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. ☕💭
When crayons become magic wands,And walls turn into fairy lands,When mud pies are five-star cuisine,And giggles rule the in-between—Let them be little, let them play,Don’t rush them to grow today.Their world’s still painted in wonder’s hue,Each question starts with, “But why can’t I too?”We teach them math, we teach them speed,But forget they only need—A... Continue Reading →
Struggle — a word that makes most of us roll our eyes, sigh dramatically, and wish for an easier life. But here’s the plot twist: the struggle isn’t your enemy; it’s your secret personal trainer — shaping your strength, resilience, and character quietly behind the scenes.“A diamond is just a piece of charcoal that handled... Continue Reading →
When the city hum fades to a whispering breeze,And worries melt under swaying trees,The sky wears smiles in shades of blue,And time decides—“I’ll slow down too.”A squirrel holds meetings on mango trees,While butterflies gossip with honeybees,A brook hums tunes with no degree,Yet sings of joy far better than we.Shoes feel shy; they slip away,As toes... 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 personal belongings do you hold most dear? There’s a dusty old box under my bed that creaks every time I pull it out. No, it's not haunted. Inside, however, lies my true treasure. Not gold coins or secret maps—but memories. Beautiful, tangled, tearjerking, rib-tickling memories.They say, “We don’t remember days, we remember moments.” I... Continue Reading →
Describe a random encounter with a stranger that stuck out positively to you. They say life teaches the best lessons outside the classroom. But on one Teacher’s Day in grade 10, I learned something even my textbooks couldn’t capture — a syllabus-free chapter on kindness, taught by a stranger whose name I never knew.The morning... Continue Reading →
Ever wonder what your child will remember most about their childhood?It probably won’t be the expensive toys or the picture-perfect birthday party. It might just be the time you let them stay up five extra minutes to chase fireflies… or when you wore mismatched socks just to match theirs.They say children don’t remember their best... Continue Reading →
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have razor-sharp memory, quick wit, and an almost superhuman ability to solve problems? Is it pure luck, or are they secretly feeding their brains a magic potion? The truth is, just like our bodies, our brains need exercise too! We spend a fortune on skincare, gym... Continue Reading →
Are there any activities or hobbies you've outgrown or lost interest in over time? They say hobbies shape our personality, filling the gaps life often leaves behind. As a child, I was a collector of memories—quite literally! Stamps, coins, books, and words found a place in my tiny world. I had a stamp collection so... Continue Reading →
What's your favorite candy? "Candy is childhood, the best and bright moments you wish could have lasted forever." – Dylan LaurenWho can resist candies? They are tiny bundles of joy wrapped in nostalgia. If you ask me about my favorite candy, I’d say—it’s complicated. Like picking a favorite child, how does one choose?There’s Alpenliebe, disappearing... Continue Reading →
Write about your first computer. They say, "Old is Gold," and in my case, it was a second-hand Toshiba laptop. Given by my uncle, this machine wasn’t just a device—it was my stepping stone into the vast world of computers.It had seen better days, with faded keys and a battery that had long given up... Continue Reading →
What makes you feel nostalgic? Nostalgia is that unexpected guest who rings your doorbell uninvited yet is always welcome. It sneaks in with a whiff of an old book or the jingling notes of a childhood tune. Suddenly, you’re back in your mom’s kitchen, wearing mismatched socks, waiting impatiently for her to serve steaming hot... Continue Reading →
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