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
There’s a fine line between upholding traditions out of respect and refusing to modernise due to close mindedness. Essentially, I think that most people fall under one of two camps: forward thinkers and backwards thinkers. Backwards thinkers consult the past and rely heavily on what has already happened in order to formulate their future. It … More Life Partner Or Sidekick?
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
In celebration of my 27th birthday, I thought I’d answer 27 random questions to distract me from the fact that I’ve officially entered my “late twenties” 😮 Yup, still waiting for that “grown up feeling” to kick in, anytime now… So while I sit here twiddling my thumbs and anticipating a wave of maturity to … More Baar Baar Din Ye Aaye…
I’m always very wary of people who feel the need to declare their positive personality traits, particularly in a dating scenario. A guy who proclaims to be a gentleman, or a nice guy, or a hopeless romantic, in my experience, very rarely is. The truth is, people who are genuinely decent and kind-hearted don’t have … More If You Have To Tell People You’re Nice, You Probably Aren’t…
I think life has a way of repeating certain patterns until the penny drops and we finally learn our lesson. You know, the lesson that will break the chain and set us free from a cycle that seems familiar and comfortable, but in reality is suffocating us. However, that moment only comes when we’re truly … More No More Groundhog Day
They tell you what they know you want to hear, Assign terms of affection like “babe” “hun” “dear”. They’re quick to promise you the world, Assure you that you’re their number one girl. Make future plans and talk about settling down, Make you feel like a queen without the crown. But you need to know … More Another One Bites The Dust
Sisters, friends, cousins, dad, mum, Her judgement applies to all of them, it spares only one. And that’s herself, that finger will never point her way, As she sits on a pedestal, with so much to say. So and so has piled on the pounds, another is seeking validity on Instagram, One needs counselling, while … More Fix Up
“That baby is so ugly”, it always shocks me when such words come out of people’s mouths. Like how can you say that, it’s a child for Pete’s sake, do you have no heart?! It’s also sad that in my community, babies with distinguishable South Asian features like rich brown skin, or big noses, or … More Did You Just Call That Baby Ugly?!
2018… well what can I say? It’s the end of a chapter, time to call it a day. But first let’s reflect on the year that’s gone by, The poignant moments that made us collectively rejoice/scream, “Why oh why?!” Brexit updates and France taking home the World Cup, Dominated much of the tabloids, as well … More Thank You, Next
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