Nomadic Pixels by Sam

24/05/2026

It was back in August 2004 when I started watching football. For some reason , which I still don’t fully understand , it was Arsenal FC that I found myself drawn to. Maybe it was the recently crowned Invincibles that first caught my eye, but it was surely the magical football Arsène Wenger’s team played back then that truly got me hooked.
And just like that, a connection began — one that only grew stronger with every passing weekend.
I’m so glad I fell in love with this club. Watching Arsenal has been more than just a habit , it’s been something that has kept me going. It’s been fodder for my inner child, an outlet during tough times. It’s been irrational and stupid at times, waking up at unreasonable hours, planning weekends around matches - but Arsenal has always been my go-to.
But my god, have they tested my patience.
I had just graduated when I started following them… and a few life events later, almost doubling my age since then, I’m finally seeing them lift the Premier League title.
A weight has lifted. ❤️

25/04/2026

The solitude of a long run is the best way to set up the weekend.

11/04/2026

This was a proper Rahul Dravid style long run. You can be slow, you can be steady, but you simply cannot get out. When the legs get heavy, you just dig in and play the long game. 🧱
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30/03/2026

God only knows how much I had to push myself and convince myself that it was just a day I was taking off, considering the time of the year. 🗓️🏃‍♂️
But when you have a serial planner at home and a reliable team at work, you think that one day in the year might just take care of itself if you go. 🤝✨
And what a power-packed pause it turned out to be. 🔋
Got to know about the fascinating history of Kangra Fort and the amazing legacy of the Katoch family, whose ancestors date back to the age of the Mahabharat. 🏰📜
Got to see a sea of yellow at the revered Brijeshwari Temple. 💛🙏
Hiked more than 1000 ft on the Birni Mata Trek, in the lap of the majestic Dhauladhar. 🏔️🥾
Some amazing food at the Off Road Cafe, run by the folks at Himalayan Adrenaline (GHAS). 🍝☕
Visited the ancient Baijnath Temple, known to be Shiva’s abode, with an interesting backstory of its own.🛕🙌
Saw and soaked in the beautiful vistas at the landing site in Bir. 🪂☁️
And at the heart of the trip was the pretty, quaint homestay at Darang Tea Estate, with a wonderful host. 🍃🏡
Sometimes, a pause is also progress, in experiences and perspectives. This was one. 👣✨

22/03/2026

This run was not about timing. Between a poor finish at NDM that had been playing on my mind and not feeling physically sharp for a few weeks, there was more doubt than anticipation prior to this event. However, all the advice and reading up on fueling really worked, and I held up physically to have a decent finish. So, even though my time didn’t improve, I felt much happier at the finish line. Also, thumbs up to the organizers for a very well-managed event.

21/03/2026

21/03/2026

It’s seldom that you get a lovely day to be out in Gurugram, where both the temperature and AQI have mercy on you at the same time and being out doesn’t feel apocalyptic. 🌤️
Last Sunday was one of those handful of days we in Delhi NCR get, and hence, the choice to be at One Horizon Center was just right for the day. Even better was the impromptu walk-in to a newish place there which literally means “New” in Kannada. 🍴
So glad that we went in; we loved the modern take on South Indian cuisine, complemented by the innovative mixology the bar had to offer. 🍸✨
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15/03/2026

Of course I had to run today, but the context and mood for this one were set almost 5,000 km away in the British Isles. It began last night with my beloved Arsenal FC delivering another one of those games where cortisol levels go off the charts. Then came those final seven minutes: first the mask came out, and then a 16-year-old magician made the 60,000 erupt with joy and relief.
In a matter of minutes, the cortisol vanished, replaced by pure adrenaline. The match ended at 1:00 AM, and naturally, I had to dive into the reviews and comments, pushing the night even later. At that moment, it looked like the week’s long run was a lost cause.
Then came this morning: waking up to thunder, lightning, and a poor Garmin sleep score—surely the run was gone. But a quick peek at what happened in West London provided another adrenaline rush. It was enough to overcome the lack of sleep, the doubts from the overcast weather, and the urge to stay in. With Arsenal, it’s always fingers crossed, but today was a good day.
Now, onto celebrating the day with the ones who make it all worth it.

08/03/2026

Just like that, we walked into Khi Khi today—the well-known cocktail bar perched above PVR Priya in Basant Lok. True to its name (which means “giggle” in Hindi), the space is cheerful, warm, and cozy, featuring vivid faces popping out from one of the walls.
We spent some time flipping through the KhiKhiZine, their carefully curated menu of imaginative craft cocktails. Each one was more alluring than the last! Paired with their remarkable food platters, it’s easy to see why this is ranked among the city’s top bars. One visit definitely won’t be enough. 🥂✨

07/03/2026

In life and long run you gotta have incentives. Today it was a Bagel at ❤️✔️😏

02/03/2026

In Sanatan Dharma, there are four divine nights which are supposed to be the windows for spiritual awakening. The night of Holika Dahan or Darun Ratri is one of them. 🌙
The fire that burns also purifies. 🔥✨
Happy Holi.