Happy Anniversary My Love (From Po to VJ) Happy Anniversary My Love (From Po to VJ) December 8, 2017 Hey VJ, So I think the whole world knows about our love story. I remember seeing you for the first time and just melting in my spot. I remember Pooh and my other friend, telling me you totally like me too, but you weren’t as subtle as me. But you know, you took your time to …
Every Woman is a Warrior Every Woman is a Warrior November 20, 2017 So today, I’m going to talk about why women everywhere are warriors. Before I start off, I read this beautiful saying, “I think women are foolish to pretend they are equal to men. They are far superior and always have been. Whatever you give a woman, she will make greater. If you give her sperm, …
Importance of Raising Your Kids to be Feminists Importance of Raising Your Kids to be Feminists November 16, 2017 I think of myself as a Feminist. I try to impose the same in the house. That there’s no difference between a guy and a girl except the biological one. I have fought hard against my parents to be one. I have always been a tomboy. I rebelled against my parents to be what I …
Thank You Kind Stranger Thank You Kind Stranger November 13, 2017 This is the time of the year when the days become shorter and nights become longer, the time of winter solstice. Longer nights imply more thinking time at night if you are like me. This is the time of the year when resolutions are in the making. In just a few more weeks, you will …
Love Letter to my Mom Love Letter to my Mom October 31, 2017 Amma, I still remember when I was in 3rd class I remember telling my teacher that I hate you and love only Nanna. I’m so sorry for that. I don’t know why I said that at that time. I was so small and all my life (till before my marriage) Nanna has been my hero. …
The Importance of Mental Health The Importance of Mental Health October 31, 2017 Today I’m going to talk about mental health. Mental health is important, just like physical health. If you fall down and hurt yourself, you get treated for your injuries, and in time they get healed. But when it comes to mental health, why not take same steps? Why do we dismiss it so easily? We …
How to Deal with Grief How to Deal with Grief September 14, 2017 Recently, Pooh lost her grandmother and it sent me back to when I lost mine. I was very disappointed and upset, as I wasn’t able to attend her funeral. It broke my heart that I wouldn’t sleep beside her or I hear those mythology stories she told us. I still miss her and it’s been …
A Letter for Pooh’s Memaw A Letter for Pooh’s Memaw September 12, 2017 Dear Memaw, You will be missed. To those who we loved and lost, I know you share my grief. Today, have experienced a huge loss. My Grandmother passed away and I don’t know whether to cry my heart out or sob silently. She was a wonderful woman, a celebrated one, and a very bold woman …
A Letter to A Lost Friend A Letter to A Lost Friend August 15, 2017 Dear Friend, I had this friend who was really, really close to me. He was so close, he really filled up the emptiness I had of not having a brother. He was always there for me. When I had this huge fight with my then boyfriend (now husband), I collapsed in the middle of the …