2025: Main Character Era

I realized I hadn’t posted in a while even though I have been writing a lot behind the curtains. So, I thought why not recap my best moments of 2025. This year has been an incredible one. Despite the concrete downfalls & abstract villains, we still accomplished a lot of side quests. We unlocked a lot of the map and magic items. This is just a kutti compilation since I'm not very active on Instagram these days, it feels better. Also, my priority list is undergoing a re-evaluation. Anyhow, here we go!

1)

I published a book this year! My very first memoir for Manan Seth. I love him so dearly, always and forever. I have our picture in the frame on my table and even after so many months, I smile whenever I see his smile.

2)

I got my first tattoo. LOML, written by my loml. A reminder of love and for love. For myself. 

3)

I went on a solo trip to Bangalore, not once, not twice, but three times! Wohoo. I feel like every time I return to my city after the journey, I am braver, wiser, and happier. After all, my soulmates live there.

4)

My hair is shorter than ever, I am more untameable & free & wilder and I have never been more myself! (Brownie points because I cut my own hair… Probably should get a proper cut soon, we shall see!)

5)

I attended a bunch of concerts & shows!

Ed Sheeran, Shreya Ghosal, Na. Muthukumar, Bala25, Harris Jayaraj, Suriya47, UNKILL_123 Pooja. I also worked for Parandhu Po and I got to interview celebrities on the red carpet. 

And of course, my most favourite, Kanan Gill <3

6)

I made new friends! (Courtesy of my homie, Amrit. I owe him a loooot. He was like a lighthouse when I was terribly lost. He brought me into Sunshine house and in some capacity, saved me) 

7)

Speaking of Sunshine house, I performed after a year! I think I performed 3-4 times and I re-discovered how powerful the stage makes me feel.

8)

I ventured into the wonderful world of D&D! What a serendipitous joy! I absolutely love it. So very much. Sushmith gifted me my own dice set and Kitty & Addy gave me a worldbuilding book! Raga is officially a part of my life.

9)

I put this at the 9th place because she has 9 lives! Turtle! My purrfect daughter! I brought her home. It was dramatic and all my clothes are now covered in cat hair, but I love her so much. So very much.

10)

I quit my full-time job and became a freelancer. I have so much more free time and energy (debatable) but, overall I’m having a chill time. It’s working on different types of projects and not having to travel 3 hours everyday.

11)

I did a monthly poetry challenge in October where I attempted to write a poem everyday and I sorta succeeded?!?!?! I think I wrote 29/31 poems, THAT IS GOOD.

12)

I read about 20~ish books, not higher than 2024, but it’s still good! I will attempt more this year.

13)

I bought and started self learning the guitar! 

14)

I joined Masters in Journalism. Equipping myself with the power of knowledge & education.

15) 

Did wise purchases that enhance quality of life (mattress, curtain, IKEA chopsticks, comfy night clothes). #SmartAdulting

16)

Ending with 16 because 1+6=7 and it is Thala for a reason but cmon, I was born on 7th too. 

2025 has been one of the happiest & insightful years of my life. My relationship with myself has never been better and I have evolved so much. I spent so much time alone, I did so much shadow work and spent time alone. It’s a lovely era. And I only hope for the best because I trust myself (the universe in myself) to be able to face everything.

Thank you to everyone who made my year a bit lighter and happier and catch all in the next season!

One of the happiest birthdays of my life.