history of the company, the graph of its growth, the new Renault Lodgy and its features…etc.
Finally we had a exquisite dinner and christen the night!!For me it was mystery unfolding itself in every step and making feel easy!!! After the day’s tiresome activities I took no time to fall fast asleep in our luxurious suit.
Finally we had a exquisite dinner and christen the night!!For me it was mystery unfolding itself in every step and making feel easy!!! After the day’s tiresome activities I took no time to fall fast asleep in our luxurious suit.
DAY – TWO, 20th June 2015
MYSTERY UNFOLDED – PART II
The next day I woke up to a magnificent morning in The Leela Resort with a Lotus pond view from our deluxe suit. The rain kissed Goa with The spellbound beauty was enough to invigorate my soul!!
After a fat breakfast we were escorted to a place where I had my first view (real one) of MPV Renault Lodgy. No need to say … I fall into instant love!! (Oh! I had already fallen love with it in my first look of it with the picture sent by my Bro)
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| Mesmerizing Morning Shots!! |
After a fat breakfast we were escorted to a place where I had my first view (real one) of MPV Renault Lodgy. No need to say … I fall into instant love!! (Oh! I had already fallen love with it in my first look of it with the picture sent by my Bro)
Team #organisedchaos! It's gonna be chaos!!!!@blogadda @RenaultIndia @santosh_bs @tina_acharya @GodsentEvil pic.twitter.com/kGIQQZnF5W
— knithaurs (@knithaurs) June 20, 2015
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| Renault India Photo |
Well…soon we ventured for the journey. It was a 37 KM drive from The Leela to the Lalit Hotels. We had various team as well as individual activities to perform during the journey. The charming Ankita from blogadda was all the way guiding us about the things.
We are after all #OrganisedChaos...you know!!
See here our Boot Picnic on the way!!
There was so much fun in our chaotic journey. For me they were my most memorable moments!!!
Finally we reached The Lalit. Again what a property it is!! We had our lunch there. Then after a while we reached The Leela.
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| PERFECTLY #OrganisedChaos |
See here our Boot Picnic on the way!!
Our boot picnic video @blogadda @RenaultIndia @santosh_bs @tina_acharya @GodsentEvil #LiveLodgycal pic.twitter.com/7EIq7jzTFj
— knithaurs (@knithaurs) June 20, 2015
— Omkar Thakur (@GodsentEvil) June 20, 2015
There was so much fun in our chaotic journey. For me they were my most memorable moments!!!
Finally we reached The Lalit. Again what a property it is!! We had our lunch there. Then after a while we reached The Leela.
After a quick break again as I entered the Hampi…I was into a very sparkling and gleaming cocktail party. It started with a impromptu discussion panel where five awesome fellow bloggers shared their journey. Some more also shared their experience as well.honestly...i got an idea about "the Blogging World"
There was singing, Dancing and a lively party!! Nothing and no one to be spared !
For Me the Mystery was Unfolded!!!
Next Day after the breakfast, I boarded the coaches.
Random clicks...at breakfast! Enjoyed a lit!thank for everything!! @blogadda #LiveLodgycal @TheLeelaHotels pic.twitter.com/3siuWQf5G1
— Tina Acharya (@tina_acharya) June 21, 2015
The return journey was still enthralling as the Monsoon wrapped Goa was vivaciously Cheerful!
Finally I boarded the flight…and after an hour landed in Rain Struck Mumbai!
In the evening…finally Home sweet home!!! But definitely the wonderful weekend was still engulfing the soul!!
It was simply FUN, FOOD, FRIENDS and Fantastic!!
Writing this piece is like enliven the moment again….!!
It was simply FUN, FOOD, FRIENDS and Fantastic!!
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| FUN....FOOD...FRIEND!! |
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| Random Memories!!1 |
Hey still not concluded!! Now this last one just "Cherry" on the Top!!Now that's called a fantastic end!!
The winning team of #LiveLodgycal is #OrganizedChaos! BIG Congratulations to @santosh_bs @GodsentEvil @knithaurs @tina_acharya
— BlogAdda (@blogadda) June 25, 2015
Each member of the winning team wins an iPad! Congrats #OrganizedChaos @GodsentEvil @knithaurs @santosh_bs @tina_acharya #LiveLodgycal
— BlogAdda (@blogadda) June 25, 2015
I really feel that It was a struck of "Beginner's Luck" for me. As it is said "Nothing Is an Accident" so I Feel I have some more important and significant work for me to be done or to achieve in future!!
Thank you Ankita Vadhel, Ankita, Susma , Tridip and Harish for making my days so easy out there. You are all really awesome!!!
Thank you Blogadda for managing us so beautifully and Thank You Renault India for giving us a wonderful weekend of our life....!!!
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| Walking Down the Memory lane!!! |
Nice one!
ReplyDeleteBest part was phone call from blogadda. Believing such a thing and deciding in 15 min is chilling! LOL
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Hi Prashant...thanks for visiting!! yes. that's right!! those 15 minutes were really chilling!!!
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