Monika Kedia
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Documenting life's fleeting moments with a raw and honest voice. I write what we often leave unsaid.
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A Movie So Good, Nothing Else Feels Worth Watching
If you asked me on any random day whether I liked watching animated films, the chances of hearing a no would be 99%. But this year, as part of my self-imposed Oscar homework, I ended up watching a few. Some films I managed to find, others I had to skip due to poor quality. But amidst all that, there was one film that had been sitting on my list since October—The Wild Robot.
By Monika Kedia11 months ago in Art
A lot has happened this year
A lot has happened this year. I know we always say that, but this year, it truly feels different. This year has thrown everything at me, more than I ever expected. It started on a high, my script was selected for grad film. I can still feel the rush of that moment, that tiny spark of hope that maybe, just maybe, I’m heading in the right direction. It felt like a step toward something big, something real.
By Monika Kediaabout a year ago in Confessions
The Scent of Winter
There’s something about the air tonight. I just stepped out onto the terrace for a moment, just to grab something, nothing special, and suddenly, I stopped. The familiar scent hit me. I stood still, breathing in deeply, and it took me back. It’s this distinct smell, the kind you can’t mistake, one that I’ve known since childhood but haven't felt for years. It's the smell of winter coming.
By Monika Kediaabout a year ago in Art
Words I Wish I Could Take Back
It’s funny, you know? Being an extrovert. People always think you’ve got it so easy, that you just walk into a room, start talking, and magically everyone loves you. “Oh, you must be great at making friends!” they say. “You’re so lucky to be so confident!” I hear this all the time. But no one really gets what it’s like when the talking doesn’t stop. No one tells you about the moments after the laughter dies down, when you’ve opened up too much, said too much, and it comes back to bite you.
By Monika Kediaabout a year ago in Writers
A Bond That Slipped Away
There are moments in life when you connect with someone in an unexpected, unexplainable way. There’s no romantic involvement, no physical attraction—just a bond that feels natural, deep, and comforting. You might not even be in the same phase of life, and in some cases, there’s an age gap that makes the connection even more surprising. You can’t quite put your finger on what it is, but you find yourself gravitating towards them. The conversations feel meaningful, and their presence feels grounding.
By Monika Kediaabout a year ago in Journal
Alone no more
Have you ever had one of those days where everything just feels... neutral? It’s not exactly bad, not exactly good—just an overwhelming sense of grey, as though life has muted itself. I’ve been here for a while now, caught in this void, and I’m not sure how to get out. It’s like I’ve been waiting—no, longing—for something, or maybe someone. Someone I haven’t spoken to in what feels like forever. The feeling hangs over me like a shadow, like a question I’m afraid to answer.
By Monika Kediaabout a year ago in Journal
