Hi Everybody,

I just joined IndusLadies and after reading some of the threads, I am so confident I am going to enjoy myself here.

To introduce myself...

I am Janani Gopalakrishnan, a freelance writer based in Chennai, India. I was born in Calcutta (which explains my name) but all 23 years of my life have been spent here in Chennai where I schooled at PSBB, KK Nagar, then moved on to do my BCA from Stella Maris College, after which I completed PG degrees in Computer Applications, Business Administration and Journalism.

When, after completing my education, I decided to be a full-time freelance writer working from home, instead of going for a 9-5 job (which is becoming the norm of the day), I faced many a raised eyebrow. But my family was extremely supportive of my decision and today I am on my own... an independent, self-employed person, enjoying the variety, challenge and freedom that my work offers.

I write poetry, fiction and non-fiction on a variety of subjects ranging from science to philosophy, but my favourite subjects are business, technology and cooking. I enjoy this line of work because each assignment is different from the previous one, I get to interact with experts in several fields and it is a constant learning experience. And ofcourse I relish the advantages of working from home... I get to eat home food, work in a comfortable environment and do not have to miss any social functions!!

To tell you more about myself... I'm passionate about classical music. I also love to experiment with handicrafts, especially glass and pot painting. I am a very staunch vegetarian and love to cook, not only traditional dishes but also to experiment with new recipes in Indian and International cuisine.

I grew up and live in a joint family and love the environment. I enjoy the little pleasures in life... a visit to the temple, an hour spent listening to music, chatting with friends and relatives, a telephone call from my brother, sitting down to a home-cooked meal, a pizza brought home by my dad, a visit to the beach, a weekend trip... there's no end to life's little joys... I relish and value each of life's "kodak moments"!

I'm looking forward to interacting with each and every one of you and hope to enjoy my stay with IndusLadies.

Cheers,

Janani