the fine lines of war
I usually don't write about my personal and political beliefs on my blog as this is not a space for that. However, sometimes you are forced to raise your voice. Especially when war, conflict, and viol...
It's that time of the year again. Where a large chunk of the world's young adults is either going to college for the first time or returning to college after a long summer break. COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY - big daunting words that can get the best of us nervous and make us feel small.
Yes, it's not for everyone. Some people can find equally rewarding ...
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In primary school, my best friend and I became book monitors. This meant we had to tidy up the class library, make sure other students returned books in a timely manner, and promote reading among our peers. I’ve never done anything by halves, so I decided to reorganise and revamp the whole reading area, complete with decorations and book reviews ...
It's a fact that I'm not getting over my little Aussie adventure from last year. Ever. Probably because it was my first ever international travelling experience and it was beyond anything I imagined. I visited 5 major cities (Sydney, Gold coast, Melbourne, Wollongong and Canberra) in three months and I saw so much. Unfortunately, I couldn't write a...
Inspired by my last post "How I Developed a Way with Words" I've set up a weekly series "How I Fell in Love with Words" where I've asked my fellow bloggers to pitch in their stories of how they were empowered with words and got into writing. This is the first post of this series. I hope you'll be able to draw some inspiration from these stories. En...
A few days ago, in a family gathering, a relative asked me how I built my writing skills and learnt to use the big words. She wanted me to give her teenage daughter some tips on how she could get a grip on the English language and manifest it in her writing. A lot of Pakistani parents worry about this as English isn't our first language but not kno...
Although a lot of guys around the world watch Gilmore Girls, it is a fact that it is predominantly a girl's show. However, it's not the gossipy, soapy, women plotting against each other and pulling each other's leg kind of show rather it is an epitome of inspiration and positive vibes. It has a diverse female character base with a myriad of qualiti...
Seagulls are the most inspirational creatures in my opinion. If I owned a sporting team of any sort, a seagull would be my mascot. Why? They're the perfect combination of beauty, strong-will, friendliness and confidence.
This little ode to seagulls may seem peculiar to you but as a result of long hours of observing them for days, I realized that...
Anyone who knows me knows that I'm a legit binge-watcher. I don't just watch a show, I indulge in it. I dissect every dialogue, every gesture and pretty much perform an autopsy on whatever I'm watching. In fact, most of my inspiration, motivation and life lessons come from my beloved TV shows. Over the years I've relied on quotes from different TV...
If we had a dollar for every time we feel bored, we'd still be bored. Even if we spend all that money to buy things to keep ourselves entertained, sooner or later our minds will get used to them. Thus, initiating a quest for something new. In this day and age, we are seldom NOT doing anything. The things that are second nature to us would have been...
I'm so delighted and honoured to be nominated for the Sunshine Blogger Award by @ItsNicoleCarman. She is a strong-willed, talented blogger and a mental health advocate. Her blog Navigating Darkness is all about opening up and talking about mental health issues. Do visit her blog and show her some love. Thanks a lot, Nicole <3
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