A spell over me. You cast and saunter away like you couldn’t care less.Sometimes I wish to be that stoic.Today I’m just happy to feel. See right now we‘re about to talk for the first time. And even though I haven’t heard your voice before, I seem to know exactly …
Back in 2005, I had an arranged-love marriage. We did the whole 3 day Jewelry-food-makeup-million guests thing. and I was a delighted 22-year-old, madly in love and so happy to be having my dream wedding.My husband however was less than pleased. He has been raised outside India so a lot of …
It doesn’t seem like much. There’s no leather chair inviting you to sit. No gilded tomes whispering wise secrets into your ears. Not a single glass of scotch – the author’s best friend. Instead there’s chaos. Princess stickers and bright colors. A shopping list crumpled in the corner. Wires and …
I have been a storyteller for as long as I remember. From my very first written story at age 5, to the endless evenings I spent regaling my (oft bored) younger sister with tales of monsters and maidens, the art of storytelling has held immense appeal to me. I have …
I’m sorry I haven’t been active lately. I got published in multiple places and that has been super exciting! I promise to share more here soon! And if that doesn’t win you over, bonus puppy picture!
So my 4-year-old, Reya has been showing a lot of interest in the local currency. Denominations, using coins instead of notes, basic addition and subtraction, helping with paying at the store- she’s been really enjoying the concept of Money. We also use a reward system, wherein she can earn tokens …
As the needle hit my skin, I had an unpleasant thought. Does it really matter? Whether you live or die? People move on, don’t they? Sure, they’ll cry and mourn you. Some will even change their profile pictures for a few days. “We miss you!” “You were taken too soon!” “What …
A weekday morning conversation between husband and me Raghav: Hey, have you seen my phone? Me: No, not really. Did you check the nightstand? Your desk? R: Not there. Me: Really? Ok,let me call you? R: It’s on silent mode. Me: 😒😒😒 R: You know what, try calling. Maybe it’ll vibrate …
I often don’t realize how good I’ve got it. A darling husband, a couple of exciting jobs and two gooey, adorable kids. The grass is green, there’s a song on my lips and the first breeze of a lazy summer, tickles my freshly done hair.In the immortal words of the …
