For the longest time, I have had this thought. We all start out with a blank canvas. The texture of the canvas might be different (our genes), and the artists might be different (our family, friends, loved ones). But we are a blank canvas. As time passes the whiteness of that canvas fades and isContinue reading “Human Beings are Like a Canvas”
Tag Archives: Love
Who am I?
Who am I? I’m a human being yes. I am named Menaka Ramakrishnan. I came into this world as an ‘Indian’. Who am I? I love my family. I love my friends. I have a lot of love to give and receive. Who am I? I love the performing arts. I love writing. I loveContinue reading “Who am I?”
Adventures in IKEA
This is a work of fiction. I had come to Malmo in Sweden by train and thought I should visit IKEA, the best furniture shop in the world. When I was younger, my father owned a travel company, and we would often shift to different locations within Europe, Malmo being one of them. Currently, I’mContinue reading “Adventures in IKEA”
An Arranged Honeymoon
Go to Mount Titlis, they said, all honeymooners go there. Well, here we are at Mount Titlis. This whole idea of Switzerland was Arjun’s family’s. They are part of a clan that loves to see snowy mountains in Bollywood movies. They clearly didn’t realize how cold it would be during the winter. I would definitelyContinue reading “An Arranged Honeymoon”
How to Let Go of Your Past
Sometimes, events stick with you that are so difficult to forget. It could be anything – a breakup, getting fired from your job, a fight with a loved one. We all have regrets in life, but maybe it’s time to let go. Here’s how you can try: 1) Realize that it isn’t real now WhatContinue reading “How to Let Go of Your Past”
Menaka Writes 