High school was when I finally started getting noticed. People knew my name, and for the first time, I had a bunch of friends. But deep down, I knew most of them were just “hello-hi” types — not real ones. Still, I had a small group I felt close to — about 5–6 friends I called my jigri gang. We made memories, laughed a lot, and stuck together. For a while… it felt perfect. Then, the next year, a n... » Continue Reading
Just now, while scrolling, I suddenly remembered a classmate of mine — a topper. I was checking out her Instagram profile. If you’ve read my Phase 1 blog, you’d already know that I didn’t really have any friends during my school life. Right now, I actually have the Instagram handles of almost all my old classmates — but I haven’t followed any of them. Why? Because I’m not even sure if they remembe... » Continue Reading
I'm Yasin. There was a time when my world was limited to just TV, mobile, and my own imaginary universe. For most people, school life holds golden memories — but for me, it was just a dull, forgettable phase. After changing three schools, I ended up in one where I had no friends and no connection with teachers. I was that last-bencher nobody noticed. Then came the lockdown — COVID-19 hit pause on ... » Continue Reading
One day, we planned to go on a small trip, but there was a little problem—my friend didn’t know the exact place. He just said, “Come with me, I know where it is.” So we started going, having fun on the way. When we got there, we found out the place was closed and would open only in the evening. We felt a bit disappointed, but then I saw a temple behind the place—a Hindu temple. Inside, there was a... » Continue Reading
Friendship isn’t about blood ties or family relations. Sometimes, the best friends just enter your life naturally—no plans, no expectations. And they become your strongest bonds. But let’s be real… Not all friends are the same. --- ✨ There are two kinds of friends: --- 🟢 1. The Good Ones: » Continue Reading
Everyone has dreams and goals. Sometimes things go as we plan. Sometimes they don’t. But one thing I believe — Allah’s plan is always better than ours. “They plan, and Allah plans. But Allah is the best of planners.” — Qur’an, Surah Al-Anfal (8:30) This verse gives me peace. Even when life gets hard, I know Allah is watching. He knows what’s best for me. So I keep trying. » Continue Reading