Essays on Memories

From all corners of the world, there are always some favorites. It does not matter how much you move, how much you travel or where you are, there is never a bad time to return. You know exactly which people you are at home with….

In the history of the human kind, fishing has always been present. In its coexistence with nature, there is a special relationship between the tireless fisherman and the immense sea, which has played a leading role in the survival of our species. It was very…

“Row row your boat gently down the stream, merrily, merrily, merrily , life is but a dream”. A prominent nursery rhyme, that briefly explicates my topic. To start with, my subject matter has been defined by many people, they say it is treating others as…

It is impossible not to be awestruck by India. It is an extraordinary country full of rich cultures and diverse landscapes. Perhaps the most defining trait of India is its religion. I spent my childhood and half of my teenage years in a Hindu temple…

“If it scares you, it might be a good thing to try,” said Seth Godin. In February of the past year, my classmates and I traveled to Kitulgala, Sri Lanka, a riverside village surrounded by an abundant forest. Being so far away from my home…

Granny Weatherall’s memory of being jilted at the altar 60 years ago has caused her to dread the unpredictable events in life. In the past, she has found comfort in organizing and controlling every aspect of her life. Now facing old age and death, she…

Nowadays, the prospect of long-distance relationships seems like a thing in the past. Repeatedly criticized by its opponents, the image of long-distance relationships have been tossed around and pushed aside. However, the downsides and the failures of a long-distance relationship lies within the beholder and…

The hospital room was lit up by the late summer sun and the sound of the families going to the circus just below the window made it sound like everything would be ok. I would always climb onto the window ledge and watch the parents…

It is an undeniable fact that the built constitutes an important part of our environment and plays a crucial role in shaping our experiences and memories. We had begun experiencing architecture even before we heard, or knew, how to speak the word: by touching, licking,…

Winter is my favourite season of the year. It’s not too hot and always cold but the best part about it is the snow. I have always loved the snow because it brings back the best memories: building a snowman with pebbles for eyes, a…