I wanted to be there for Gunjan's book launch in the World Book fair. Also, I have been a fan of world book fair. I visited it once when I was in Delhi in 2018. I was staying there. So I had gotten a chance to go there. But since I stay in Raipur Chattisgar, Delhi is far. And not every time you can make out and chart out plans for trips, right? But this time it happened because I really wanted to see these lovely folks
Himanshi Thakur
@GreyMatter · 4:55
How do you place yourself in a position to be able to see other people's narratives from their lens? The empathy, the love, the understanding for other people's opinions, their experiences. I think this is what fosters a strong sense of community. And during the course of this meetup we did come to a conclusion that you create your own family. And that is absolutely true because others said this, I guess. And that is absolutely true because we do not choose the family we are born in
Ranjana Kamo
@Gamechanger · 0:29
Oh, it's great to have you back, Himanshi. I was wondering where you had disappeared, but now I know where you were. And it's nice to know that you went to Delhi for this book lodge and book fair. It's great. And you were able to meet all your sweller friends. And that's really nice. Nice for having done that, you know, thank you so much for sharing this with us. Have a lovely day. Bye
Gunjan Joshi
@Bibliophile · 3:55
You should tell her that she should nurture her hindi writing and she should start writing in a disciplined way. I think she told me that she want to write a book and she's not able to work in a disciplined way for that. But please tell her to nurture her Hindi writing. Because she has clearly got a flair for illustrating genuine emotions on paper through her words. And I also admire her taste
Himanshi Thakur
@GreyMatter · 4:49
Yes, I did travel all the way from this city to Delhi, but a no reason was bigger than to meet you people and, of course, to be there on your book launch and to, of course, attend the book fair as well. But what I have discovered about people is that everyone is so caught up in their own cobwebs, as we were discussing on call, that people tend to turn a blind eye towards light that other people carry
Gunjan Joshi
@Bibliophile · 3:20
And as if we are meeting for the first time, there was nothing we couldn't speak about. So that is a sign of familiarity and the warmth which they exuded that day. And I'm very reserved otherwise. But with them, I was talking about anything and everything. Also, what I admire about both of them was they were speaking with very careful speculation and very mindfulness. And they had certain apprehensions in their words because the way we women feel it
preethy uthup
@peeli · 1:34
Hi, Himanshi. Hi, Gunjan. Hi, Adarsh. Hi, Rajat. Because all of you had a good time and I'm so, so happy that all of you could meet up and enjoy the time together. So it's so wonderful to see both of you in the peg what you have posted, Himanshi. I'm so thrilled to see all of you together
Himanshi Thakur
@GreyMatter · 3:29
Hi, Briti. Good evening. And I kid you not, you were the only piece of the puzzle that was missing. And we missed you dearly because, in a way, you played a role in connecting all of us in a way, especially on the phone. So you were definitely missed. And I just. I just hoped if something could have happened at the last moment, the last moment, miracle. And you could be there. But then it's okay
preethy uthup
@peeli · 1:30
And if ever you're coming for that rural development thing also, you're so free to come over, stay with me, have a good time, and then go back. But I really, really envy all of you together. But, yeah, if everything goes well, maybe in Delhi or in Kuchin. Either way, I think we should make it this year, all of us together, because the bonding is so nice, so very true and honest
Gunjan Joshi
@Bibliophile · 1:17
Good morning, Peeli. Thanks a lot for taking out time to respond on this. Well, you are indeed a part of our group. And that too an inseparable one. I had also invited you to come and visit the Delhi book fair. Especially my stall. But you were busy in your commitments so no problem about it. Let us just plan someday in a city where we all can gather and can enjoy ourselves
We had a chair empty by the side and we wish that next time we can fill it up with her presence. And we would like to know what she has learned through life in her journey. It will be great to connect with you also. Heartiest congratulations, Gunjan, for getting your book to the world book fair. And good to see you with your book on the podium, with your own book, with your book in your hand. And that must have been a totally different experience altogether
Himanshi Thakur
@GreyMatter · 1:47
And this just tells that what a wonderful, welcoming person you are with your big heart and what a giver you are. So I'm truly honored and blessed to be in your company. To know somebody like you, you are truly goals. And I am not exaggerating. I mean it from the bottom of my heart. Yeah. Let's see. Let's see. What can we work out this year? Maybe in the later part of the year if it suits everybody