wrapping up 2023

this year was exhausting but also eye opening for me. i think it's the year that i went through the most character development and started living selfishly for myself. i was finally learning to walk my own path, rather than one forged by others for me. i can't recall everything that happened but here's a …

Review: The Banks of the River Thillai

Title: The Banks of the River Thillai [335 pages]Author: Rajes BalaFirst Published: 2021 My mother brought me this book earlier this year, and I have finally gotten round to sitting down and reading it. I have been super excited as this is my first English novel that I am reading, that is written by a …

the world’s at a standstill

The world's at a standstillBecause we didn't know howTo douse the fury captured inOur hearts with love;Instead, fury twisted intoUglier strands ofBitterness, resentment,Violence, Judgement -All the things pandora's boxTried to protect us from. But in the end,We failed to useOur intellect and graspOf emotions to createA better world.The rich escaped the pangsOf pain that money …

she’s a woman

Mar 23 Wrap Up

this post doesn't obey the rules of capitalisation. the lowercase letters makes everything seem less important, and therefore slightly soothe any symptons of imposter sydrome and shyness at revealing my shennanigans over the past month. despite this disclaimer, i invite you to probe and share your thoughts and accomplishments in mar. let's reflect together. i …

Ode to Unbeautiful Things

Let's just be honestIt isn't pretty to talk aboutThe pain that crafted our futureNor got us to our present destination;It's considered ugly to grow up inPoverty, run down areas andSurrounded by wall fours thatTrapped toxicity instead of love. It wrenches your heart if we grow upBasic, without the luxury of designerAnd knowing what it's like …

Feb 23 Wrap Up

this post doesn't obey the rules of capitalisation. the lowercase letters makes everything seem less important, and therefore slightly soothe any symptons of imposter sydrome and shyness at revealing my shennanigans over the past month. despite this disclaimer, i invite you to probe and share your thoughts and accomplishments in feb. let's reflect together. i …

Jan 23 Wrap Up

this post doesn't obey the rules of capitalisation. the lowercase letters makes everything seem less important, and therefore slightly soothe any symptons of imposter sydrome and shyness at revealing my shennanigans over the past month. despite this disclaimer, i invite you to probe and share your thoughts and accomplishments in jan. let's reflect together. i …

Thiruchitrambalam – Tamil Movie Review

https://youtu.be/tNnPHz1u3RM Let's familiarise ourselves with the movie first Name: ThiruchitrambalamRelease Date: 18/08/22Featuring: Dhanush, Nithya Menen, Prakash Raj Running Time: 2 Hours, 15 Minutes Director: Mithran JawaharGenre: RomanceMusic: Anirudh Ravichander Honestly, the plot is quite simple and cute...cliché too PLOT BREAKDOWN (SPOILER FREE): We follow the life story of a delivery driver called Pazham. The movie …

POV I remember I have free will: *Dropped out of my first choice career* – In the Life of Kate

On uncertainty and choosing your life in a society built on career aspirations Today's blog post is brought to you by Kate over at allthetrinkets. She's a creativity goddess and I'm super proud of her journey. She was one of the first bloggers I got to know donkey years ago, and she also created my …