Balakarthiga’s Blog

  • Dear Future Daughter.

    Dear Future Daughter, This is something I never planned to do. A tiny but powerful incident forced me into writing this. Let me be honest with you – I’m caught up in a puddle of conflicting emotions. This is a letter that is targeted at making two people feel better. You, and of course, me. Read more

  • The Gryffindor Who Almost Lost Her Courage.

    The Gryffindor Who Almost Lost Her Courage.

    My dearest Joanne, This is not a story. This is a close, heartfelt correspondence with a woman, who is more than an idol to me.  This is a piece of my mind – a piece of my life. I’m currently in that phase of life when the warmth of a wishful hope, hugs me so Read more

  • Immortality.

    Immortality.

    Dear Dr.Kalam, Last night, made me think a lot about death and immortality. But the minute I walked into tightly packed Barn Hall, of NITT,  I found myself thinking about inspiration and glory. I’ve given the process of dying a lot of thought, Dr.Kalam. It doesn’t matter how old you are, where you come from or Read more

  • Day 71, Happiness. [BoB]

    Day 71, Happiness. [BoB]

    I do not remember the last time I felt so happy. I didn’t even know that it was possible for me to hold such large amounts of excitement, and that my tiny body was even capable of containing the intensity of such emotions. Before you think that I just landed a million dollar book deal, Read more

  • Day 63 [BoB] The Nerve To Fail.

    A lot of people in the world havetaught me that crying, asking for help and showing that one was not all right, was a sign of weakness. Some even saw it as a failure. Right now, I feel like it’s the exact opposite. Read more

  • TEN THINGS EVERY WRITER WANTS TO HEAR ALL THE TIME

    TEN THINGS EVERY WRITER WANTS TO HEAR ALL THE TIME

    It’s no big surprise. Everyone around me knows that I’m a weird little creature. I bury myself inside a cozy world of fantasy, multi task between writing short stories, writing a novel, blogging, and studying. I usually love hanging around with people. However, I’m not going to lie, but there are certain instances when “People” make Read more