A little note before we begin: This happens to be the 200th post on The Soulful Nib. When I started writing 10 years ago, I never imagined I would get to this number. What began as "just another passing hobby" turned out to become one of my strongest identities. My thoughts, perspectives, ideas and writing … Continue reading People of Misty Meadows #3: The Girl with the Red Bicycle
Tag: slice-of-life
People of Misty Meadows #2: The Young Couple with the Laptop
Akash and Amritha stood out in Misty Meadows. While the rest of the residents often looked laid-back and unhurried, it wasn’t the case with this young couple who had recently moved into a modest 2BHK villa in Misty Meadows. It hadn’t been a long time since they moved in, but everyone had already noticed them. … Continue reading People of Misty Meadows #2: The Young Couple with the Laptop
People of Misty Meadows #1: The Woman with the Book
Misty Meadows is a small residential community tucked away somewhere in the hills of Karnataka. It isn't luxurious or sprawling. It is simply a collection of well-planned, well-built independent homes. There is plenty of greenery. A cobblestoned walking path winds through the community. There is a small children's play area where the sounds of cricket … Continue reading People of Misty Meadows #1: The Woman with the Book
The Bespectacled Girl Through My Lenses (TBG #10)
Hey, what’s up! It’s finally my turn to speak. Especially because I'm the one who's been closest to The Bespectacled Girl all along. Quite literally. I happen to be a permanent fixture on the bridge of her nose.. Yep, I’m her spectacles. Oh, and it’s not just me. There are several of us. Apparently, collecting … Continue reading The Bespectacled Girl Through My Lenses (TBG #10)
The Bespectacled Girl and Her Life in Playlists (TBG #9)
The Bespectacled Girl almost always has a song playing in her head. No exaggerations. The moment she wakes up. While she gets ready for the day. While she cooks. While working. While socialising. While falling asleep. She sometimes wonders if only she could remember genuinely important information the way she remembers song lyrics, she would … Continue reading The Bespectacled Girl and Her Life in Playlists (TBG #9)
The Bespectacled Girl and Her (Supposed) Green Thumb (TBG #8)
The Bespectacled Girl has many dreams. One of them is to build a beautiful home garden. She has spent countless hours on Pinterest sighing over photographs of cosy balconies overflowing with plants and herb gardens. She dreams of becoming a plant mom. There is one slight problem. She cannot, for the life of her, keep … Continue reading The Bespectacled Girl and Her (Supposed) Green Thumb (TBG #8)
The Bespectacled Girl and Her Gym Girl Syndrome (TBG #7)
The Bespectacled Girl loves going to the gym. Unsurprisingly, she has a spreadsheet complete with her workout splits for every day of the week. The precision with which it has been designed does not let a single muscle group be ignored. Even if they want to be ignored. She follows this with remarkable dedication. And … Continue reading The Bespectacled Girl and Her Gym Girl Syndrome (TBG #7)
The Bespectacled Girl and Her Colour-Coded World (TBG #6)
The Bespectacled Girl has a rather unusual hobby. She likes organising things. Excessively. No, not her cupboards or drawers. Her life. For most people, unwinding looks like watching a movie, taking a nap, or meeting friends. But for her, it is to tinker around with her productivity app. She calls it “relaxing” and “therapeutic.” She … Continue reading The Bespectacled Girl and Her Colour-Coded World (TBG #6)
The Bespectacled Girl and Her Constant Need to Read (TBG #5)
The Bespectacled Girl has tons of hobbies. But the one she loves the most is reading. Love is an understatement. She is slightly concerningly obsessed with reading. She simply must bring reading into every activity she does. Eating lunch? Read. Waiting at the grocery store billing counter? Read. Waiting for her friend to arrive at … Continue reading The Bespectacled Girl and Her Constant Need to Read (TBG #5)
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