Exactly a year ago, who would have thought that in a few months’ time, we would find ourselves in a situation that is simply unthinkable to many. This time, a year ago, little did I know and little did we know, we were only a few months away from experiencing history-in-the-making. And suddenly, nothing else seems to matter anymore. This…
Motivational Books to Read
Throughout the course of the lockdown, not having enough time is simply the most ludicrous excuse a person could say. And so, I bought a bunch of books from Kinokuniya and began rummaging through my bookshelves for books I haven’t had the chance to read and buried my nose in them until we were able to partially continue with our…
My IPL experience @ Bubblegum
Waxing can be an excruciating experience especially when it comes to waxing your bikini area. At least, it is for me. Fortunately, the pain is bearable for other parts of my body but bikini area is just…hell. Coming from a person who was dumb enough to go through such agony for almost two years (every session involves me wanting to…
Why You Should Start Journaling Today
A while back, I had stumbled upon this journal my late grandfather had written for my mother back in the mid sixties. He had passed on shortly after when mom was still a child. Although, it is upsetting that I did not get the chance to meet my grandfather, I was a bit glad to know that once upon a…
Hari Raya, 2020
And just like that, the first day of Eid has come to an end. Unlike previous Eids, our house was oddly silent – no guffaws at the dining table, no children screaming in excitement and running around the house, simultaneously, getting berated by their parent; no sound of chairs scraping against the floor in every few minutes, dishes clattering, chatters…
Before and After
One of the most frequently asked questions i received would be “How do you edit your pictures?”. While i am flattered, (despite going through that one moment in time where i was overly obsessed with teal and orange for quite sometime and ignoring comments like you are so orange from my husband who knew better) i know i have so…
Live today as if it was your last
“Your mind should be like a room with many open windows,” Bapuji told me. “Let the breeze flow in from all, but refuse to be blown away by any one.” – Arun Gandhi It also means to be open, to listen and let every information comes from whoever without any shred of judgment – regardless of race, religion, their status…
A remembrance
Looking back, a lot has happened, a lot has changed. Within a course of one year, I can’t believe I am in a position where I thought I’d never be. For a long time, it felt so much like I was floating in the midst of the ocean, braving through one day after another, yearning for the time that I…
Five Reasons Why You Should Learn Another Language
I have always wanted to learn a new language or two when I was younger. Two years ago, right before I left for Paris, I started learning a bit of French. Just a simple “Bonjour” et “Comment ça va?” “Je voudrais un croissant, s’il vous plaît?” Of course, it felt good to be able to say these words in confidence…
How To Plan For Your Next Trip?
Surely, travel is a great stress buster. It is simply exciting, is it not? To be able to be in a foreign land, away from all of your commitments and responsibilities for a bit; away from the life as you know it. I often come home afterward feeling like a brand new person and feeling incredibly inspired to create new…
