I want a house in the woods, Dominated by wood and greens, I want a house in the woods, Somewhere I can be me. I want a house in the woods, With a wooden door painted yellow, So that it lets in all the sunshine, Always open for every other fellow. I want a house in the woods, Full of nick-nacks that don't make sense, With a backyard garden, Full of flowers and heavenly incense. I want a house in the woods, That has no beginning and no end, It stretches out into the infinite f

When you finish a good book, how does it feel? Is it the same feeling for everyone? Do we feel the same way when we finish a good series? According to me, no. Perhaps it's because I'm a bibliophile? A bookworm. But finishing a good story book to me is a feeling that's..... that's like when you've finally figured out a person. It's a warm hug on a winter day (not Mumbai winter) and good, strong coffee in the morning. It's... perfection, satisfaction and nostalgia rolled into o

There is a story in the Mahabharat of a demon called 'Bakasur' that is frequently referenced in our daily life. In the town of Ekachakra, Bakasur had wreaked such terror and strife that each day he demanded a huge cart filled with food, two oxen and a driver to be delivered to him, which he would consume and only then would he refrain from destroying the town. The Pandav Bheem, who had a hunger for food rivaling Bakasur was the savior of the people of Ekachakra. While travell

These past two weeks, I have had a lot of 'firsts'. The first time I went on three consecutive trips. The first time I went to Delhi. The first time I lived in a villa with friends. The first time I tried tiramisu (loved it, would recommend). The first time I played boggle. The first time I presented a research paper. The first time I did not post my blog on Saturday.... You know that high you get, the buzz after finishing a great series (I mean books, you think Netflix)? Rec