Nivedita Ramakrishnan
Always caught in the bustle of life, haven't we all wished for that moment of bliss where we'd free at home, alone and having license to do what we've wanted to? Which would otherwise seem strange if you do it front of others. Here are some things that you might have already done, but would want to do nonetheless when alone!
You've worked hard through and through and you deserve a break. Impossible to take some a piece of what you deserved with people around, who call you lazy for sleeping in. But the first thing you might want to do when alone is sleep as long as your body craves for, and take your due payment in such peace.
You don't get to take care of your body through every inch with your everyday schedule that's jam-packed. When alone at home, go ahead and take a long bath, treat yourself to some squeaky clean skin.
Always been shunned by the family when you turn creative in the kitchen? Well, here's your chance to shine solo! Don't miss the chance of being the top chef for a day, whip out them tools and cookbooks and bon apetit!
You would have always seen that shop at the corner of the street, and then that new bakery near the crossing. You would have lived there for five years, and yet would not know what secret pathways exist. Put on some walking shoes and go explore. You might live near a palace and never know it.
You earn stares from the family or friends when you get groovin' to the radio songs? Relax, let your limbs go bouncy. Put on your favorite playlist and dance crazy till you've unleashed that inner diva out. Do it in front of a mirror for added fun; you'll never know what talent you've been hiding.
If your inner soprano was always shut down so far, let it out! Why let those vocal cords rust away? A few good favorites always does your mood up. What's more, lip-sync in front of the big mirror there and see how you transform.
A great way to express your thoughts is through painting. You might not be a Picasso for what it takes, but you could at least try dabbling the wall beside your bed to what your mind wants to say.
When at ease and peace, pick up the page from where you left off last, or start with a new book. You'll find yourself reading faster, and more into the story.
Start your day with some caffeine to keep you active for the great day ahead. Or grab another one should you feel tired in between. A good way to stay up beat is to chug down some strong coffee.
Another teenager in university, having a penchant for Japanese, literature and all the small things in life that almost always go unnoticed.
