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  • This is my idea of fun, please be kind

    This is my idea of fun, please be kind

    List five things you do for fun.

    Fun, for me, is never planned.

    It finds me quietly,

    like a soft tap on the shoulder

    when the heart feels light

    and time forgets how to rush.

    These are the five small ways

    I find my way back to joy.

    1. Illustrating (Fashion Illustration)

    Fashion illustration is where my imagination learns to dress itself.

    Flowing silhouettes, whisper-soft fabrics, intricate details

    this is where elegance and emotion meet.

    Some days I draw gowns that feel like unfinished dreams.

    Some days, lehengas that carry stories in their folds.

    Every line is intentional.

    Every colour holds a mood.

    For me, fashion illustration isn’t about trends or perfection.

    It’s about translating feeling into fabric,

    and letting creativity walk, twirl,

    and breathe on paper.

    “A traditional Indian fashion illustration of a woman in a flowing red Anarkali gown with gold details, her mirrored reflection behind her, and the title ‘Nihshabd’ placed softly over the artwork with a Hindi quote on the side.”

    2. Writing

    Writing is my favourite kind of play.

    I collect thoughts the way some people collect souvenirs

    small moments, half-felt emotions, quiet observations.

    When I write, I’m not trying to impress or polish myself.

    I’m simply being honest.

    And somehow, that honesty feels like freedom

    and freedom feels like fun.

    “A cozy writing scene with an open journal, handwritten notes, a pen, coffee cup, dried flowers, and warm sunlight — a soft and calming setup for creative writing.”

    “Some thoughts don’t come as words… they arrive as quiet feelings on paper.” ✨🤍

    3. Listening to Old Songs

    Old songs feel like old friends.

    They don’t rush me.

    They don’t demand attention.

    They sit beside me quietly,

    humming memories,

    stirring emotions I didn’t know were waiting.

    Sometimes I smile.

    Sometimes I fall silent.

    Both feel perfectly right.

    “Vintage record player, Bollywood cassettes, journal, and headphones in a warm nostalgic setting.”
    “Old songs don’t play… they return. Like memories humming their way back to the heart.” 🎶✨

    4. Crocheting

    Crocheting teaches the world to slow down.

    One stitch, then another

    a soft rhythm my hands understand

    even when my mind needs rest.

    Watching yarn turn into something real

    feels playful and comforting,

    a gentle reminder that patience

    can be beautiful.

    “A cozy close-up of hands crocheting a yellow shawl with soft yarn, scissors, a coffee cup, and warm lighting creating a peaceful, handmade aesthetic.”
    “Slow hands, soft yarn, and a quiet rhythm — this is how peace chooses to sit with me.” 🧵💛

    5. Visiting New Places

    I love visiting new places,

    even the ones close to home.

    Every place has its own mood,

    its own stories,

    its own kind of silence.

    Walking unfamiliar streets excites me

    like opening a new page I haven’t read yet.

    I always return with photographs, memories,

    and feelings I know will someday

    find their way into my writing.

    “Every new place leaves a small piece of itself in me — a story, a colour, a feeling.” ✨🌿📖

    Fun doesn’t always arrive loudly.

    Sometimes it looks like colours,

    words,

    music,

    yarn,

    and quiet journeys.

    And honestly

    if my days are filled with these small joys,

    I already feel lucky. 🤍