Each few weeks, in my Instagram DMs, I see strangers asking me, “Who’re you?”
Possibly they’re curious due to the 5 letter Instagram deal with “Naina”. Possibly they’re curious due to the “Verified” standing of my Instagram deal with. Possibly they’re bored and need somebody to speak with.
HI, MY NAME IS NAINA
I’ve been a photographer for the final 17 years (not throughout the pandemic although – hiding indoors) & hope to proceed being a photographer for the remainder of my life.
I’m additionally an artist. I paint abstracts utilizing acrylics. I paint on round canvases starting from the dimensions of two inches in diameter to 64 inches in diameter, which is the biggest one I’ve painted thus far. The smaller 2 / 2.5 / 3 inch diameter work may be worn as brooches – just like the one I’m carrying on this {photograph}.
I’m 40 years outdated in line with standard age measurement. On the planet that I reside in, in my head, I’m in all probability extra like 28 years outdated. I really feel like I simply turned 18.
My Dad is a retired Brigadier from the Indian Armed Forces. My Mother is a house maker. I grew up extraordinarily sheltered & didn’t know find out how to write a cheque until I used to be 21 years outdated. The fauji life was fantastic & I miss it immensely.
I’m grateful for a rock stable accomplice who I’ve been with for 11 years. A youthful sister who’s like my greatest good friend. And a handful of pals located all around the world, who love me.
After I’m anxious, I chew the insides of my mouth & lips. My identification is centered round my work. I really feel nugatory if I’m not working. Workaholic not-so-anonymous.
I really like freely.
I’m an atheist. I despise faith. I don’t wish to give start however I would undertake / foster sooner or later. I imagine in “reside & let reside”. “Do no hurt”. “Bash on regardless”. “It’s what it’s”. “Fuck it”.
I’ve placed on a little bit of weight throughout the lockdown however I really feel the sexiest I’ve ever felt. I assume, there’s some reality to, “Life begins at 40”.
I don’t train although I do know that it’s good for my physique. I eat dietary supplements erratically. I get pleasure from consuming beer and wine and gin. I relapsed right into a little bit of smoking throughout the lockdown. I’m moody. I may be the lifetime of a celebration or I may be the primary particular person within the bungee leaping queue of 30 individuals and refuse to leap and never go away and proceed to make everybody nervous.
I’ve sky dived as soon as. I really like the seashore & the ocean however I’m all the time anxious that I’ll be bitten by a jellyfish or eaten by a shark. So, swimming swimming pools are higher.
#SelfAppreciation #40and10in2020
