An Introduction, Maybe Most of us, at some point in our lives, would have waited for something or someone, somewhere. It could be as simple as waiting for the bus, or waiting at the post office, or waiting for the lift, or perhaps waiting at the clinic. We might also have bumped into the same person while going to work or while going home or maybe while grocery shopping. When I see familiar faces, I sometimes would strike up a conversation. I don't usually introduce myself…
Self-motivation, the power we have within **Self-motivation** is a powerful tool, and it lies within us, but only if we choose to use it. Some of our actions and decisions are results of **self-motivation**. Take **cooking** for example. We can have all the **cooking** utensils we need in the kitchen and all the recipes online, but if we do not have the **self-motivation** to cook, the utensils will continue to sit and wait for us. And as the saying goes, you can't force a…
Alcohol is just a drink. Is it? That was what I usually hear from friends who tried to coax me to drink alcohol. Is it really? The truth is, I do not think it is just a drink. It is a liquid that burns your throat and turns you into a different person if you drink more than what your body can handle. I have seen people thinking they are **charming** after a few drinks and for those who cannot handle alcohol, it takes just 1 drink or less for them to start feeling the effects…
The unmistakeable whiff Jean was excited. It was almost 4AM and she was getting ready to go to the airport. Her brother who had been away for the past 5 years was finally coming home. He was due to reach in an hour's time and with the airport being an hour's drive away, Jean planned to start driving soon. Her elderly uncle and cousin volunteered to accompany her. When the clock struck 4, Jean started her journey with her uncle seated at the passenger's seat behind and her…
The tenant My neighbor once rented their house to a group of people who spoke a language different from what I could understand. At that time, I thought it was quite **charming** that they spoke a different language. At first, it was peaceful having them as neighbors. However, things started to change. Whenever they came back, they would talk loudly as they entered the house. Sometimes they sang and sometimes they shouted at each other. This went on for weeks and it got from…
A Simple Stir-fry Mixed Vegetables dish Whenever I crave for cooked vegetables, one of my go-to recipes is this **Stir-fry Mixed Vegetables with Garlic**. It is a simple stir-fry dish and there is no set-on-stone measurements. Anything goes basically :D. And if you are looking to clear your fridge to make way for new vegetables for the coming week, this is a great way to cook them all :) All you need is: A mix variety of vegetables - chopped or sliced, any vegetable that you…
My Read.Cash Learning Today: Beginner's Guides, Sponsorship and Appreciation 3 weeks in and there is much to learn on Read.Cash. There is a whole lotta exciting stuffs here, kind and helpful authors to guide us through this place. And today, I got my first and second sponsor, woohoo! Thank you, thank you @heartbeat1515 and @scottcbusiness 💗 Being 2 to 3 weeks old here, I have been clicking on every option on the top-right menu to see what is in there and one option that I…
The Gift of Giving Just the other day, I bought some corn. While I waited for the lift to my apartment, a neighbour came to wait for the lift too. We smiled once or twice before but have not introduced ourselves before. The neighbour asked what type of corn did I buy and we had a *cornversation.* I learned that she bought a corn the week before but it did not taste as good as she had expected. I instantly offered her one of the corns I bought, for her to try. She asked, how…
Hate, do I really? Hate is a very strong word. The moment the words such as "I hate you!" are said out loud or written and sent or published, there is no turning back. It would be as though the words have been cast in stone. I used to hate quite a bit. I would say out loud that I hated this or that, or him or her, until someone wise asked me, "Do you really?" He went on to say "Hate is a very strong word, my dear. Think about it." He asked, do I really hate, or perhaps it…
Freewriting :: My thoughts on cooking **Writing prompt from:** https://writingexercises.co.uk/subjectgenerator.php Cooking, holds a special place in my heart. I remember watching my grandma cook delicious meals for us when we came back from school and for dinner. I watched her prepare the ingredients and I followed her steps to see the dishes come to life. Even up until today, I enjoy watching cooking shows. It elates my eyes and heart when I watch the pan sizzles, or when…
A bully once **Writing prompt from:** https://writingexercises.co.uk/firstlinegenerator.php As I sat there in the diner, waiting for my breakfast of my favourite pancake and latte to arrive, I couldn't help but think how different she seemed now. Back then, I remembered the way she used to push us, the ones she deemed weak, to the ground, just because she felt like it. She would pinch, hit or slap us, any time she pleased. No rhyme or reason given. None at all. She and her…
A word I used to cringe when I heard these 2 short words from my former bosses. Usually they would come together with a stern face and a question mark that sounded more like a command. When someone says, "Can I have **a word** with you?", it usually means that you are in trouble and the "a word" is a longer than a word session of reprimanding. But it can also mean that the person wanted to have a serious discussion with you too, although I think the former would be more of…
Garlic with curry leaves garnish I am into simple dishes and one of the must have ingredient is always garlic. Aaaahhh yummy garlic. @heartbeat1515 suggested that I share this recipe and here I am :) Fried garlic makes really tasty garnish for almost anything, and especially so when they are fried until crispy. Frying also removes the pungent taste of garlic which some may not enjoy. In this recipe, I fried garlic with curry leaves. The curry leaves interestingly enhances…
Freewriting:: Wish Writing prompts from: https://writingexercises.co.uk/take-three-nouns.php As the light turned green for pedestrians, Sam walked to cross the junction. His mind quickly wandered off to his conversation with his doctor, just an hour ago. "Talk to your children please. This disease is aggressive. You may only have 2 months from the looks of it and you must give them the time they would want, to be with you." Sam pondered for a bit. At this age, **death** was…
Drift I woke up late. I could have woken up earlier but my eyes were heavy. The alarm rang since 6:00am. I kept snoozing it. I had another alarm set for 6:30am, in case the earlier one failed to wake me up. Somehow, my alarm stopped ringing. I couldn't remember if I stopped it. I guess all the alarms failed me today. When I finally woke up, it was near 10:00am. Darn. Not good. I had another alarm set for 8:30am which I must have whacked it to stop too. But I didn't feel…
You fix your bed when you wake up. Do you? I do. Wait... well, not really. I make my bed when I wake up. I don't fix it. There is nothing to fix because it is not broken. I hope not. Although, making the bed is not the first thing I would do. The first thing I'd do is drink a glass of water to soothe my throat after a night's sleep and to wake my system up. Then, I would make the bed. I would plump up the pillows and put them in place, smooth the sheets and tuck in the…
Achieving a Peace of Mind It is a good goal to have. A good way to end the day. But achieving peace of mind is easier said than done. Most often than not, we would have unfinished business by the end of the day. Emails to be written, clothes to be ironed, garments to be repaired, books to be arranged and issues to be tackled. It is important to be able to let it go for the day, and pick it up again the next day as a new day begins. When I started work, some eons ago, I would…
I am a guest It dawned on me that I am a guest here. This is your house and they are your rules. I like being in your house, and I will abide by your rules. If you want me to leave my shoes on, I will. If you say that we should do a dance before we can publish an article, I will consider it too. However, I have some thoughts to share if you care to read... Truth is, I was quite disheartened by the message and of course the penalty, but this is your house and I am a guest…
Spit properly Spitting can be horrid, disgusting and unhygienic when you do not do it at the designated place. If we need to clear our throat, lets find a sink or a toilet bowl first. After that, run the water or flush to wash the spit away. Spitting becomes appropriate when it is done the right way at the right place and at the right time. The same goes with words. Words can be spit out if done properly, at the right place and at the right time, whether verbally or in…
CraftWorks (f37c) Community To all craft lovers! I have created this CraftWorks (f37c) Community for all who are passionate about crafts to share any craft you made, saw, watched, learnt, heard or read about. https://read.cash/c/craftworks-f37c/ The name **CraftWorks** is courtesy from @Saha99saha who has been sharing her beautiful craftworks here (thank you @Saha99saha 😊) *craft (verb)****:*** *to make or produce with care, skill, or ingenuity* *from*…
Needle Craft :: Cross stitch One of the first needle crafts that I learnt was cross stitch. I think it is one of the most simple-to-do embroidery stitches around. It usually follows a guided pattern that marks the different colours to form a picture. Materials and Tools The materials and tools required are usually: a tapestry needle, that has a large eye for the embroidery thread to pass through and a slightly blunt tip. There are different needle sizes available, depending…
Paper Craft :: Little Puffy Stars Most call these Lucky Stars and I call them Little Puffy Stars. I do not know if they are truly lucky but I do know that making them is quite therapeutic and giving them away as gifts to those who are looking for a glimmer of luck makes me happy. These stars have been around for a long time and I remember making them in school from friends. Nowadays, we can find many tutorials that are available in the internet. It is a form of origami and…
Why? He walked away, in the light of day. No words spoken, no reason given. Baffled, confused, she stood there thinking. Wondering, what it was, that changed it all. Was it something she said? Or something she did? Or was it something she didn't? she had no idea. Why is it so hard? when it was supposed to be easy. Why does it hurt? when it should not. *Lead image by Olia Ghoza on Unsplash* https://unsplash.com/photos/u7xln_gMQyY
Self Motivation : Blank days It was one of the days when nothing made sense, nothing worked. No mood, no push, no nothing at all. I asked myself, what was going on with my sorrowed heart. But no answer **could please sorrow** (**cps**). I laid in bed for a couple of hours and dragged myself to move to the sofa. Both places, full of pillows and cushions, tempted me to curl to the side which was all I could do. At least the TV was on and my finger could flick the remote…
@marblely