What Diwali/Bandi Chhor Divas Means To Me

Truth be told, the textbook tales of Diwali that we all learnt about in Religious Education classes at school back in the day about Rama and Sita, Lord Mahavir, Emperor Ashoka and Guru Hargobind, don’t really mean all that much to me—sorry mum, I’m just being honest! But before you proceed to fill my comments box with dagger emojis, let me finish. That … More What Diwali/Bandi Chhor Divas Means To Me

Reason Or Season?

‘Did I meet you for a reason or for a season?’, like J. Cole, I find myself wondering what indeed the answer to that question is… There’s an old saying, something along the lines of: those who you expect to be a part of your story are sometimes only supposed to be a chapter. But … More Reason Or Season?

Modern Dating

These days it’s all about the chase, The chase and the perfect poker face. We all know the game, The rules never change. Like a match of chess, But this causes more stress! We act like we’re unavailable; so mysterious, Keeping them guessing, keeping them curious. Trying to play it cool, So as not to look … More Modern Dating

My Dad

Furrowed brow and hardened hands, Tough as nails exterior, now that’s a real man. Strong opinions, an unwavering gaze, Abstains from laughter for days and days. This is the way that you’ve always been, Although a gentler side I’ve occasionally seen. Like when you talk about your parents or the grandkids are around, Your demeanour softens, … More My Dad

Be Yourself

Be weird, Be crazy, Be cheeky, Be lazy!   Be messy, Be loud, Be rambunctious, Be proud!   Be silly, Be dramatic, Be funny, Be enigmatic!   Be authentic, do you, that’s what life’s all about, And if anyone tells you different, just tune them out!  

Third Blogiversary

“Blogging is not rocket science, it’s about being yourself and putting what you have into it”- Anonymous I cannot believe that I’ve had this blog for three years now, three WHOLE years! 😮 But then again I guess I can because I can’t really remember a time when I wasn’t blogging…hmmm [scratches head]. Okay on … More Third Blogiversary