tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82659617910108592312026-07-03T23:25:45.797-07:00Writing should be as spontaneous and urgent as a letter to a lover, or a message to a friend who has just lost a parent. And writing is, in the end, that oddest of anomalies...an intimate letter to a stranger...- Pico IyerCurioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08286349495928631111noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265961791010859231.post-30568405919654222522012-07-29T01:33:00.001-07:002012-07-29T01:33:16.049-07:00

I have finally made the transition from the Blogspot world over to Wordpress. Why the move you might ask: simply because I fell in love with a Wordpress theme. Yep, thats all it took to pack up my bag and give my writing a new home.... You can now find me at http://curiouslounge.wordpress.com/ Stop by and let me know what you think of the new space !

Curioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08286349495928631111noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265961791010859231.post-1759515943804536642012-05-24T08:18:00.000-07:002012-05-24T08:18:35.180-07:00

Here is another article recently published on LifeHacks. http://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/why-finding-your-passion-is-a-myth.html

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Here is my article that was recently published on Stepcase LifeHacks. http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/is-facebook-our-new-best-friend.html

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When was the last time you ran in an open field with your arms wide open? When did you last embrace the world like it was all yours? Is day dreaming something you are still guilty about? The question is, in this so called free world, are you really free? Free from your own shackles or have you managed to entangle yourself to such a great extent that you feel trapped within? Though growing up

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The blasts in Mumbai have devastated the city once again. The morale of Mumbaikars is at rock bottom while they see no signs of hope or change. Streets where the music of ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ echoed are now immersed in blood and fear. The sights are too gruesome for our appetite and the cries too agonizing for our ears. Though we try hard to convince ourselves that this is just a bad dream and

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"The world needs anger. The world often continues to allow evil because it isn’t angry enough" – Bede Jarrett Photo By Joel Davies Anger is a daunting emotion, a sentiment that we try to evade or even conceal till our wit allows us too. It’s interesting to see how we are repulsed by anger; even an association with it is dreaded. We look down at ourselves for letting it get the best of

Curioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08286349495928631111noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265961791010859231.post-72022547699822925122011-04-11T14:46:00.000-07:002011-10-16T11:05:50.174-07:00

I’ve been trying to visit South America for more than a year but it just didn’t work out until now. Sometimes work took the blame, sometimes life did while at other times hesitantly I did. Though me being me had already made up my mind, I was going; how, when, I had no idea, but I was more than willing to figure it out. ‘Why Peru’ is a question I’ve asked myself repeatedly, but have had no

Curioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08286349495928631111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265961791010859231.post-66580445044032907592011-03-11T12:30:00.000-08:002011-10-16T10:49:05.739-07:00

Heart breaking, frightful and nerve wrecking barely describe how I felt when I heard about the disaster. Not only is the video coverage disturbing, sometimes it even feels unreal. Really? I’ve seen the world crash in movies but in my heart I know that as soon as I leave the theater it will all disappear like it never happened. But this is real; there are no men in black that will save the planet

Curioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08286349495928631111noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265961791010859231.post-50132559043616587412011-03-09T21:21:00.000-08:002011-10-16T10:45:11.064-07:00

Another one for the lazy types like me :) http://www.dumblittleman.com/2011/03/are-you-neglecting-you.html Photo by gothick_Matt

Curioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08286349495928631111noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265961791010859231.post-16271055206139338362011-02-20T10:42:00.000-08:002011-10-16T10:45:53.305-07:00

Now you can find some more of my writing at Dumb Little Man, a fantastic website about everything and anything life makes you stumble upon. Here is one of the many to come : Don't Overthink Life! Think Less and Get Happy Photo by Jay White As always comments are welcome.

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For some ignorance is bliss while for the others there is nothing more frightful. What is it that you prefer: knowing it all or closing your eyes and avoiding the pain instead? Though I’m not arguing that one should refrain from educating themselves to make the right decisions in life, sometimes choosing to know more about an unpleasant event or an occurrence  only cause the heart to ache.

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Take a look at my guest post on Wise Bread. http://www.wisebread.com/hate-your-job-it-could-be-your-fault Photo by PeskyMonkey

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This is a question we have all asked ourselves in various phases of our lives, some out of curiosity while others out of fear. I’ve spent the recent past of my life questioning myself over and over again: what if I had done things differently, what if I had made different choices, but I seem to receive no answer. Irrespective of how much time and energy I spend contemplating the

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Sounds exotic doesn't it? Or maybe even crazy as some may say. But I insist, that’s how I want my voyage to be. Partly mesmerizing with incomparable beauty, partly intimidating of not knowing what lies ahead and partly even terrifying as I step into the unknown, just to find myself in harmony with everything I was afraid of. Think about it, how does it feel when you drive through the

Curioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08286349495928631111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265961791010859231.post-77175341455840836502010-09-10T08:41:00.000-07:002011-10-16T10:51:06.013-07:00

Check out my Guest Post at Wise Bread! http://www.wisebread.com/quarterlife-crisis-what-is-it Like always, comments are welcome! Photo by Bohari Adventures

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A match made in heaven or the devils nest? Depends on who you ask. What is it about this fetish that intoxicates such a large population of the X chromosome while the Y chromosome remains untouched? Is the Y chromosome not worthy enough? Do they even realize what they are missing out on? I don’t think so, just like the quote says, “Sometimes you just don’t know what you’ve been missing till it

Curioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08286349495928631111noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265961791010859231.post-31286891689136382072010-07-27T22:21:00.000-07:002011-10-16T10:51:47.100-07:00

Sometimes Ex’s can make it harder for you to move on, even though in your heart you knew you had good reasons for your decision. Have you ever tried to move on in life, but things around you just don’t let you? You put in the effort for weeks or even months and then someone does something and it drags you back to square one, just like that. Notice how your happiness actually depends on the

Curioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08286349495928631111noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265961791010859231.post-31197427471819539152010-07-11T01:07:00.000-07:002011-10-16T10:52:11.061-07:00

Is there a difference? Sometimes. I think there exists a fine balance between questing for the ideal match and choosing to settle with the one who loves you. Though such decisions cannot be judged and are rather personal, I cannot help but wonder if we make them out of choice or fear instead? Photo by Lenscap As we grow older, sometimes we tend to let go of our ideas of a perfect life and

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A few days ago I had an interview right across from my first engineering job, a job I realized I still unconsciously dread. There I was, 3 years later, walking on the same streets with the same aura, the same blue sky and the same glass buildings. The streets still filled with rushed drivers and the sidewalk still had the inconsiderate pedestrians. As I walked along, I felt my heart beat

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No one likes to be judged, but ironically we judge others as often as we blink our eyes. Whether it is a celebrity or the girl next door, everyone is judged to various degrees either consciously or unconsciously. Though being judgmental does not necessarily have to be negative, meeting new people or analyzing situations without having preconceived notions can be a challenge in itself. An art, I’m

Curioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08286349495928631111noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265961791010859231.post-7637241871880655942010-06-09T18:53:00.000-07:002011-10-16T10:54:24.827-07:00

Exhilarating or Depressing? Depends I think, on what we choose to see. Though I’ve been a fan of rainy days all my life, sometimes such days can be rather gloomy. The cloudy, cold and wet day interferes with all the daily chores, groceries take longer, traffic is slower and I’d rather cuddle up in a blanket with a warm coffee than have the thought of venturing outside.

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We all love them. Obsess over them. Blush when we get them. Sometimes even wait for them. But yet rarely ever give them. Photo by Lily Do we underestimate the value of compliments? Do we forget the joy of being appreciated? The electric energy that flows through your body and the way it radiates on your face with a smile. The way you unconsciously like that person just a little bit more.

Curioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08286349495928631111noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265961791010859231.post-17749706301473824902010-05-29T16:15:00.000-07:002011-10-16T10:55:16.493-07:00

It doesn't matter if you are in a relationship or not. Sometimes you just need to go on a date with yourself. Why wait for someone to have a perfect evening out? It could be as simple as a walk on the beach with your favourite coffee, a special meal at the local restaurant or just a drive in the mountains with the music turned up. Dress up, feel great and enjoy some time alone.

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To be honest, I don’t know. I’ve done a lot of reading from career books to numerous passion tests to people’s testimonies, but I haven’t found that click for myself yet. Questions like what would make you jump out of bed every morning are asked. Though they may seem simple, it can be rather quite difficult to pinpoint what exactly is it that makes you jump out of bed. Say you are eager to

Curioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08286349495928631111noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8265961791010859231.post-16876789815912495342010-05-21T12:19:00.000-07:002011-10-16T10:56:07.705-07:00

I was in a mall yesterday when I saw a 3 year old kid sprinting from one store to another aimlessly. The mom followed screaming ‘Bret, Stop, Come Back’. Though the mom gasping for air, following the kid’s zig zac route definitely made me smile, it made me wonder we well. How do kids have so much more energy compared to us adults? Although kids have a more physically challenging schedule than us,

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