N A U R B A N I S T
I hope you find acceptance. The kind that rings through your bones, the kind that quiets the voice inside of you that tells you that you are not good enough or that you are falling behind. I hope you forgive yourself for the mistakes you have made, for the past you keep alive inside of…
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Back to 4-402 Back to the one bedroom apartment Back to the daily visit to the park Back to the evening ofuro Back to the weekly piece of cake Back to riding my pink bike Back to most snacks having E606 Back to my Obachan Back to Ahichan Back to my plants I watched grow…
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WHO – World Health Organization has characterized Covid-19 as a pandemic. Most of the countries have shut down the events of the big gathering, restricted travelling and suspension of classes in schools and began online teaching – Not sure how long this will go on for, but prevention is key. I believe this is happening…
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Was it real or fake? or a mistake? At night, I would be awake because of a headache Thoughts of escape to the lake But for God’s sake Maybe just bake a cake for a break
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Age, as many might quote as, ‘is just a number’ however aging is a concept you believe into. If you’re in Japan and meet your 85 y/o grandparent doing daily exercise in the morning then you would age the way they age. If you’re in the West or the Middle East and meet your 60…
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Reflection on planning in Fukuoka “Comfort” a state of physical ease and freedom, which was felt in Fukuoka during my 8 years in Japan. It is a benchmark city I continuously compare many cities with and it succeeds to remind me of its countless unique services and spaces I lived around. The post will be…
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I’m reading the book, ‘Monk who sold his Ferrari’ the 7 stages of self-awakening by Robin Sharma. A book about personal leadership and self-discovery. I personally love these theme of books, they have so much life value in them. I thought I would gather and note down the key points to remember of each chapter.…
Read MoreI love pennisetum, they seem so light and flowy. Also, the purple and beige just appear to be the perfect colour combination. Credits to my good friend – Romit- who captured the moment in this video. [wpvideo mbnIhDr1 ]
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‘ Does ARCH education prepare you for your future as an Architect? ‘ I see the ARCH schools as an invitation to the world of architecture. They teach you about conceptualisation and execution. It’s really about the guidance and individual learning which they mainly focus on. Schools fail to go beyond design and softwares, enabling…
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I strongly believe, philanthropists should focus on education and social entrepreneurship. These two common areas have long-term impact. I like to see it as, free ticket to life, education is the first step to many success. Yes, many big names like Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, have not completed their degree, but with education you…
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