My Piece for the day

                              Shoolini University Campus You have been one of the biggest roller coaster rides, this currently 21 years old ever took on (at least so far). Even on days, I am consumed by all the negative memories, you remain the confounding reason I met my two Best Friends.   You were the reason, I went on my first international trip as an Exchange Student to Gachon University in South Korea. Even if you eventually ended up adding a year of constant uncertainty and consequently a lot of frustration to this over-thinker, as its intangible cost; it remains one of the most enriching experiences of my life as a young adult. To be fair, I have often blamed you for more than was your fault, but being a leading “guinea pig” in your journalism experiment wasn’t really my favorite experience either. Yet on days, I may not remember to give you your fair share of credit, much of what I learned about writing, speaking and journalism remains to be your doing. For any o

"First-time mistake is a lesson, second time it is stupidity." - Unknown Sometimes, paying a counselor takes less courage than opening up to a friend. On days like yesterday, I wish acting on that statement was as simpler for a youngster without fearing for taboos, and there was a way that included no intermediate questions on what's wrong. Especially as you fail to decipher exactly how you feel, it is impossible to put forward a neutral tale without having to fear what they shall think. On days like today, I am simply grateful, nobody happens to visit this blog. Even if it is a false sense of both sharing and privacy, it offers an easier and yet inexpensive place to pour my heart out and survive that moment. I don't understand why I risk my faith and trust again with people when I already know how things eventually turn out but sometimes it's impossible to escape temptations when they are fuelled with forever old longings even if the latter come trapped in your l

After a long time, I simply couldn't help myself from pulling an all-nighter to binge-watch Aarya on Hotstar last night. If you too are planning to start, it is simply not the kind of story you can do an episode a day with.                   Source: Disney+ Hotstar After Main Hoon Na, it's my personal second of the Former Miss Universe. I had seen much praises for the series from many of her fans. But, I had assumed that maybe it's also because of the immense and insane love people have for Sushmita Sen.  But, after watching the series myself, I know it was all well earned. I am no expert on reviews, but this one is definitely a gem. The series simply could not have been more Perfect.  From the storyline to flow,  from amazing characters to actors' realistic act and top it up with the right sprinkle of emotions and unexpected twists till the very end.                    Source: IndiaLink.com Even if there were negative characters you disliked, yo

While it is supposed to be depressing, I believe death has been the most inspirational tale to this once 17 year old.  I was 5 when life decided to show, what loss felt like. Yet in my childish beliefs and imaginations, I refused to believe I never will see my hero. To be honest, looking back I hold no real memories. I don't know if it was that psychological phenomenon in action where people learn to block and forget part of their memories subconsciously or it was simply me being ever so forgetful. It took me 8 years of failed prayers and that sight of mom's tears followed by her lines of wisdom. Slowly but steadily, I began my first tale of moving on. I had to teach myself not to respect her a bit more but to see beyond her scoldings and love her for being my mother.  Years passed by, me and Mom went on to become friends but I stayed somewhat incapable and a little less competent when it came to my emotions. It would take me some more failed friendships and a coupl

28/09/2020 आज दादू गुज़र गए, नहीं Dad के Dad नहीं but दादी के one of the siblings. However, most of us have always been much like a big extended family including all her siblings and their families. Although मैं और दादू super close तो नहीं थे, पर वो मेरे परिवार और लाइफ के उन बड़ों में से थे जिन के लिए मेरे दिल में खूब सारी इज्ज़त थी, I mean अब भी है और हमेशा रहेगी। So, अचानक कुछ धक्का सा लगा because सब सही था and we hadn't seen it coming.  "He was a really lively man, one who knew how to stand up for his family and extend his warmth to all of us in his extended family as well. During our hostel days, as we found ourselves at their place sometimes, we would eagerly jump on to get ice creams from his shop upstairs as the first things. I don't remember any dull moments with him when I had seen him upset but I guess it is a gift that I can always remember him for the happiness he spread." I had subconsciously expected that we still had a couple more years to s

I guess even when I was confused, I knew this wasn't exactly what I wanted to do. So, though there is a lot I learnt, I have never really seen it as an year that will define my career and I was constantly on the lookout for a chance that would. There were days, I simply could not see that light outside my tunnel. But, I do think more than anything, it has been a year of personal growth.  Understanding myself better, learning through experience and observations and at times just trying to survive the day. I have hit like real lows, been an asshole, a terrible employee and an even worse friend. But, if I were to calm down, there is also so much that I have learnt and rediscovered the more driven me. I guess it is a little embarrassing to admit but I think my first year as an employee into a job funnily also taught me why people get married in the first place. As a teenager, your perspective on relationships is really different. Mine had long been dictated by those around

आज पहली बार लगा जैसे शायद किस्सों को हर दम सांझा करना भी सही नहीं। आपकी कहानियां आपकी ही परछाई होती हैं, हम दिन भर कहते रहते हैं पर उन अल्फाजों में जो नहीं कह पाते इन पन्नों में पिरोते हैं। आज ऑफिस का काम छोड़ कर वो छोटा सा ड्राफ्ट लिखा था। जो इतने दिनों से मरहम ना मिला मानो उस एक पन्ने ने दिया हो। सब एकदम सही तो नहीं था पर काफी बेहतर सा था।  सोचा था अपने पास ही रहने दूंगी, फिर अचानक से दोस्त का कॉल आया पर मन बेचैन सा था तो उसे कुछ बात हो ही न पाई। काम का बहाना लगा कर मैंने भी फोन रख दिया। पर फिर लगा फोन सही वक्त पर आया है, और कुछ नहीं तो वो आज का लिखा पन्ना ही भेज दूं। वो समझ भी जाएगा और कुछ हद तक जानना शायद उसका हक भी था। तो याद आया कोई और भी है, जिसे वो जानना चाहिए। ईमेल लिखते लिखते लगा, दो और भी दोस्त हैं जिन्हें भेजना चाहिए तो फिर साथ एक और किस्सा भी भेज दिया।  कुछ पल बाद जवाब कि बेचैनी सी होने लगी; पहले बुरा लगा फिर लगा जब इन दिनों मैं खुद, खुद में ही मशरूफ हूं तो उनसे कैसे शिकायत करूं। कुछ पल बाद एहसास हुआ न जाने क्या सोचेंगे, न जाने बेवजह भेजा ही क्यूं...पर फिर इस स