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The ABCs of Socializing: A is for Approachability

Hi there, readers! Welcome. I was at a party yesterday, meeting old friends, relatives, and enjoying every bit of it—until I got home. After all that intense socializing, I found myself recovering from the trauma the next day. I analyzed if I said too much, if I said too little, panicked over what I did and didn’t do. Hence, this blog series about the ABCs of socializing for people like us was…

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The Chameleon That Knew My Name

I don’t know when exactly the chameleon moved in. One day, it was just there—perched on the terrace wall, unmoving, blending into the background like it had always belonged. It wasn’t supposed to be here. This was my space, my little green sanctuary. But extreme temperatures do strange things, and maybe it, too, was just looking for a home. Read “The Chameleon That Knew My Name“ by Arohii on…

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Why I Never Eat At My Favourite Restaurant

I will never dine at my favourite restaurant again. Even though it’s the only restaurant in the world that holds our precious memories, and while I’m there, it always serves nostalgia alongside its delicious food. Growing up, we only ate at strictly vegetarian restaurants. And while we still do, I’ve made a little exception over time, I don’t compromise on the variety of dishes available at…

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Lace, Silk And Pearls: How To Style Satin/Silk Tops

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Why Was Sylvia Plath Depressed? The Dark Truth Behind Lady Lazarus and Her Final Years

Sylvia Plath, a woman who refused to bow down to authority, someone who wouldn’t sit quietly but instead used her pen to question the norm, the expected, and the burden that comes from life, especially from being a woman in a male-dominated society. It’s a cry, a rebellion in the form of words, and each word in Lady Lazarus is the essence of every woman who’s been oppressed and subjected to the…

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If It’s So Bad, Why Can’t We Stop Talking About It?

Ever heard a song and thought, What is this nonsense? — only to find yourself humming it a week later? Or dismissed a movie as overhyped garbage, yet still clicked play when it popped up on your feed? We’ve all been there. Something starts off annoying, cringeworthy, even dislikable, but somehow, it finds its way into our subconscious. One day, it’s that song you can’t bear. The next, it’s on…

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Unbidden

Unbidden A breeze slips through,cool where it shouldn’t be,lingering just long enoughto leave something behind. It wraps itself around me—light, sudden, nameless.A shadow, perhaps,but not one I can place. My lips curve downward,a movement too faint to catch.I go still.Nothing happened,and yet—I feel it. Let me be quiet,let me sit in this hush,let me exist inside this pausewithout hands…

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30/03/25: Home

30/03/25 Yes, it’s magnificent, But it’s not home. It doesn’t tell my story, Doesn’t hold space for my memories. It doesn’t live and breathe The way we lived, the way we breathed. It doesn’t smell Like the spices our food was made with. It doesn’t invite, Doesn’t comfort, Doesn’t offer peace. Yes, it’s magnificent, Yet—it’s not home. -Arohii P.s. What, according to you, makes a…

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Step Away

Step away from the noise,  from the rush, the running in circles,  the same roads, the same doors,  the same empty days dressed as new.  Step away from the weight of purpose,  the endless need to be something,  to chase, to prove, to belong—  to what, to whom, for how long?  Step into the space between—  where nothing calls your name,  where silence isn’t empty,  where you just “are”.  No race,…

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The Leaf Knows

The leaf does not beg the branch to hold on.It has heard the whisper of autumn,felt the hush of turning time. Once, it drank the sun,danced in the breath of the wind,sang the quiet hymn of green.Now, it slips free—not as loss,but as passage. A fall is not an end.The earth does not grieve what it receives.Roots remember,soil cradles,life reshapes itself unseen. The spirit, too, is a wandering…

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A Garden For The Bees And Why It Matters

I love watching bees hover over flowers, silently sitting upon them, lost in their work. How wonderful is that? Isn’t it fascinating how our little garden feels equally magical at sunrise, sunset, and in the golden daylight? Even at night, it holds its charm with the scent of blooming jasmine, carried by the wind, sweetening the air with delight and ecstasy. On early morning strolls, I often…

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Blockchain for Dummies: The Beginner’s Guide to Making Money with Web3

Want to make money in blockchain but don’t know where to start? Whether it’s crypto, NFTs, smart contracts, or AI-powered Web3 jobs, blockchain is where the future is headed. And guess what? You don’t need to be a coder to get in. Yes you heard it right!Let’s break it down simply—no confusing tech talk. What is Blockchain? (And Why Should You Care?) Think of blockchain as a super-secure,…

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The ones who Leave Us Behind

I came across this Charles Bukowski quote today:  The best often die by their own hand just to get away,  and those left behind can never quite understand  why anybody would ever want to get away from them.It’s disturbing, isn’t it? I think may be because, it speaks of a truth we don’t want to accept—that sometimes, those who shine the brightest, those we admire, are the ones who struggle the…

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Confessions of a Serial Plant Killer: Can You Relate?

Hello there, friends! Have you managed to take care of indoor plants successfully over the years? Experienced plant parents know that even the healthiest, most thriving plant can suddenly decide it’s time to pack up and leave—much like the unpredictability of life itself. And no, there’s pretty much nothing we can do about it. If you beg to differ, I’d be thrilled to hear your tips! I’ve tried…

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Gardening

Which activities make you lose track of time? Gardening, it’s therapy.

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Should You Use AI to Create Your Writings?

It’s no wonder that since the launch of ChatGPT and other AI platforms, we have been using them extensively. AI is everywhere, and you can often tell if a post is AI-generated by noticing slight details like specific jargon and phrases. Despite this, AI tools remain widely used. My Experience with ChatGPT I remember how it was when I started blogging in 2015. Back then, grammar police were a…