Do you remember life before the internet? In grade 11 after spending a few months on numerous camps and events as part of the NCC, I felt like a stranger when I walked into class. A couple of months before the exams no one wanted to share their notes and apart from joining a tuition…… Continue reading Free for all.
Tag: life
Vambukulaki! (aka chatterbox!)
What are you good at? I talk. I talk to understand. I talk to be understood. I talk because I want you to understand. During my postgraduation, I used to visit my sibling’s home over the weekends to gorge on some much-required soul food. On one such visit, she had relatives over and left me…… Continue reading Vambukulaki! (aka chatterbox!)
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
Rad dads!
Who would you like to talk to soon? Dadas are truly a silent lot. You see them often, but you rarely hear them. I’ve seen them at soccer matches, football matches, athletic meets, sports day events, award ceremonies, and even at random special mentoring sessions. My Dad was no different. He used to stand on…… Continue reading Rad dads!
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
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.
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