Insecurities

Ok, so earlier today I decided to take one for the team and make a coffee-run on my lunch break. Starbucks was packed out as per usual. With the only alternative being a pop-up Costa that was a good 15 minute walk away, I reluctantly pulled off my scarf and gloves, took my place in line … More Insecurities

Soul-Mate?

Do you believe that there’s one person on this planet who was made for you and vice versa? That we all have one special person who we’re destined to be with forever and ever? I’m not so sure if I do. Don’t get me wrong, I do believe that soul-mates exist (growing up watching Bollywood movies … More Soul-Mate?

No Scrubs

N.B.: This is a rant-esque post dedicated to all the single ladies out there who are frustrated and fed up with the male species! In particular, what is wrong with twenty-something year old guys? I mean seriously, this is not a rhetorical question, I need to know. Like so many young ladies, I feel like … More No Scrubs

The Game

We’re playing a game, We’re one in the same. That’s what everyone does, We’ve forgotten how to love. Because we thrive on the chase, Keeping up that pace. Can you hold my attention? Or am I beyond your comprehension? Can you keep me on my toes? You know how it goes. Challenge me, disagree, But stay classy, that’s key. Don’t … More The Game

It’s My Birthday!

I came across a quote this morning, something along the lines of: ‘I’m happy to report that my inner child is still ageless’. And it made me smile because it’s got my name written all over it! I’d happily have it blown up as a monster-sized, multicoloured poster on my bedroom wall because I can … More It’s My Birthday!

For My Cousin

Please, be you again. Everything’s different in this new place I know And I know that you feel like you don’t belong. You’ve made so many attempts to adapt and blend in You’ve got a new job, made new friends All the while trying to maintain that infectiously upbeat attitude that you’ve always had But … More For My Cousin

India’s Rape Culture

Today it’s been exactly two years since the brutal gang rape of 23 year old physiotheraphy student Jyoti Singh on a bus in Delhi, a case which provoked outrage all over the world. Flicking through the newspaper about a week ago I stumbled upon another story which stated that a 26 year old Indian woman had reportedly been … More India’s Rape Culture