a memoir of etchings and wanderings
The internet universe. The answer to almost every question minds can perceive. A constant source of entertainment. At times when all has been down, a funny image on Facebook or a video of brides falling into their wedding cakes has provided solace. While in Delhi, I maintained a little folder of images I fell in love with, that I came across on the world wide web. Most of them are … Continue reading “Day 28# WWW.” →
A friend has recently started a Tumblr Blog about favourite music (It’s a great read and listen – should check it out!), and I did this one for her, with the top three I could think of, at that instant – but since I find it very difficult to pick the music I love best, here is an all new list of five songs/ music pieces that bring back memories, … Continue reading “Day 27# Food For The Soul” →
This news took India by storm, and articles have been making the rounds ever since it was made known by the mainstream media. Firstpost.com published this report – a witty and sarcastic take on the issue. Despite London being one of my favourite cities (among the ones I have visited yet), I feel angered enough to promote what the author, Sandip Roy has to say about having to pay a … Continue reading “Day 26# The British Bond” →
Sometimes cupid hovers around you, with an embellished arrow And you are too blind to notice Wrapped up in your little selfish world Unaware. Unconscious. Unaffected. Then, the jolt. A glass shatters into millions of shards. What did you see when you awoke from your coma? Did you find yourself in a dark corner? It truly is too late now The wedding bells are ringing in the distance All you … Continue reading “Wildfire” →
This one took an unnatural amount of thinking. I cannot explain why. And even now, I’m not sure if what I’m about to write about is actually something that I will never forget – but its the closest it will get. Picture a Bengali wedding, or just any Indian wedding. Loads of relatives. Total chaos. I love weddings. Even more when its in the family, and I can be completely … Continue reading “Day 25# Blessings. Something I was told, I might never forget” →
Not to sound conceited or anything, but I’ve always had people tell me nice things about myself. Either I really am pretty awesome, or am surrounded by very kind people. Since I have little experience being told of my negatives, the three below are mostly my observations: # I overspend. I find it really difficult to save money. Whenever I have a sufficient amount in the account, I cannot seem … Continue reading “Day 24# The Worst In Me…” →
Personally, I love learning new things and even text book education has sometimes intrigued me. Not being one of the 90+ mark achieving students in school, and having received judgemental scorns from family members about my average grades, I’ve had a thing or two to say about the school education I received. All rote and no learn was never my thing. Anyway – on a lighter note, there are a … Continue reading “Day 23# We Don’t Need No Education” →
In all honesty – I believe that when one is given a free ticket to rant, giving it up would be complete stupidity. *Clears throat* I could have used this opportunity to speak about the rubbish economic situation of West Bengal, or even how I feel very strongly about people who refuse to ban shark fin soup, or take it a step forward and share my thoughts on how so … Continue reading “Day 22# Soapbox Saga” →
It happens once in a while, that something that you happen to write seems to resonate with others and reflect a thought in the wholeness of the feeling. These are six posts which I have written in happiness, peace, anger, confusion or a concoction of all of the same. Whenever I read them, I feel like I’m doing something worthwhile, on this platform. Keep Calm & Carry On – about … Continue reading “Day 21# Yours Truly” →
So this is where it gets difficult and bare-it-all. So I’ll make it quick. I’m struggling with a couple of things at this point in life. One which is the most disturbing to me, is the lack of direction. It is not just something trivial that I’m fussing about, but a matter of consequential importance to me. Over the past ten years, I have grown to become a person who … Continue reading “Day 20# Struggles.” →