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 August 7, 12:44pm.  It's a beautiful slow afternoon in my parent's house. I woke up, did a slow mindful skincare routine, made myself an iced coffee, opened my book to start reading, and realized something's missing.. it was the candle, I melted it yesterday and lost the vicar so I couldn't light it. It didn't really matter because the day was bright and sunny today, I started reading a chapter from the book, I couldn't concentrate because of the kids playing on the third floor.. they seemed happy and careless, I cannot remember the last time I felt that, So distracted by that I began to reminisce about my childhood How I always felt like the outsider, in my house, growing up, between friends and family, I always felt like I don't belong here. I would always daydream, dissociate, even when I was playing in a group of friends. I remember dreaming about being married a lot, I was obsessed with the idea of being married for some reason, being married meant fre

A list of Comforting Movies & Series to help you calm if you're feeling overwhelmed!

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If you clicked on this article, chances are you're as sick of everything going on in the world outside as me, even though you're in the ComFoRTs of you're home! Second wave? who would've guessed? Not me.  If you are overwhelmed with your work from home situation, piling assignments, family, news, neighbors, and anything in general because at this point, that is totally possible, you best believe I know what I'm talking about lol, and I DEFINITELY understand.  Sending you lots of love and this list of cute comforting movies that'll help you escape the chaos and calm your mind and anxiety because let's be real.. as of now, even a news headline can make you feel like you're in Final Destination series, let alone the movie itself. Everything is going to be alright! I promise. So take a break, pop some popcorn/ order a pizza and watch one of these. 1) Julie & Julia-  I have watched this movie thrice! The first two times were in the same week because it

Veganism, what does it mean why you should at least try it once!

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If you're a millennial, chances are you've heard of Veganism and probably have a rough idea of it. Vegan culture has been a very prominent and popular topic of discussion in the world of nutrition and skincare for the past couple of years, you also must've heard a lot of influencers talk about it. A good chunk of people are opting for it these days seeing its benefits and results and here's why you should get a taste of it, quite literally!  What does being a vegan mean? Being a vegan is to understand and stand up against animal cruelty, to know that animals are not meant to be used as ingredients in our lifestyle. So, by being a vegan you will be completely avoiding the use of animals and animal byproducts as well as anything that involves animal testing on them. If you've watched friends you might recollect Phoebe being a vegan, she'd completely avoid eating meat and dairy products and she also would detest using animal byproducts like leather & fur. When

things that have helped me stay sane throughout the lockdown

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The whole coronavirus and lockdown situation has been extremely hard for everyone, with everything happening in and around us, especially for individuals who belong to a family with toxic beings. It can be beyond draining to be around or in the same room as them all the time, not to mention the media and negativity on there too. These are some things that I did and developed a habit of doing that helped me get through hard times, helped me stay calm & composed, and hence the only reason for me to put this blog out there is hoping it might help you in some way if you're not necessarily having a good day, or even just feeling low. Selfcare: When I say self-care, I don't mean putting on a facemask and drinking a glass of wine, which is exactly the image that instantly pops up in our minds when we think of self-care. It is actually very subjective, the things that bring me peace might turn out to be even more exhausting for you, for example, cooking or cleaning. So find out wha

A guide to build an Indo-western capsule wardrobe

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  A guide to build a sustainable Indo-western capsule wardrobe! If you're most of the times worried about what to wear before heading out and find yourself saying things like “I have nothing to wear!” in a closet full of clothes piled up; also if you  envy the effortlessly graceful ethnic outfits that you see the celebrities papped in, t hen you're at luck because I think I might be on to something here!  I'm going to make an effort to make your life a lot more easier with this Indo-western capsule wardrobe that will never have you worried about what to wear again. Here's a list of things you'll need to put together outfits and also some styling tips & tricks- (Products are linked with pictures, tap the pictures to know more about the particular product) A basic white kurta: Put a contemporary spell on the white tee/tank you have and switch it out for a crisp white kurta, y ou can style it with literally anything and everything from ripped jeans, maxi skirts, t