What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today? “Some old things can never get old, with time they get more precious”Shipra Memories. Every time I look at that ring, I go back in time. It’s a cool monsoon evening. The air is humid. The clouds are heavy, threatening to burst. But, holding on to the precious…… Continue reading The bag and bling
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The same coin.
Are you a leader or a follower? “He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader” Aristotle I was excited. This was our first walk together. The previous evening, I had done a trial walk and knew this would be the best route to avoid the local strays. I attached the two…… Continue reading The same coin.
Sweet nothing
List your top 5 favorite fruits. To taste life’s fruit, sometimes you have to go out on a limbJane Lee Logan Guests coming over meant Mum opened the special snack box, filled with goodies. It also meant that guests came bearing gifts. I loved the gifts. Sometimes, they brought fruits, but sometimes they got some…… Continue reading Sweet nothing
Small steps to giant leaps.
What’s one small improvement you can make in your life? I started learning gymnastics when I was in grade 5. On the first day, we just watched what everyone was doing. They started with something called warm-ups and then moved along downstairs to the room to pick and assemble the equipment and the day ended…… Continue reading Small steps to giant leaps.
Perspectives
Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life. “You may think your light is small, but it can make a big difference in other people’s lives. Let your light shine” When I was in grade 5, we relocated to a new locality that was some distance from the school. Mum…… Continue reading Perspectives
Just a 7-letter word.
What does freedom mean to you? I had spent most of my school days with the younger sibling and between hanging out with her, and going to the gym, I hadn’t bothered to make friends. Then came 1st Year of Preuniversity in the Sciences and I joined the NCC and happily derailed myself. After a…… Continue reading Just a 7-letter word.
The web of influence
What public figure do you disagree with the most? “The difference between “influencers” and actual influential people is influential people don’t need to point it out in their Twitter bio” A couple of years ago, the song, Kiki do you love me’ went viral on TikTok. I liked the song and did not have a…… Continue reading The web of influence
Listen!
What is your career plan? “The most important thing in communication is to hear what isn’t being said” Peter Drucker When I completed my Early Childhood and Childcare education, I had to work in a preschool for a few months. Back in those days, the student-teacher ratio was almost 1 teacher to every 5 or…… Continue reading Listen!
We saw it live!
What was the last live performance you saw? The serene dunes. The hot dry air. The crisp clothes. And the ultra-high AC blast in the shopping malls. The Middle East thrives to its beat. When we initially relocated to the UAE, the heat, the dry air, and the high humidity that caused condensation indoors, if…… Continue reading We saw it live!
It’s never just one cup!
What do you do to be involved in the community? Every few years I attempt to learn a new skill, which started almost 15 years ago. My first attempt at baking was a partial success I got the measurements perfect, but I had no idea how much to fill the pan to allow the cake…… Continue reading It’s never just one cup!
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