Welcome to Sharon’s Read and Reflect — a cozy corner for curious minds and wandering thoughts! ✨ I’m Sharon Clara Fernandes, someone who believes reading adds wings to the mind and writing gives it a voice. 📚 Here, I pour my thoughts, a dash of humor, and a sprinkle of reflection into every piece I write. The more we read, the more we grow — and I’m learning right along with you! So grab a cup of coffee, sit back, and let’s journey through words together. ☕💭
What are the most important things needed to live a good life? They say a good life needs a house, car, wealth, and food so fancy it comes with a garnish you can’t pronounce. But let me tell you a secret whispered by a monk, mumbled by a mom, and silently agreed upon by your... Continue Reading →
Who do you spend the most time with? I spend most of my time juggling two chaotic, lovable worlds—my kids and my work. One is full of deadlines, targets, and coffee; the other is bursting with crayons, giggles, and suspiciously sticky fingers. Together, they make my life look like a sitcom written by a very... Continue Reading →
If you had to change your name, what would your new name be? I love my name. It’s not just a label—it’s a song, a story, a signature of my soul. Changing it? That feels like replacing the sun with a disco ball. Sure, it might shine, but will it feel like home?Names, you see,... Continue Reading →
Describe your dream chocolate bar. My dream chocolate bar? Honestly, I don’t have one. Because choosing a favorite chocolate feels like betraying the rest of the sweet gang. I’m not biased. (Okay, maybe slightly biased when Ferrero Rocher winks at me.) From Alpenliebe's buttery hug to Dairy Milk’s creamy whisper, from KitKat’s crunchy gossip to... Continue Reading →
Do you remember your favorite book from childhood? Ask me about treasure, and I won’t point to gold. I’ll point to a dog-eared stack of Balamangala and Champaka — two Kannada comic books that were my childhood's loyal companions. They didn’t just come with stories; they came with magic. While other kids played cricket, I... Continue Reading →
List three books that have had an impact on you. Why? There are books you read, and there are books that read you. Some pages don’t just flip; they flip you. If I had to line up the literary giants that left footprints on my heart, my top three would be: The Bible, The Monk... Continue Reading →
What fears have you overcome and how? I once thought fear wore a vampire cloak—dark, dramatic, blood-curdling. Turns out, fear sometimes wears eight legs and hides in a slipper.Yes, it began with a spider in my Bata slipper. Not a metaphorical one. A real, hairy-legged, eight-eyed creeper that had clearly mistaken my footwear for an... Continue Reading →
Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life. In the grand theatre of life, where chaos plays the lead and to-do lists demand encores, I have discovered a blissful escape—the humble nap. Not the accidental snooze on the couch with drool as a souvenir, but the intentional, dignified, I-set-an-alarm nap.It’s the... Continue Reading →
How do you know when it’s time to unplug? What do you do to make it happen? The other day, my daughter asked, “Mumma, is your phone your best friend?”Ouch. That hit deeper than any WhatsApp forward ever could.That’s when I knew—it was time to unplug. Not just from the charger, but from the chaos.... Continue Reading →
What quality do you value most in a friend? Some say friendship is built on shared interests. Others say it’s built on time. But I say—it starts with a vibe. That magical unspoken "I get you" connection. If vibes don’t match, even a cup of coffee feels like a thesis discussion. But when they do?... Continue Reading →
What jobs have you had? Once upon a résumé, I began as a tele-caller. Yes, the “Hello madam, would you like a loan?” kind of person. That job taught me how to handle rejection 57 times before lunch and still smile like I’d just won a lucky draw to the Maldives. As someone wisely said,... Continue Reading →
Do you practice religion? Yes, I’m religious. I am a Christian. I follow Jesus—not just through hymns and hallelujahs but through spilled milk, school runs, and silent prayers in supermarket queues.Following Jesus, for me, is less about the stained-glass moments and more about the messy middle. He’s not just the Savior in sandals—I like to... Continue Reading →
Do you remember life before the internet? Yes, I do remember life before the internet—because I lived it. I'm a proud Millennial, an analog soul who tiptoed into the digital world holding floppy disks like they were sacred scrolls. While I embrace the marvels of the internet today (thank you, Google, for making me look... Continue Reading →
What are you good at? They say every woman has a superpower. Some fly on deadlines. Some juggle toddlers and to-do lists. Me? I wield selective hearing like a ninja in a noisy bazaar. Especially when my kids are on a sugar high in the middle of a store, negotiating for slime, stickers, and suspiciously... Continue Reading →
What does "having it all" mean to you? Is it attainable? What does “having it all” really mean? To some, it’s a successful career, perfectly-behaved children, a spotless home, weekend getaways, glowing skin, 8 hours of sleep, and a smiling selfie that says, “I’ve got this!” To me? It’s a cup of hot coffee that’s... Continue Reading →
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