Books After Pasta

Books, films, and thoughts I couldn’t keep to myself. I read by mood, overthink by default, and write to make sense of it all. If you like quiet chaos, honest reflections, and stories that stay… you’ll feel at home here.

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Man, I feel so proud of this ARTpeach🎨‼️

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I can't do this anymore

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When big plans turn into 47 revisions

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Just a quick sketch from my art journal

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Some late night sketch practice

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Mythological Story I Liked

This is the third book in the Kalki trilogy and I’ve enjoyed the first two. I have a special place in my reading life for mythological fiction, and this one is getting there too.

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Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom

Reading this book feels like sitting with an elder, absorbing the wisdom they’ve gathered over a lifetime.

“Don’t let go too soon, but don’t hold on too long.”

One of my favourite books.

Tuesdays with Morrie is a book filled with wisdom, taking you on a journey through loss, greed, and the essence of human connection. It follows a journalist and his old, dying professor as they embark on their final thesis—reflecting on what truly matters in life.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 recommendation!

A must-read, at least once in a lifetime.

On that note, here’s another favorite quote from the book:

“If you hold back on the emotions—if you don’t allow yourself to go all the way through them—you can never get to being detached, you’re too busy being afraid.”

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Your normal is making me crazy.

Hustling throughout the day

But my mind's been hazy.

How can you understand my pain?

When I am the one aching densely.

Maybe I can get the support

But it will still be me bleeding endlessly.

_Astha Tyagi_

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Standing on the road side,

enhaling the cardamom in breeze

and our captivating smile,

says it all.

Stealing some moments

in these cold winter mornings

with warmth in our hearts,

says it all.

When in our sweet talks, we sneak a look,

the time freezes

and move faster simultaneously,

says it all.

You sense it too, I can see.

When did you feel the same?

Because for me, my dear,

it all started with a cup of tea.

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_Astha Tyagi_

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Peek-a-boo

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The one close to me is so far from me.

The smile I longed for, is not facing me.

We walked side by side,

never crossed our paths.

We came close,

could not close our distance.

Another day passed watching the empty track,

neither you came, nor your letter.

-Astha Tyagi

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Spur-of-the-moment

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Do you love flowers?

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I have left my older self behind

The me you used to know

no longer exists.

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At this point, I don't even know what I am doing anymore. But, I am liking making these doodles in between my work break.

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Here's my today's positivity doodle