List three books that have had an impact on you. Why? Books have always been a part of our lives. And although I wasn’t much of a reader, having access to them made a big difference to the way we spent our vacations. Growing up I spent most of my time inventing and playing games…… Continue reading Book-ed!
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I’m walkin!
How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen? I find that looking away into the distance helps me to snap out of the funk I may be in. I use my devices as sources of white noise. They play in the background while I continue to…… Continue reading I’m walkin!
To us.
What quality do you value most in a friend? Friendship has become a dreary word, its true meaning lost in the numerous definitions floating across social media. I made friendships back in the day when the word had only one definition. A person who was there when you needed them the most. Dad once defined…… Continue reading To us.
Let it be!
Do you practice religion? Religion is what connects humanity to spirituality. And for me, spirituality was defined by what my Mum practiced when we lived with her. Big festivals. MS Subbulakshmi playing loudly. Early morning baths. Lots of sweets and even more food. Mum loved festivals. As a practicing Hindu, she celebrated most festivals and…… Continue reading Let it be!
Tinted shades
What does “having it all” mean to you? Is it attainable? When I was in grade 6, we moved from a two-bedroom to a one-bedroom house. The kids shared the bedroom and the parents slept in the living room. Mum gave away the dining table with its blue embossed fitted cover that I used to…… Continue reading Tinted shades
Stocked!
Do you have any collections? Life is a collection of moments. And I cherish every moment. I completed my Social Communications Media Course, from Sophia Polytechnic a couple of decades ago. As part of this course, I completed an exhaustive course in photography. I am not among the best photographers to graduate from the course,…… Continue reading Stocked!
Jest for a minute
What is the legacy you want to leave behind? Trevor Noah’s book, “Born a Crime” is refreshing in its honesty and hilarious in its irreverence. It is this irreverence that makes it interesting for me. I am not South African and by his definition, I am not colored. I was born to a ‘crazy in…… Continue reading Jest for a minute
Brrr!!
How do you feel about cold weather? What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness?John Steinbeck I completed my education in catholic schools and universities, so Christmas was a big part of our school and college life. I was part of multiple groups creating and participating in…… Continue reading Brrr!!
Such a simple word.
What sacrifices have you made in life? Sacrifice is defined as giving up something of value for the sake of other considerations. This definition sets huge expectations. One of the examples of sacrifice is the one made by Jesus, or slaughtering an animal which I am not! By this definition, I have not made any…… Continue reading Such a simple word.
The bag and bling
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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