We all have certain biases ingrained deep within- whether we choose to accept it or not is a different matter. I have them too and here are a few things I always thought when it came to friends: I can only bond with people who are like me- have similar tastes in books, similar hobbies,… Continue reading Friendships- and why this is not just about Friendship Day
Choices #FictionMonday
Pure platonic relationships between opposite sexes- do they exist? Can one be just friends with someone from the other gender, with absolutely no romantic feelings. Most of my girlfriends say nah! Not possible. Love and sex come in between, or at least one of the 2 chuckles Maria. I scoff in disbelief. “Look at Josh… Continue reading Choices #FictionMonday
The path to happiness #FictionMondays
I’ll be happy when I clear my exams with good grades. I’ll be happy when I secure a job with one of these top notch companies I’ll be happy when I find love I’ll be happy when we tie the knot I’ll be happy when we buy our own home I’ll be happy when we… Continue reading The path to happiness #FictionMondays
Cos I like being on the move #FictionMondays
“When I am your age, I will just relax. I wont work, will just sit at home and chill”. She gave a non committal smile and moved on, how she wished she could have shrugged. When you work in your 50’s , you get to hear this quite often. “Ah why do you need to… Continue reading Cos I like being on the move #FictionMondays
A bumpy ride it is #FictionMondays
Her eyes were fixated on the 2 pages, neatly written lines on a crisp white sheet, they looked perfect. And then came the blobs of ink, smeared. This was sure to make creases appear on most people’ s foreheads. There goes the perfect page- sigh. But she looked at it intently and started thinking of… Continue reading A bumpy ride it is #FictionMondays
Blinded by love #FictionMondays
The smile on her face was different this time. It came straight from her heart , a smile of someone in love. Her eyes shone, her cheeks glowed and everything around her that otherwise felt mundane had taken a new form today. May it always be like that, may we madly be in love with… Continue reading Blinded by love #FictionMondays
Tell No One #FictionMondays
Are you the one who loves posting every tiny detail on social media or do you steer clear of sharing your life on Instagram, FB? If you do share quite a bit, what motivates you? Is it your business, your personal brand, your journey as a fitness enthusiast, a sportsperson, a baker, a musician, an… Continue reading Tell No One #FictionMondays
All for Love #FictionMondays
I never believed in “Love at first sight”. Call me a cynic if you must, labels never bothered me. For me it was all about the person, and thats not something one can get to know when you see them the first time. But hey, I had to eat my own words the day Ashu… Continue reading All for Love #FictionMondays
Smash ’em #FictionMondays
Unconditional love- is what comes to mind when you look at this lovey dovey picture. A virtue animals possess but for us humans it doesn’t come that easily. Is it really possible to love another being with no expectations in return except for asking that they love you back as deeply as you do? Would… Continue reading Smash ’em #FictionMondays
Wake up Riya! #FictionMondays
The shrill sound of the alarm clock, every morning at 5.30. Oh how she hated it! 5 minutes more Baba , she pleaded every day. And that 5 would turn to 10, post which the blanket would be pulled off and she would find herself in the bathroom. “No missing a day of badminton” is… Continue reading Wake up Riya! #FictionMondays
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