Well, I would take a quarter life crisis any day over a midlife crisis. We have control over a lot more in life at 25 than we might at 45 or 50. Crisis situations are also blessings in disguise, because if utilised well, they can help us come a lot closer to being the best... Continue Reading →
Song of the Heart…
There is that cravingIn the corner of my mindTo leave all this behindTo take wings and fly awayTo faraway lands, towering fortressesLands that enthralled youThrough enticing words of poets,Hidden in pages that kept you awake at midnight.To lands that men died fighting forLands that many crossed; in search of love, in pursuit of that one... Continue Reading →
Love to the Thorns…
Photo by Adrianna Calvo on Pexels.com Let's just accept it Life isn't a bed of roses There will be thorns underneath And sometimes we get hurt and bleed But that's how life is The downside of being human The price we pay for our consciousness We just have to tend to the wound And make... Continue Reading →
On Love and Other Matters
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonour others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always... Continue Reading →
Norwegian Wood – A Review
Norwegian Wood, the 1987 novel that took Murakami to new heights of fame, is a dark tale of love and loss. The author has been successful in imparting the story an air of nostalgia and quiet poignance and is sure to take the reader through a range of emotions. But let me remind you, this... Continue Reading →
Recalling Death Under the Deodars
Death under the Deodars : The Adventures of Miss Ripley-Bean, a 2016 book by Ruskin Bond is a 190 page collection of eight thrilling stories dealing with mysterious happenings in and around Mussourie in a bygone era, all of which has Miss Ripley-Bean who is either narrating the stories or is a character in them.... Continue Reading →
South of the Border, West of the Sun – A Review
When I walked into the library, my mind was already set on borrowing something by Murakami. Since I had a little time, I picked up the ones I saw first without giving much thought into it as I was pretty sure if it's a Murakami, it won't possibly disappoint you. South of the Border, West... Continue Reading →
Some Feminist Thoughts…
Well, it's 4th April and not 8th March, I know. But I was just going through an article paying homage to Maya Angelou since it's her birthday today and that took me down the memory lane to a piece of writing I did two years ago, on 8th March, the International Day for Women. I... Continue Reading →
When another year ends…
Here comes the last day of another year. Since 2018 is finally saying goodbye, looking back is mandatory. I wouldn't say it was a great year but it wasn't that bad either. It's probably the year when I finally agreed to come out of my dreaded cocoon. This year taught me many lessons, gave me... Continue Reading →
The Journey Begins
Starting a blog is something I have been thinking of doing and have been putting off for at least a year now. And one fine morning, I knew that I had to do it and I did it, yay! So here I am, finally all excited to be sharing my experiences in life and what... Continue Reading →
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