It sneaked up on me again tonight, That memory we made together, You and I, On a happier day, with happier hearts. I hid it under the thickest layer of my heart, When it was at its heaviest. I hid it and pretended to forget about it, And you, And us. I saw it tonight,… Continue reading A Chance Encounter
Author: deerazphd
A writer since the age of five, I am passionate about words and all things writing. I enjoy all kinds of writing, but blogs and poetry are the closest to my heart. Please note that all content on this website is the property of Pebble in the Ocean. Please do not reproduce without permission. Thank you.
To Create or Not to Create a RedBubble Account
At the beginning of 2021, I decided that I had spent enough time sitting and complaining about not making any money through creative writing. I decided, after endless arguments with myself, hours of self-doubt and a gnawing fear of failure, that I will take matters in my own hands. So, I just went online, and… Continue reading To Create or Not to Create a RedBubble Account
My Job Boards of Choice for Writing Jobs in Toronto
Hello, after another full day of applying for writing jobs in Toronto, I cannot think of anything else to write about. My brain is a little fried, my heart is a little disappointed and my confidence is a little bruised after another day of receiving a few “Thank you for your interest, but...” letters. Please… Continue reading My Job Boards of Choice for Writing Jobs in Toronto
Writer by Birth, Writer for Life
If you have read my About page, you know that I wrote my first poem at the age of 5, and I have been writing ever since. A lot of times, people ask me how I write, why I write and why I write about the things that I write about. Some even tell me… Continue reading Writer by Birth, Writer for Life
Life around COVID-19: Kids’ Birthdays
I feel really thankful for the things I have in life, especially since COVID-19 struck our world. So, savouring every moment and celebrating our special occasions seems even more important to me now, than it was before. This month, we are celebrating our kids’ birthdays. Since we spent the entire year between lockdowns, I wanted… Continue reading Life around COVID-19: Kids’ Birthdays
My Online Writing Portfolio – Ta Da
So, I created my online writing portfolio on my free WordPress website. Now, what do I add to it. The Home Page On the Home page, I added a brief writing bio with keywords related to the kinds of writing I have done. This is what it looks like. The Home Page I kept it… Continue reading My Online Writing Portfolio – Ta Da
How I Used WordPress to Create an Online Writing Portfolio
So, I have been applying for a lot of copywriting jobs lately, and everywhere they asked me for a link to a portfolio, which I never bothered to make. Last week, I came across a job I was really excited about, so when they asked me for a portfolio, I just took the leap. The… Continue reading How I Used WordPress to Create an Online Writing Portfolio
Life Around COVID-19: Believe in Yourself
Believe in Yourself Poster Hello, Here I am again to share a poster about life around COVID-19. Life in the last twelve months has been interesting, with ups and downs that we had never seen before. During this time, I have seen that the smallest of things have made me feel ecstatic, and the smallest… Continue reading Life Around COVID-19: Believe in Yourself
Life Around COVID-19: Teacher Appreciation
One of the many challenges faced during our life around COVID-19 is virtual learning, especially for Elementary school students. I am really thankful to the role played by teachers in helping kids continue to learn and in helping parents maintain some sanity. My child, an otherwise calm and school-loving kid was fully transformed during virtual… Continue reading Life Around COVID-19: Teacher Appreciation
How to Make Your Own Font with Calligraphr
Recently, I made my own font with Calligraphr. I don’t remember being so excited about anything else in the recent past. The fact that it was so easy made it even more fun. Here are the steps you need to follow to make your font on Calligraphr. If you do, please share an image of… Continue reading How to Make Your Own Font with Calligraphr
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