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. ☕💭
How do you balance work and home life? “Balance is not something you find, it's something you create — usually while stepping over scattered crayons and charging cables.”People often ask me, “How do you balance work and home life?”And I smile politely — while mentally calculating whether I switched off the gas, sent that pending... Continue Reading →
What sacrifices have you made in life? Sacrifices? Oh yes, I’ve served a buffet of them — some chosen, some served cold with a side of reality, and a garnish of “Did I really sign up for this?”From giving up dreams that once sparkled brighter than my under-eye bags, to shelving my ego just to... Continue Reading →
What's the oldest things you're wearing today? Someone once asked, “What’s the oldest thing you’re wearing today?” Without missing a beat, I smiled and replied, “Other than my behaviour? My mangalsutra.”Yes, my slightly old-fashioned comebacks come free with the package—but my mangalsutra? That’s where the magic lies.It’s not just a necklace. It’s a timeline wrapped... Continue Reading →
Are you a leader or a follower? Once upon a real-life time, in a house filled with laughter, chaos, and cousins climbing over furniture like monkeys on sugar rush, I was crowned—by no one in particular—the leader. “Let’s build a tent with bedsheets and declare war on the boys!” I’d say, and the next minute,... Continue Reading →
List your top 5 favorite fruits. Some people count stars. I count fruits. Not calories, not steps—fruits! Because if life gives you lemons, you squeeze them into a story. But today, forget lemons. Let’s dive into the orchard of my fruity obsessions, a blend of nostalgia, taste, and that strange habit of talking to mangoes... Continue Reading →
What's one small improvement you can make in your life? They say, “The early bird catches the worm.” I say, “But I’m not into worms, I’m into warm blankets!” Yet here I am, standing at the edge of change, squinting at the sunrise like it’s a long-lost enemy I’m finally learning to befriend.All my life,... Continue Reading →
Share a story about someone who had a positive impact on your life. It was one of those ordinary afternoons after school—the sun was merciless, the dust danced around in the air like it had nowhere else to be, and I, a frail fourth-grader with a head as hot as my math textbook, trudged down... Continue Reading →
What does freedom mean to you? Freedom… even the word feels like a deep breath on a Monday morning when your boss calls in sick. For me, freedom means the magical space where I can unapologetically be me—messy bun, loud laugh, weird playlist and all. It’s not just about doing what I want; it’s about... Continue Reading →
What public figure do you disagree with the most? I don’t follow public figures much—mainly because they’re often busy forming opinions about things that don’t even concern their own breakfast. While I sip my humble filter coffee, someone out there is probably tweeting, “I believe mangoes should be banned because they’re too sweet.” And that,... Continue Reading →
What is your career plan? When someone asks, “What’s your career plan?” I smile politely and reply, “I plan to be joyfully confused forever!” While the world races in fast lanes and five-year goals, I prefer wandering in colorful bylanes, sipping curiosity and doodling dreams.Honestly, I don’t have a blueprint etched in marble. I’m content... Continue Reading →
What was the last live performance you saw? The last “live performance” I saw? If we don’t count my kids' dance recitals where they wave more at me than at the audience, then it’s a hazy memory—years ago, a church band swaying to gospel tunes under flickering fairy lights. I remember wondering if the drummer’s... Continue Reading →
What do you do to be involved in the community? Some people join book clubs, others volunteer at food drives, and a few brave souls run marathons for fun. Then there's me—a proud member of the Invisible Club of Couch Crusaders, where community involvement means nodding politely to my neighbour while chasing my Wi-Fi signal... Continue Reading →
What's a job you would like to do for just one day? If I could choose a job for just one day, I’d proudly apply for the role of a Professional Idler. No, I don’t mean lazy. I mean gloriously, intentionally idle — an elite position requiring zero qualifications and maximum relaxation. Picture this: no... Continue Reading →
What are your favorite brands and why? "I'm not into brands," I say, while wearing my Blissclub pants and swinging my Zouk bag like it’s a runway. Irony, my old friend, you always know how to crash a perfectly grounded personality.See, I don’t chase logos. I chase logic. If it fits, it sits (in my... Continue Reading →
List the people you admire and look to for advice... They say behind every successful woman is a tribe cheering her on. In my case, it’s more of a hilarious, brutally honest, emotionally available, and occasionally sarcastic committee. Yes, I have my own “Advisory Board”—a diverse blend of a husband, a few soul-sisters, and a... Continue Reading →
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