Joy that glows.
It's about two hours to my 24th birthday, every year, as 13th August evening tucks itself into a midnight decked with wishes, I do a year rewind where I reflect on the blessings, lessons, best moments, the strength that peaked and the light that peeked out during the valleys. This year unfolded with absolute magic. The yearly reflection unpacked itself into a reflection of my entire life’s journey so far. The universe spontaneously pulled me back to school, with two of my school best friends and I had the most favourite walk of my life. To a place I've loved so deeply for 18 years. A Tuesday. A rainy day in Bangalore and three friends walk into a cafe in winter clothes. Mostly sweatshirts or cute sweaters that hug your body and keep you warm with the incessant switching between downpour and drizzles outside. It was a sage green cafe with a kind owner who not just tolerated but quietly encouraged our loud conversations and laughter. As we sat at a Mexican cafe having the most a...