Sharing my journey to a slow, intentional life.
One mildly overthought post at a time.
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This essay is adapted from the introduction I presented at Rialto/Griffioen for a screening of Payal Kapadia’s All We Imagine as Light. I had the privilege of introducing the film and wanted to offer the audience a few ideas to carry with them into the screening: about women and the…
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My Name is Khan Korean Restaurant
We had some delicious Korean food at Khan Amsterdam. This is a matter-of-fact joint, with decor that spells neighbor’s barbeque picnic rather than evening dinner…
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Stirring Metaphors in a Glass
In a world that expects wine be a glass of Amstel. On Christmas eve we took a stroll through our favorite street Utrechtsestraat. If you walk…
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The Boho Life at Hutspot
Hutspot is one of the coolest spaces I have discovered in Amsterdam. It is a chilled-out creative area spread over two levels, in which you…
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We must Feast: Vaals trip learning
The biggest learning, which 2017 brought for me, was that things often do not go as planned, and that is a gift. As an INTJ –…
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Hi, I’m Amrita—the voice behind Diligent Candy. I’m a writer, educator, and quiet rebel drawn to slow living, thoughtful words, and mildly overthinking everything. This blog is my corner of the internet where intellect meets whimsy, and where I explore the sweet spots between scholarship, simplicity, and joy.
