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
In a previous blog post, I wrote about downsizing my junk jewelry collection a couple of months ago. To read about it, click here. Almost half a year later, I don’t feel like I would have done anything differently. I don’t feel any uglier because I am not wearing matching necklaces or earrings. On the … More Minimalism Movement : Jewelry (II)
Junk jewelry and statement necklaces are currently very trendy here in Bangladesh. I hardly had to invest to stay relevant because my mom had the most amazing collection of such jewelry. She had compiled it over the years-mostly gifts from either her sister-in-laws staying abroad or from me and my brother as mother’s day or … More Minimalism Movement: Jewelry (I)
There are many ways people have adapted Minimalism in their life. As The Minimalists say, there are no hard and fast rules to being a Minimalist. We are all entitled to try and figure out what work for us. For example, I have found value in focusing on one aspect of my life at a … More Minimalism Movement: Hosting a Book Giveaway
I love everything about birthdays. I just love the idea of celebrating someone for just being who they are. From the calls and wishes, to the company and the gifts, from the home-cooked meals to treats in fancy eateries, from the sparkling candles to the moist chocolate cakes- I adore all the fuss! Birthdays in … More Birthday as a Minimalist
