Arranging Flowers
| April 16, 2011 | Posted by caroline under freeform |
I have spent the whole day Arranging flowers Picking each posy with care Reds and whites Lovely, side by side, If not a bit boring Oranges and blues The choice of a colour blind bride Fuschia pink Neon yellow Did someone dye them these glaring colours? I’ve just passed the whole day Arranging flowers Checking the petals are moist…
It’s a New Day: Moving to Dubai
| January 19, 2011 | myself, travels |
Since moving to Dubai 2weeks ago on a whim, I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m transitioning from being a visitor here to someone who is building a life here.
Scrawny Fat Girl Gets Fit, Part 3
| November 3, 2010 | lifestyle, Uncategorized |
This whole fitness thing isn’t going so swell. You won’t BELIEVE the junk I ate last night. And I did it so nonchalantly, like I’m the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory character that never was. I had chocolate milk, a small slice of pecan pie, a mango ice cream bar (with fruity filling!) and THEN,…
How Badly Do You Want It?
| November 1, 2010 | freeform, personal |
“If you want something badly enough, the whole world conspires in helping you achieve it” Don’t act like you’ve never heard that line before. I’ve been spewing that shit for years, and I’m not stopping anytime soon. But how badly do you want it? Do you really want it? ‘Cause if you really wanted…
Conquering My Greatest Fear
| October 31, 2010 | myself, on identity, personal, storytelling |
I often tell people that this has been the best year of my life. I’ve never been so consistently happy and emotionally stable. I could say thanks to a few specific people or experiences, but I think it’s mostly thanks to a lot of effort on my part not to fall to pieces. In this…
Scrawny Fat Girl Gets Fit, Part 2
| October 28, 2010 | Posted by caroline under lifestyle, myself |
So as you know, I’m trying to stay fit and healthy. Drinking a lot more water, smoking a lot less — I’d like to say I’m not smoking at all but that would be a lie. Last week I attended my second session of Booty Camp. Before I got there, I had contacted my instructor,…
Scrawny Fat Girl Gets Fit, Part 1
| October 20, 2010 | Posted by caroline under lifestyle, myself |
I get a bit apprehensive at the start of a new fitness program. It reminds me of the first day of school or a new job, when you don’t know what anyone will be like or if you’re going to do something wrong that everyone else looks down on. I know you’ve heard me say…
7 things I thought about at Toronto’s Body Blitz Spa
| October 11, 2010 | Posted by caroline under lifestyle |
Things I thought about at Body Blitz Spa: How the hell have I never been here? I kinda like my body…How do these people make money? Are all of these women straight? Am I going to die in a spa? Will my skin stay this soft if I promise never to shower again? …I wish I was healthier and looked after my body better…
Un-Indian
| October 6, 2010 | Posted by caroline under on identity, on indian roots |
I’ve spent all these years trying to understand my roots and ethnicity. It’s this uneven feeling I carried with me across the desert and across the sea, from Dubai to Canada, and have yet to balance out. People always ask me what my background is and I tell them I’m Indian, but others suggest that…
is it so bad to wake up content and reach for a pen?
| August 16, 2010 | Posted by caroline under dreaming, freeform |
is it so bad to wake up content and reach for a pen? a smile peels my face, an idea pulls me from between the snarling teeth of sheets, the lulling banks of pillows. the fearless window beckons me near, i am mesmerized by its offerings, its mischievous welcome to share..should i, should i step…
