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Underrated Hindi Movies: Karthik Calling Karthik & Superboys of Malegaon
Answering a daily prompt, this movie lover revisits two Hindi films that deserved far more love: Karthik Calling Karthik, which made them feel seen in their struggle with depression, and Superboys of Malegaon, a tender tribute to small-town filmmakers, artistic clashes, and the power of cinema to outlast obscurity. Continue reading
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Arthritis at 21, Fighting Fit at 45: My Movement is Medicine Story
Born sickly and diagnosed with osteoarthritis at 21, a lifelong mover, I refused to accept a static existence and a drug-heavy lifestyle. Instead, I rebelled—walking, doing Yoga, Zumba, strength training, and Pilates—to rebulid my body and become fighting fit at 45, proving movement can be powerful medicine at any age. Continue reading
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Lite Lo, Yaaron: Confessions of a Contented, Irreverent Recluse
A sharp, witty refusal peppered with hyderabadi slang to trade a quiet, anonymous life for fame. The writer, a proud recluse, rejects the very idea of switching lives with any celebrity, cherishing solitude over spotlights—unless it’s with Lulu 2.0, a fearless, famous parallel-universe version of herself. Continue reading
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From Temper to Tranquility: Meditation, Movement, a Scream Room and a Secret
Facing a family legacy of explosive tempers, the author unpacks their own messy history with stress—from yelling to years of disciplined meditation. They share how intentional pattern interruption, daily meditation, and intense exercise help release pent-up emotion without hurting others, and offer practical tips anyone can try. Continue reading
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A Reluctant Weekend Time-Travel Rant: Letters, Advice, Safari Tickets for My Younger, Brash Self
A weary 45-year-old blogger sassily refuses yet another WordPress prompt about advising her younger self, then “cheats” by rounding up past letters and posts written to youth everywhere. Mixing humor, affection, and tough love, she offers heartfelt excerpts—and insists she’s earned a nap from all this unsolicited therapy. Continue reading
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Living the Life She Nearly Gave Up On: My Younger Self’s Pride
Growing up bullied for how she looked and spoke, Lulu learned to swallow her rage and hate herself instead. Years later, heartbreak pushed her to therapy, forgiveness, and her own “cut the crap and move on” philosophy—a life her younger self almost gave up on but would now admire. Continue reading
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From Lockdown Blues to Balcony Views: My Best Online Course
Asked to name the best online course she’s taken, the author chooses a free Shaw Academy photography class discovered during lockdown. It transformed a neglected DSLR into a daily companion, sparked a balcony photography project of a nearby graveyard, and offered purpose, creativity, and comfort in a fearful time. Continue reading
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Lulu 2.0 from Earth 2.0: The Celebrity Version of My Best Self
A tender meditation on possibility and self-acceptance. Asked which celebrity she’d meet, the writer imagines Lulu 2.0, a parallel‑universe version of herself who became a rockstar, artist, chef, and mountaineer. Through this imagined meeting, she explores trauma, missed chances, alternate choices, and whether a braver self could be at peace with her past. Continue reading
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What It Means to Be a ‘Good Enough’ Person, On My Own Terms
This personal reflection questions whether goodness is universal or deeply individual. The author weighs defying traditional roles against staying true to themselves, and lands on being a “good enough” person: honest, spiritually grounded, respectful of nature, committed to integrity, compassion, and continual growth rather than a perfect moral answer. Continue reading
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I Went Looking for a Man and Found a Country: Falling in Love with Kenya
Japan, New Zealand, Iceland, Tibet, Bhutan—many countries have called to me, but my soul belongs to Kenya. In remembrance of the four months there, celebrating the vast African sky, vibrant people, nostalgic slow pace, everyday safety, and a rare sense of freedom that keeps Kenya atop my bucket list. Continue reading
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Welcome to Loopy Lulu’s world of limitless possibilities, where the journey is as exhilarating as the destination. As I navigate the intricate tapestry of life, I am constantly presented with seemingly ordinary choices, each a potential pathway to something extraordinary. This is a world where creativity knows no bounds, where the curious mind finds solace, and where the fearless heart discovers uncharted territories. Come, let’s navigate life’s intricate fabric, as our choices unfold paths to the extraordinary, demanding creativity, curiosity, and courage for a truly fulfilling journey.