“The farther away you run from home, The more the urge to come home grows. The longer the colder the time you spend away from home, The dearer the warmer you feel at home.” When I was reading the other day, these two lines crept into my mind and have been playing on a never-ending […]
My time on earth is limited and so I believe I must try everything at least once. I am the second of three siblings; my sister over-accomplishes academically while my younger brother memorizes and recites Greek mythology and world history. Every conversation with him begins with, “fun fact, did you know 15,000 years ago this […]
It was after months of tightly packed days that I woke up to a slow Saturday morning. I was sipping my tea looking outside the kitchen door. Ohhh…! The scenery in the backyard made me realize that a lot of small changes had been taking place there lately. It felt like I was seeing parts […]
I’ve never really had the right words to explain what I feel during certain moments. But maybe I don’t need perfect words, because the truth is, I just. And sometimes, those feelings come out in the form of tears. Not because I’m sad, but because I’m overwhelmed by how soft and full life can be. […]
Have you ever paused to count the numerous things you are blessed with? Not the big wins or milestones that make it to Instagram stories or LinkedIn feeds, but the simple things that fill your everyday life. Like the fact that you can get up and walk, that you can call someone and hear their […]
Thinking of Moving Out? Here’s Why Living Away from Home Changes Everything There’s something about leaving home that changes you. Not instantly, not dramatically, but slowly, in the quiet moments of making coffee for yourself, waking up to your own alarm and facing the world without the usual safety net waiting in the next room. […]
Friendship is like a fantastic thread woven through the tapestry of our lives. It’s more than just having someone to eat lunch with or to text daily. True friendship? That’s something else entirely. Just pause and think… True friends are the ones who see you at your absolute worst. They’ve seen you with a messy […]
It’s that time of the year again when flowers bloom, and the koel’s chants fill the air. More than just a festival, Awurudu is a season of togetherness and cherished memories. It brings communities together especially at the Awurudu Uthsawaya. For many Sri Lankans, Awurudu Uthsawaya holds some of the most joyful memories. In my […]
Isn’t solitude paradoxical,As it nourishes the soulYet, leaves a deep empty void?Isn’t love paradoxical,As it makes you swallow the pain,To avoid others from tasting it? Isn’t growth paradoxical,As it helps you succeed,Yet, leaves a price for you to pay?Isn’t happiness paradoxical,As it makes your heart glimmer,Yet, leaves you feeling nostalgic?Isn’t nostalgia paradoxical,As it fills you […]
The big big sky has spread its big big black wings, They have enveloped us in its tight night embrace. The star angels stand around Her Serene Majesty in guarding rings, While she beams upon the world in her silver grace. I stand on the balcony, letting the wind caress me. I stand on the […]