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My Monday corner for thoughts that matter, moments that warm the heart, and all the little things that make life beautifully ordinary.
I’m someone who doesn’t take easily to change. If you’ve ever seen the cartoon Oswald, you might remember Henry, the Penguin — calm, set in his ways, a creature of comforting routines. That’s me in a nutshell. Once I find a dentist, a tailor, a hair stylist, or even a house help who feels just … Read more
Last month, my sister-in-law gifted me a handbag. Now, I’m quite particular about the bags I carry to work. I usually go with ones with multiple partitions, lots of zippers—basically, bags that can accommodate all the things I might need during the day. A comb, a charger, a lip balm, a pen (or three), maybe a … Read more
Still Struggling to Share After all the drama of learning to share as a kid (which I talked about here if you missed it), you’d think I had turned into this wonderfully generous, selfless person by now. Spoiler alert: “I haven’t” At least not when it comes to chips and chocolates.. Apparently, I’m not alone—a … Read more
Growing Up with a Sibling in the ’90s In the ’90s, having a sibling meant learning the art of dealing with the little conflicts that came up every day. We didn’t need big reasons to fight, just one extra bite was enough to start World War III. In our house, keeping things ‘equal’ and learning … Read more
When Playgrounds Were Our Screens There was a time when the word “battery” didn’t mean charging phones. It meant our own energy, bubbling inside us, waiting to be burnt on the playground. No screens. No swipes. Just a few stones, some chalk, and a playground that never needed Wi-Fi. Those were the days of unforgettable … Read more
Most people dread Mondays, the first working day, the start of another routine, the traffic, the chaos. But not me. My Monday mornings come with a quiet kind of joy. While most people are still dragging their feet out of the weekend, I’m already stepping into Monday with a happy heart. A Peaceful Start to … Read more