All things Hanik
Hills, Francesinhas and tea It’s been a while since I left the shores of the United Kingdom and with some extra days off, I decided to book an impromptu trip. I called the one and only Sisheng Zhang and asked if he was free? In the end we picked Porto due to the flight cost … Continue reading A Trip to Porto
Now, I didn't forget my friend's Sanchi's birthday. I just got the date wrong. This isn't my way of saying happy birthday, I did call her and wish her. However, it's a start to a proper apology. Recently she asked me for a reading list on philosophy, so I thought I might as well share … Continue reading A reading list for Sanchi
My trip to Switzerland, was all about catching up my friend Allen before he heads back to Shanghai. Just a normal view in Switzerland The theme of the last couple of blogs have been friendship and this is the finale of the three (that's the plan). How to say goodbye to someone you care about, … Continue reading Standing on the Shoulders of a Dragon
Joining YLS, making friends, a cooking competition and what the future holds For the uninitiated, YLS stands for Young Lohana Society which is the youth wing of the LCNL (Lohana Community of North London). Now, Lohana is the caste (or Varna if you want to be more classical) that I am born into. Now, this … Continue reading Community Ties
I had a couple of interesting chats last week with different friend groups. The main topic, was regarding the longevity of friendships and how over time people just disappear. Involved in their own world and then moving from chatting constantly to weekly, to monthly and then essentially never. They say that'll meet up and then, … Continue reading Some Reflections On Friendships
Friendship What do we call those blissful days,When everything we recall is just a haze,Where every gaff is met with a laugh,Even if it was daft, there's no faff. The mates you join at the pub,Even if it's to grabs some grub,The ones who can jest with zest,No matter how much rest, it's always a … Continue reading Poem 5
So I went to India. Here's why, plus a quick joke made at Erik's expense
Mate, just read it
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