The First post

Okay... so this is happening. First blog post, deep breath, let’s go.

I’m Ambika. Sixteen. Slightly chaotic, mostly curious, always feeling everything a little too deeply. I’m an ambivert, which basically means I’ll happily talk your ears off or sit in total silence with a cup of chai and not feel awkward either way. Depends on the vibe.

I have a love-hate relationship with writing— some days it's a story and some days just bleh! Depending on the day, the mood and the vibe. This blog? It’s gonna be that. Thoughts, rants, stories, moments, maybe even a little bit of overthinking (because why not?).

music is my safe space—Bryan Adams is everything. There’s something about his voice that just hits different. Old rock is where I live—nothing beats GnR, CCR, Metallica, Zeppelin! No modern noise for me (and yes, that includes Taylor Swift—absolutely not my thing, sorry not sorry).

Cars? I’m obsessed. Old ones, new ones, fast ones, loud ones. I can spend hours just looking at them, talking about them, daydreaming about driving one across a never-ending highway with Bryan Adams on full blast.

One of my favourite quotes that I read recently in a book is about the same. It goes like

"A little action on the gas pedal had my beefy Charger roaring to life on the open stretch of road. I loved big engines and fast cars. There was something about the open road and the rumble of a V8 that made me feel free. Angry, kick-ass lady music blasted from the sound system, and wind whipped through my hair." ~ Lucy Score (Things We Hide from the light)

This blog is gonna be my space—where I can be loud, soft, thoughtful, wild, all of it. A little escape, a little honesty, a little chaos.

As ever,

Ambika


Comments

  1. inmyeyeMay 9, 2025 at 6:26 AM

    Welcome to this funny little world of blogging. Don't get disheartened when too many don't read it or get too elated if many do. Don't worry about writing perfection, just let it flow. Do try and write regularly, it will open up the world for you.. I loved your first post.. it reminds me of what I was like many years ago. Congratulations sweet one.. I look forward to reading more.. Kx

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    1. Just Writing Stuff DownMay 9, 2025 at 9:43 AM

      It’s a place I look forward to venting on. Writing has always been my coping mechanism for so many things. Be it manifesting, sad thoughts, profanity for people that piss me off 🤭🤭 or just a school essay. It brings me peace when I can’t orally put my feelings into words! I can’t wait for you to read more! Love u 😘

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