I am really excited about sharing this post, as I really liked the results of this task. I have been using Canva for some time now, especially for personal projects, and I love it. After finishing up with painting with my kids, I sat down on Canva and turned their art into posters. The process… Continue reading How to Turn Kids’ Art into Posters
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Life around COVID-19: Kids’ Activities
Happy Women’s Day, everyone! I celebrate Women’s Day, even if I don’t celebrate any of the other popular Days, because this is the day when it strikes me that beneath all the layers - mother, wife, daughter, writer, teacher and so on, I am a woman. That being said, some days, my life is wrapped… Continue reading Life around COVID-19: Kids’ Activities
From the Gropophobic Girl
I have posted this piece so many times since I first wrote it that I’ve lost count. I just want everyone to acknowledge how traumatic groping can be, and how it can leave a mark on a person’s psyche long after it has happened. Even decades later, gropophobia is still quite real to me. I’m… Continue reading From the Gropophobic Girl
Opening an Etsy Shop in Canada
Hello, I’ve been holding off on this post because I was hoping to make at least one sale before I introduced my shop. However, I guess it’s going to be a Ta-duh for my Etsy shop for now, rather than a Ta-Da. Pardon my sense of humour. After facing a few rejections and disillusionment-s, I… Continue reading Opening an Etsy Shop in Canada
That Nameless Child
Forgive me, dear child Whose name I can’t remember, Or don’t, or perhaps won’t, As I cannot fight for you tonight. You see, my kids’ exams start tomorrow, And I have to make sure that they’re well-prepared To take on the world, to secure their future. I cannot fight for you, As I have to… Continue reading That Nameless Child
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
Pebble in the Ocean 