Navigatinglife Stories

Problems are like beams of light. Majority of them get absorbed. Some get reflected and passed on to others while some get refracted and are tweaked a little before being passed on to others. The problems that dominate our lives are the ones that perform the opposite of Total Internal Reflection - Total Absorption. Naina Singhania believes that she has the most uneventful life ever. The people she is surrounded with-not so much. Her associates make up for the lack of spice in her life or so she thought. What she doesn't realise is the drama she talks about isn't in third person. Somebody else might be bearing the brunt of it, but Naina always gets a share. Share by share, her experiences are defined. Experiences that are centred around her, that cater to her but in somebody else's background. The problems and struggles that are solely hers are stashed away in the farthest corner of her mind. Who wants to relive the non-good memories of their own lives! Naina focuses on being the perfect second character. Long conversations with friends do not include the sleepless nights to crack her college, the financial instability that subtly influenced her growing years or her impressive multi-tasking skills. They highlight other topics like her ex-crush and ex-bestfriend's relationship or her dance partner's injury one day before their show. Read on to see how Naina's life is inadvertently impacted by the chaos she is surrounded by. Afterall, her life is full of reflections and refractions.

Between Two Worlds In the bustling city of London, Alya, a spirited young woman from Malaysia, embarks on a transformative journey far from the comforts of home. As she navigates the vibrant streets filled with diverse cultures and faces, she grapples with the bittersweet pangs of homesickness and the exhilarating thrill of adventure. With her heart torn between two worlds, Alya finds solace in her friendship with Jaxon, an student who introduces her to the wonders of London. As their bond deepens, she discovers the beauty of embracing her heritage while forging a new identity in a city that challenges and inspires her. Through cultural explorations and heartfelt moments, Alya learns to weave her past and present into a rich tapestry of experiences. In this story of self-discovery, love, and the complexities of belonging, Ayla embarks on a quest to honor her roots while carving out a legacy in the vibrant life that London has to offer. Can Alya find her place in a world so different from her own? Will she learn to dance between the lives she has known and the future that awaits her? "To find herself, she had to leave everything behind." "Where you come from shapes you-but doesn't have to define you." Disclaimer This is a work of fiction. Any similarities to actual events, places, or persons, living or dead, are purely coincidental. The story explores themes of culture, identity, and personal growth. All characters, events, and places depicted in this story are products of the author's imagination or used fictitiously. Reader discretion is advised for themes that may resonate with personal experiences.

I realized recently that my life is full of lessons, so I decided to write what I can about it. Some of these lessons I've learned, and others you'll learn from hopefully. When I was 15, a relative of ours called my mom and my mom's step-sister to the side and told them about her interest in their daughters for her sons, and these daughters happened to be my cousin, Hanan, and I. Both sisters were overjoyed and accepted this proposal immediately. They handed out our phone numbers and returned home to tell their daughters this good news. I'm not sure what happened at the other end, but I turned the proposal down the moment my mom and my aunt sat me down and told me about it, as if my opinion matters lol ... They lectured me about the scarcity of men and preached about recognizing blessings that Allah bestows on his servants. They told me I was blessed and that what I was getting was a golden opportunity that might come only once in my lifetime. The 15-year-old me watched them with slight amusement, and of course, I was not buying into what they were telling. I mean, I was a good-looking, intelligent girl any guy would be lucky to have. Or So I Thought.....

What is normal? Do we all experience the same or similar thoughts. I believe we do. Follow me on a journey. Truth or fiction. You decide. Are these ramblings of a touched mind or a well developed story?

poems

navigating life isn't graceful. it's messy and quiet and full of things we don't say out loud. this is a collection of poems written while trying to understand love, loss, and myself.

A skilled yet troubled guy, tired of the same old routine, decides to break free and explore life beyond the usual. As he faces personal challenges and embraces unforeseen adventures, his journey becomes a tale of self-discovery, resilience, and finding equilibrium between inner conflicts and the vast world ahead.

"If you ever thought living with roommates was a big sleepover, you thought wrong. Try living in a house with four strangers-each from a different world-you'll never truly understand chaos." Living in a townhouse with four other girls-each with their own culture, background, and personal quirks-was never going to be easy. We're all different, yet forced to coexist under one roof. You'd think we'd bond over shared living space, but it's more like a battle of wits, clashing personalities, and unspoken tension. Between the cleaning habits, awkward silences, and gambled routines, there's more than just drama brewing here. Join me, the quiet one, as I try to keep the peace, navigate each girl's unique way of life, and find out what it really means to live with people who are, in every way, strangers. But some thoughts are better left unsaid... and some secrets may just be too big to keep. These are the thoughts of a roommate. Will we all survive this together, or will the walls we've built inside ourselves finally crumble?

Sage Gibson wasn't prepared for his whole existence to be uprooted and moved away. He didn't love his life, but that didn't mean he wouldn't miss it. Now he's in a small town where he pretends not to notice the looks some people give him. Maybe it's the painted finger nails? He doesn't care all that much. He's too busy trying to figure himself out and how much of his past is affecting him. With his family to worry about and his own personal puzzle that is his mind, he doesn't have time to care about what people at school think of him. He's happy enough with his one new friend and gawking at her hot brother. (He will never admit that last part out loud.) That's all he needs. And if said hot brother wants to become friends too? Well, he won't complain. Marc Yamasaki is normally a quiet guy. He doesn't like to talk too much and everyone has just accepted that. He doesn't have much to say, so why try? He's too tired of trying to get people to care. When a new boy shows up, suddenly his interest is piqued. The freckled face boy is good at basketball and he's a little cute. Sure, he likes to talk a lot, but Marc finds it oddly adorable. The only slight problem is his hesitation to join the team, and the fact that he might be flirting with Aria, Marc's sister. He can't tell if he wants to hate or like this guy. Then he finds out he's gay? Cherry on top. So, what happens when the two boys get closer while playing basketball? Their friendship gets to feeling a little... odd. What will they become when a new tension starts to settle over them?