Hello there, Hope you're all having a wonderful summer with your loved ones. Since I'm getting closer to my 40th birthday, I have been thinking a lot about how the other three decades felt. The first two I don't really remember to be honest, even though I'm pretty sure they have shaped me up to… Continue reading Pain versus Love
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Battles, battles, everywhere
I don't know what it is, but it seems like everyone around is struggling these days. Whether it's a disease, a financial crisis or mental health, everyone seems to be fighting his/her own battle. In such a scenario, even when you want to help someone deal with their problems, no matter how close you are… Continue reading Battles, battles, everywhere
Activities That Help My Kids Stay Calm – On a Budget
Hello! As I mentioned in my last post, my 6-year old was deeply impacted after witnessing his father’s seizure. I tried to help him by talking to him and arranging counselling for him at school, but he still had frequent meltdowns that lasted 30 to 60 minutes. After doing some research about this on Google,… Continue reading Activities That Help My Kids Stay Calm – On a Budget
Life between Lockdowns: Smart Kids, Tired Parents
I think all of us are familiar with the fresh challenges we face these days, because of the COVID crisis. One among them is parenting during lockdowns. I am home all day with a 5-year old and a 2-year old. While I’m incredibly grateful that I have a safe and comfortable space where I get… Continue reading Life between Lockdowns: Smart Kids, Tired Parents
Unsolicited Advice…My Fear of Driving…And Why Words Matter
So, as I said in my last post, my husband had his first seizure two years back. At the time, we were extremely stressed and I was even more vulnerable than usual. I know a lot of people who hide these things from others for a variety of reasons. However, being the younger kid (I… Continue reading Unsolicited Advice…My Fear of Driving…And Why Words Matter
How I Prepare For an Interview
Before I begin, let me tell you that I have received three calls for interview since I created my online writing portfolio using WordPress. That being said, the competition is fierce. Two of the interviewers told me that they received hundreds of applications for the position, out of which around 20 were called for interviews… Continue reading How I Prepare For an Interview
What I Mean When I say I’m a Writer by Birth
So, if you’ve read my bio, you know I’ve been writing since the age of 5. What exactly does that mean, though? Did I scribble a few words on the page? Or was it an actual poem? See for yourself: A Rough Translation of the Poem I wrote at Age 5 I wrote these lines… Continue reading What I Mean When I say I’m a Writer by Birth
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
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
Pebble in the Ocean 