After celebrating Navratri — one of my favorite festivals — I am now back in Dublin. It honestly feels like I blinked twice, and the days just flew by. Between unpacking my bags, adjusting to the cloudy weather, and trying not to exhaust myself, I am already preparing for another celebration — Diwali, the festival […]
Living Navratri through Garba
Hi folks, how are you all doing? I am back in my home country for two weeks just to enjoy my favorite festival—Navratri. Before flying out, while I was still in Dublin, I joined a Garba workshop. For anyone who may not know, Garba is a traditional folk dance performed during Navratri, usually in big […]
Finance Lesson 101 (My Way)
I have had conversations that linger long after they’re over. One question I hear often is: “With three degrees and a background in finance, what are your real thoughts on money?”Here’s the thing – money is tricky. Keep it and it rusts. Invest it and it risks. Somewhere between those two extremes is where most […]
Living by Choice, Not by Checklist!
Two weeks of not writing. Two weeks of soaking up the sun, wandering through parks, and letting summer pull me away from the keyboard. It was blissful—until I caught myself saying out loud: “I miss writing.” My friend I was with replied, “But you don’t have to write all the time.” And I replied back, […]
I Am My Mother’s Fire
“As a woman, what keeps you strong and outspoken?”“How are you doing all this?”“What inspires you?” I get asked these questions often. And truthfully? Sometimes, I don’t know.I don’t have a formula. I haven’t figured it all out. I just know that this is who I am.That Instagram caption that says, “I’ll panic first and […]
Is It Enough?
Learning to Balance Spending, Saving, and Living Dive in with me as I try to figure out the answers. I’m in my 20s, but honestly, I don’t think these questions ever really go away with age. Have you ever wondered, “What will I do after receiving my salary?” Welcome to Adulthood: Where Every Paycheck Brings […]
Princess Treatment to Self-Reliance
I know, I know — Princess Treatment? Really?But hear me out. Back home in India, life had its comforts. You didn’t have to walk too far for things. A few calls here and there, and everything you needed showed up. Sure, you needed money, but even a middle-class family could afford these small luxuries. I […]
What Is Your Therapy?
Therapy isn’t just about fixing what’s broken — it’s about finding what makes you whole When there’s chaos all around, what’s the thing that makes you pause?When the world feels too loud, where does your dust settle?What makes you feel calm, present, and just a little more you? I’ve been thinking about this a lot […]
Your Money Deserves More Than a Prompt!
I’m currently studying toward my Financial Advisor qualification — but this journey didn’t just start.With two Master’s degrees, a Bachelor’s in Finance, and over a decade of hands-on experience (including running a home-based advisory business back in India), finance isn’t just my career — it’s part of my DNA.So yes, if you talk to me […]
To that little girl
When I first sat on a plane to fly to Dublin, I was carrying so many fears. But the biggest one was — will I ever find my comfort again? I have travelled to so many places in India — a girl from Mumbai who’s wandered through Shimla, Srinagar, Kashmir, Haridwar, Amritsar, Rishikesh, Nainital, Jaipur, […]