“And they lived happily ever after.” That was the fairytale ending she wanted. That was what she wished for after exchanging their wedding vows at the altar, dressed in a pearl white dress, crowned with a diamond tiara. She truly felt like the princess, no, the queen she was born to be. However, she soon […]
Dusky skies took only moments to turn the world into a dark space following sunset. The night enveloped like black curtains being drawn towards one’s self. The damp smell of the rain still lingered in the air around. I made my way through the busy streets while pulling my hoodie over the front to cover […]
Little Chan was almost delighted when she stepped out of the school “Tomorrow is going to be a big day” she thought secretly. She started going home. She could see so many people and decorations around the road. Tomorrow is the Chinese New Year! She could hear people greeting each other, hugging and smiling. From […]
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 […]
It was Sunday, a weekend holiday that should have been relaxing, but I wasn’t feeling happy. Tomorrowwas Monday, a hectic day with an electronics laboratory session, and I still hadn’t prepared for it. Despitemy busy schedule and unfinished work, I decided to go out. You might wonder why I’m stepping out withso much on my […]
Achieving success is remarkable, but sustaining it over a decade is truly incredible. The Gavel Club of University of Colombo has finally reached this milestone, celebrating 10 years of continuous growth and achievement on November 1st, 2024. For a decade, the club has nurtured countless talented individuals, shaping them into successful people and shining as […]
The sunbeams,Hide and seek,Through green leaves Once a bud,Once a flower,Once under someone’s feet The wind blows,Opening the floors,For branches to dance Rain drops,Kiss the earth,And never leave Pink and purple,Painted in the sky,When the sun says good bye White candy floss,In different shapes,In the blue setting A rainbow,After a storm,Wanting me to hold on […]
Isn’t it beautiful?Threads with threads,Patterns with patterns,Weaving a destinyThat binds the vicinity. Isn’t it beautiful?With knots in lots,She mends the holes,Opens her eyesTo give her soul. Isn’t it beautiful?A grip so strong,Never letting go,Even though the wind,Tying it in a row. Isn’t it beautiful?Bruises on hands,Wounds in heart,Proving that love comesEven without a cost. But […]
On the perfect Saturday evening of August 17th, 2024, I found myself heading to a gavel meeting at the CIPM, albeit with a bit of reluctance. My week had been packed with academic assignments, and I had committed to this meeting somewhat out of obligation. As I boarded the bus and followed the map to […]
In history, it was remarkable when one was clever at one thing in the world. But at the moment, this is no longer valid. In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving world, humans must build up an outstanding personal brand with the full package, a skill set to grab success not only as an employee or employer […]
“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. […]
A young, fair-skinned man with short, straight hair was lying down on the main road. He was dead. Blood was dripping down from his partially opened mouth as water droplets were dropping from a tap that is not fully closed. Beside him was a crashed car and a van. Pieces of glass were scattered across […]