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. ☕💭
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 →
Do you vote in political elections? Yes, I vote. Not just because it's my right, but because it’s my subtle way of saying, “Hey, I exist. And no, I won’t just sit and crib about potholes while sipping chai.”There’s something oddly satisfying about that indelible ink on your finger. It’s like a tiny superhero cape... Continue Reading →
What gives you direction in life? I often joke that my inner GPS is permanently set to “Recalculating...” Whether I’m navigating motherhood, meetings, or midlife musings, I somehow end up where I’m supposed to be — usually after taking the scenic (and slightly dramatic) route.So what gives me direction in life?Spoiler alert: it’s not Google... Continue Reading →
Do you have a quote you live your life by or think of often? They say, “Life is what you make it.” I say, life is a curry. Spicy, messy, occasionally sweet, and somehow always better the next day—after you’ve slept on your regrets.I don’t live by one quote. I live by the feeling of... Continue Reading →
What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite? Once upon a Monday, I dreamt of a holiday that didn’t exist on the calendar. No red circle, no government memo, no WhatsApp forwards declaring it a surprise off. And yet, it was the most magical day I never had—because it existed in my mind.You... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been camping? No, I’ve never been camping. Not even the backyard kind with mosquito bites and marshmallows. Yet, my imagination has pitched more tents than any scout troop combined. “Camping is the art of getting closer to nature while getting farther from the comfort of your mattress,” said someone who probably forgot... Continue Reading →
When do you feel most productive? They say mornings are for warriors. I say, mornings are for those who mistake their alarms for battle cries."Productivity isn’t about time; it’s about timing." — someone who hit snooze five times.I feel most productive when the world isn’t watching — usually somewhere between the second coffee and the... Continue Reading →
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