Growing up, we always used to use the word "depressed". Depression, then used to denote being extremely sad about something that does not go your way like breaking up with your partner or fighting with your friend. Depression is not about being sad. It is about feeling multiple things in your head that makes it... Continue Reading →
The suffering of a Thalassophile
It is pretty hard when you love something too much but are also scared of it. There are a lot of things that I am scared of- falling out of love, heights, frogs, fishes. But, fishes rank high of them all. There is something about their eyes, that makes me cringe. Living or dead, fishes... Continue Reading →
Backpack to Thailand
With stunning beaches, beautiful islands, party hubs, and shopping streets, Thailand should be on every budget backpackers list. This was by far the most impromptu trip planned by us. But, but, but... It also happens to be one of the most beautiful places I have been to. It was an 8-day trip and we closed... Continue Reading →
Not Everything Is About You
It is time you forgive yourself for all the things that you did not do. Not everything is about you. The people who walked out of your life, the kisses that slit your throat, the ghosts that haunted your nights, they were all meant to be. You can curse or hate them but you can... Continue Reading →
An Open Letter To The One Who Thinks He/She Is A Lost Cause
I don't know you, but if this letter brings you even 1% of solace, I am glad. I don't know who you are, maybe I never will. But, if you are here because you are feeling a deep pain within, let me tell you something - you are braver than you think you are. That... Continue Reading →
What is in a name?
To be very honest, I was not excited about the release of the film "Super Deluxe". I went to the film only because a friend of mine bugged me and I was blown. How can someone living in 2019 have such an understanding of life? There are so many layers to this movie and each... Continue Reading →
Circle
We can pen in for hours and hours About all the things that we dreamt of And how the grass is greener there To dream is not a crime But do the boundaries hurt? For regret sweeps in When one wrong turn changes your life And takes you to a path, swivel But, so many... Continue Reading →
Kannathil Muthamittal from the eyes of Indra
Kannathil Muthamittal is my all time favourite movie and every time I watch the movie there is something new that I notice. It amazes me how a movie that got released about 16 years ago is so of the age even now. The world that we live in knows only two kinds of love: the... Continue Reading →
The Blurred Boundaries
“What is coming will come, and we will meet it when it does.” - Hagrid The orange flames threw angry specks of dust at her. She stood there as fear embered down her body consuming her. Showers of hot flame crept over the place swallowing every particle on its path. Oh narrow ridge, stop burning so hard. She... Continue Reading →
Fleeting Thoughts
Stranded by the sea, there was water everywhere. One couldn't tell where the deep blue sea ended and the sky started. She* stood there like one of those statues watching the horizon. The monstrous waves hit her as hard as they could. The smell of salt in the breeze filled her nostrils stifling her. Her... Continue Reading →
Is it Worth Spending Money on your Wedding?
Every girl fantasizes about her dream wedding. I used to as well, then, I grew up. I have always wanted to have a beach wedding with fairy lights and lamps all along the path, a beautiful centerpiece, a satin arch with white and blue flowers, a themed bar and a dining table by the shore.... Continue Reading →
Polaroid
Life can sometimes be a Polaroid. Static, happy, deceptive, dated and nobody knows what happened before or after the moment. Sometimes that's great because nobody needs to know the roller coaster ride that your mind is taking you through. It's easy to wrap everything that you feel in a beautiful gift wrapper and present it to the world rather than talking about it.
The Journey
This was the day that my mom warned me about 15 years ago. And, I wish I have at least half the courage that I had back then. I have never been good at consoling people who are mourning. Because I know that nothing I say or do will compensate their loss. 15 years back,... Continue Reading →
My Blue Elephant
I remember reading this somewhere when you ask a child to color something, she would happily pick a crayon and start coloring. She'd go out of the lines, fill the picture with colors from her weird imagination. You'd see blue elephants, red fields, and orange oceans. As she grows up people start molding her. They will want the child to color within the lines and see things they way they are - elephants are supposed to be grey, fields: green and oceans: blue.
First Kiss
How was your first kiss? It is the sweetest memory that I have. We did not kiss for long, like what they show in movies, it was a matter of a few seconds. It was a beautiful rainy evening and my favorite music was playing in the cafe. With her by my side, it was bliss. We had been dating for a while then and she wanted to get some coffee. I was 17, and the only mode of transportation was to walk. I was holding her hand and somewhere I knew I was doing the right thing. I reached out to her and pulled her, one hand on her waist and the other on her neck. I closed my eyes and let my whole body melt, I could feel her wet hair brushing my cheek. There was love, solidity, fierceness, and passion. It was something that I had never felt before and something that I will cherish for eternity. I might have kissed a million times after that, but the first time, it was special.
13 Things Unchecked
Growing up has its own perks. You realize that you can be this strong independent person, manage your bills, sort out your investments, audit your taxes etc. Sometimes in the middle of all that you look at yourself and realize "Woah, I have actually changed". And, suddenly you are totally fine with it. A lot of things change as you evolve into a better or not so better human being. Isn't change the only constant thing? Here are a few things that I really liked back then but ended up having an aversion towards it in the recent times. If we are on the same page, do let me know in the comments section below.
Chaotically Beautiful
The sun rays sweep over her face reflecting the 100 feet glass plane of what must be a million dollar company. Crawled like a baby in the womb is her on the bed made of red bricks. She turns around to avoid the early morning sun, only to tumble the leftovers from the day before.
The glimmering sun has lit up the whole place.
It is something that I see every other day, I get into my bike plug in my earphones and drape layers and layers of clothing over my face, until it looks like a zombie’s head. I then wear my coolers, which by the way is the first thing that I got for myself from my salary, put on my helmet and start.
As the soothing music from Indira fills my ears, the city unfolds right before my eyes.
I cut across the signal to the left…
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Emptiness it is
Scene 1: Varun is 9 years old What do you want to become when you grow up? Kid 1: Teacher. I want to be able to teach the kids everything that I have learned. Teacher: That's very sweet, my child. Kid 2: I want to become a doctor. Every time someone is not well, I... Continue Reading →
As Strong and Cold as an Iceberg
She walked slowly by the rain-kissed sidewalks, lit brightly by the neon lights of shops, bars, and restaurants. Rains in Chennai were her favorite, she jumped every puddle balancing her extremely large bag in one hand and her laptop in another. With every step, a light would go off or a baffling sound of the... Continue Reading →
Knock knock.
He stood by the shore as the waves tickled him seducively, looking at the full moon in all its glory. It has been a while since he felt this way about life - sweet, calm yet alarmingly sexy. He was the boy who grew up reading books like The Promise, Harry Potter and Scarlet Pimpernel.... Continue Reading →
Suddenly, all her songs were about him.
Together they were about to begin the first chapter of their life, a chapter that no one has read before, a chapter that I know would grow to be more and more beautiful with every moving day. The rains were hitting the ground as loud as it can. Cuddled in my warm blanket, I was... Continue Reading →
[Sponsored Post] 10 Places to Visit on Independence Day With Your Friends
Every year on the 15th of August, India celebrates its Independence Day. This day remains a remarkable day on the calendar as India regained its freedom from the British rule after years of slavery and struggle. India celebrates it to commemorate the bravery of all those soldiers who lost their lives fighting for our country,... Continue Reading →
If your mind ever wrote to you.
There is always an unspoken war between your heart and your mind. Your mind would tell you to go by the practicality while your heart would beg you to follow the things you love. When in a trance whether to follow the heart or the brain, gut feeling comes in. Here is what your mind... Continue Reading →
When You Fall In Love With A Writer
She promised herself that she wouldn't fall in love. But it was 3 A.M and they were laughing too hard and she felt happy in a different way after a long time. Then, it struck her that she was screwed! A lot of things can happen when you fall in love, especially with a writer.... Continue Reading →
A letter to the friends of a girl who cares too much
Hello, How are you today? How is life treating you? And, hey how is that friend of yours? That friend who you think has no time for you. The one who is always very busy. I just can't remember her name. What is it? Yes, her. Did she cancel another meeting? Damn, too bad man.... Continue Reading →
The Invisible Anchor
Have you even been in a relationship where you were so much in love with someone that your world seemed to literally revolve around them? Where she/he consumed every ounce of you? Where even after all the mess that she/he has put you through, you'd find comfort in his/her deep brown eyes? Love is one... Continue Reading →
Is it okay?
It's okay. Trust me. It's okay to not like something that the whole world finds interesting. It's okay to adjust to your monotonous job. It's okay to quit and do whatever you want. It's okay to live a life that others don't understand. It's okay to feel so strong about something. It's okay to not... Continue Reading →
You Cannot be his “Choice”
Are you happy about the fact that he chose you over another girl? Don't be. That's the worst thing he has done to you. Life is not a race, to be happy that you won. In fact, the loss is yours. He actually put you in a position where he had to choose, think about it.
9 Reasons Why You Should Not Date Your Co-worker
Deciding your life by swiping right or left can often leave you bewildered and thus get you thinking, "Why can I not date a co-worker?" Having a crush at your workplace is fine, but the moment it crosses that line you should know what you are signing up for. Sure, when you spend 60 to... Continue Reading →
