current – Musings of an unapologetic introvert

between self & study

I had never realised how important academic validation was for me, until I lost it. I struggle day & night, to get full marks on an assignment, a quiz or maybe a presentation; anything, that’ll boost my self morale. My self esteem varies according to my gpa. I feel insulted whenever i get marks onContinue reading “between self & study”

the grey & the golden

You know, I sometimes think places have people attributes. They can be kind or unkind, warm or outrightly cold, they can comfort you, heal you, brighten your day. They can also make you cry, and elevate your pain. They can be your friends, or acquaintances or even enemies. You have memories attached to them. TheyContinue reading “the grey & the golden”

an instance of return

It’s been ages since I last posted here. I was very regular back when I started, probably because it was a tough phase & I needed an outlet-an escape. When the clouds of sorrow passed, I forgot about this, I stopped writing. Somehow happiness is not as intense as sorrow is. It’s not felt asContinue reading “an instance of return”

Virtual School: (a narration)

I felt like reflecting over this strange new world of online classes so please hear me out: We have classes on Zoom now because of Covid’19 & its so hard to adjust to be honest. I see my math teacher trying to teach us, while holding the phone in his hand for an entire hour soContinue reading “Virtual School: (a narration)”

Reconnect

During this period of social distancing, I’ve tried to reconnect with nature. Every night, on the rooftop I look up at the clear black sky, once fogged with smog; the stars, that were once hidden behind the smoke – a souvenir of the various human activities- and in the silence of the night, when IContinue reading “Reconnect”

lockdown

Its as if the world has taken a breakPeople have locked themselves in their homesRoads and malls stand, isolatedThe schools that rang with children’s laughterNow are empty eerie buildings.There is terror all aroundOf a thing unseen, but heard of.Like a plot of a movieA mere handshake with the wrong personMay result in your death.In thisContinue reading “lockdown”