Sharasekaram

LATEST ARTICLES ( 160 )

• Being Sri Lankan.

  

  We've barely worked our way out of one ethnic conflict - and already trouble makers of Sri Lanka are starting up the next one. Anti-Muslim this and that - a... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2013 DIARIES

• The Letter

  

  (Fiction - after yonks. I'm not sure where the inspiration for this piece came from, I just had a very strong mental image of a someone reading a letter and kin... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2013 DIARIES

• Why I Blog

  

  As I have mentioned before - I am a compulsive writer. It's not something I make an effort at doing - it's something I just find myself doing all the time.... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2013 DIARIES

• Mistakes

  

  Make those mistakes. Take those chances. Live that life.Dream those dreams. Laugh those laughs. Hope that hope.Because someday soon or someday far away.You won'... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2013 DIARIES

• Four Night Weekend

  This Monday finds me particularly blue. Withdrawal symptoms from the incredibly epic weekend that has just passed is being felt - and I am struggling to find th... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2013 DIARIES

• Friends, Strangers and Enemies

  We're not friendsI sayWe're not ever going to be.I swearWe're not ever going to be.I wish we wereI wanted us to beBut it seemsSome things don't happenBut for th... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2013 DIARIES

• I Am a Woman

  (This I wrote a long time ago during my time at the University of Sydney. And when I found it today and re-read it, it reminded me of two amazing women who... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 DIARIES

• Girls Perspective: What Guys Don't Always Do That They Should

  

  (In my very humble opinion - and after scores of irritating guys who can't take a hint, mixed with in depth conversations with my girlfriends on this topic - I... Read more

  Posted on 22 January 2013 DATING, LOVE & SEX, RELATIONSHIPS

• Daily Moment: The Morning After

  

  Last night I went out after quite a while. In fact since NYE I haven't seen the smoky, alcohol scented, loud interiors of our Colombo bar's and club's. Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2013 DIARIES

• Daily Moments: The End of a Chapter

  

  In 5 months a chapter ends. I finish my undergrad degree and (fingers crossed I don't royally mess up of course) - I will finally after 3 years - be the holder... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2013 DIARIES

• Marriage Equality Ya'll!

  

  Do I support marraige equality?Yes.The answer is simple to me. The reason?I belive we all have rights. Why should some of be denied those rights beacuse our... Read more

  Posted on 17 January 2013 DIARIES

• Daily Moments: What It Should Be Like With Someone You Wanna Be With

  

  NB: This is all in MHO.It should never be hard to be with someone. Or even trying to be with someone shouldn't be hard. I'm not talking about the fights, the... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2013 DIARIES

• Daily Moments: Casablanca

  

  "Of all the gin joint's in all the towns, in all the world - she walks into mine""Here's looking at you kid""We'll always have Paris"(I have a passionate love... Read more

  Posted on 14 January 2013 DIARIES

• Daily Moment: Why I Love Bree Van De Kamp

  

  (Judge me - I enjoyed watching Desperate Housewives. It was like a guilty pleasure of mindless, funny, bitchy television that I indulged in.Easily my favourite... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2013 DIARIES

• Daily Moments: Captain Corelli's Mandolin

  

  "When you fall in love, it is a temporary madness. It erupts like an earthquake, and then it subsides. And when it subsides, you have to make a decision. Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2013 DIARIES

• Music for the Soul

  What I love most about music is two things. Two things that they do that is why I love music.The first is when you hear lyrics that are just so perfect because... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2013 DIARIES

• Daily Moments: Coolest Invite/Theme Ever

  

  I am a nerd. A huge one. And I love when I meet other nerds. Three years ago I lived in Sydney for one year and was lucky enough to meet some truly awesome... Read more

  Posted on 11 January 2013 DIARIES

• Daily Moments: Perks of Being a Wallflower

  

  "This one moment when you know you're not a sad story. You are alive, and you stand up and see the lights on the buildings and everything that makes you wonder. Read more

  Posted on 10 January 2013 DIARIES

• Firework

  

  Burn slowWith the helpof a single matchBe set alightFly upAmong the starsBrighter evenAn explosion of colourBurn brightBurn large and warmHear gasps of wonderFa... Read more

  Posted on 07 January 2013 DIARIES

• Dear 2012

  ,I’m not even sure where to begin. Your start was really non-indicative of everything you chucked at me this year. Completely.Much of you will be looked back... Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2012 DIARIES