Dugo_Writings

Sometimes, very minute incidents can shake your thoughts. They question the very existence of each and every value you have always believed in—and one such day was mine. Today, as I travelled from my home to my workplace, I encountered many things that I had missed every other time I travelled this route. But today, those very things woke me up from a deep sleep. I was riding my bike, and when I reached Hunsur—my childhood treasure box—I was shocked and disheartened by the mere sight of a place I once walked with joy. Yes, in the name of development, that place has lost its entire row of trees, which was the highlight of that road. It was once lush green, and the air was filled with a pinch of eucalyptus aroma. The road was beautifully lined with giant nilgiri trees, rain trees, and teak. Now, it is all gone. The road and the so-called developing structures stand alone, crying out loud under the scorching heat, stripped of shade and companionship. Yes, I do agree with the notion of...

I recently came across a trend on Instagram about the evolution of individuals from 2016 to 2026, or posts highlighting moments from 2016 that made people proud. It truly is an excellent way to introspect and reflect on ourselves. We get so busy with our lives and work that we hardly find time to pause and review our journey. We just keep moving forward. For me too, this trend made me look back at my memories from 2016 — and it felt surreal. Let me share a piece of my story. 2016. The first half of the year was all about my pre-board and board examinations for my 1st PU, along with intensive preparation for my +2 classes, which were supposed to begin in the second half. Luckily, I didn’t join any coaching institute; I prepared at home. That phase was a banger for me! It was also our last year in my second most favourite home on this planet — JNV Mysuru . A place where I lived life without worries or tension. I can talk endlessly about this heaven, but today, it’s all about 2016 — so I...

How does it feel when a small truth ruins the longest-lasting friendship you ever had? How do you adapt to new conditions all of a sudden? How do you react when you accidentally face each other in the future at some random events? How can you be so okay with being a total stranger after having such a genuine bond? Is that easy? Is it really not hurtful? These questions are constantly exhausting me with overthinking for answers! Actually, I am not that kind of girl who would be so overwhelmed with someone’s exit from my life. But this is haunting me because there were no fights, quarrels, disappointments, or any kind of arguments. It was just a single fact I shared that created this gap. I just can’t stop thinking about that. I unknowingly became so close to one person, not with any kind of intention. We conversed a lot and understood each other well—to the extent that I even considered him my best friend, which is super rare in my case. But now, due to one statement, everything is gone...