When bad things happen to good people, it leaves us dumbstruck. What do you say to someone, whose entire world changed in a cruel blink of an eye?
Category: Society and Social Networking
The Label we forget
“Above all, she is a human being” Bloggers, we sometimes do a weird thing. We refer to ourselves in the third person. Especially when we are writing an “about the author” section of a post or blog. It’s a style thing. In that same breath, have you ever checked the bio section in twitter? Any … Continue reading The Label we forget
Spotlight fever
The stage is dark. The curtains have just been raised. There we are. An echoing thump jolts our heart to full alertness. Standing there completely alone, you are not aware of me. I’m not aware of you. We are not aware of us. The blinding light seems to amplify our thumping chest. Sweat drips down … Continue reading Spotlight fever
What women want
Stop looking at your FaceBook and Twitter feeds for just a while, so I can show you this ageless secret. The secret of what women want, neigh what they crave.It’s this question this blog post will proceed to answer. Yes, I go with a single article where many a book have gone before. I’ll shrink it down in one universal, simple solution. Because after all, I am a woman. Read on.
What song best describes you?
"Are you one of the beautiful people? Is my name on the list? Want to be of the beautiful people, wanna feel like I'm missed." Lyrics from the song, Guest List by Eels https://youtu.be/41V9Bx2ZB_Q Trying to fit in: I try. I try. I try. I fail. I grew up, I tried again. I failed again. … Continue reading What song best describes you?
Word of the day – satire
As most other bloggers, I write this blog because I’m bored and can’t find a better pass time. To indulge my craving to fill this blog with something else than chocolate, I’ve let slip this ‘word of the day feature’. It’s not like people can easily open the dictionary and discover words for themselves. Not … Continue reading Word of the day – satire
How to overcome relationship disaster taught to us by bedtime stories
“I also want to marry a prince,” my five-year old said when I finished reading her a bedtime story. It does not really matter which one, Snow White, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty all have a common plot. In the end Prince Perfect shows up and rescues the damsel. Is it then really such a huge surprise … Continue reading How to overcome relationship disaster taught to us by bedtime stories
We can fix society, one story at a time
The screen is cracked. The screen of my cell phone, which I'm currently using to create this post, that is. Like a hideous spider web, it obscures my vision. Already used to the broken fragment, I swiped on. With cell phones being so fragile, I've seen many a person walk 🚶 around with the same … Continue reading We can fix society, one story at a time
In the age of Social Media, is the fear of rejection keeping us from genuine friendships?
I have a love-hate relationship with Social Media. On the one hand, I realize how toxic Facebook, Twitter and their comrades can be. On the other, used correctly Social Media can be a tool to help us grow spiritually, mentally and emotionally. In this ever-speeding society, Social Media can help us keep in touch. It … Continue reading In the age of Social Media, is the fear of rejection keeping us from genuine friendships?
Learn to be more #mindful with a free online tool – #Instagram
Have you checked me out on Instagram? Not? I've been finding this Social Media platform most useful. Although I must confess, when I first joined I did so solely that I can 'online stalk' someone there too. I mean that (online stalking) in the most positive light of those two words. Cause let's face it; … Continue reading Learn to be more #mindful with a free online tool – #Instagram