#auuu the song is so good my gOODNESS

[suneiaaa]

Agnea & the Song of Hope!

[bugflies00]

ALEXXXXX I’M OBSESSED WITH YOUR AUUU

name ideas i thought of: the fostering, aging out, shameless 2.0, DSMP but cooler, apartment 069

ALSO i had a suggestion/question for the exile equivalent, i think it’d be cool if dream was a phd student tutor/ta mainly just cause you could keep the age gap and also have some fun power imbalance pre-established (like dream’s server ownership). cause then tommy can’t question why he can only hang out w/ dream and none of dream’s friends, cause dream’s a ta! he’s a phd student! his friends wouldn’t want to hang out with a freshman, he’s only here to give tommy academic help you know, he should he grateful he’s even being his friend. ( <- thoughts i was having)

ANYWAYS incredibly excited to see more love this keep it up big guy - soap lmanburg

THOSE NAMES ARE SO COOOOOL ive been ruminating for a bit cause i was thinking of picking song lyrics along the themes of like. healing and/or surviving cause i think that's the main themes of this AU which could honestly be titled Bad Shit Happens To Wilbur Soot (exhibit A through Z) not actually gonna call it that but yeah. those suggestions are definitely going in my list though. i love the fostering because a) foster system element b) phonetically it sounds a bit like the festering to me and i love that idea of like. how bad things that have happened to you fester inside of you if you don't process them healthily (which no one in this au can UNTIL THEY EVENTUALLY DO) . and also how feelings fester just like tntduo who have the slowburn record of 10 years before Officially getting together....

and for the dream thing that's such a good idea!! i barely know how US colleges work lmao but i think its true that having that power imbalance is a good element. in my mind he's like. 3-4 years older than tommy? like the wilbur-tommy age gap is 6 years, and dream is a bit younger than wilbur. so i think him being a senior when tommy's a freshman makes sense and him being a TA also makes sense cause then it's like. "oooh don't worry kid i'll show you around here and help you" *proceeds to isolate and emotionally abuse him* YIPPEE

[heartscrypt]

For the fandom questions, how about O, T, and X? Thank you!

O: Choose a song at random, what ship does it remind you of?

this song will always be ineffable husbands to me i cant explain why. i love good omens waiting for that s2 baby!!!!!

T: What are your favorite male/male ships or female/female ships?

well. glances at my entire account. you guys have seen how ill jamiazu makes me so there's one. i dont really have anything fr twst besides them. for ace attorney there is NO way im not gonna say wrightworth they are actually married at this point. faraskye is a close second they're so silly. for cfv lunam solos they're literally the girlfriends ever. ill bring up kaichi later but kairen is really funny as exes and renkyou is just funny in general

X: 3 OTPs from 3 different fandoms.

auuu this is so!!! um um uerrm. going with my overall favorites OF ALL TIME!!!

1) kaichi (toshiki kai x aichi sendou, cardfight vanguard). this one is at the top because theyre so fucking canon im gonna throw up THEY LITERALLY ARE EVERYTHING YOU COULD EVER WANT IN A TROPE.

2) klapollo (klavier gavin x apollo justice, ace attorney) i really like them an abnormal amount i love dynamics where its like (guy who is trying so hard to be normal) x (guy who is absolutely not normal)

3) ranpoe (ranpo edogawa x edgar allan poe, bungou stray dogs) this one was the og jamie ship if u followed me on my old account. i posted that shit REGULARLY . on the DAILY. it was worse on twitter

[dollyprincessollie]

i wish splatoon 3 would come out like tomorrow i need to play the story mode

[sinlizards]

So first of all that beanix picture you posted recently FLOORED me I can't stop looking at it. Like the ask about the Christoph picture being their lock screen. No one draws Phoenix and Edgeworth like you do they are gorgeous and beautiful and WOW. Secondly, I was intrigued by the tags and caption on the Beanix picture so I checked out Pizza Boy and OMFG IT'S SO GOOD. I'm trying not to listen to it nonstop because I'm worried I'm going to ruin it for myself but I cannot help listening to it nonstop. You've ruined me 😫

auuu thank you so much!!! :'D im also so glad you enjoyed the song, everything everything is my fave band of all time so I'm always ecstatic when people give them a listen!! if you liked that song i HIGHLY recommend checking out the whole album Raw Data Feel it just got released last week and its incredible it is all ive been listening to ;_;

[jesterjangles]

wahhhhhhh ty ty pluto for tagging me!! sorry this took so long lmaoooo my stupid adhd brain perceived it as a Task. it likes the idea of Tasks. It does not like actually doing the Tasks tho

anywho here we goooo

favorite color: salmon pink! (i feel like this is obvious from my blog theme tho lmao)

currently reading: spy x family! I am in love w both yor and loid. does manga count? yeah i think it does

last song: space was cool,,,,,, markiplier,,,,,,,,, in space w markiplier part two has been sucking up all my time its so fucking fun omg. 

last movie: promare! i rewatched it with my gf! (as always cue the angry banging on our coffee table when *that* scene comes on)

three fav ships: zhongxiao, beiguang, and xiangyan!! some honorable mentions would also be yantao, eimiko, ayasara, eulamber, kaebedo, jeanlisa, ittogorou, ganqing, and kazuha x weed

first ship: no. (if you must know, dm me i do not wish for the cringe to be released)

currently working on: uhhhmmmm about 400 wips, the beiguang cowbussy au + the beiguang hs auuu w the wonderlovely pluto @asleep-and-afraid (dw dw we’ll write them someday), and a xinyan drabble bc i love her!! (also when i say “”””wips””””” i mean like 2 words in a google doc)

comfort food: 100% strawberries i love them so muCH. ITS A REAL FUCKING PITY IM ALLERGIC TO THEM THO GODDAMNIT

fave time of the year: summer!! I like wearing shorts and not having my legs feel cold yanno

favorite fic: i definitely cannot pick a favorite of all the good fics i've read. but but!! If anyone wants to send some recs for literally any of the ships listed above i’d be flattered and overjoyed 🥺 i need more wlw fanfic reccssss fr fr

(just not chatfics or omegaverse. fuck chatfics and omegaverse. fr. i do not Perceive them)

I don’t really know who to tag but if anyone sees this and wants to do it bam just pretend i tagged you <3333

[the-arg0naut]

A Song For Every Moon

soulmate auuu where they hear the thoughts in their soulmate’s head! anyways i wrote this in collaboration with @you-call-those-glasses and!! yes!!! (also i forgot to post this for like three weeks shhhshshh)

also blood tw! its not big described but its there so Yes

~~~~~~~~~~~

Well this certainly isn’t ideal, now is it?

It all happened so fast. He was on set crew for the school’s various shows, he always was. So it was expected that he knew his way around the various machines used for set, yeah? Usually, yes. But today was just not Virgil’s day at all.

First, he had to step out of class first block due to a panic attack caused by some stupid freshmen who thought purple was a “girl’s color,” (Who gives a shit, it’s just a color. Last I checked, colors don’t have penises or vags.) Then, Logan had to take lunch to their math class to make up a test they missed so he had to sit alone-because god forbid he go up and actually talk to new people (They’re all looking at me, I’m all alone and they’re staring at me and calling me a loser). 

And then he gets to set construction, the one place he truly does feel safe, and secure, and comfortable.

And Grant just had to yell something from across the shop to him, when he knew he wouldn’t be able to hear him with the saw running.

He had turned to try and make out what he was saying. Kept feeding the wood into the machine. Didn’t even notice when his hand went just a little bit too far past the guard.

Honestly, he didn’t feel anything. Not initially, at least. Just a bit of weird tingling in his left index finger, something warm yet cool at the same time over the rest of his hand. A bit of a loud noise when the machine forced itself off, but he had earplugs in anyways, so it made no real difference. 

He only realized something was wrong when Grant started screaming at him, yelling something, good lord what’s all this yelling for-

Well. That’s quite a bit of blood. I didn’t even know I had so mu...

He barely had looked at his hand, barely had time to think a single thought before passing out. Blood and all really isn’t so cool when it’s cascading down your hand and onto the piece of plywood you were previously trying to cut.

He faded in and out of consciousness for a little while. Caught glimpses of things. Grant and Brandon carrying him out of the building. Flashing lights. Latex gloves. 

He came to in the ambulance, two EMTs and Grant beside him. He registered that his hand hurt, jesus christ my fucking hand hurts, good god, can’t they give me some drugs or something-

Drugs? What would you need drugs for? And what do you mean, your hand hurts? Oh goodness, this has to do with the blood you mentioned earlier, doesn’t it? 

Whoops. No one had thought to contact Logan, his soulmate. They must’ve heard him when he saw his hand, and promptly passed out. God, they must’ve been so worried, just a mention of a shitton of blood and then nothing, can’t even imagine-

Yes, it was very worrisome, and even more so when you wouldn’t answer my phone calls. What the hell happened?

Just a… bit of an incident with the table saw.

Table saw?!

Calm down, it’s got that cool thing where if it senses, like, warmth or flesh or whatever, it forces itself to turn off. Breaks a bunch of the parts inside, but- oh god, James is gonna be pissed, those parts aren’t cheap-

Virge, I don’t think how the saw’s doing is what we need to be worrying about right now. How bad did it… cut you?

No idea. I passed out after seeing all the blood. I never got a good look at it. I could ask the paramedic next to me.

Oh good, you’re in an ambulance, at least you’re getting treatment. Yes, ask them, and then ask which hospital you’re going to.

Will do, love.

He turned to Grant and the paramedic currently busying herself with a bag beside his head.

“Hey, Grant. Hey, uhhh, I don’t know your name, paramedic person,”

“My name is Annabelle.”

“Cool, hi Annabelle. So, uh, how bad’s the damage?”

“Well, we’ll be able to better tell exactly how much got lacerated when we get to the hospital, but from just getting it cleaned up, it doesn’t look too bad. A cut maybe half a centimeter in on your left index finger.”

“Cool, I won’t lose my finger. Where are we heading, by the way?”

“Since your friend here let us know that you’re still 16, and legally a minor, we’re headed to B. Major Children’s Hospital.”

“Grant, how dare you snitch on me.”

Grant only tentatively chuckled. Dammit, he blames himself.

Huh?

Grant. I’ll explain once we get there. We’re going to B. Major Children’s.

I’m on my way. What did the paramedic say?

Nothing awful. Just a cut on my left index finger. Half a centimeter, she said.

Okay, good. You had me worried that you’d lost it or something.

Nope. It lives to do homework another day.

Does it still hurt?

Like a mother trucker. Hurts like a buttcheek on a stick.

You’re insufferable.

You know you love meee.

Yes, yes I do.

I’m gonna ask Grant what’s eating him. See you in the ER?

See you in the ER.

“Hey Grant?”

He startled a little bit, having been staring off into space. “Yeah V?”

“You alright?”

He looked away again. “Yeah. I’m fine. You’re the one who nearly lost his finger.”

Virgil laughed. “Oh, hush, you heard the paramedic. It’ll be fine.”

“Yeah…”

Virgil sat up some, looking at him. “Hey, dude, it wasn’t your fault. I was the one who turned away from it.”

Grant continued avoiding his eyes. “Well, yeah, but I was the one who distracted you. If I hadn’t tried talking to you with the saw on…”

“Bro, it’s alright. I don’t blame you. Just think of it as me testing out the saw’s safety feature. We know it works!”

He finally laughed some. “Yeah, but I’d rather that feature not have to be used.”

“So does the school. Oooo, and James. Imagine, the one day you’re not there, one of the kids gets his finger nicked by the table saw. I’d hate to be him right now.”

“I’d hate to be him any day. I mean, the guy drives a Volkswagen Beetle. A damn Beetle!”

“Man, imagine. Tragic.”

“Truly tragic.”

~~~

They pulled in to the ER not long after, Virgil awake, talking and laughing. The doctors got him in his room and began assessing it. Virgil looked away, not particularly wanting to pass out again. He tuned back into his/Logan’s thoughts (it was hard to tell the difference sometimes), only to hear a stream of frustration from his partner.

...stupid bureaucracy, the hell do you mean, “I have to wait,” my boyfriend got his damn hand caught in a table saw! I think that counts as urgent enough, and I’m practically family at this point, which doesn’t even matter to them because either you’re blood related, married, or complete strangers by their standards-

You’re rambling again.

I’m aware. These damn receptionists won’t tell me where you are, because you’re in the ER and I guess I’m not close enough related to you to go back and see you…

Lo…

...which is stupid because some people don’t have blood relatives that can or want to come visit them…

Logan…

...which means that some poor patients here are probably all alone because they won’t let their friends go and see them-

Logan Sanders listen to me or I’ll come and find you myself!

...that would be preferable.

It was a threat, nerd, and anyways I can’t even move, they’re sewing it shut.

Did they at least give you Dilaudid or lidocaine?

I’ll guess those are painkillers?

Yes, and Dilaudid is a highly addictive painkillers, which is why I hope they didn’t give you that and just used a nerve block like lidocaine-

Lo.

Sorry.

They did numb it with something, not sure what. Either way, it’s numb, but I can still kinda feel them messing around over there. I am choosing not to look so I don’t pass out again.

Yes, don’t do that again. Radio silence from my boyfriend isn’t exactly a pleasurable experience.

Doesn’t exactly sound like it.

One second, the receptionist is talking to me again.

I’ll be here.

Quiet for a moment. You usually don’t think about the words as you speak them, which Virgil found  little annoying, because it meant he couldn’t hear what Logan was saying. It was a couple minutes before Logan popped back into his head.

She finally told me where you were. I’m on my way up.

Oh good, I missed you at lunch today.

I heard.

Oh yeah. I forget you can hear me sometimes.

I wish I could forget. Remember that one thought from last week?

Oh my godddd let it gooo.

“Teenage meetant neeja teetles”???? What does that even mean???

Shhhhh don’t try and figure out my shitpost brain.

Wouldn’t dream of it. Have the doctors finished sewing you up?

Yep, it’s all pretty and clean and bandaged. They told me not to move it too much but jokes on them, I’m left handed, so catch me wiping my ass with my fucked up hand.

One, ew. Two, do not do that.

Y’all can’t stop me.

“But what if I could?” they said as they walked into his room, sitting in a chair beside him.

“You wouldn’t.” he teased. “You know you’d just watch me be stupid and shake your head at my ridiculousness.”

“It’s almost as if you’re speaking from experience.”

“Me? Being serially stupid? Never.”

Logan laughed, smiling at him. “... Are you okay though? Like, getting your finger lacerated by a table saw probably isn’t that fun.”

“I mean, nah, it’s not that great, but hey, I get to miss school for a day or two.”

“Are they keeping you overnight?”

“Yeah, just for a night, to make sure the saw didn’t have any bad garbage that got in my finger.”

“Do you want me to go and bring you anything?”

“I’ve already texted Patton about what happened and he’s gonna bring me… food. He didn’t specify what, but he yelled about bringing me sustenance.”

“Sounds about right. Are you sure you don’t need anything?”

“Honestly, Lo? I just want you to be here with me.”

“That I can do.”

~~~

Patton walked into Virgil’s room, tupperware in hand, humming some sort of something. Probably some of those lo-fi songs Roman deems “not dramatic enough.” He smiled at the two, asleep, Logan holding Virgil’s good hand. He left the tupperware container on his bedside table, set Logan’s glasses beside it, kissed them both on the forehead, and walked out, still humming.

Virgil would later swear he heard his humming and would aggressively question him on what song it was (“I know it, I know I know it, I know I know I know it!”). But he wouldn’t let up. “Just know it’s definitely a love song.” (“Of course it’s a love song, it’s Patton”).

“It’s a song worthy of the moon.”

[desiresign]

♣️uuu

You’re my: FRIEND GENO!!!!!!!!!!!!

How I met you: well in 2020 just barey before pandemic, i thought to myself, "well this person, everyone is mutuals with. time to trap this one in the snerver dimension" and in this day and age i would probably never do this but it led to being friends with you (and also puns) so its awesome

Why I follow you: YOURE MY FRIEND

Your blog is: umm awesome song of time for the description, and also the silly spider bud background. good at aesthetically pleasing themes for colors

Your URL is: i always always always read genoclear as rhyming with/being nuclear. like radioactive.

Your icon is: (guy who only knows the villian status effect from library of ruina) getting real villian vibes form this one

A random fact I know about you: auuu auu hmm things so hard but i swear i think one time i was lurking on one of my old blogs to observe the questionable quality and i think i reblogged a post from you before i knew you... also the fact that somehow you know of several people who i used to know/heard of years ago is still really funny. why do you know everyone on the internet

General opinion: MY DEAR FRIEND PRINCE you always have good takes and are a very good friend to have. and play games for us(the audience) to enjoy and your cat goes "rrrrgr" and just in general awesome

A random thought I have: my cat is obsessed with water from the sink. not to drink, but to watch it as it goes down the drain. and so i just went to go wash my hands and she tries to jump up on the counter right where the bowl of the sink is. since she came running so fast she didnt get a good job and was hanging there awkwardly for a second with her claws out before dropping to the floor like in the lion king

[misseqaasjourney]

82 ❥ɪɴᴛᴇʀᴠɪᴇᴡ ʀᴇꜱᴜʟᴛꜱ

Laju kan? HAHAHAHA. Yeah so on my last post, I mentioned that they didn't ask me if I had any questions but I asked them if I could ask questions and they said yes. One of my questions was "When will I be able to receive the results of this interview?" and they answered me "ahh hahaha tomorrow. We will be announcing the results tomorrow."

That tomorrow, is today. As I told you I was feeling down yesterday and I really went to bed early. Because of that, I was able to wake up super early this morning. I woke up at 6am (yes, this is super early for me hahahaha). I recited some doa's because I still have some "hope".

This morning, at about 8:21am, Mr Feroz phoned me with his personal number. I was lying in bed at this time and watching some Tiktok videos and listening to some depressing songs and my heart dropped. I'm like.. hmm is this it? Is this how I'm going to face the truth? haha, I was ready yo. Ready to accept the fact. I trust in Allah.

Did you know what he said? Did you know how he greeted me? Read below:

Phone rang ~~

Mr Feroz: Assalamualaikum~

Me: Waalaikumsalam~

Mr Feroz: Okay.. heheheh. (yo legit he "heheh" me) aaa.. good news~

Me: Uhhhh, okaaaay (okay with high pitched)

~ both of us laughed ~

Mr Feroz: You know kah? You know?

Me: Ammmm, inda mau high hopes pulaang..

Mr Feroz: So ahhh.. we anu.. you are the first choice..

Me: ALHAMDULILLAH!!!!

Mr Feroz: You.. you are recommended by the embassy lah ahh.. But we still need to provide a.. umm.. so there were only 2 applicants. You and the other girl. So.. you atulah.. We recommend you. Tapi we still need to have a spare. Of course xxx will be the spare..

Me: Ah yes yes.

Mr Feroz: Because kami takut.. aa like previously we sent only 1 name and then there was an issue kan.. ada yang tarik diri..

Me: Aaa, kira back up lah back up?

Mr Feroz: Aaaa yes yes ngam tu back up. Alright

Me: Okay okay gotchu!

Mr Feroz: Okay so.. just to tell you.

Me: Okie! So lapas ani what should I do?

Mr Feroz: Nada, tunggu saja hahahah. Ada if you check the guidelines, ada tu diorang bagitau the dates. Okay?

Me: Okie noted. Thank you so much for the good news this morning :') (legit crying)

Mr Feroz: Auuu iatah. Imagine if you didn't give your GPA atu wah kan..

Me: Auuuu, ya Allah.

Mr Feroz: Iatahh.. bah okay ahhh. Assalamualaikum~

Me: Waalaikumsalam~

~ proceed screaming in Ariana Grande ~

So that's how the call ended :'))))))))))) Ya'll I am beyond grateful for the help I've been receiving from everybody. After that call, I've been feeling sick to my stomach cos I was nervous again for the second round. Results will be within a month from now.

[rexsilentium]

// slam dunks my url bc y e s

❚ : : — ♚ Send me any url  │ Accepting!!

flops over from the crazy dunk yeS heLLOO!!

Do I Follow Them?: Hella-to-the-yea I do. And by them I mean you, because you sent your own url in XD But I mean I’m more than welcome to rate any url you send me too so bring them on in :P

Why Did I Follow Them?: Well I mean, You followed me first, so like… that’s how I found you. But I followed you because I love grunt OCs. and I love Team skull. But I mean I also followed because of the vibe I got from the blog. Its just really nice.

Do We RolePlay?: YeYe we do boiiii. I’m actually kinda liking that we have some thread going. Kinda excited for future interactions too tbh. 

Do I Want To Role Play With Them:I mean look above for this answer. But I mean, I could tell you of possible future interaction if you want. I’m down to plot something. I mean I’m trying to gt better with plotting so yeye boiii XD hmu if you wanna ever do something unique.

An AU Idea For Our Muses:Hmmm.. Give me some time to think about this. Because I am totally always up for AUs. There is the high school AU that’s going on right now that’s more of a group verse. OH I got one. It’ll probably be more modern anyway. Like, honestly, IDK if I should bring this up, but Red doesn’t really CARE for grunts all that much. But lemme rephrase it. with the example of Team Rocket: he doesn’t really care that the grunts are doing illegal things. what he DOES care about is if pokemon are being harmed. So in relation to your grunt and his background, honestly Red would MIND having him around. Just so long as he isn’t being an ass about his muteness. But back to the AU. So anyway, your muse clearly comes from a troubled past and family (more or less). Well I mean just look at the tropes you see in movies. There is always that troubled “jock” hanging out with the rich kid – from the football team– and they’re pretty close and troubled kid can only look at scholarships in football because that’s his ticket out of his hell. Not saying that we would take the football and high school thing. But mayBE WE CAN DO A COFFEESHOP AUUU???? No like really, look at it. Your muse is the barista, the typical tattoo bearing somewhat hipster barista (okay he doesn’t need to be a hipster, but still, he’s that scrawny dude behind the counter – I genuinely hope you know what kind of guy I’m referring XD ) Red is clearly a daily customer who usually orders the same thing but takes forever looking at the menu – though he still tips well for taking your muse’s time. Its the same tip every single day, and ITS A LOT considering he only gets one cheap item. But anyway, he comes at the same time day after day, and he usually stays for a while. Oh but get this, he only comes in when your muse is on the clock. I mean, course your muse would have days off, but he’d still come in at the time that your muse would have been working. anyway, we can start it where your muse is just no used to Red’s routine of ordering, but this time, when he has his 15 minute break, he goes and sits over at the same table as him. BAM, a platonic relationship can be formed. XDOr maybe you muse just decided to go into the coffee shop on his day off to maybe collect a check he had forgotten, and he notices my muse in the same little ol’ corner like usual so he goes and sits down and talks to him. 

A Song For Our Muses:Heathens - Twenty One PilotsI only say this because lets be real, Red kinda just gets attracted to misfits in a platonic way. Not that he purposely looks for them, but he just understands them more. And lets be real here, A Suicide Squad Au would also seem interesting B) [ though I do understand that Red isn’t necessarily a ‘bad’ guy, but like… comon, why would i pass THAT up? XD ]

Do I Ship Our Muses?:Um.. Romantically, probably not. But platonically, yea, I really do actually. like I really do see our muses kinda getting close. this is due to the fact that Red doesn’t really give a flying fuck about what you are. just so long as you don’t harm pokemon, and aren’t stupid, you’re fine in his book.

What I Think About The Mun:ahhhhh???? I still don’t know you well enough unfortunately I’m sorry T-T But you seem like a fun person. Actually really sweet too tbh. I like it cause  I don’t really get nervous around you and I get nervous around A LOT OF people. So I mean, thanks for being bootiful. Also we should talk more often. I have two servers that I run, one for my smite friends and the other for my tumblr friends. But I can also give you my discord too if you want :3 Anyway stay bootiful.

Overall Opinion:I honestly would recommend anybody to just follow your blog. Not even to interact ic but just in general. you’re a great person, you have a lovely muse. and overall you’re just great. Wish we spoke more. also, plz dont be afraid to send in asks, send me ALL the asks. plehs. I’d love that… im lonely. And you seem like a good person to flop around with and ramble about random shenanigans and whatnot XD

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Face off - The wild ways of Jim Corbett National Park A single “caoo” penetrated the morning mists, announcing the arrival of a new dawn. A new dawn it was, for new life stirred with every sound, indeed it was a new hope for the numerous denizens that called these pristine forests their home. The ground trembled with a distinct rhythm as the gentle giants reclaimed their dominance in these rolling lands. And yet, every living being played a game of dominance of its own kind.  The big cat seemed to resent this display of brawn and brains, and let out a single “auuu”. It was a sound that reverberated right from the undergrowth to the tree tops and through all realms in between. And then all was still. It was this medley of sound and stillness, set into an unpredictable and musical rhythm, which beckoned me again and again to these wonderlands. This was the land of Song, Trumpet and Roar. Into the Wild The lovely glade of Sal forests welcomed me, extending their pretty green arms into a warm embrace. Their green fluttering leaves waved at me with a jolly stance, as if to introduce me to their unique way of life. Theirs’s was a life of giving, producing food for the humongous wealth that the trees made. I readily accepted this warm welcome and made my way through the winding trails seated in the gypsy, eager to know what lay ahead on this wilderness excursion. The cool wind whistled through my hair, seemingly disclosing to me the secrets of the jungle. These gusts had travelled from far across, from the majestic mounts of the Kumaon ranges. Whether they had accompanied the gurgling waters of the Himalayan Rivers or made this journey alone, one would never know. Here they were, cold and stark, yet caressing me with a surprising warmth. As I rounded the curve, a vast scenery unfolded- the river bed of the ravenous Ramganga spread before me for as far as the eye could see, on the backdrop of the soaring Himalayan ranges and the azure skies. I had heard of the Terai, the undulating terrain just short of where the Himalayas rise to their tall glory. The unending elephant-tall grasslands interspersed with rich vegetation, seemed a diverse mix in itself. A keenness to explore this unique habitat and it’s even more distinct flora and fauna egged me to plan a trip to Jim Corbett National Park. With the babbling Kosi on one hand and the raging Ramganga snaking through its heart, the reserve forest was one-of-its-kind, I had heard. And rightly so. For this was core tiger land- untouched terrains where the Apex Predator could roam about freely, establishing his reign as the king of the jungle. The tiger of this region was better known as the “Terror of the Terai”, as I had read in innumerable Jim Corbett books. Legend has it that a number of the tigers have traditionally been man-killers or man-eaters, especially in the early 1900s. Fascinating stories from the folklore of yesteryears have always captured my interest, and I wished to see for myself, if I could get a glimpse of this elusive and much feared animal in its own home. And so the “trance of the Terai” had gripped my mind, body and soul, and I embarked on this ambitious quest to track the tiger in the foothills of Kumaon. The Face Off I had an agenda in mind- tracking the elusive big cat. All about tracking the “forest signs” coupled with the “forest intelligence” of the drivers and guides, should have you in good stead in terms of tiger-tracking capabilities! Our sensory surveillance mode turned to a full high, we explored. A herd of elephants was enjoying some family time near the lake, trumpeting with joy. A frolicking calf happened to stumble over a rock, and his frantic mother came to the rescue, trumpeting the alarm call! Dainty does took a wary look at us, and leapt across the wide road right in front of our gypsy. The air seemed to sing a chorus, contributed by the multiple birds that called it their homes. I was jolted back to reality by a chorus of trumpeting from the adjacent bushes. What followed was a display of sheer strength and will, of our trunked friends – the elephants. The very next moment a raging roar reverberated through the air. My heart did a flip, as I realised the roar had emanated from the very bushes that the elephants had occupied. Then emerged the most magnificent herd of elephants- matriarch and matrons, babies and old ladies, spilling onto the road, one after another. Maybe the tiger was expressing his displeasure at not being able to get to the elephant calf through the protective herd? The matriarch began to lead from the front, making way for the herd to disembark on the banks, to a safe haven. Little did she know she was in for a double whammy? For right on the banks lay another Striped Princess. A roar of displeasure, made the elephants double over, in a state of panic and confusion. Thus, in the mystic realms of Corbett, I faced the Face-Off of the Mighty- A War of Dominance and a thrilling beyond belief!  

INFORMATION

  HOW TO REACH:   The park is located near the town of Ramnagar, some 250 kilometres from New Delhi. Book an overnight train journey on the Ranikhet Express from Delhi to reach Ramnagar. Alternatively, you can drive down through the meandering Kumaon hills in a taxi/car for the road journey (6-7 hrs). SAFARI BOOKINGS    Gypsy (jeep) safaris need to be booked online or through an agent. Make sure to book at least 2 months in advance, bookings fill up fast. You may contact us for bookings. Fees: One gypsy safari costs approximately INR 4500–6500 (Foreign Nationals), depending on whether you opt for accommodation at the Forest Rest House or not. Two-hour elephant safaris can be booked on the spot or online for around INR 500 per person, seating four people at a time. These rates may vary as per Forest Department rules. Timings: Morning safaris start around 6:00 am and last till about 10 a.m. Evening safaris start at around 2:00 p.m. and go on till about 6:00 p.m. The timings may slightly vary depending on season. WHERE TO STAY The Forest Department runs forest rest houses inside the forest (recommended locations: Dhikala zone and Bijrani zone). Basic, clean accommodation and food is available. You can also opt for comfortable resorts outside the entry gates. Camp River Wild is a good facility with log hutments and delicious food.  

Contributed By: Rhucha Kulkarni

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Face off - The wild ways of Jim Corbett National Park A single “caoo” penetrated the morning mists, announcing the arrival of a new dawn. A new dawn it was, for new life stirred with every sound, indeed it was a new hope for the numerous denizens that called these pristine forests their home. The ground trembled with a distinct rhythm as the gentle giants reclaimed their dominance in these rolling lands. And yet, every living being played a game of dominance of its own kind.  The big cat seemed to resent this display of brawn and brains, and let out a single “auuu”. It was a sound that reverberated right from the undergrowth to the tree tops and through all realms in between. And then all was still. It was this medley of sound and stillness, set into an unpredictable and musical rhythm, which beckoned me again and again to these wonderlands. This was the land of Song, Trumpet and Roar. Into the Wild The lovely glade of Sal forests welcomed me, extending their pretty green arms into a warm embrace. Their green fluttering leaves waved at me with a jolly stance, as if to introduce me to their unique way of life. Theirs’s was a life of giving, producing food for the humongous wealth that the trees made. I readily accepted this warm welcome and made my way through the winding trails seated in the gypsy, eager to know what lay ahead on this wilderness excursion. The cool wind whistled through my hair, seemingly disclosing to me the secrets of the jungle. These gusts had travelled from far across, from the majestic mounts of the Kumaon ranges. Whether they had accompanied the gurgling waters of the Himalayan Rivers or made this journey alone, one would never know. Here they were, cold and stark, yet caressing me with a surprising warmth. As I rounded the curve, a vast scenery unfolded- the river bed of the ravenous Ramganga spread before me for as far as the eye could see, on the backdrop of the soaring Himalayan ranges and the azure skies. I had heard of the Terai, the undulating terrain just short of where the Himalayas rise to their tall glory. The unending elephant-tall grasslands interspersed with rich vegetation, seemed a diverse mix in itself. A keenness to explore this unique habitat and it’s even more distinct flora and fauna egged me to plan a trip to Jim Corbett National Park. With the babbling Kosi on one hand and the raging Ramganga snaking through its heart, the reserve forest was one-of-its-kind, I had heard. And rightly so. For this was core tiger land- untouched terrains where the Apex Predator could roam about freely, establishing his reign as the king of the jungle. The tiger of this region was better known as the “Terror of the Terai”, as I had read in innumerable Jim Corbett books. Legend has it that a number of the tigers have traditionally been man-killers or man-eaters, especially in the early 1900s. Fascinating stories from the folklore of yesteryears have always captured my interest, and I wished to see for myself, if I could get a glimpse of this elusive and much feared animal in its own home. And so the “trance of the Terai” had gripped my mind, body and soul, and I embarked on this ambitious quest to track the tiger in the foothills of Kumaon. The Face Off I had an agenda in mind- tracking the elusive big cat. All about tracking the “forest signs” coupled with the “forest intelligence” of the drivers and guides, should have you in good stead in terms of tiger-tracking capabilities! Our sensory surveillance mode turned to a full high, we explored. A herd of elephants was enjoying some family time near the lake, trumpeting with joy. A frolicking calf happened to stumble over a rock, and his frantic mother came to the rescue, trumpeting the alarm call! Dainty does took a wary look at us, and leapt across the wide road right in front of our gypsy. The air seemed to sing a chorus, contributed by the multiple birds that called it their homes. I was jolted back to reality by a chorus of trumpeting from the adjacent bushes. What followed was a display of sheer strength and will, of our trunked friends – the elephants. The very next moment a raging roar reverberated through the air. My heart did a flip, as I realised the roar had emanated from the very bushes that the elephants had occupied. Then emerged the most magnificent herd of elephants- matriarch and matrons, babies and old ladies, spilling onto the road, one after another. Maybe the tiger was expressing his displeasure at not being able to get to the elephant calf through the protective herd? The matriarch began to lead from the front, making way for the herd to disembark on the banks, to a safe haven. Little did she know she was in for a double whammy? For right on the banks lay another Striped Princess. A roar of displeasure, made the elephants double over, in a state of panic and confusion. Thus, in the mystic realms of Corbett, I faced the Face-Off of the Mighty- A War of Dominance and a thrilling beyond belief!  

INFORMATION

  HOW TO REACH:   The park is located near the town of Ramnagar, some 250 kilometres from New Delhi. Book an overnight train journey on the Ranikhet Express from Delhi to reach Ramnagar. Alternatively, you can drive down through the meandering Kumaon hills in a taxi/car for the road journey (6-7 hrs). SAFARI BOOKINGS    Gypsy (jeep) safaris need to be booked online or through an agent. Make sure to book at least 2 months in advance, bookings fill up fast. You may contact us for bookings. Fees: One gypsy safari costs approximately INR 4500–6500 (Foreign Nationals), depending on whether you opt for accommodation at the Forest Rest House or not. Two-hour elephant safaris can be booked on the spot or online for around INR 500 per person, seating four people at a time. These rates may vary as per Forest Department rules. Timings: Morning safaris start around 6:00 am and last till about 10 a.m. Evening safaris start at around 2:00 p.m. and go on till about 6:00 p.m. The timings may slightly vary depending on season. WHERE TO STAY The Forest Department runs forest rest houses inside the forest (recommended locations: Dhikala zone and Bijrani zone). Basic, clean accommodation and food is available. You can also opt for comfortable resorts outside the entry gates. Camp River Wild is a good facility with log hutments and delicious food.  

Contributed By: Rhucha Kulkarni

For travel related queries,outstation cab booking,bike rentals, Hotel bookings or Group Tours ; Kindly contact us at http://justwravel.com/contact or  call +91-9205725727