TheObservant

  Are you noticing the number of cafes around you? I went to a cafe with a friend yesterday, just for a coffee and a banana cake. We shared the cake while talking about life. It was a sunny day, and I desperately wanted to escape to a cool place. And we immediately found one. I have never seen that cafe before. But I noticed that there are many cafes in the same area. What is the appeal of cafes? These places provide more than just food. A sense of comfort With the vast use of the internet, you can visually travel anywhere but the present. The small devices are robbing the time with our loved ones and ourselves. Café is a perfect spot to unwind and spend some quality time with your loved ones. The menus can be pretty similar to one another. But the vibe and intention of the people visiting the cafes are the same. It clearly satisfies an emotional need. Moment of joy Whenever there is a celebration, you can find desserts there. I have seen health-conscious people take care of their ...

I have a bad habit of quickly hopping on comments while watching a video on social media. I saw a senior actress showing up on the red carpet. Looks absolutely gorgeous also an exceptionally talented actress. As per habit, I opened the comment section, and to my dismay, I saw similar kinds of comments like “what happened to her face”, “she doesn't look the same”, and I just sat there thinking… of course, she doesn’t. She has lived. She has grown. She has aged just like all of us are meant to. There’s something deeply unsettling about how quickly we question ageing, as if it’s a flaw instead of a privilege. Alright, I am not going to completely deny that ageing may slow some of us down. But isn't that the whole point?  I want to share what changed for me when I started to get older and how it is actually a privilege. The privilege of knowing your priorities I recall being all over the place in my teenage years and early twenties. The constant pressure of wanting to have it all a...

What is more comforting than a feel-good girl-group movie? As a rom-com girlie, I absolutely love girl squad movies. The number of times I rewatched Sex and the City is endless. It reminds me of the beauty of girlhood or womanhood, and with the right friend group, we have well-wishers for life. If you are looking for some underrated, unapologetic, fun girl squad movies, you are at the right place.  Crossroads If you’re a Britney Spears fan, Crossroads is the cherry on top. I randomly stumbled upon this movie and didn’t regret it. It follows three childhood best friends who grew apart during high school. When they reunite for a road trip, old memories resurface along with new truths. It’s an easy watch with nostalgic early-2000s energy, but it doesn’t shy away from heavier topics either. At its heart, though, it’s about friendship, how it changes, stretches, and sometimes heals. Monte Carlo Monte Carlo feels like a dreamy escape. Three girls end up in Paris before graduation, and ch...