The Burden of Language
Language is much more than means to communicate. It’s a shared history of evolution, violence and learning.
Dard-e-Disco
Late to the party, hopefully not outdated yet, and in time before the world ends. \m/
Let it Snow!
The first snowfall of the year can be taken as a sign from God to symbolise hope, transformation and growth.
Reflections 2025
2025 has been a strange year of hard learned lessons and harder to practise actions.
A Soft Landing
In conversation with Jane about moving young, growing slowly and learning who you are along the way.
Monkey Nuts
The other day I went grocery shopping and saw ‘Monkey Nuts’, or peanuts in their original shells, and it was a trip down memory lane.
SRK, Sister Michael and Silver Linings
It’s been one year of starting this blog, so it’s my own mini-milestone of sorts.
Love Letter to London
(Despite the anti-immigration protests)
You can’t blame me for not taking you seriously.
Mind the Gap
This is a reflective piece on the various gaps in life that determine the quality of our relationships.
Madrid, Mould and Migration
Where weekly recreation becomes a welcome space of community and conversations, here, with an unsuspecting Jaime.
Stand on Ceremony
How power decides which traditions are granted sanctity, and which are relegated to the annals of de-industrialisation.
The Brand Weather Matrix
When the weather in London is mostly cold and wet, what does a brand with a rich, recognisable heritage do?
The Lonely Minion
As the eponymous wise lady of Fleabag put it, ‘People are all we’ve got.’
Rebel with a Cause
A long-form interview of Barbad, who is more philosophical than humourous, which is saying a lot.
How Migration Really Works
As someone who has long dwelled on the ideas of roots, places and belonging, coming across this book was fortuitous.
To Mr. Darcy and Back
My proudest piece of work is my letter to Mr. Darcy written in a rush of inspiration after re-reading Pride and Prejudice a second time. Two years later when I was struggling with heartache, I had him write back to me.
Footloose and Fancy-Free
To impromptu trips and putting the pros and cons of solo travelling to test.
Stiff Upper Lip
While it’s great to display fortitude in the face of fear, choosing self-restraint over emotional expression is not always the best idea.