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10 Cups of Creativity: A Forgotten Reminder
Found this gem deep in an old folder from my Creative Thinking course. The assignment? “Draw 10 cups.” That’s it. No brief, no model, just 10 different ways to cup.Looking at them now, it’s wild. There’s the cracked, detailed one; the fluffy, blue, on-fire one; the messy scribble one; and the structured grid one. They’re all over the place, and that’s the point. At the time, I was just doing the work, probably stressing about the grade. But the prompt was actually asking: “What does creativity look like to you?” Looking at them now, it’s wild. There’s the cracked, detailed…
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3 Days 2 Nights: Jawadhu Hills & Yelagiri Hills – First Solo Trip in 2025
Jawadhu and Yelagiri Hills challenge your preconceived notions about boredom. My unexpected solo camping trip led to unforgettable adventures, genuine connections, and a heartwarming moment with fireflies—the ultimate bucket list realization.
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The More More More
Why don’t you go easy on me, Life… why don’t you? It’s the same old Sunday night, and my chest grows tighter, tighter. The same old Sunday night— but I’m not hoping for a Monday on the other end of my blink. Work stacks up— a weight beyond what even a camel can bear. Capitalism never bothers. Corporate never flinches. I stand in the center, bound by threads pulling me apart, day by day. I shed my skin, showed my bones. But all eyes turned blind— because I’m known as the camel built to carry and wither. They said: You’re…
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Today Ain’t My Day
The day started with the continuation of my fever that started from Saturday. The head ache… Felt like millions of minions banging hard inside the right side of my head. Hardcore pain. Still, I took some meds, packed my bag and started to work. Like always, pre-planned the tasks to be completed for the day. There was some hurry burry works, waiting to be closed and buried. That’s the primary reason that I didn’t take a sick leave. But… Well well… Day didn’t turn out the way I wanted. Entire day my vision was dark tinted. Felt like my entire…
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Who Is She? K-Drama Review
Yes! Finished watching the last episode of “Who is She?”. And here is my take on the series. K-Drama writers have a knack for weaving tales that resonate deeply by mixing it with a little bit of fantasy and heartfelt narratives. Who Is She? is no exception, offering a story that explores the themes of regret, family bond, dreams deferred, and the magic of second chances. Who Is She? Plot Overview: A Twist of Fate The story centers around Oh Mal-soon, a 70-year-old grandmother who has dedicated her life to her family, especially her daughter. Their relationship is strained, filled…
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A World Without Plastic
If you could un-invent something, what would it be? Without doubt – Plastic. If I had the chance, I would give everything to un-invent plastic. I would journey through the corridors of time to find those people, every single one — who dared to plant the seed of this idea. Though Leo Baekeland is credited with creating the first fully developed plastic, my search wouldn’t stop with him. I’d go further back, peeling through the layers of history to uncover the mind that first envisioned this synthetic curse disguised as innovation. And look where we are now… This so-called marvel…
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In the eyes of my Dogs
Can you share a positive example of where you’ve felt loved? Being a human has made me lonesome the moment my door of consciousness opened. The human-human connection. The longing to be loved by fellow humans has always been beyond my scope. It’s just a facade. Or should I say a mirage. The love I am talking about is not the one that fits just as romance. Love is never a one size fits all. We all know that. To be accepted for who you are is the purest form of love. Every time I watch anime, I love the…
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The Echo of Discourse
It lingers still,those fractured frames of memory,etched in the static of my thoughts.Your cursed cryptic wordsencrypted, fragmented, staying alive in me… Through me…still haunt the algorithm of my discourse. Some nights,the void stares back harder,a black hole swallowing the lastof my certainties.But I know,it’s just my past reflection fracturing,a glitch in my solitude. How often have I scrolled,paused at your pixelated silhouette,searching for proof of existence,a breadcrumb of your now,as if that image could patch the cracks. What ache,what unbearable ache,a virus in the system,a loop of trust corrupted. And then the whispers came,warnings disguised as wisdom:“Never trust shadows that…
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5 Reasons Why Spigen Is The Best Backcase For Google Pixel Phone! (Review)
Spigen offers exceptional protection for Google Pixel phones, combining style and durability. With an array of fashionable designs and sustainable practices, it’s a fantastic investment for long-term care.
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Never an Admirer of a Pot
Never an admirer of a pot,Pots on the street or pot on the gallery,Never bothered by its presence either.Pots are of types…The outcome of the clay and the potter.Either sits as a show-off,Speaks with a deformed voice,Or ends up storage of the needs of human kind. I came across one such pot,Never an admirer of this pot.Looked neat… Looked clean…Looked spotless… Looked as if it could hold on to the waterI seldom poured in any before.Everything on the outsideWell and fine. She thought, he thought, and I thoughtThe pot is bought.It lays on that table idle.Should I use it to…
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Learning: A never ending trail that keeps our life a little more interesting!
What skills or lessons have you learned recently? I always have a clear understanding about the difference between studying and learning. And that is why the word learning always excites me and it quenches my curiosity without bias. My greatest teacher in my life is life itself and myself. And my learning courses are always intense and annoying. I better split this blog post into two, first I talk about skills I learnt and next I’ll talk about lessons I learnt this year! The Tiny Little Skills I Learned Recently: I want to learn a lot more new skills in…
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The Starry Sky
We don’t usually get to see a starry sky. Well, there will be few visible stars here, but not too many to lie down and admire like it used to be when I was a kid. Back then we used to lie on the rooftop often. Eventhough our place and surrounding is not as polluted as the city, we live close to airport, naturally air pollution and light pollution is inevitable on certain days. But yesterday, I am not sure if its the calmness after the rain and cyclone that the city faced last week, I accidentally noticed too many…
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Reclaiming My Garden
I removed the rose beds,Cleared away the weeds,I never wanted them to begin with.There was no one to help,It was just me,With bare hands.I dipped my fingers into the hardened soil,Plucking them one by one.The thorns cut my skin,Blood droplets painting the soil red.I put them in a box,Asked the mailman to send it to those women out there…Women who deserve those roses,Women who want those rose beds.I burnt the weeds to ashes.“Alone? Didn’t it take too much time?”They asked me…Yes, alone.While the sun rose and set…Fifteen moons passed by…I got drenched in the drizzles,Drizzles that swept from the darkest…
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Group Travel with Strangers: My Experience as the Only Female Solo Traveler
Who knew a solo traveler could thrive among retirees? This unexpected adventure in Thailand uncovered wisdom, surprising connections, and the reality that age is just a number in exploration.
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5 Years Into WordPress! Life As A Blogger
WordPress reminded me it’s almost 5 years since I started blogging. It just put me into a nostalgia of where it all began and how much effort I have put into it. And I want to start with Thanking all of my subscribers who were part of this journey. If I think about it, blogging has become my identity even though I haven’t borne any fruit out of it except for satisfaction. Over the past 5 years, this space has been my comfort zone where I expressed my thoughts and opinions without barricades. I started it without an expectation. I…
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Life without computer looks like this…
Your life without a computer: what does it look like? After ages… Finally I am experiencing travel without thoughts occupied by work… ie travelling without my laptop. This is my first international trip… Most importantly, I realised this is how life would feel like without laptop in picture. Guess where…
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The Mountain’s Whisper – Poem
He says that Mountain never excites him,But he savors the views as he reaches the mountain’s peak.He always says he never love that Mountain,But he feels his best while exploring its thickest terrain,Amidst the echo of murmuring beasts. He says he never falls in love with that Mountain,But he always returns, drawn by an irresistible pull when loneliness knocks at his door.He says he is never meant to be a mountain person,But he always comes back broken,And leaves like a golden vase, whole again,As if that Mountain is his true home. He says he never loves that Mountain,But he cherishes…
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Chennai Photo Biennale: A Celebration of Photography in the Heart of Chennai
The Chennai Photo Biennale (CPB) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to showcasing and supporting photographic art. Its 4th edition, running from Dec 20, 2024, to Mar 16, 2025, explores the theme “Why Photograph?”.
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Top 10 Funny K-Dramas That Will Make You Laugh Hard
The reason I became a K-drama fan is ultimately because of one important thing. Which is to make me laugh so hard that I thought I’d die laughing. In this hectic life, people are constantly searching for reasons to laugh, and somehow, it has become a daily or even weekly necessity. Many K-dramas and shows have humor as their foundation, bringing joy to our screens. Yes, horror and violence might be the trend now, but there was an era filled with hilarious series that could turn any bad day into a burst of laughter. Now, here’s a list of 10…
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Making Myself A Priority Again
Life is a journey with its ebbs and flows. Sometimes, we find ourselves at a crossroads. We feel lost and undervalued. Yes, people are scary and unpredictable. It’s okay to close the doors to your heart after getting yourself pushed to the edge of a cliff. It’s alright. It seems hopeless today. But this is also the sign that life is protecting you. It keeps things and people that are not meant for you away. It’s in these moments that we must remember to rank ourselves, to find our way back to self-love and self-care. It’s not just a way…
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The Quest To Happiness
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? How to define happiness? We all define happiness differently, don’t we? Not everyone is made happy by the same things or people. For me, happiness feels like warmth and comfort. It’s like resting under the shade of a tree while watching big, fluffy clouds move aimlessly across the sky. Happiness is like breathing without difficulty. It’s the overflowing emotion I see in my dogs’ eyes when they catch sight of me as I return home. Some days, happiness is just a feeling that comes naturally. Happiness is the kind of emotion…
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To Be Grounded
What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months? I have always felt like I am losing my grip with life. Even after a life-altering event that seemed to put me on track, I still have a part of me that is not healed. The next six months will be challenging for me, as I try to figure out how to be stable and grounded. I need to learn how to stop depending on others, stop hurting myself, quit anything that drains my energy and motivation, stop giving more than I receive and stop getting hurt…
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For Some, Experiencing Life Close To Death Teaches Self Worth
How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life? We are the sum of all the people we met since our birth, all the things we have seen, all the food we ate, all the books we read and most importantly all the experiences we had. Feeling Out of Place: How I Struggled With Fitting In From my childhood, despite having parents and siblings who loved me I found myself not fit in this world. I have allowed people to define who I am most of the time but I am always unclear what…
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Deepavali Sweets & Savouries Photographs – Shot On Fujifilm
Explore some of the best photographs of Diwali Sweets and Savouries of Tamil Nadu
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Happy World Tourism Day
The author, a tourism management graduate, expresses frustration over limited job prospects in Tamil Nadu’s tourism sector while cherishing travel’s meaningful experiences.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Change Your Google Chrome Theme
It is a well-known fact that Google Chrome is the predominantly used web browser among more than 2.65 billion internet users worldwide, including you and me. That’s not just the end, remember that it is also that almost every single day more than 20 million people use Google on their everyday basis. It has inevitably integrated into our regular life. Having this sort of technological accessibility which you look into almost every single day, did you know that you could also customize your Google browser page theme on your Desktop/Laptop? If you take a moment and explore Google Chrome you…
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Explore Ooty Botanical Garden: A Haven for Nature Enthusiasts
The Ooty Botanical Garden, established in 1897, spans 55 acres and offers a colorful floral paradise with diverse sections, historic buildings, and well-maintained lawns. Entry fee: ₹50/adult, ₹25/child.
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Marching Away From My 25th March
March, the month I love the most. The reason is quite simple, it’s the month that my mother gave birth to me. It’s the month I feel at home. It’s the month that made me cry a lot. It’s the month that made me who I am. It is also the month I reborn. It’s the month of spring. I turned 25 this year on March 18th. Since I was a kid, I have never dreamt of my future self. Strangely…? Nope. Naturally… Given what life put me through, I didn’t have time to dream about being an actual adult…
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Tall Girl 2: Breaking Stereotypes and Embracing Imperfections
If you haven’t watched the first part of Tall Girl before, watch that and then start watching Tall Girl 2. Tall Girl has a special place in my memory. The way it broke the stereotype, the way it fight backs louder than any scream could get. It seems like another highschool drama. But, it is more than that. Besides, Jodi(Ava Michelle) and Dunklemen(Griffin Gluck) is one of my most favourite Netflix couples. Their charm has always been so surreal. And with Tall girl 2, we get to see the beautiful and talented cast coming together along with some new faces,…
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Thriving
Life’s unpredictability fades as we grow. Tom Hanks’ words remind us that all feelings pass. Thriving means disregarding unnecessary emotions and embracing indifference, leading to better mental health and resilience.
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Ultimate Guide for Buying a Mattress & Duroflex review
A good mattress provides solace and comfort. Tips for buying: Measure bed size, choose right type, stay within budget, check warranty, buy from brand website, and read customer feedback. Duroflex is recommended.
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Art: A Way To Let Go Of All Your Complex Feelings
Art is for everyone, not just the talented or trained. It defies standards and rules, offering a liberating outlet for emotion. Embrace it for therapeutic expression.
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Yumi’s Cells Review: Creative and Relatable!
“Yumi’s Cells” is a relatable and heartwarming South Korean series that portrays the everyday life of a woman through the perspective of her cells, highlighting self-love and relatability. The well-casted characters and romantic elements make it a must-watch.
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The Inseparable Unity of Language, Literature, and Culture
Languages and literatures are vital for communication and cultural identity, preserving heritage while shaping unique community experiences across generations.
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