About a month ago, I ordered a “paint-by-numbers” kit on a whim, mostly because one of my closest friends kept nudging me to try a new hobby. It sounded exciting. I just wanted something to do without involving a screen (my dry eyes would agree). When the canvas arrived, it looked overwhelming at first. Tiny … Continue reading Softly Speaking #3: When Colour Becomes Calm
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Softly Speaking #2: My Social Battery Has a Mind of Its Own
Our devices have a battery life. In the same way, we all have our social battery. And mine? Let’s say it is not built for endurance. My social battery has a personality, and a dramatic one at that. It is like one of those cranky kids who refuse to behave exactly when you need them … Continue reading Softly Speaking #2: My Social Battery Has a Mind of Its Own
Softly Speaking #1: The Comfort of Familiar Routines
Hello there! Introducing a short new series of blog posts titled Softly Speaking. This is my way of putting down thoughts I usually do not say out loud. The kind of thoughts that show up during my walks, or the ones that quietly surface when I zone out while doing chores. Part 1: The Comfort … Continue reading Softly Speaking #1: The Comfort of Familiar Routines
Finding My Way Back #4: To The Girl I Used To Be
I was scrolling through my gallery the other day when I stumbled upon some pictures of me when I was 2-3 years old. I could not help but smile at the pictures. There was an unmistakable boldness in the way I stared at the camera; some pictures clearly showed a mischievous spark in my eyes. … Continue reading Finding My Way Back #4: To The Girl I Used To Be
Finding My Way Back #3: Healing in Familiar Corners
In my earlier posts in this series, Finding My Way Back and Finding My Way Back #2: Between The Pages, I spoke about new beginnings, new spaces, new experiences, and reconnecting with my hobbies. In the midst of all that excitement of discovering and rediscovering joy, life has now asked me to slow down. A … Continue reading Finding My Way Back #3: Healing in Familiar Corners
Finding My Way Back #2 – Between The Pages
When I wrote my previous blog post, Finding My Way Back, I hadn't planned for it to become a series. However, I now feel that these reflections deserve to be a collection of musings as I navigate a new phase of life. Moving to a new city, a new home, and a new routine has … Continue reading Finding My Way Back #2 – Between The Pages
The Soulful Nib 