dailyprompt
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Jungles…and parties
What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why? I can’t think of any specific place I wouldn’t be prepared to visit, but I know the type of places that never appeal to me. Even though I enjoy being in nature, surrounded by trees, pretty birds and beautiful plants, I would hate… Continue reading
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A few of my favourite things
What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness? I like this prompt. I spend (or rather waste) so much of my time worrying about everything under the sun, that I often forget about the simple pleasures present in my life. It’s always good to be reminded of them. Some of my everyday sources of… Continue reading
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No pop, no alcohol…and being a killjoy
I stopped consuming fizzy drinks about 10 years ago; I only drink plain water with every meal (or whenever I’m thirsty). I may have the occasional lemonade at a social gathering, but these are pretty infrequent and if I can, I always try to choose water (ideally still, not carbonated). I try to avoid juice… Continue reading
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Dishwasher squats
What’s the most fun way to exercise? The most fun way to exercise is to combine it with something you genuinely like doing, and which therefore distracts you from the monotony (or exhaustion) of doing the thing you don’t (i.e. working out). In my case, I can’t do a workout routine without listening to a… Continue reading
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Living the dream?
When you think of the word “successful,” who’s the first person that comes to mind and why? My answer to this prompt is somewhat telling of how I view my own level of success. When I think of the word “successful”, I think of several of my friends and work colleagues. They all seem to… Continue reading
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Keeping a mental locker
What would you do if you lost all your possessions? I have very few personal possessions that mean anything to me. I used to have so many though. Books. Videos. Childhood toys. My keyboard. My music collection. Momentoes and souvenirs of the first 26 years of my life. But all of these have been in… Continue reading
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Be awestruck, be humble, be kind
What’s the trait you value most about yourself? If you asked me this a year ago, I would have really struggled to come up with an answer. When you wake up every morning thinking your life is an utter shambles, being asked to dig out something about yourself that you feel positive about can turn… Continue reading
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Best of the best
What’s your all-time favorite album? I wish I could definitively name my all-time favourite album (by one artist or band), but I can’t. I’m far too picky. I’ve yet to hear an album which doesn’t have at least 2 or more clunkers in there – and by having them, I can’t name it as my… Continue reading
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A little less action, a little more conversation
Which topics would you like to be more informed about? I’m going to turn this question around and say what I want to be less informed about instead. Sports news. Why is it given a spot in every single news bulletin? Why should someone’s personal hobby (be it football, athletics, snooker, tennis etc) be considered… Continue reading
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Life without a song
What would your life be like without music? Music is a beautiful art form that enriches my life. It uplifts my daily routine and stirs my emotions in a myriad of ways. It can make me feel happy or sad, nostalgic or hopeful. Hearing an old familiar song transports me back in time to a… Continue reading
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Lighting candles
How do you celebrate holidays? One of the three holidays we celebrate in our household is Diwali; a festival celebrated by Hindus and Jains. Sikhs also celebrate Diwali, though for them it commemorates the release from prison of their fifth Guru, as is thus known as Bandi Chhor Divas (“day of liberation”). On Diwali/Bandi Chhor… Continue reading