
–Audrey Hepburn
Sitting at work and trying to crack up the mundane life that we all live now, I was just day-dreaming about the days gone by. The days when fun was all that mattered. When we were kids who just liked to have fun and stay HAPPY! Feeling high and nostalgic, I resumed my work..when an email poped up with the subject ‘Dove invites you to play with your hair on 11th May 2014’.
Indiblogger Registration Ritual. I have always fancied their way of welcoming the bloggers. Even their registration is so technical.
Post registeration, our names got displayed on the Indiblogger wall stating that ‘Apurva has walked in’. How cool, right?
The coolest event plan I have come across till now. It was like we were gearing up for some kind of Lara Croft adventure.
The divine FOOD SPREAD. Not just some exotic cheese platters, but they served Mumbai and other Indian delicacies too. I so wished to try all of them, but the excitement about the event was too overwhelming.
Everyone settled with their maps ready for the #DovePlay | Source: Indiblogger |
My dearest team. Team No. 7 | Source: Indiblogger |
Usually an indiblogger meet starts with random bloggers taking up initiatives to introduce themselves and their blog. But since this meet was going to be everything *playful*, we were encouraged to participate in a different way of introducing ourselves.
This definitely helped us loosen up a little further and get acquainted with our team mates. Little *playful* activities can lead to some super cute moments to cherish later. | Source: Indiblogger |
We were all handed over a badge and a marker, and were asked to compliment the blogger standing right in front of us in one-two words. Imagine someone you have just met, don’t even know her name yet and she compliments you with this! #HappyDance moment.
On a general note, we have Anoop Johnson take up the stage and get the event rolling. But since this was an all girl’s meet, a female host was but obvious. So we had lovely Freisha play host for the evening.
She briefed us on the activities lined up for the evening. We as teams were going to compete against one more team in a variety of games. In the end, the team with the highest scores was going to win spa vouchers.
But before the actual games, one more serious warm up was lined up…. ZUMBA DANCE
Grooving, free – spirited, happy and chirpy, the girls did not shy away from taking off their heels and heating up the ballroom with their Zumba moves. The play date was officially on! | Source: Indiblogger |
We danced to the tunes of Gangnum Style and some Hip-Hop Zumba special numbers. It was easy peasy and by the end of it a lot of us actually got interested in joining Zumba classes. | Source: Indiblogger |
Hips Don’t Lie
This one was probably the most difficult competitions of all. Doing Hula hoop is not a child’s play. Unfortunately, none from our team had ever tried doing it. So we ended up googling up some tricks on how-to-do-hula-hoop.
Although the trick was tough, but the fun was unexpectedly electrifying! We had a hearty laugh everytime the hoop dropped down our waist within seconds. Tee hee!
Puzzle Mania
Oh, how much I used to love playing puzzles as a kid!
The game: Finish one part of the puzzle in the least possible time. Me and my cousin, having played this game like a manic as a kid, knew that we will be able to crack this one up with ease. And WE WON THIS ROUND.
Have a Ball
This one was my personal favorite (because I was the star of the game. #HappyDanceAgain).
This pool of colorful balls included grey Dove balls that we were supposed to pick and throw in a bin that one of our team mates was supposed to hold up at a distance.
We won this game too by collecting approx. 286 balls. Woo hoo!
Dove Hairstyle
Lovely Dove divas performed on the numbers like Happy – Pharell Williams to get everybody in the party mood. There were unlimited drinks, inter-continental food, yummy desserts and lots of frolicking as the event was coming to an end.
Soon, the winning team for the entire series of competitions was announced. Since out of 12 teams only 1 was declared a winner, we were a little disappointment. But Indiblogger is good at keeping the party niche high, which is when they introduced one more competition for the evening.
The Glass Cylinder. The game: Collect as many Dove parchments in the given slotted time as possible. This glass installation reminded me of Marilyn Monroe. Unfortunately I could not volunteer for this game as it was limited to girls who were wearing trousers. But watching the entire game was equally worth it.
This evening turned out to be one of my life’s most cherished moments. Everything about this day will always bring a smile on my face.
You deserve the things you wanted, because you deserve to be happy! – Unknown
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Dove was not yet done making us feel happy. We were all gifted a bag full of goodies to take home and carry on… #DovePlay
Dove Hair Treatment Shampoo + Condition | Philips – Hair Straightener |
As a conclusion, being happy is all about keeping that child in you alive. Stay playful, stay happy; because even keeping your hair healthy & stylish is just a child’s game!
Thank you DOVE & Indiblogger for making all of us feel special and worth it. Now we know… THAT WE CAN PLAY AND KEEP LOOKING BEAUTIFUL!
For those who would like to live up my experience, go ahead and check out Dove Hair Therapy.
Visit the link and learn more about it – http://www.dove.in/en/Products/Hair-Care/Shampoo/Intense-Repair-Shampoo.aspx
Check out how you can love, experiment and play with your hair; the #DOVEPLAY style.
My Experience with Dove Products
Being a blogger, I get exposed to trying out plenty of hair care products. But there is a reason why I end up going to back to DOVE products. Everytime I use Dove Shampoo- Conditioner combo, my hair feels so soft, light, silky and smells heavenly. I have tried a couple of other hair products as well, but none of them give me these type of results.
My favorite Dove Products
Currently Loving from the #Dove campaigns
The following two initiatives by Dove has simply changed my perspective towards looking at life, actually myself!
A very simple message for all the women across the globe, with a very basic (but genius) concept.
This one bought tears in my eyes. How negative we think about ourselves. We always look upto the beautiful celebrities of the screen and dislike how we look. The way we look at ourselves is actually worth a pity.
After watching this campaign I changed my way of looking at myself.
5 ways to be HAPPY.
1. Free your HEART from HATRED.
2. Free your MIND from WORRIES.
3. Live Simply.
4. Expect Less.
5. Have a deep RELATIONSHIP with GOD & DOVE.
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My #DOVEPLAY Journey in a video. (Click the image or follow this LINK)
This blog post is a part of Dove Play event experience with Indiblogger.