“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 […]
Abundance! When you encounter that word, what comes to your mind? I’m talking about the first emotion that pops up through your cloud of thoughts. Is it joy? Is it sadness? Is it resentment? Or it might even be peaceful acceptance. Or maybe something more complex? It changes with you; the reader. Let me take […]
Any plate of rice I serve would have the meat on the right side, and my next favourite curry farthest on the left, with any other curries filling the space in between. I lecture my younger brother the same way my mother used to lecture me. If I find a new favourite song, it stays […]
One evening, when the sky was painted orange and pink, and the cold breeze was humming a lullaby, I was doing the dishes as usual. Then, my eyes caught an empty glass bottle sitting on the kitchen counter. I took it into my hands. It was a mere glass bottle with a few drops of […]
I was reading my journal the other day, flipping through pages filled with worries, reflections, and small joys. It was strange to see the timeline of my own life, the moments I barely noticed at the time, now standing out like little beacons. Aug 5, 2022 We got our school vacation. I enrolled in an […]
When I was a little kid, my mom bought me a noticeably large book. It was a translation of the famous Soviet novel called “How Steel Was Tempered” by Nikolai Ostrovsky. Despite the initial boredom caused by the somewhat casual writing style used by the translator, I decided to read it to the end. When […]
Home takes different shapes for different people. It can be a person, a memory or a period of time that you return to physically or emotionally for its comfort or familiarity. For me, “home” simply means clinging on to the comfort of a space. This space might not always be tangible. Therefore, it has always […]
Have you ever burned your toast, missed an exit, missed your flight, or gotten stuck in traffic and just thought, “Why me?” I know I have, more times than I can count. At the moment, it feels frustrating, unfair, and even annoying. However, over time, I’ve begun to view these small setbacks differently. They’re not […]
Several weeks ago, I texted Amrah akki and asked if I could write an article for the blog. She replied, “Sure, would you mind sending it this week?” I refused. I said that I was too busy that week. She texted me the week after. I said I couldn’t and that I have too much […]
If you had asked me as a kid what my favourite colour was, I don’t think I would’ve had an answer. It kept changing. For a while, I was convinced it was pink, mainly because of my obsession with Barbie back then. And, you know, because by all accounts pink was supposed to be a […]
“Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a […]