If We Were Having Coffee… 19th August
If we were having coffee, I would ask you about your week and listen to what all you have been up to too. I hope all is good with you.
If we were having coffee, I’d tell share that I have watched Sacred Games 2 last week. And I dont know what to think about it. I loved the first season of this intelligent, well-crafted, extremely convincing and realistic Netflix’s First Original Series in India. I was really looking forward to the season 2. And I binge watched all the 8 new episodes the day it was released. And how do I feel?
Before I talk about my opinion of the SG-2, let me share that the ending of any story is much more than just the end. It leaves us with a distinct feeling and it is this feeling that defines our thoughts about the story after it is over. While the acting, character development, conflicts, intrigue and shock in the story kept me glued to the screen and at the edge of my seat, it was the ending scenes that left me appalled. I am not talking about the open-ended finale scene, I am talking about the scientist’s attempt to deactivate the bomb. It was ludicrous for a serious and intense story like Sacred Games. Even if I ignore that one scene, I think the season 2 is not a patch on season 1. Have you watched Sacred Games 2 yet?
If we were having coffee, I’d tell you that we love playing UNO with family and friends. You can say that we are addicted to UNO. Since our deck of Uno cards is all worn out, so we thought of replacing it. While browsing through the various versions of UNO, we came across UNO FLIP! and ordered it.
I must tell you that our family UNO time has never been so exciting and thrilling. UNO FLIP! is a double-sided card game with some new cards like Draw Five, Reverse, Skip Everyone, Wild, Wild Draw Color, and Flip which have added more fun, more entertainment and more competition to the game. I think, we cant play regular UNO now as it would be so boring! Do you like playing UNO?
If we were having coffee, I share that for the first time in my life, I have been able to stick to an exercise schedule for over 2 months. I hope I dont jinx it by saying it. Fitness is one area where I lose steam, confidence, and motivation just after a few days. But it has changed this time. And there is a realization that exercise of any form is as much as mental as it is physical. I am pretty excited to be able to step away from ‘I am busy. Or. I am tired’ excuses. Oh, I think, I can write about ‘Reasons You Can’t Stick With a Workout Schedule – and What to Do About It’. Aha!! That sounds interesting. Don’t you think?!
If we were having coffee, what would you share with me? Tell me, tell me, I am all ears!
Linking this to #MondayMusings
August 19, 2019 11:04 pm|
Looking forward to Sacred Games but now a bit nervous after reading your (and someone else’s ) opinion about it.
Also, never knew there was such a thing as UNO flip… my God. the hours Ive spent playing UNO and even Monopoly as a teenager… “the bad boy” days of my life 😀
August 20, 2019 1:09 am|
Haha. I love playing UNO too. Didn’t know about UNO flip! Should try it out. And good going on the exercise schedule. I am in fact waiting for the right time to begin my schedule. 😛
August 20, 2019 12:22 pm|
I loved SG 1, and was so looking forward to SG 2. I did like the season 2, too, but it would have been better had they not stressed on the Guruji angle. And, yes, when I think about it, that scene of deactivating the bomb was an amateurish attempt at suspense. They have the finale scene open-ended, and I am hoping they come out with season 3 to show if the bomb was deactivated and what happened to Saif’s character.
I am glad you are sticking to the exercise regimen…keep it up, Shilpa.
As for me, life is going on, as usual. Nothing really worth talking about other than me enjoying my blogging but once in a while facing the Writer’s Block.
🙂
August 20, 2019 4:15 pm|
I’m yet to watch Sacred Games 2, I loved the first part though! I’ve been hearing terrible things about part 2 so I’m not sure when I will get to it.
I love UNO although I haven’t heard of the UNO Flip! I really need to go looking for them now.
Don’t give up on the fitness bit! That’s an area where most of us take it easy. I haven’t worked out for like 20 days now and I’m dreading going back to class. It is taking a crazy toll on my body too 🙁
August 20, 2019 7:12 pm|
Shilpa, I just started watching season One of Sacred Games. Thanks for not giving any spoilers 🙂 I used to play UNO with my kids when they were younger, now I am waiting for my grandson to become old enough to play with. Lovely conversations with coffee 🙂
August 20, 2019 9:38 pm|
What have I done? I spent a couple of days with my daughter and granddaughter. Always fun. I love them both.
I bought supplies and made kimchi. Yum!
I took some pictures and visited two museums. All in all a pleasant week.
August 21, 2019 6:26 pm|
Oh, Shilpa!! I would love to have coffee with you in reality someday. I started watching Sacred Games 2 and only watched three episodes and abandoned the show. I was so excited that I was awake on 14th August and started watching as soon as they started streaming. I feel it is nowhere close to the first season.
Sticking to exercise schedule is equally challenging for me. So I hear you!
August 21, 2019 7:41 pm|
“I hope I dont jinx it” I get the same thought when I say something is going fine ha ha ….have not watched Sacred Games yet
August 21, 2019 11:01 pm|
I love UNO cards. I’ve heard about FLIP, but never bought it. After reading about it here, I am sure I will buy it now. It is interesting and I am sure my sister will be waiting to try this.
I haven’t watched Sacred Games, I finished Mrs. Maisel before two months. Then just completed The Crown, it would take me a while to even watch SG.
“I hope I dont jinx it” I think of this too when it comes to fitness especially. Nice one Shilpa. Happy week.
August 22, 2019 5:06 am|
Yes I have watched SG2 though we enjoyed watching it but yes when compared with SG1 , it is somewhat lagging behind. We too love playing UNO.
August 22, 2019 7:55 am|
I did watch the season1 and was so unimpressed with that one that I havent attempted the season 2 neither will I be doing so. I am appalled by this series for various reasons – less said the better
I havent really caught onto UNO – I used to play with some of my younger cousins when they would insist too much but would get bored with it in minutes.
Yay on sticking to a fitness schedule – I on the other hand have totally slipped into a rut over it and have set a deadline to get over it – fingers crossed I do get going after the deadline 🙂
August 22, 2019 1:07 pm|
I have yet to watch a single episode of SG. Somehow, shows of these type don’t appeal to me. On the other hand, I’m eagerly waiting for Part 2 of Made in Heaven! 😉
I haven’t played UNO in years. We used to have more fun cheating, as I recall!
August 22, 2019 1:39 pm|
Shilpa, I always love your ‘if we were having coffee’ series dear. I haven’t watched SG2 yet but now I know I shouldn’t expect much. And yes we love UNO too buddy. Buying UNO flip at first chance.
August 23, 2019 11:24 am|
If we were having coffee I’d first up congratulations on maintaining your exercise routine. And fingers crossed that you keep at it.
I haven’t watched the second season of Sacred Games because I didn’t much care for the language and the gore of S1. I watched it for Saif who looks just perfect. S2 doesn’t sound so good.
I find Uno the most frustrating game of all time. So nope I haven’t tried Uno flip.
August 24, 2019 6:56 pm|
All the best for the exercise schedule and more power to you, Shilpa. Found Sacred Games 2 extremely disappointing after the first One that came as edgy!
August 29, 2019 4:08 pm|
if we are having coffee I would have also told you about my various failed attempts to finish the entire season 2 of SG, its boring and sticky I have still not moved beyond episode 3. Kudos to you and your guts that you finished it in a single go
August 30, 2019 3:24 pm|
For SG-1 I joined husband on a binge and was exhausted. The genre just leaves me with troubled thoughts.
However, over a cup of coffee let’s talk about your fitness journey.
August 31, 2019 1:09 pm|
UNO is my favorite game too, especially when I play with kids have my age. Lovely refreshing post to read over a cup of coffee.
August 31, 2019 4:58 pm|
I personally enjoyed both the seasons of sacred games as I am a bigggg fan of the show!
August 31, 2019 11:45 pm|
If we were having coffee I would tell you that it’s been a busy few weeks settling into a new country. I would also agree over coffee that sacred games 2 was a bit of a disappointment.
September 1, 2019 8:30 am|
If we were having coffee I would tell you that I had a wonderful birthday and am still on a high with the love pouring from everywhere. That I haven’t watched any Sacred Games season and that I’m back to the fitness routine too.
September 1, 2019 10:28 am|
If I were having coffee with you, then I would love to know you a little more. Tell a little about myself and talk about things in general. I love having meaningful, nerdy and brainy conversations.
September 1, 2019 11:43 am|
I not watched Sacred Games series, but shall watch it some time. Even we as a family liked to play UNO, it is so good game where we all enjoy a lot.
September 1, 2019 12:01 pm|
I haven’t watched it yet as i received mixed reviews on it. But I am planning to watch it today or by Next Weekend.