Thursday 15 August 2013

Where Would Reyna Send You?

Well hello there... you come here often?
No?
Oh.
Awkward.
Moving on.

So now we're at ATOTC Challenge Week 3! (Yes I'm aware I missed the second week's challenge; I know how to count, thank you very much)

The theme for this challenge, as the title suggests, is time travel. What? You thought Reyna was my travel agent and she was actually whisking me away to some previously undiscovered island? I wish. No my dear, you're close but not exactly. You see Reyna happens to be gypsy. A very fairy-godmother-like gypsy, but gypsy nonetheless. Make more sense now? No? Well then I suggest you read A Tale of Two Centuries by Rachel Harris, but do make sure to read My Super Sweet Sixteenth Century before that or you'd be as confused as I was.

Now back to the topic at hand. Where would I go if I had my very own handy-dandy gypsy?

Well Ancient  Egypt of course!

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I've been fascinated with Ancient Egypt for as long as I can remember. I've spent hours reading about mummies, pharaohs, pyramids, and super cool ancient Egyptian traditions. It's been a life-long dream of mine to visit Egypt, and I will... someday. But hey if Reyna wanted to send me to Ancient Egypt and lead me straight into the arms of a cute pharaoh, well who would I be to stop her? I'd just go along with her plans like the obedient little girl I am *snickers*.
 
But that isn't the only time period I would want to visit. I would really want to visit 16th or 17th century India. Why? Well because if my grandfather is to be believed, that's probably around the time when one of my ancestors fought against the king of what is part of modern day Bihar, and won too. Hence he was crowned ruler. Apparently our last name used to be Bharadwaj, but when XYZ (lets call him that since I can't remember his name) conquered the kingdom, he changed his surname to match the surname of the majority of the people of his kingdom, which happened to be, and still happens to be Singh. Once the era of kings faded away, we became land owners. Does that mean I have royal blood in my veins? Yes-
 
 Lol, kidding. Honestly? I don't know. I mean I definitely believe parts of this story because I remember visiting my dad's hometown and being treated like royalty. It's like everyone knew who we were, I didn't have to pay for most the items I purchased (now that was cool), and yes, almost EVERYONE'S last name was Singh. Furthermore my grandfather said-
 
Okay so he didn't exactly say that, but what he said was, "As far as the eye can see in each direction, and even beyond, that land belongs to us." I swear it was a total Lion King moment, and I would have suspected him of quoting Mufasa if I didn't know that my grandfather hasn't seen Lion King, or any Disney movie for that matter.
 
 
So I think it would be cool to be sent to said time period so I could witness all of that for myself and determine whether my grandfather was being genuine or just pulling my leg, like the time all the adults told me there was treasure hidden somewhere in the family house and that generation after generation of people kept trying to find it but always failed. Yes you can imagine how excited I was when I heard that- I spent days and nights and any time in between looking for that darned treasure. Fear not my friends- I haven' given up yet; I'll let you know the day I find it. And find it I shall.
 
Anyway, for all I know I'm being punk'd by my grandfather... now there's a story to tell...but if I'm not being punk'd then I'd sure as hell want to experience the life of a princess... or a prince. Whichever; I'm not picky.
 
So that was my post about where I'd like Reyna to send me. Where would you like to be whisked away to?

- Princess Shubhi ;)

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