Tag: writing

• When I lost my whimsy

  When I was younger, I would have a bouquet of lily of the valley next to my bed, and as the fragrance wafted into my room, I would silently think that the small bell shaped flowers could hear my dreams and were taking diligent notes to ensure they all came true. I would believe that…

  aliyavarma

  March 9, 2026

  Adulthood, Growing up, Life

  Adulthood, family, Growing pains, Growth, Life, Life changes, Love, mental-health, navigating life, Positivity, writing

• More than just my skin

  Identity is so strange at times. Some days I feel I know exactly who I am; other days, I feel like I have barely scratched the surface. Of course, a part of me still caters to what people expect of me, silently molding myself into a more digestible version of who I am in order…

  aliyavarma

  December 13, 2025

  Adulthood, Growing up, Life, South Asian

  Adulthood, Education, family, Growing pains, Growth, Identity, language, Language laws, language-learning, Life changes, Passions, politics, Quebec Politics, South Asian identity, travel, writing