Today, I’m attempting to write about a phase of my life I often go back to, in the present tense! Back in 2019. I’m travelling to Mumbai. I left two days early for my interview because train travel takes time, and I needed every minute to prepare. This wasn’t my first time in Maharashtra. Exactly… Read More The journey, still becoming.
Dear, It’s me! and I’m jealous of your handwriting! I wanted to start this letter without formalities. Isn’t that the right way to honour what we once had? In symbolic of the candidness we had throughout our time together. It’s been three years since our paths diverged. I hope life is treating you kindly, as… Read More A letter, a heart laid bare
What might have happened if I never met Vivek? It is a hypothetical question I ask myself while I trace back to my life. In 2014, when I joined SN College Kollam for my Graduation in Physics, it wasn’t a decision based on my academic strength in science subjects. Yeah, I scored fairly well in… Read More A quiet nudge, a guide.
Hey, This letter is for you, whenever you come across it on my blog.It feels strange writing to you knowing you might not read it for months, perhaps even years, yet the urge to express these thoughts is too strong to ignore. We’ve known each other for a while, but haven’t really had much deep… Read More Unsaid thanks, lives on.
It’s been five months in Tamil Nadu! I travelled to Thanjavur, Salem, and Teni once. But most days, I was in the state office in Chennai doing the homework before the rollout of activities. Yesterday, the selection process for a District Resource Person (DRP) was conducted at the State for the Project. The DRPs would… Read More Beyond career, stories untold.
I woke up this morning to my Amma’s knock on the door, bringing me chai. This is how I’ve started almost 80-85% of my days for the last 26 years, and it’s a routine I cherish. The last few years have been different, as I’ve been away from home. The way I have been oriented,… Read More The woman who raised me!
Hi everyone, I forgot about everyone I was connected with through blogging. Today, I’m back in my blog space after a long time. I got caught up in the hustle to be ahead in the race for so-called success, aka career. In the process, I forgot to maintain a good writing culture. I’m here now,… Read More Bringing Clarity: Why I’m Returning to Blogging.
Your love,fragrance my nights the way-tree rainsafter rain! Akhil C Lal.
passage. 