It was in the stillness of the lazy afternoons when my great-grandma made herself comfortable on the armchair on the terrace; her hands moving slowly through the pages, her eyes immersed in the details. It was in the heat of the kitchen, where my grandma rushed to get through her cooking, her mind caught in … More A Love Affair Across Generations
Hi there! My name is Farhin, a healthcare executive by profession and an aspiring writer at heart. I am a practicing minimalist, trying to lead a simple lifestyle and this blog is a witness to that endeavor. Fika is a Swedish word, which translates to “a moment of quality time to savor with oneself or … More About Me
I hate anticipation, the wait for an uncertain variable to reveal itself. To me, it’s worse than an unfavorable outcome. Like hanging in the air- not knowing which way you are going. You can’t plan whether you are bracing for take off or impact. The wait and the worry is enough to throw me into … More Anecdotes of Anxiety
About nine months ago on my visit to Dhaka, I decided it was a great idea to do the LASIK surgery in the midst of attending two of my cousins’ weddings. Not to add any pressure but it was the first time I was visiting home after I moved to TO. 3 weeks: 2 weddings, … More Under the Laser: My Lasik Surgery Experience
https://www.dhakatribune.com/feature/2020/08/22/66-years-and-counting “We have been together for the last 66 years; make sure you take me with you, wherever you go”. This was the last time Bordi* spoke to Nanu Bhaiya* before he was wheeled off to the hospital. Nanu Bhaiya did not respond and continued to stare at a distance. This was also the last … More 66 Years and Counting…
