Happy 2024! My partner and I spent the year-end reflecting on our year, life, and relationship. It was fun to ask each other questions while waiting in the long queue of Winter Wonderland (a Christmas fun-fair in London). You can find the questions on Jay Shetty’s podcast here. Every year, it is the same old-…
Trip to Porto, Portugal: A Photo Essay
A photo essay of all things Porto, the second biggest city of Portugal. Pictures that capture food, culture and places!
Can you tune in to the voice of your instincts?
Oxford Dictionary defines instincts as “a natural or intuitive way of acting or thinking.” I’d like to believe that I do trust my instincts. In the past, in many situations, I’ve predicted what’ll be good or bad for me, although not as consistently as I’d prefer. As a writer, constant thinking and reflection are crucial for me.
The Invisible Glue: Friendship’s Quiet Power in Romantic Relationships
Would romantic relationships be better if they started as friendships? I say yes.
Instagram- a battle I quit
Instagram is a problem. This poetry is an ode to my times as an Instagrammer. This is the third time I have quit this year. And I wish I never go back.
Beneath the Skyscrapers: A Little Self-Discovery
In the midst of Canary Wharf’s corporate landscape, an art walk led me to a surprising discovery: the “Mandala Lab.” This unique space challenged my emotions and perspective, encouraging me to embrace curiosity and acknowledge the complexities of feelings in a world overwhelmed by information. Join me on this reflective journey.
Lipstick to Liberation: The Power of RuPaul’s Drag Race
There are chances you haven’t heard the word “drag”. Drag is an age-old tradition, a performance where men dress as women or in a feminine way. But for the most part of it, it’s just much beyond that. They are called “queens” and are commonly referred to as “she” when they are performing. RuPaul is…
Knowing the difference between nervousness and anxiety
This year, I am choosing to remove the word “anxiety” from my vocabulary. I have come to the realization that despite my previous belief, I am not an anxious person. Instead, I have noticed that I sometimes experience nervousness due to stressful events such as a job interview or a conflict. But it is just nervousness.
“I am enough” – The power of self-affirmations
English summers are significantly different from Indian summers. June is usually the start of it. It gets mildly warm, and nature shows many forms of bloom. That’s a signal for you to start stepping out of the house. Last weekend, we visited a charming English town called “Lowestoft” and stayed in a unique Airbnb. The…
London 2.0: Living the Dream
When I came to London for the first time in 2018, it was for my Master’s degree. I had left home (Ahmedabad, India) for the first time, and I remember feeling excited about my year of adventure. In March 2023, I saw myself again at the Gatwick Airport, this time with my husband, eager for…
Why Kashmir Is A Woman (A Poem)
Dear Kashmir, Met you for the first time Nothing like I imagined— just better A bittersweet symphony So beautiful, essential yet torn What a dichotomy. United by unemployment Divided by angst Kindest people, what a task! Suffering hungry pangs Curious questions, may I ask? Protected or jailed? Engineers or guides? Why not migrate? The land…
Reading 41 books in 2022, here’s what I learnt
“Books are a uniquely portable magic.” – Stephen King I started reading books pretty late in life. I was 18 when I first entered my college library. It was gigantic compared to the “no library setup” of my school. I don’t remember craving books, just admiration for them. In this vast library, choosing which books…
The Other Angle 