Resilience: The Heart of My Character

Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2024]. All Rights Reserved. I’m always striving to be resilient – it’s a quality that I truly value within myself. It has become my compass, guiding me through life’s inevitable challenges. I wasn’t always this strong and confident person that I am today. As a child, I was a calm and…

The Great Gatsby

Today, we honor F. Scott Fitzgerald, born September 24, 1896, a master of American literature. Known for his vivid portrayal of the Jazz Age, Fitzgerald’s works encapsulate the glitz and tragedy of 1920s America. His most famous novel, The Great Gatsby, remains a timeless critique of ambition, wealth, and love. Though his personal life was…

Woke or Not So Woke?

Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2024]. All Rights Reserved. I live in a Catholic neighborhood, and one of the best Catholic schools in the city is nearby. It is no wonder, I often encounter elderly Catholic folks during my morning walks. Today, I met an old gentleman who had lost his key, and I helped him…

Stories and Stars from East to West

Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2024]. All Rights Reserved. The belief in zodiac signs has fascinated cultures for centuries, with millions of people around the world turning to these astrological systems every day. While the concept of zodiac signs varies between cultures, from the Western zodiac to the Indian zodiac (Rashi) or Chinese zodiac, the fundamental…

Autumn Adventures: Back to School, Pumpkins, and Halloween!

Copyright © [Surabhi Parashar] [2024]. All Rights Reserved. As the vibrant days of summer fade, we step into the calm embrace of fall. The air turns crisp, the leaves start to change, and a sense of coziness begins to settle in. Fall has always been a time to slow down, reflect, and enjoy the beauty…

Do AI and Robots scare you?

(Part 2A of the blog – Novels of 2024) AI and machine learning have been all the rage these days. We all are using it. At the same time, we fear this new technology. People have become increasingly lonely and disconnected due to technology. The Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 showed us the importance of human…

Date A Girl Who Reads

I saved this the first time I heard it – a fun piece by Rosemarie Urquico. Enjoy! Date a girl who reads. Date a girl who spends her money on books instead of clothes. She has problems with closet space because she has too many books. Date a girl who has a list of books she wants…

My Life in an Alternate Universe

Let us imagine a world where the laws of physics take a different form, where time flows backward, or gravity pulls objects sideways. The concept of an alternate universe is strange and unknown. Mankind has always been afraid of the unknown. In an alternate universe, the familiar becomes fantastical, and the impossible becomes reality. Life…

My Money My Rules

Today, the financial world is changing fast, and more and more women are seizing control of their financial destinies. But where do today’s women stand in terms of financial literacy? Despite significant strides in education and professional achievements, many women still face unique challenges when it comes to managing their finances. Today, I wanted to…