It’s been a while since I did one of these challenges, but my big brother Rich from Wafflemethis went and did it… he challenged me, and the sibling in me thought, I have to do this one! Check it out here.
Challenge Guidelines:
Post a picture each day for five consecutive days. Attach a story to your image.
*can be fiction / non-fiction
*poem / short paragraph
*each day nominates another blogger
It was taking ages, her hands were tired, but oh it was looking beautiful.
She watched as the girl created more and more intricate patterns on her hands and feet.
She had always loved henna, but this was a different thing altogether. After all, this was the big one, the wedding henna. This was the one that, according to tradition, would predict what her mother in law would think of her… and how deep her husband-to-be’s love for her would be.
In a few hours all would become clear.
As the dried henna flaked off, she could see the bright orange colours revealing themselves. A deep, rich burnt sienna tone… and it was getting darker still…
Thank God!
At least she wasn’t going to have to bat silly comments from the old biddies in the family, who were eager to see what the outcome of the henna test was. Yes, apparently she would be loved by her Mother-in-Law, and her husband would be head over heels in love with her…
And anyway, 2 nights before the wedding, it was a little too late to be worrying about these things, wasn’t it? It’s not like she would have been able to call off the wedding!
Thank you for reading!
And as always, please, take part in the challenge to all of you!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Dec 03, 2015 @ 16:57:24
I loved the idea and am participating! 😀 The story is so beautiful, I didn’t know the meaning behind the wedding henna, so thanks for sharing. 🙂
I’m doing a similar challenge on my blog, if you’re interested. All I want people to do is to share an happy story, read the details here: https://designingdreamsblog.wordpress.com/2015/12/03/dream-and-do-1-happiness/. Thank you. ❤
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Dec 03, 2015 @ 19:07:25
Thank you Nicia!
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Dec 03, 2015 @ 05:43:35
So much work going into the Henna tattoos. What a beautiful art.
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Dec 03, 2015 @ 07:38:52
Thank you! It took hours… That’s a long time to sit still, Sandra!!! But the effects were beautiful 😊
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Dec 03, 2015 @ 08:09:35
I know. We had neighbors a couple of years ago that invited me to have one done while they were preparing for their oldest daughters wedding. I only chose a small one but it took a long time too… and it was beautiful!
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Dec 03, 2015 @ 08:35:03
😊
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 21:05:23
These are so intricate, Lovely Ritu 🙂
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 21:06:16
Thank you sis! ☺
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 18:22:08
Really fascinating, Ritu!
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 18:33:12
Thank you ☺
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Dec 03, 2015 @ 04:52:32
You’re welcome 🙂
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 16:11:04
Love these henna tattoos sis some are so intricate they are a beautiful piece of art in themselves. Are these yours☺☺
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 18:31:20
Yup, that was my wedding Mehndi, those are my hands! ☺
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 18:39:39
Yaaay is that the proper word for henna tattoos or for wedding henna tattoos sis
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 19:20:21
It is Bro, mehndi means henna in Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu xx
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 19:22:05
That’s my learn something new everyday moment sis. Thankyou☺
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 19:23:56
Glad to be of service bro! ☺
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 19:25:39
You always are sis☺☺☺☺☺
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 19:26:13
Aw bless you! ☺
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 19:26:46
😘
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 16:06:05
A fascinating tradition. Beautiful detail ! Nice post, Ritu. ☺
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 18:30:41
Thank you Van! You know i like to share!!
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 16:05:47
Wow, that was very intersting, sis! So you have to make sure to get a skilled artist for that.
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 18:30:12
My best friend’s little sister did mine… Made it more personal fir me! ☺
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 20:01:43
That gives it a lot more meaning! Beautiful ☺
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 20:42:15
I like, to have emotional reasons behind things I do! ☺
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 20:45:49
I understand that. Bearing relation to something makes it part of the whole!
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 20:56:51
Totally sis!
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 21:07:32
😊
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 12:06:04
Lovely read
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 13:28:25
Thank you! ☺
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 13:52:12
🙂
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 11:53:52
such interesting to read!
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Dec 02, 2015 @ 13:27:38
Thank you Mihran ☺
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