The Celestial Mermaid

Hola Merfolk! If you are a college student looking to make some pocket money or someone looking for some extra cash, here are a few ways to can earn a few easy bucks : Cashback Online payments apps like PayTM & GPay offer cashbacks or rewards whenever you make payments via their services. You can withdraw your cashback later or use your coupons and rewards to get discounts while shopping. Google Rewards You can answer short surveys and earn small amounts of money in return. The catch is, you can't withdraw the cash, you can only use it in Google PlayStore. So if you want to rent a movie, buy a book, or pay for an app subscription, I would suggest you use the google rewards and save your actual money, but also rememeber it takes a while to collect that amount, as surveys are not available frequently. Get paid for answering short surveys. Download Google Opinion Rewards now: https://googleopinionrewards.page.link/share YouGov The third option is using survey apps & websites a...

Hey Merfolk! Chetan Bhagat I have read the first four of Mr. Bhagat's novels and here I have ranked them as my most to least favourite. 2 States : The Story of My Marriage 2 States : The Story of My Marriage Book Cover Genre : Romance Publication Date : 08 October 2009 Adapted Movie : 2 States : One Love... (18 April 2014) Summary :   The story is about a couple Krish and Ananya, who hail from two states of India, Punjab and Tamil Nadu, respectively, who are deeply in love and want to marry. They face hardships in convincing their parents to approve of their marriage. It is narrated from a first-person point of view in a humorous tone, often taking digs at both Tamil and Punjabi cultures. Five Point Someone : What Not To Do At IIT Five Point Someone : What Not To Do At IIT Book Cover Genre : Young Adult Publication Date : 01 May 2004 Adapted Movies : 3 Idiots (25 December 2009) & Nanban (12 January 2012) Summary :  The book is narrated by Hari, with some small passages by ...

Hey Merfolk! It's February and Valentine's day is near. So this season of love if you are looking for to read some heart-warming love stories, here are some of my favourites which you should definitely add to your reading list. Here below are some of my romance novel recommendations : P. S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern P. S. I Love You A Novel Holly couldn't live without her husband Gerry, until the day she had to. When Gerry succumbs to a terminal illness and dies, 30-year-old Holly is set adrift, unable to pick up the pieces. But with the help of a series of letters her husband left her before he died and a little nudging from an eccentric assortment of family and friends, she learns to laugh, overcome her fears, and discover a world she never knew existed.  The Fault in Our Stars by John Green The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Despite the tumor-shrinking medical miracle that has bought her a few years, Hazel has never been anything but terminal, her final chapter insc...

Hey Merfolk! Welcome to 2023! Here are some of my favourite novels of different genres, which you will definitely enjoy. Arranged randomly are five of my favoutite recommendations : The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Alchemist 25th Anniversary Edition Genre : Quest, Adventure, Fantasy An allegorical novel, The Alchemist follows a young Andalusian shepherd in his journey to the pyramids of Egypt, after having a recurring dream of finding a treasure there. (Source : Wikipedia ) Ikigai by Hector Garcia & Francesc Miralles Ikigai : The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life Genre : Self-Help, Spirituality The people of Japan believe that everyone has an ikigai – a reason to jump out of bed each morning. And according to the residents of the Japanese island of Okinawa – the world’s longest-living people – finding it is the key to a longer and more fulfilled life. Inspiring and comforting, this book will give you the life-changing tools to uncover your personal ikigai. It will show you ...

Hey Merfolks! Here are some of the easiest & simplest ways to start practicing eco-friendly living : 1. Bamboo Toothbrushes This is something we do everyday. By not using plastic toothbrushes, we will reduce so much plastic waste. Bamboo is biodegradable, hence eco-friendly. Note : The bristles are not eco-friendly. They are either made of plastic or nylon. No one has come up with an eco friendly option yet. So that part of the toothbrush is still harmful to the environment. Abby's Recommends : Bamboo Tooth Brush Changeable Bamboo Head Toothbrush 2. Bring your own Cutlery Use your own cutlery. When ordering food at home or take-aways, choose the option to not use plastic cutlery. This simple act will help reduce so much plastic waste that end up at landfills. Carry your own whenever you are out. Abby Recommends : Stainless Steel Cutlery (Spoon, Fork, Knife, Straw, Straw Cleaner, Napkin & a Jute Pouch) Stainless Steel Cutlery (Spoon, Fork, Knife, Chopsticks & Box) 3. Thr...

Hey Merfolks! We hear so many terms regarding being eco-friendly, but do we know what they actually mean? Understanding the basic concept of these terms, will help you make better decisions when it comes to living green. Here are some of the common terms we hear day-to-day :

Hey Merfolk! It's October ! And at the end of october is Halloween . Like most people, I too love halloween. Actually, more like the idea of halloween. The creative costumes, free candy, late night parties.  I say "idea" because I hate the horror genre. It intrigues me to know the story but I can't sit and watch the movie. I won't be able to sleep at night. So here are some fun halloween themed movies arranged chronologically, to add to your october watchlist, which won't give you nightmares but will keep you in the halloween spirit : Hocus Pocus is a 1993 American fantasy comedy horror film. It follows a villainous comedic trio of witches (Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy) who are inadvertently resurrected by a virgin teenage boy (Omri Katz) in Salem, Massachusetts, on Halloween night. The Nightmare Before Christmas (also known as Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas) is a 1993 American stop-motion animated musical dark fantas...

Hey Merfolk! We all admire some qualities, we wish to have in ourselves. Sometime looking at a role model helps us achieve that goal. Today I bring you all the female characters I look up to. Kate Beckett Katherine "Kate" Houghton Beckett is an NYPD Captain in charge of the 12th Precinct, after being promoted from homicide detective, and a former Federal government agent. She is portrayed by Stana Katic, in the ABC crime series Castle. Kate is a strong, disciplined, no-nonsence type of person. She's rational, pratical person, who knows what the f**k she's doing. She gives her hundred percent and does her job well. She is tough but also caring and reliable at the same time. Castle is one of my most favourite shows and Kate Beckett is one those characters who should look upto. Did I mention, she once ran in high-heel boots to arrest a suspect. Respect! Chole Decker Detective Chloe Jane Decker. Her late father was a LAPD officer, and she is a homicide detective. She solv...

Hey Merfolk! Today I bring you the most funniest tv shows out that you got to watch. You must have heard a few of them on the internet, and let me tell you they are true to their hype.  Below are my favourite comedy shows, arranged chronologically : Friends (1994) Follow the lives of six reckless adults - Rachel Greene, Ross Geller, Monica Geller, Chandler Bing, Phoebe Buffay, and Joey Tribbiani, living in Manhattan, as they indulge in adventures which make their lives both troublesome and happening. Will & Grace (1998) Will & Grace is set in New York City and focuses on the relationship between Will Truman, a gay lawyer, and his best friend Grace Adler, a Jewish woman who owns an interior design firm. Also featured are their friends Karen Walker, a demonically alcoholic socialite, and Jack McFarland, a flamboyantly gay actor. The interplay of relationships features the trials and tribulations of dating, marriage, divorce, and casual sex; as well as comical key stereotypes ...

Hey Merfolks! I'm back, with pop-culture of the past and present. I can't wait to share my favourite shows and movies with you. For the next 6 months you'll hear from me every once a month. Today I'm recommending the best shows out there (that I have watched till date). Fun, drama, comedy, romance, suspence, sci-fi, a little bit of everything. Arranged chronologically, here are my favourite must watch tv & web series : Freaks & Geeks (1999) The show follows gifted high schooler Lindsay Weir, who befriends a gang of slacker 'freaks', and her younger brother Sam, as he & his geek friends navigate high school. WE. NEED. MORE. SHOWS. LIKE. THIS. Nowadays teenage drama series have so much sex in it. Shows are so intense and unrealistic. That's all fiction and fun to watch, but once in a while we need less drama and more relatability. Freaks and Geeks was so laidback and real. Being a teenager is tough, and so is highschool. Watching Freaks & Geeks...