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 is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. There are many questions I dislike, but the top spot goes to anything related to weight. It’s as if my body is a topic for open debate, and people just can’t resist asking: "How much weight did you lose?""Are you working out?""You should be more... Continue Reading →
From doodling on walls to sketching on paper, my little artist has come a long way! And now, at just 11 years old, she has created a customized 2025 calendar with her own pencil sketches—and it’s out for sale! Yes, my little entrepreneur is making waves, one masterpiece at a time.But this isn’t just any... Continue Reading →
Ash Wednesday arrives like that one strict teacher from school—reminding us to behave, reflect, and straighten up our act. It’s the official start of Lent, a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. But let’s be honest: while some people take it super seriously, others just try to survive without chocolate or coffee for 40 days... Continue Reading →
How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success? From childhood, I have been an eternal optimist. I never give up, always giving my best shot with 100% of what I can do.As a child, I once tried building a sandcastle so grand that it could rival the pyramids. But the... Continue Reading →
You're writing your autobiography. What's your opening sentence? "I never planned to write an autobiography, but life—being the mischievous storyteller it is—whispered, ‘Why not?’"Life has a funny way of unfolding. One moment, you’re a child dreaming of grand adventures, and the next, you’re an adult wondering how your biggest thrill of the day was finding... Continue Reading →
What are three objects you couldn't live without? If you asked me what I absolutely can’t live without, I’d say air, water, and Wi-Fi (because let’s be honest, no internet feels like modern-day exile). But when it comes to material objects, the truth is—everything has an expiration date. Things wear out, get lost, or become... Continue Reading →
What experiences in life helped you grow the most? Life is a relentless teacher, throwing us lessons when we least expect them—sometimes in the form of opportunities, other times as challenges, and occasionally as embarrassing moments we’d rather forget. But hey, what’s growth without a little discomfort? Lesson 1: Independence is Power “Rely on yourself,... Continue Reading →
Do you believe in fate/destiny? They say, "Man proposes, God disposes." But if man never proposes, what exactly is God supposed to dispose of?Fate is like a GPS—guiding us toward our destination. But if we don’t start the engine and drive, we’re just sitting in a parked car, waiting for a miracle. Imagine someone hoping... Continue Reading →
Describe a phase in life that was difficult to say goodbye to. "Some souls just click, no matter where they meet." Life has a funny way of surprising us. Sometimes, in a foreign land, among unfamiliar faces, we stumble upon a bond so deep that it feels like fate was just waiting for the right... Continue Reading →
If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? If I ever got the chance to be someone else for a day, I wouldn’t choose a celebrity, a billionaire, or even my childhood idol. No, I’d choose someone much closer to home—my daughter.Why? Because I genuinely want to know... Continue Reading →
Describe the most ambitious DIY project you've ever taken on. Some people dream of building empires; I, at the age of 17, dreamt of knitting an entire dress. And not just any dress—a pristine white baptism set for my baby sister. Two months, countless stitches, and a few near meltdowns later, the dress was ready.... Continue Reading →
If you could permanently ban a word from general usage, which one would it be? Why? If I had the power to permanently ban a word from general usage, it would be "should." A tiny word with enormous weight, "should" sneaks into conversations, advice, and inner dialogues like an overbearing life coach you never hired."You... Continue Reading →
What is the biggest challenge you will face in the next six months? "Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." – Albert Einstein The next six months are my version of an extreme sport—balancing work, kids’ exams, and holidays without having a mini-meltdown. March is the month of... Continue Reading →
My daughter’s world isn’t made of words—it’s made of colors, strokes, and endless imagination. Give her a blank sheet, and she’ll turn it into a masterpiece before I can even sip my coffee! While I see a messy rainbow, she sees a sunset over a magical land. While I see a scribbled cat with questionable... Continue Reading →
What advice would you give to your teenage self? Dear Teenage Me,I know you won’t listen, but hey, let’s pretend for a moment that you will. First things first, give some importance to yourself. That pimple on your nose is not the end of the world, and neither is that embarrassing moment in class. "You... Continue Reading →
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