Looks can be deceiving. Despite appearing outgoing, deep inside, I am an introvert. I recharge through quiet activities like reading, writing, cooking, home spa, doodling and daydreaming. Though I enjoy being with people, I prefer their company through meaningful conversations instead of rowdy activities. This TED talk ‘QUIET: The power of introverts’ by Susan Cain, …
“The most important coach in the world is yourself.” Out of the blue, I blurted this line in the pool. He was puzzled. I insisted it wasn’t nonsense. It’s perhaps a paradox? Something that seemingly contradict itself but could be true. In this pool, I learned how to swim. In this pool, I conquered my …
I get the most brilliant ideas and random thoughts in the pool… Read More »
Since watching Josh Kaufman’s TED talk about how to learn anything in 20 hours, I was curious and inspired. Kaufman managed to play and sing hundreds of pop songs in 20 hours! The trick is to learn four versatile chords in this sequence: G, D Em and C. I love to read, pick up new skills, …
On the way to our favourite beach resort… “Look at the car, the suspension is so low!” “Yeah man!” “That’s why can go so fast. High momentum” “If it crash, it’ll be even worst due to its weight. Right?” “Yup” “Hmm, my physics coming to good use now. But I don’t remember the formula” “f=ma. …
It’s not hard to get attention; it’s only hard to get the right kind of attention.
Not many famous international sites contacted me and ask for permission before using JewelPie’s content/photos e.g Lifehacker. Even worst, 9gag stole my content, removed JewelPie’s logo and pass of as theirs. I have emailed them a take down notice but to no avail. But Expressen, one of the two nationwide tabloid newspaper in Sweden politely asked. …
The last few weeks, I was in a trance-like state. I have been working like a robot, as soon as I wake-up and until I had no choice but to sleep. Eating is for survival and sleeping is to regain energy to work. Then I remember how JewelPie started; I’m prone to overworking and needed a work-life …
After an argument which he claimed due to me pushing his buttons, I drew this comic on Penultimate: Get it? *** Many might be further angered, but we both think its funny. In my defence, I bought him a chocolate bar as a ‘peace offering’ too. So all was well! (And I need a proper stylus …
Being happy for others; then everyone else’s happiness is yours too!
She worked even before she graduates, saved the money she earned and took a month long trip to London and Paris all by herself. Now that she is attached to a huge company, after working around the clock during the week with less than enough sleep, she still finds time to bake and jog during …
