I will start out by explaining what 3 – 3 – 1 is. ‘3 – 3 – 1’ stands for ‘Three people, three places, one time’. It is a time and space experiment of sorts. It goes like this – three people living in three different places click a picture at the same time of the day, agreed upon beforehand. These pictures (along with a short introduction to them) would show just how different the lives of people can be, in spite of existing in the same world at the same time.
The idea of this experiment was born some time ago, when two bloggers known to me were discussing about a picture one of them posted. The two bloggers got fascinated by the idea that two people can be leading such completely different lives, at exactly the same time. Out of their discussion was born the idea of doing such an experiment. Both of them agreed to click a picture at the same time of day (one lives in Bangkok, Thailand, and the other in Lafayette, Indiana).
The first installment of this experiment was successfully posted here, a while ago. There were two people doing the experiment, so it was called 2 – 2- 1 (two people, two places, one time). Recently, a 3 – 3 – 1 was concluded here, the second installment of the experiment. And, now, here I am, with the third installment, a 3 – 3 – 1 this time around. The time agreed upon was last Saturday, 5.30 PM India time, and I am a contestant too.
I hope you enjoy reading all about it! Here you go. The time agreed upon
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The first photo is by Norm, who blogs at Classical Gasbag, and lives in Lafayette, Indiana, USA.
I went downtown to take my picture for this edition of 3-3-1. From the time I left the house to the time I parked my car, the day turned from a bright sunny morning to an overcast morning. I hope that it isn’t a portent.
I had a wide variety of subject matter for the picture. I could have chosen a number of wall art subjects, or a sculpture on the courthouse square, or a busy farmer’s market a block away from this site. In fact, I was heading to the farmer’s market (the first of the year) when the clock in the courthouse tower started chiming 8 a.m. So I quickly took a picture of Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. Commonly known in the U.S. as Lafayette. Lafayette, Indiana was named for him.
He was a French nobleman who came to the U.S. and became a Revolutionary War hero in our battle for independence from the British crown. He also was an important figure in the French Revolution. But I’ll let you Google him if you want more information.
I once attended a wedding that was held when the fountain was running. It was a small event. The happy groom was a probationer in the court system, his inamorata was a bubbly lass, and the ceremony was officiated by the judge who had originally sentenced the fellow. A good time was had by all.
The next photo is by the author of This Labyrinth I Roam, who lives in Bangkok, Thailand.


This is interesting and innovative idea!!!!
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@Sadhuvi
Thank you! 🙂
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Very interesting experiment! Life is so varied isn’t it? 🙂
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@Arch
Yes, indeed! 🙂
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Reblogged this on This Labyrinth I Roam and commented:
Want to see what the world is like at the same time but across three different countries? Take a look!
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Interesting experiment, loved the concept, photos, and the background 🙂
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@Freakyveggie
Glad to know! 🙂
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This is such a fun idea! Count me in next time 🙂
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@Perspectivesandprejudices
We will definitely get in touch, the next time we do this. 🙂 Thank you!
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That’s such a cool collaboration! And now I am really hungry.
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@Princessbutter
Thank you! 🙂
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I wanna do it too! Would love to be a part. 🙂
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@Princessbutter
Sure, we will get in touch with you. 🙂
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This is such a cool post! I would love to be a part of it as well 🙂
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@Jan
Thank you! We’ll definitely get in touch with you the next time we do this. 🙂
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This is something very unique and had never encountered this concept till now…Looking forward to more posts like this.
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@Elizabeth
We do hope to be doing more of this in the times to come. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed reading the post!
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I must admit that I have never heard of chaat until reading about it here, and seeing the picture. I immediately Googled it to see the ingredients. I’m not sure I would follow the recipe I saw, but the idea behind it looks promising. Thanks. You’ve added to my day.
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@Norm Houseman
I am so very glad to hear that. This is precisely why I so love blogging. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Classical Gasbag and commented:
Just a note to welcome The Girl Next Door to this 3-3-1, which she hosted. Remember, if you want to join the fun, leave a Comment and we will contact you with the necessary details.
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It’s very much interesting celebrating life in all its form. I love Bherunath stall selling Mumbai chaat. Beauty in simplicity:)
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@Vishalbheeroo
Thank you for liking the post, Vishal!
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This is interesting! I would love to be a part of this experiment 🙂
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@Dreamzandclouds
Thank you! Will get in touch with you the next time we do this. 🙂
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Awesome! 🙂
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Loved your write-up and the amazing picture of the chaat guy. I started drooling thinking of all the goodies he’d have served up before the night ended! Hope to collaborate again, if not on this then on another project! Thanks for doing this!
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@Cupitonians
Glad you enjoyed the post! 🙂
Would love to collaborate with you again.
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