A fairytale story of switching career paths while settling into a new country — Canada.
Author: Nerissa
How I became a fan of the k-pop group, BTS
BTS is taking over the world! This is just my story of how I became a tiny star in their galaxy!
Banking tasks simplified: From ‘RE’ to ‘NRE’ and everything in between
My candid experience of converting my Indian savings account to an NRO/NRE account with 3 leading Indian banks viz., ICICI, Axis, and HDFC.
A-Z of First Landing in Canada
A detailed experience of soft landing in Canada along with helpful tips and advice to make your journey a smooth one!
How It All Began
Feelings, emotions, logic, and reasons that influenced my decision to move to Canada.
Broken
Wandering into an abyss So empty and dark, Shadows go invisible Every step leaves a mark In the heart, On the mind, Making the vision A little blind. Words unspoken Or those spoken... Haven't ever been So loud and clear; And into a million tiny, Tiny decibels, broken. Syllables, each one Equally brutal Shattered, like … Continue reading Broken
The Cute Guy, Superman and Me!
I was returning back home to Bombay after a business trip to Hyderabad. Window seats on night flights fascinate me. Hence, I'd asked for one on this particular flight as well. Once on the flight, I settled down in my seat and got back to the book I was reading – Breathless in Bombay. It … Continue reading The Cute Guy, Superman and Me!
Roses are Red; Violets are Blue
This composition of mine is in response to another poem by a dear friend (mentioned below). I gazed into the forbidden abyss with mesmerized eyes And discovered true bliss like on a mountain-peak at sunrise... The roses bloom, the clouds evanesce away Everything seems new; and yet again, love's on its way... Yes, I'm smiling; … Continue reading Roses are Red; Violets are Blue
Reflections & Shadows
It's been a while... I've spoken From the heart Made life worthwhile; As life moves on And time flies by Present becomes the past And disappears like a firefly. I look back Reflect on shadows of the past, Sentiments On my heart An eclipse they cast. I run, at times, I fall I hide and … Continue reading Reflections & Shadows
Lash-Out
I've had enough; I can't take it 'nymore It's all over; nothin' ain't like before The meteoric magnificence; Those dreams with happiness galore I stand here by the river; my eyes now sore My mind imprinted with angry thoughts Traded for all the happy ones my heart once bought Emotions build up inside me bubbling … Continue reading Lash-Out