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!
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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
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
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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