Weirdo: this word has so many negative connotations, doesn’t it? And all it means is someone who is unusual, strange, and different. But being an oddball is nothing to be ashamed of. Rather than hiding it, we ought to embrace and celebrate it with flair. Here’s why. 1. It Is Time Spent Right It is …
Born To Be Weird: Why It’s Awesome To Be Different Read More »
So I turned 29 yesterday (where did my twenties go?!) and thought to make a list of 29 crucial life lessons that I have learned so far. Without further ado, here they are: 1. Don’t let anyone define your self-worth on the basis of what you do for a living. You are not your job. …
I Turned 29 Yesterday. Here Are 29 Life Lessons I’ve Learned So Far. Read More »
I have been an ally of the LGBTQIA community ever since the day I learned that human sexuality exists on a spectrum. In fact, I never quite understood—and still fail to understand—why people who aren’t heterosexual are seen as weirdos. Sexual preferences and their expression are private matters that don’t concern others, right? Anyway, in …
It’s Not Easy To Come Out As A Lesbian, Says Monisha Ajgaonkar Read More »
There is a point in everyone’s life when they decide what they want to be. This probably brings back memories of dressing up as doctors or astronauts and aspiring to be something your parents would be proud of. My husband, Joey, and I both had these experiences. I wanted to be a veterinarian and Joey …
Saying Yes To Van Life Is How We Found Happiness Read More »
When I was a little girl, I loved to wear makeup and jewelry To look like a woman my mother’s age It’s the one thing that’s stayed with me over time The desire to look different from my peers At the risk of being age-inappropriate I’m writing this not to be random But to convey …
#DontDressYourAge Has Become A Trend Now, But I Have Been Doing It Since Forever Read More »
According to the Internet, summer is a time when motivation levels dip as quickly as the temperature soars. I concur. Lately, it’s been so hot here in Pune that I wish I were living in the icy depths of Antarctica, and I am somebody who isn’t a big fan of winter either. Apart from the …
For years I dreamed of finding myself Of finally figuring out who I am But today I’ve realized That’s never going to happen Can’t reach an imaginary destination Whether it’s you or whether it’s me Because we are constantly changing Moving forward, falling down Blooming, wilting Ever-evolving day in, day out Who we are today …
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A question that I am asked over and over again is – “How on earth do you manage to work on so many things?” I know that most of the people asking me this assume that I achieve this feat quite efficiently. Only I know that the truth is far from it! Let me start …
I Live My Life Without Trying To Be A Superwoman Read More »
Childhood is the best period of our lives, isn’t it? Children are uninhibited and free, with no major worries or responsibilities. Funnily enough, when we’re kids, we are in a hurry to grow up. When we grow up, we realize that adulthood is fraught with endless complications and being a child was just so much better! Growing up is inevitable, but that …
We are this close to welcoming 2019 and if you are like me, you want to make it the best year of your life. But you are skeptical because year after year, you have been struggling to keep up with your resolutions. Well, don’t give up just yet. Self-improvement is a gradual, steady process that …