Slow reading. Big feelings. And some lines that just stayed. I recently read Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom. And honestly? It took me almost six months to finish. Not because it was long or complicated, but because it was a LOT. Emotionally. I had to pause so many times, sometimes after just a page or two, just to take a breath. There were moments where I laughed out loud, moments where tears just came out of nowhere, and a …
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about all the stuff I tend to hold onto. Clothes that don’t fit anymore, the eleventh coffee mug, random souvenirs I can’t even remember picking up. Slowly but surely, they pile up, quietly taking over shelves, drawers, and mental space. A few months ago, I decided to start clearing out. Not the dramatic, rip-the-bandage-off kind of cleaning spree, but slow, gentle rounds of sorting through things. One drawer, one shelf, one bag at a …
How it all began? The idea of trekking Sandakphu had been sitting quietly in the background of my life for almost a year. It wasn’t loud or pressing, just something that made my heart flutter every time I thought about it. I first heard about it at the end of my last trek, from Ankit. And ever since, it lingered. The prep had started months ago with strength training, early morning runs, and the usual gym hustle. Tickets were booked, …
You know, we do a lot for others. We text our friends to check in; we order an extra pack of lunch for a friend at work, and we smile at strangers (even if it’s through a half-yawn on a super sleepy morning). And that’s all great! Those little kindnesses add up. But here’s a question I’ve been sitting with lately: when was the last time I did something kind for myself? Not the big stuff. Not the spa day …
In short, it has been a journey from gasping to grinning! Two years ago, when I first restarted my hiking journey after a few years was to hike Makalidurga, every step felt like a monumental challenge. I was struggling to catch my breath, stopping frequently to regroup and muster the energy to move on. It was tough, and reaching the peak felt like a distant, almost impossible dream. Fast forward to last Saturday, and I decided to revisit that same …
Some days start like a dream. The alarm goes off on time, the coffee tastes just right, and you feel perfectly put together as you step out the door. But let’s be real; that’s the exception, not the rule. Most mornings feel more like a mad scramble. You wake up late, spend extra time waiting for your turn on a machine in the gym, and realise halfway through your work that you’ve forgotten to have your breakfast. It’s not glamorous, …
The idea of having a routine sounds great, doesn’t it? Something steady, something that gives your day structure and makes you feel on top of things. But let me be honest—it feels impossible right now. Being in the “IT Field” and being in the People Ops team means my day doesn’t just belong to me. New tasks pop up constantly, often to be completed before I’ve even had time to write them on my to-do list. And those things I …
Picture this: I’m in a new city, miles away from my regular, tech-driven life in Bangalore. Back home, hopping into an auto(rickshaw) is almost effortless. With a quick tap on my phone, a driver appears, and I barely lift a finger to start my journey. Directions? The app’s got it. Payment? Taken care of. But here I was in this new city, stepping out of my cozy tech cocoon, and in for an old-school surprise. (for the flow of this …
When I picked up What Every BODY is Saying by Joe Navarro, I thought I’d just learn about how to read a room better. What I didn’t expect was how much I’d start catching the smallest, sneakiest non-verbal cues all around me. Navarro, a former FBI agent, gives you this insider’s playbook to human behavior—whether it’s a twitch, a blink, or even where someone’s toes are pointing. It’s like being handed the cheat codes for reading people. Here’s a rundown …
As someone who has always been loyal to Android phones, the idea of switching to an Apple phone seemed unnecessary and, frankly, too expensive. Why pay more for something that seemed to do the same thing? Yet, after much consideration, I took the plunge and switched to an iPhone. What I found was surprising—more than just a status symbol, the iPhone brought several life-changing benefits that I never expected. Here’s my personal journey from Android to Apple and how it …
