Swathi Ramesh Rao

Oct 23, 2024 | medium.com | Swathi Ramesh Rao |Mehmet Yildiz

A man who ran a watch repair store since my childhood passed awaySwathi Rao·FollowPublished inILLUMINATION·4 min read·--Photo by Vignesh Moorthy on UnsplashI was 14 years old when I told my aunt I wanted a watch as a birthday gift. She promptly took me to the store and let me choose what I wanted. I loved that black and white watch with all my heart until it stopped working a year later. My father took me to a man who ran a watch repair store two streets away from my house.

Jul 18, 2024 | medium.com | Swathi Ramesh Rao

I saw this video trending online about a lifestyle influencer. "Not another influencer coming up with some weird trend again!" I said aloud and watched the video anyway. It was about the arrest of Kat Torres, a Brazilian woman living in the US. With her impeccably curated photos, luxurious lifestyle, and engaging content, she has amassed a significant following. However, beneath the surface of this polished persona lies a reality that is often far removed from the glamorous image projected online.

Jun 28, 2024 | medium.com | Swathi Ramesh Rao

By Swathi Rao How our societies market motherhood to usPhoto by Christian Bowen on Unsplash My mother has been saying to me over the years "You don't know real joy until you become a mother."I am childfree by choice and have a friend circle who also happen to be childfree. I was raised in a conservative family where marriage and children were the most important things in a woman's life and those who did...

Jun 4, 2024 | medium.com | Swathi Ramesh Rao

By Swathi Rao Life Lessons A real life incident that left me thinking about our response to griefPhoto by Charlotte on Unsplash It was a chilly Monday evening when I boarded the train, I was on my way to attend an art workshop. I was happy and looking forward to what I would create later that day.

Jun 1, 2024 | medium.com | Swathi Ramesh Rao

By Swathi Rao Trends and Aesthetics The Hidden Costs of OverconsumptionPhoto by Ekaterina Kasimova on Unsplash I am no minimalist and I enjoy shopping. I love buying vintage items and shopping at flea markets. That said, I noticed my patterns over the years and how much effort and time I was dedicating to new things.