In December 2019, I created my Instagram account, and it’s been a long journey since then.
Social Extravaganza 4.5 (2)
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Social Extravaganza
The Day My Life Took a Turn…
Growing up in Bangalore, I had fallen in love with its starry skies, samosas, delicacies, and celebrating the festivals of Diwali and Holi with loved ones. Even our frustrated bus driver yelling at us every day to not be late strangely delighted me. It took just one day for all of that to change.
Directionless
The word ‘wrong’ has a certain sense of foreboding associated with it. When you find yourself in a ‘wrong’ situation, your hands get clammy, your heart feels like it is sinking and there is this tiny little voice that keeps telling you ‘no’. It is just the way human beings are wired, their bodies starting to react the moment they do something that does not align with their idea of morality.
The Color of Earth
Books are immortal; don’t get me wrong, censorship and burning copies were enough to drive certain books to extinction. I mean that once the words are penned down and the idea is shared, they become immortal in the minds of the readers. In a way, books are like people; they are to be loved and cherished.
Unraveling the ‘aporia’ within the self
When one begins to think of technology, the one thing that comes to mind is the accessibility of everything on our fingertips. One click and ten thousand things to scroll down brings in a lot of options to think about and choose from.For example, I enjoy baking and am always on the lookout for new recipes and a google search provides me with thousands of mug cake recipes to choose from. The options are overwhelming in my mind and consume a lot of my time and energy. Having said that, I find the best recipe for a novice like me to begin with but the crucial thing is to be able to get my ‘sweet’ desired result along with a balanced time spent on looking for it on the internet. Hence, it is important to know and examine the relationship that I share with technology.
Being average? The battle is still on.
If you end up finding my story relatable, then you and I have endured the same agony of thoughts and fought similar battles within ourselves. Growing up, I have always been an obedient student and a sincere kid…at least I like to think so, but my parents might beg to differ. I had good attendance, […]
Boiling an Egg
“I’m Lakshya and my work has taken me all over the world. Once, when I went to Japan, I was informed merely two hours before I had to leave for the airport. Germany was no different. I didn’t even know about Italy until the last possible second so I just grabbed everything I could, got […]
The Humour of Uncertainties
The concept of bravery in itself amuses me as a person. If you ask me why it would definitely be the element of ambiguity. What may be bravery for me as a person may be something completely regular for you. The psychology student within me screams of cultural distinctions whenever it comes to dealing with […]
Peace With Myself
It was 2015 and I had just graduated from the 8th standard. Since there weren’t any good schools near our township, my mom and dad decided to send me to a boarding school. Not that they didn’t ask me or I didn’t want to go, but yes, I had never imagined myself being away from […]