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The art of simple answering
As we grow older, we slowly realise that our preferences grow older too. That quick coffee plan after a tiring day does not feel as easy anymore. More often than not, we would rather sit at home and have people come over, if at all.
Quick Hummus
If you’re from an Indian household, chances are you already have white chickpeas sitting in your pantry — we call it konda kadalai. That’s really all you need to start. I usually cook with eye-level measurements, so feel free to adjust things the way your taste buds li
We’re All Just Trying
In this whole wild world, it often feels like life is merely about survival. I still wonder whether it is only that or if there is something more beneath all the noise.
Unchanging Days
The last few weeks have been a big downer at the Neel’s household. We’ve been bogged down by health issues—our own and our family’s. The air has felt heavy, the days slower than usual. At some point, we caught ourselves thinking, “Has life become this dull? This monotonous?”
Everyone in this room will someday be dead
My husband picked this book out for me because he thought I’d relate to it. And he was right, I did relate to every bit of this book, minus the murder part. I do have hypersensitivity towards any health related or any general situation because I have been suffering from anxiety. It’s a tough subject
The Little Joy of Grocery Shopping
I was sitting today and thinking about how grocery shopping makes me feel, on days when I’m low and on days when I don’t feel like myself. Funny how something so small can feel so comforting.
The impermanence of change
It has been a quiet couple of weeks at Neel’s household, a kind of stillness that feels both comforting and unsettling. We have been caught between decisions, personal and professional, trying to make sense of what comes next.
Warm Miso Soup/Ramen
I usually cook by eye, but I have tried my best to give proper quantities here. The measurements are for two servings. Adjust as you like.
Between Pages and Piles of Laundry
Embracing unfiltered reality over aesthetic pressure, this reflection finds peace in messy reading habits. Aesthetics are lovely add-ons, but genuine comfort, not comparison, defines the true, personal reading experience.
What the ocean told me :)
A contemplation on the gentle joy of escaping to the quiet depths of Koh Samui and the buzzing energy of Bangkok, contrasted with the unexpected comfort and beauty found in returning to the familiar routines of home in Chennai.
Amby Villa — A timeless soul
A personal reflection on a family home that has been a 'pillar of strength' for generations. This is the story of Amby Villa, and why, though 'men may come and men may go,' the home lives forever.
I’m done laughing it off
What do you do when someone's 'joke' feels more like cruelty? A relatable essay on the impact of careless words, why 'just ignore them' doesn't work, and the power of finally drawing a line.
Holding Calm in a Restless Heart
Anxiety isn't just 'worry.' It's a full-body experience. A raw, personal essay on living with health anxiety, the physical symptoms, and the daily battle for peace.