The only constant thing in this world is change. When I was growing up change used to be gradual, even slow if I may add, but the pace is not the same anymore. The speed of change is now dizzying. Change is exciting and it is also scary but if you have to grow you…
Category: #ThinkingAloud
The Library Period #BlogchatterBlogHop
‘Form a single file, put your finger on your lips, and follow me’, rang out Ms. Phadnis’s unmistakable voice rang down the corridor. We looked at each other with barely contained excitement, furiously whispering behind the finger on our lips. ‘No talking, Girls!’, Ms. Phadnis turned back to glare us down. Like the little mice…
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Buying A New House
Buying a house is one of the most important decisions in a person’s life. It is also one of the most expensive ones. One can find that buying a house is confusing and overwhelming. There are many steps to buy a house and it’s important to find out what you need in order to buy…
Discrimination begins at home #CauseAChatter
‘Kaali/Kaala’ (dark skinned) ‘Mota/Moti’ (fat) ‘Tinga/Tingi’ (short) ‘Duffer’ (dumb/slow) ‘Andha/Andhi’ (blind) ‘Don’t gossip /cry/behave like a woman!’ ‘Why are you so aggressive? It makes you look manly.’ ‘Girls should play with dolls’. ‘Buys shouldn’t wear pink.’ ‘Don’t swear like a fisherwoman’. ‘Why are you behaving in this low-class manner?’ ‘No one will marry…
Why I Love Online Games
I think there is hardly anyone who hasn’t at least heard of ‘Candy Crush’, if not played it. This Online Game took the world by storm and got almost everyone to bow down their head before it as they crushed virtual candies on their mobile phones. I remember the frenzy of reaching higher levels, waiting…
Of Strength and Weakness #CauseAChatter
Strength and Weakness are general qualities, both of which everyone possesses in different measures. However, a lot of thought processes have made them seem like they are gender-specific. Talk of strength and it is most likely that a male figure will come to mind. Similarly, mention weakness and a female is what is likely to…
Of Thoughts and Decisions
A life-changing decision is not one that a person takes suddenly, even though it may often seem like it is done so. It begins with a thought that sprouts from the blue and is quashed by you immediately. Because the guilt, possibly even fear, of even thinking of something like that shakes you up. You…
On Discrimination #CauseAChatter
When my younger sister was born my Dad was advised by his relatives and friends, ‘You are now the father of TWO girls, at least now learn to stay humble’. To which my Father retorted, ‘Now is when I am going to be even more arrogant because I am blessed to be a father to…
Dear Covid
We may discuss you incessantly, but you aren’t popular at all. I am sure you know that Covid, despite which you do what you do. You have been the reason that people lost jobs, lives, and hope. You’ve caused destruction that will take years to rebuild, if at all. However, I have a confession to…
5 Reasons Blogchatter is an encouragement to all Writers
Writing is a lonely exercise. It’s just you with your moods and words for company. Writers are also vulnerable about their writing, keeping their words and ideas close to their hearts, unsure about whom to share it with. What could benefit all Writers is a community. A community of like-minded people who understand how precious…