As I start this blog, I’d like to first acknowledge that ignorance can be bliss. I believe that too much knowledge can take away the simple joys of life. But there is a certain type of ignorance that’s saddening and needs to be called out. Hear me out. After spending a month in France, a […]
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With the glamour of the Louvre Museum, Disneyland, the Eiffel tower, palais de Versailles, and the parc de Luxembourg, I had eyed Paris as a destination for my 22nd birthday. For this new year, I had wanted to gift myself an experience that was worth memorable, serene and special. A trip to the capital
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Just two months into my time in France and a wave of loneliness hit me like never before. Winter was in full swing and even though I had watched Western Christmas movies with snowy scenes, I found myself unprepared for the intense cold. The sun barely made an appearance and even if it did, it
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This coastline, these waves, this sand, these people, this world. I stood at the shore and let the water run over my feet. I watched the sea, the vastness, the blueness, the beauty and thought back to all the days I had dreamed about this. The coldness cut through my toes, but all I could
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After watching Emily in Paris, I spent my days lost in daydreams of life in France. I pictured myself strolling down cobblestone streets, my wardrobe transformed, effortlessly elegant, inspired by the French chic style. I imagined savouring delicious meals and capturing stunning photos of sunrises and sunsets. All this while enjoying the charm of French
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Introversion shapes how I navigate the world, especially when it comes to conversations. I often find myself at a loss for words, unsure of how to keep the conversation flowing. In those moments, I simply smile and nod, even when I don’t fully agree with what’s being said. Sometimes, I agree just to end the
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As I gaze over, my curiosity piques. She sits across from me, engrossed in a book. Her fingers delicately flip each page as if it were a rare treasure. I admire her composure and her beauty takes me away. She has neatly tied her hair up in a ponytail. A golden necklace glimmers softly in
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The online world is a whole different realm where you can be whoever you want to be. I met my friend there, who I’ll call “the one.” When the selection board sent me an email notifying me of my acceptance into the exchange program, I felt both thrilled and scared. My heart raced with excitement
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He sat in the wooden chair, a lamp beside him casting light into the darkness. It was just enough to cast his shadow on the gloomy old walls, which could use a bit of renovation. It felt familiar but also filled with resentment. The walls held stories of all the drama that had unfolded in
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