I use this quote as an example of how all people,
even those of exceptional talent or wealth, have problems one way or another.
Not only mental illness like the great Van Gogh but it could be ego bust,
trust issues, over possessiveness or simply an unhappy personal life. No one is
completely happy or free of problems.
Earth through my eyes!
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Manipulative minds or manipulated minds …. hmm
“I put my heart and my soul into my work and have
lost my mind in the process”, Vincent van Gogh.
Friday, February 9, 2018
Life in a coconut
First of all, let’s all understand the
term coconut, maybe we are not all familiar with what it means exactly. When we
say coconut we can refer to the coconut palm tree or to the large, hard-shelled
seed of the coconut palm, lined with a white edible meat, and containing a milky
liquid. With the clear idea of what a coconut fruit is now, I would like to
share a few of my beliefs and thoughts with you.
The power of insecurities
Demon in all of us? Here is a little
real story that disappointed me in many ways and made me realize how malicious
mankind is.
Travelling in a very poor country for a
friend’s movie shooting I am seated at the table in a very unhygienic fast
food, acting. Since we asked a very unfortunate child to act in our movie that
was ironically about humanity, other unfortunate children gathered at the door
just out of curiosity since foreigners( not to mention cameras) were hardly
seen in that
Thursday, October 12, 2017
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence… isn’t it?
A major mistake we all make as humans
is comparing our achievements with others’ achievements forgetting in fact the reason
why do we do what we do.
From a very young age my parents taught
me that I needed to be good, not to fight, and not steal. That I had to study, go
to school and be somebody. They wanted me to have a name that would
Monday, July 17, 2017
The Ghost of Al Qudra Lakes
After a long flight from New Zeeland, on
a fine morning, I got a message on my messenger. I never bother replying
strangers, especially not at 2 a.m., but this stranger was interesting. He was
a photographer from a photography group I was a part of. I was surprised he
contacted me, so I became curious to see what he wanted since I never had the
nerves to post any of my pictures on the group. After a bit of small talk, I
was asked to join for a shoot for Milky Way in the desert. Politely, I refused
since I was busy with studies – my favorite thing to do those days.
A pant-less ride in the beautiful New Zealand
I heard New Zealand was a wonderful place. In every corner of the
world you find beauty but the way it is preserved in New Zealand, it is totally
different from the rest of the world.
After an eventful day that we all had, seeing the Hobbit movie set
and the Glowing caves, we decided to explore the remote areas of a beach. There
were no phone signals, internet access or shops. As we drove with a former police
officer through a scenic route, we also saw some dangerous serpentine's chasing
the grounds as fast as a Formula One race car. This also made realize how fast
we were driving. I felt like I was in a shoot of a Fast and Furious movie. The
drive led us to an empty beach.
Saturday, July 15, 2017
A Reckless Visit but Worth the Risk at Se Cathedral, Sao Paulo, Brazil
After a full day tour of several
attractions, a bit tired and concerned that I have been pushing myself a bit
too much, I thought of returning to the hotel. On a second thought, I decided
that it might be a good idea to go to the Se Cathedral since it was on my list of
places to see in Brazil. I was warned that the area around is not the safest. I
was stuck between exhaustion, concern and excitement.
I decided to still go, I mean come on! I have
been around the world by myself. A neighborhood cannot come in my way!
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Turkish Hospitality Taken to a Whole New Level
The long wait to my holiday came to an end when I finally boarded
the plane, last minute, to my most anticipated trip to Istanbul. As if I had
never travelled before, I couldn't hold my excitement. I felt like jumping up
and down, and I'm pretty sure it showed on my face.Hungry, tired, with a cabin bag held in one hand, while trying to
munch down the pizza I bought last minute, I make my way to my seat. I could
see people looking at me, but I wasn’t sure if it was because I was constantly smiling
or because I looked ridiculous. Least bothered about all
the eyes on me, I made
my way to the seat thinking of Istanbul and seeing the Blue Mosque; I had been
dreaming about it for more than ten years.
Friday, March 24, 2017
The Malicious Plan of the Tiger and the Entrance of the Demon
Knowing that he was under
observation, the tiger was very careful about how to play with his prey so he
does not lose it. Very sweet and caring at all times, the tiger acted as if he was
really interested in conquering the tigress. Behind the scenes, he was probably
planning on how to slaughter her instead. Nothing was worth more to him than
making sure that his plan is achieved to his best abilities.
Even though the tigress was
cautious, after so much care and attention from the tiger, she fell for him. Months
of wait and play followed, and the two enjoyed each other’s attention until it
became more and more difficult to give up on each other. Deep inside, the tiger
knew
The Eyes of the Tiger
In a place full of mystery,
where everything is from another era and where the time seems to have a plan of
its own, I was seated on an antique sofa, and my eyes accidentally intersected
with the eyes of the tiger. For a second, the clock forgot to tick and everything
around vanished, like a ghost after spooking someone. It was the longest second
and it made me tremor. If I was not seated, I would have fallen off the sofa.
There was no need for words
because the eyes of the tiger were so vicious that a shudder ran down my spine
each time they lay on me; as if he was ready for an attack but holding his
ground, waiting for the right moment to hunt his prey. I was just preparing
myself mentally for the tiger’s attack. Frozen, with loss of movement or ability
to think straight, I wasn’t sure how to face the tiger’s eyes. As if possessed by
some spirit, I was desperately trying to get away from its claws.
Monday, November 28, 2016
The hug given at the right time
After a long flight and a
walk at the airport with swollen feet, all I could wish for was to be in my bed
with a snap of my fingers. I didn’t actually know what was more painful; the
tiredness, the swollen feet, the back or the heart that made me feel that every
step I took was on sharp nails. In that instant I realized how desperately I
needed a hug. A sense of jealousy crept into my bones when I saw others waiting
to welcome their loved ones with flowers and hugs. It was my first flight after
a long time spent on ground, and it felt like a punishment.
While feeling empty and sad
with my head lowered, trying to keep the decorum of my uniform at the same time,
I heard my name. I thought for a second that I was hallucinating or perhaps I had
left something behind in my confusion. I looked around me and it was nobody
except a few of my colleagues.
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Mission Karachi: Taking a Selfie with the Donkey
I was planning the trip for over five months since my
friend had invited me to Karachi, Pakistan. Finally, it was the night before I
flew to Karachi with my close friends, Miss Cool and Angel. I was so excited
that I couldn’t even sleep. I stayed awake the entire night, counting the
minutes until my flight. It was such a weird feeling for a person who goes on
holidays every other month. I could feel this holiday was going to be different
from the rest.
Little did I know that I will be running a marathon at
the airport next day. Running a bit late, I had to sprint through the crowd as
the aircraft was parked all the way at the end of the terminal. Oh God! I hope
I make it on time for boarding, I kept thinking to myself. My phone was
constantly buzzing with messages of my friends who were waiting for me on the
plane.
Saturday, August 20, 2016
Mistaken for a homewrecker in Dubai
After
two long weeks of study and hard work, I needed a break. It wasn’t
easy to study especially because it had been ten years since I last
studied. I felt like my head was going to explode any minute. To
freshen up my mind, I immediately accepted my colleague’s
invitation to a hangout with a bunch of friends.
I
was really excited because it had been two weeks since I had arrived
in UAE and I couldn’t wait to explore what the city had to offer.
Even though it was the season of blazing summer and the holy month of
Ramadan, I was still excited to meet new people and socialize.
The
taxi driver dropped me right at the building’s entrance where my
friend lived with his brother. All I knew was that his brother was on
a holiday with his family and my friend was alone at home. His place
was the meet up point for everyone as it was conveniently located in
the middle of everyone’s route.
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