Do I love the work I do for a living? Probably, no … though I’ve let it grow on me, become a routine I efficiently execute. Life is not always about the ideal, it’s about making viable and practical choices. I’d advise you to take up that internship offer. Weekend Writing Prompt #332
What is thinking out of the box? My feet are surrounded by maelstroms, and long for a rock to rest on. The mind is busy thinking how to grow wings and fly out of the mess. The courage to mock gravitational forces and entrench a new system in life. Get the new lifestyle inside the … Continue reading Thinking out of the Box
“If they don’t know about it, it doesn’t exist.” She leaves the room with a sigh after being told that she should not interrupt. Maybe they are right. She should not interrupt nonsense with logic. How can patriarchal frogs accept that a woman knows more than what they’ve learnt in their deep, dark wells? And … Continue reading Blatherskites
“What is the investment you are looking at?” “Fifteen thousand dollars.” “And what kind of capital will you bring in?” “Innovative ideas and patent rights.” “That’s sunk capital. Talking about the future, the only hallmark of your trust in the idea is the money you’re willing to invest. You need to have skin in the … Continue reading Angel Investors
"Why does she lose friends superfast? Her warmth appears inviting at first." "Magniloquence and repetition. Nobody is interested in the glorious world she creates for herself." Weekend Writing Prompt
multiple-faced monstersmouthing a different jargonfor different sets of listenerschecking feedbackanalysingtwisting statementsrevising strategies mud-slinging - an understatementwhen a witch hunt is launchedcandidates are offered no choicebut to fall in lineor be destroyedforever in public eye public memory is shortalso intelligencedoctored videosmanipulated versionsof whatevercould be truthrule the roostforwarded many times a mob cheers, jeerssupports, followsbeheads, leadsmasked monsterswith … Continue reading Elections
“How can you be so nonchalant towards your torturer?” “Because I never let him take charge of my psyche. He’s the dirty outsider I leave behind before entering myself.” “So, forgiveness is your panacea for sorrow?” “No. I don’t let the unwanted come in.” Weekend Writing Prompt
“The pitch feels different”, Wilson’s message to his boss is disturbing. “You’re not one to get outsmarted. I’m sure you studied the terrain well before entering the conference room.” No reply… Silence feels ominous. “Is there a woman in the other team?” types his boss anxiously. “No. I can detect a honey trap.” “Then, what … Continue reading Outmaneuvered
He steps in and sets hearts aflutter. All hands are placed on hearts to assess the damage, before he sets his sight or hands on them. Actually, he used a stethoscope, not bare hands. Weekend Writing Prompt
The Best Employee of the Year trophy stands tall in the showcase. However, Nora looks distinctly uncomfortable. Her family is shocked to find the trophy discarded in the bin. A week later, they wonder why is she changing her job, when the existing employers treat her so well. Nora takes them out to dinner to … Continue reading Treachery
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