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writing about the experiences and lessons that shaped my personal growth
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Home is just a moment in time (opens the original)
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I was packing my bags to leave for my flat where I stay with my partner, from home. The place I live is barely a 25 min drive away and I spend most weekends with my mom. So, it’s kind of a Sunday ritual. But every time I pack my bag and leave for the week there is a small hint of sadness as I see my smiling mother waving goodbye. Even though I know I will be back the next weekend, I then imagine her spending the rest of the week alone. Surrounded by the silent 4 walls that were once alive with c
Is feeling too deeply a crime? (opens the original)
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The first time I felt like it was a crime was when I was in 6th grade. My teacher had ridiculed my homework in front of the whole class. The one I’d spent so much effort the night before, staying up late to finish. That sort of thing can definitely scar a 12 year old.After she finished the class and left, I just let the tears flow, which I’d been holding back throughout the entire class. A classmate of mine came up to me and tried to console me. That’s when my supposed best friend stepped in and
Rushing for nothing (opens the original)
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one plate of happiness (opens the original)
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I was doing graduation when chilli parotta debuted in my life. Until then I was blissfully unaware of the existence of this wonderful dish. The crispiness of the crunchy parotta pieces lying in spicy, saucy gravy was worth ignoring the scorching sun on the way to fulfil my desire for it.There used to be a shop called Bimbis near my college (which reminds me of dolls for some reason :) guess it’s something to do with the name) where I was introduced to it the first time. It was a small, stuffy sh
gut feelings (opens the original)
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Most of the time we already know the outcome before we do something. Because of the subtle signals that our subconscious gives us. The gut feeling. It tells us if something is going to go well or not. Whether its with people, a situation, a place or literally anything in this universe. Most of the time I have been astonished by the sheer accuracy of it. But like the best of us do, I have mostly ignored them, even when I was 100% sure that I should have trusted it. But you know, shit happens. And
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