Tag: friendship
Confrontation In Real Life Isn’t Like The Movies!
In Hollywood, Bollywood, Nollywood, Tollywood etc. whenever the on-screen characters have a problem, it’s usually followed by a direct confrontation and a bit of turbulence along the way, but in the end there’s always a positive outcome. This is the typical movie formula and it runs like clockwork. You’re probably thinking, “Well duh Sharan of course … More Confrontation In Real Life Isn’t Like The Movies!
A Consumerist Ploy Or A Day Of Love?
For some reason, the first thing that pops in to my mind whenever I think of Valentine’s Day is that Simpsons episode where Ralph is the only kid who doesn’t receive a card from his classmates. So in an act of kindness, Lisa writes him one. “You choo, choo, choose me?” My heart melts whenever … More A Consumerist Ploy Or A Day Of Love?
The Obligatory New Year’s Eve Post
So it’s December 31st 2019, aka time to get reflective! This year has honestly flown by for me; I know, I know people always say that, but I genuinely mean it! 2018 on the other hand, did not fly by. It was a very “meh” kind of year for me, nothing particularly bad happened, but … More The Obligatory New Year’s Eve Post
“You’re Teetotal Now?!”
At the end of March 2019, I made the decision to give up drinking, for good. Having been what I would classify as a “social drinker” for nine years, at the start of this year I realised that I was slowly but surely starting to become dependent on alcohol. The thought of dancing or talking … More “You’re Teetotal Now?!”
It’s The Little Things
How amazing is that feeling when you share an uncontrollable, spontaneous fit of laughter with another person. When your entire body is heaving, eyes filled with tears, unable to utter a single word, just pure, unadulterated joy. So much laughter that it eventually ceases to even be a sound; you’re just both sitting there rocking … More It’s The Little Things
Turn That Frown Upside Down
Open your eyes and look around, What is it that’s got you feeling so down? Worry? Anger? Life’s becoming a bore? Well for the next 30 seconds just think: what am I grateful for? My family and friends, the roof above my head, The fact that I’m employed, have access to the internet and all … More Turn That Frown Upside Down
Opening My Eyes To Sikhi
Me, me, me. My life is so awful, everyone else around me is moving ahead, reaping benefits, being happy, while I’m stuck here like a little rain cloud. That’s how I felt recently, like a bitter, miserable person that I didn’t want to be around, let alone inflict my company on anyone else! And I … More Opening My Eyes To Sikhi
An Open Apology
I’m sorry for all the times I used my sharp tongue to cut you I’m sorry for all the times I didn’t return your calls/texts I’m sorry for all the times I didn’t think before I spoke I’m sorry for all the times I was cold when you needed … More An Open Apology
The Perfect Morning
Flushed cheeks and watery eyes, the crisp morning breeze streamed rabidly through her hair. Teeth chattering, she glanced upwards momentarily, the mammoth flame was growing steadily. She stretched her arms out and wiggled her fingers, the heat began to warm her fingertips. There were 16 of them, to be precise; divided into four compartments of … More The Perfect Morning









