Category: Know my Story

  • 11 truths about life that I realized while river rafting

    “Leena, would you join us for a rafting trip this Sunday?” “Oh, of course!” I had no reason to say no to one of my spiritual mentors.  I’ve always felt anxious looking underwater. I vaguely remember a river drowning moment when I was five or six, but mom says it was a frightening one. A…

  • I have been in self-isolation all my life

    Hi, everyone! Since most of us are locked-down and positively tackling the challenges our planet Earth has been facing, I thought of sharing my experience of self-isolation, solitude and self love. My story has been published on Nepal’s one of the leading online portals Setopati and here’s the link to the blog. Together we will…

  • An hour at Starbucks changed the way I looked at it

    Starbucks, the name itself screams out the dignity of the brand. Good looking and well-dressed people serving smiles together with coffee and shakes, pop music buzzing inside the ambiance, young couples sipping on their favorite Mocha Latte. Romantic vibes all around.  Just like you, I used to think of this every time I heard the…

  • I need a young girl, says 62-year-old American

    I don’t like American women. Gee! Why so? Aren’t they beautiful? Aren’t they trustworthy? They can’t be trusted. So, are you single, then? I am single for 25 years now. Really? Yes! Someday soon, I will go to a small country like Nepal, find a young girl for me. Bring her here. She won’t have…

  • When a stranger knocked at my hotel room and asked, “can I take a selfie with you?”

    Without wasting a moment, I book Uber and leave the airport. Driver says, hotel is seven minutes away.  I am excited to explore the new city and its people. I haven’t googled anything about this place. Intentionally. I do some casual conversation with driver.  As I get off the cab, Uber guy extends wishes for…

  • Travel mistakes that almost ruined my trips

    Traveling comes with a lot of fun and learning. But lack of preparation that needs to be done before entering airport could leave you with sadness and regret. Just like when I made these mistakes during my visit to places. Read below and make sure you do not commit these travel mistakes. 1. Leaving old tag/s…

  • I am happiest when I am alone

    My happiness gets larger when I am not around people and that is what makes me feel complete.  I write this blog as I sit on yoga mat on the balcony of my flat, holding my beloved laptop, one fine Sunday, with an adorable cup of tea beside me. I never loved my MacBook this much…

  • 7 mistakes I made in India

    I see you are desperate enough to know the mistakes I made in life. Huh! My heart is closest to India. Reason? I spent my active six years and shaped career in this country. I made friends for life. Some dearest connections. Unnumbered well-wishers. India has given me a lot. Probably more than I anticipated.…

  • I am excited and nervous

    I am excited, nervous. Diverse emotions hitting my mind at the same time. 15 years back, I entered professional world. Didn’t heed what others (family, society) said just to chase my passion for media. Because media was/is the only thing I could think of, to pursue my dream. Today, when I look back, I feel grateful for…

  • Voting is a waste of time for me, says an autowallah

    I don’t know how to react to this instance. So, I had to share this with you all. As usual, I took an autorickshaw this eve from office to room. It was about to 8 I guess. While we were just reaching my house, I remembered that I had to pick some fruits, so I…