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Hi, there visitor!

First and foremost, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking the time to visit my website! Now that you are here, I’m super excited to tell you that this is my first blog!

After pondering over the topic for my first blog post, I decided to use the opportunity to give you a glimpse of who I am, why I am here, and what you can expect from my blogs.

The initial path and journey

Not so long ago, I had a regular life, just like you. I had a steady job, which came with its ups and downs. But in life’s journey, I had walked along the wrong path for too long. When I looked back, I realized that I had covered a considerable distance. But, at the same time, there was still a long way to go, and I was nowhere near my destination.

Not that the path I had already travelled was barren, but somehow the shades and the green pastures had eluded me. But I had not lost hope completely. I chased the greenery with more vigour. But the further I wandered along the path, the farther they moved and kept eluding me. This continued until one day I realized that the journey was beginning to take its toll on both my body and mind.

I decided that I had to do something to conserve my energy. I had to seriously do something to preserve the integrity of my body and mind so that I could reach the destination. But I was sure I could not do it if I continued on the same path. I was hapless but not hopeless, both at the same time. It was exactly at that moment that I spotted this alternate path.

The alternate path 

It was not a regular path. This detour appeared to be less travelled. Perhaps that’s why it seemed a little greener than the one I stood on. So, after much deliberation, I finally set foot on the alternate path. I was very well aware of the possibility that it could take me even longer to reach my destination on this new, alternate path. However, the fact that it was less travelled and the pastures were greener gave me the confidence to take that route. My inner voice strongly told me to move on. I did, and this is how I have ended up today, in front of you as a “writer.”

In case you have read my (hi)story till here and wondering what I am talking about, I suggest you go ahead and read my “Professional bio (A glimpse into my past)”, where I have penned down my credentials and past work experiences.

Why I chose this path

During my high school and college days, I used to read a lot of English fiction, which I borrowed from the public library. I used to read both classics and best sellers from that time. Reading a lot of novels not only improved my vocabulary but also attracted me to the creative world. It fueled my imaginative powers. I dreamed of writing like them one fine day.

But as I finished college, reality laughed at me, and I had to give up my dream and join a regular course like thousands of others. But my dream of becoming a writer had not died completely. A tiny spark was still burning deep inside me, buried under the numerous layers of similar, unrealized dreams. It was this same spark that re-ignited inside me again when I spotted the alternate path. The breeze of hope blowing in that path caused the spark to ignite and rekindle the fire of passion in me to become a writer.

What I’ll be blogging about

Being an ex-food industry professional, making good use of the extensive experience and knowledge I have accumulated during my tenure in the food industry is a good idea. So you may see me talking about the food industry, the happenings, trends, and regulations around processed and packaged food in India, and so on.

Some random thoughts and topics

In addition, you may see me write about topics that pique my interest or that may be in the news for some reason.

Bye for now!

That said, I am wrapping up my thoughts for now. Please feel free to add your thoughts and comments below about this post. And do not forget to subscribe to my blog so that you will receive a notification as and when I post something!