Welcome to The Second Draft!
Who I Am
Hi, I’m Surabhi - though the gentler parts of me answer to Bubbles.
I may have studied management and wandered into the world of e-commerce, but honestly, words have always been the place I sneak back to like a guilty pleasure. Writing is where my thoughts slow down, where my curiosity settles, and where I make sense of the things life quietly hands me.
I’m someone who has always lived a little more in my head than in the world - collecting thoughts the way some people collect postcards. Writing became the place where my curiosity and my emotions could sit together without arguing.
I’m not here to pretend I have everything figured out. I’m here because stories, ideas, and honest conversations have carried me through many seasons of life, and I’ve learned that sharing them often lights the way for someone else too.
At heart, I’m equal parts wonder-filled child and quietly determined adult - someone who finds joy in small details, questions big things, and tries to create a little meaning in the spaces in between.
Why This Space Exists
I created this space because I wanted a quiet corner where thoughts could slow down and ideas could actually breathe. There’s so much noise online, and I wanted something that felt calmer, more honest, and a little more human.
This is a place for simple clarity - for sharing what I’m learning, what I’m wondering about, and what I’m still figuring out. My hope is that anyone who lands here finds something that stays with them… maybe a new perspective, a small spark of inspiration, or just a moment that feels comforting.
In short: I write here so I can make sense of things - and maybe help someone else feel a little more seen or a little less alone while they do the same.
For The One Reading This
Thank you for being here - truly.
Whether you’re wandering through out of curiosity or searching for something specific, I hope this space gives you something to hold on to… even if it’s just a small moment of calm.
Take your time. Explore. Return whenever you feel like it.
And if something you read here feels familiar, comforting, or simply interesting - then this space is already doing what it was meant to do.
What You'll Find Here
Mindscapes
A place for deeper reflections - thoughts on life, emotions, growth, and the inner world.
These pieces are slower, quieter, and meant to make you think or feel a little differently.
Work & Wonder
Writing about creativity, learning, work-life, and the surprising things that shape how we grow professionally.
It’s a mix of practical insights and the small sparks of wonder that make work feel meaningful.
Story Drafts
My space for stories in progress - scenes, fictional moments, characters, and early ideas.
These pieces aren’t perfect; they’re explorations, experiments, and creative play.
Curiosity Cabinet
A collection of questions, discoveries, and things that catch my mind at random.
Short, fun, light pieces meant to feed curiosity and spark new thoughts.
Heartlines
Writing that comes from emotion - soft reflections, personal notes, and honest moments.
These pieces are meant to feel comforting, relatable, and a little close to the heart.
Ideas in Motion
Unpolished thoughts, early concepts, and things I’m still figuring out.
It’s the behind-the-scenes space where ideas begin before they turn into something bigger.