Hey everyone! Hope you've all been well. Today, I thought I will share with you my reflections and experiences from the month of May.

Birthday Celebrations

Rain and Thesis Presentations

We usually expect downpours during the months of April/ May, and we certainly experienced it (on another level) this year. This is my favourite kind of weather. The kind where I could just disappear into my room, with a book in hand, and cup mug of tea by my bedside. Ah bliss! I also managed to present my Master's Thesis which was overwhelming, and also engage in the Final VIVA (what I dreaded most as an undergrad). 

The #MeInArienti Campaign

Something very exciting came up in the last week of May, which was the #MeInArienti campaign. As you may know if you've followed me on social media, I've been a huge fan of Arienti. They have a generous variety of styles, and their clothes are of great quality for such affordable prices. When they reached out to me about spreading the message about the campaign, I was more than happy to do so. I also managed to capture this shot in line with their theme of 'Arienti and a Meal'. The struggle was real when it came to getting good shots of outfits especially when you are both in front of the camera, as well as the photographer- all the while holding a plate with a single donut doused in chocolate. All I can say is, it takes a lot of patience! 

Reflections

Upon reflecting on the happenings of this month, I wanted to share with you a message, or a tip really.
If your friend is distancing from you or other friends, losing interest in daily activities and things he/ she used to enjoy, looking upset for more days than not, please make sure to let them know that you are there for them. They might push you away, and respond with a 'I'm fine', but they might not be. Notice the little changes, and make sure they know they can rely on you.

That's pretty much what happened in the month of May. 

Hey everyone! Hope you've all been well. Today, I thought I will share with you my reflections and experiences from the month of April.

Avurudhu Celebrations

Kolam

 Vesak Celebrations

#Breathe
Reaching Goals

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Hey everyone! Hope you've all been well. Today, I thought I will share with you my reflections and experiences from the month of March.

Discovering My New Favourite Drink



Does anyone remember the time when I was obsessed with virgin mojitos? Well guess what, I've found a new obsession since the first day of March: Ginger beer mixed with orange juice. Yup, that's my new favourite drink and it is perfect for hot sunny days.

Kiri Daney

One of the best moments of March was having a kiri daney at our house. While we had one at our old house, I was a little too young to recall the events of the almsgiving. So this was a new experience, and I appreciated the cultural elements of it. What I did not appreciate was waking up at 3 a.m., because nobody told me that the almsgiving takes place before dawn. We made traditional sweet treats like hendi kevum, mung kevum, and aggala, which was a treat in itself to watch. 

Submitting Masters Thesis

Another significant event of March was the submission of my masters thesis. It was an exhausting and lengthy, but rewarding procedure. Reflecting on this experience, I've learned a few important lessons.

I also wanted to thank all of you who supported me, especially by submitting your data. I really do appreciate it. 😊

Reflections



One thing I loved about the month of March was being productive. I was able to set and achieve the goals I set for the month. I was able to publish 13 blog posts in one month which exceeded my expectations. It all comes down to managing time better, and using my agenda appropriately among other things which I will share with you in the future. I was able to regain stability which I really appreciated, because 2017 was a little tough on me. So I'm actually very very pleased with the momentum I gained in March.

That's pretty much what happened in the month of March.