Naina.co On-line Model Constructing, Images and Artwork by Naina Redhu Who Am I? 2021 Version

Each few weeks, in my Instagram DMs, I see strangers asking me, “Who’re you?”

Perhaps they’re curious due to the 5 letter Instagram deal with “Naina”. Perhaps they’re curious due to the “Verified” standing of my Instagram deal with. Perhaps they’re bored and wish somebody to talk 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 most important one I’ve painted to this point. The smaller 2 / 2.5 / 3 inch diameter work will be worn as brooches – just like the one I’m sporting on this {photograph}.

I’m 40 years outdated in keeping with typical age measurement. On this planet that I dwell in, in my head, I’m in all probability extra like 28 years outdated.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 I grew up extraordinarily sheltered & didn’t know how one can write a cheque until I used to be 21 years outdated. The fauji life was great & I miss it immensely.

I’m grateful for a rock strong accomplice who I’ve been with for 11 years. A youthful sister who’s like my finest good friend. And a handful of buddies located everywhere in the world, who love me.

After I’m anxious, I chew the insides of my mouth & lips. My id 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 consider in “dwell & let dwell”. “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 suppose, there may be some reality to, “Life begins at 40”.

I don’t train regardless that I do know that it’s good for my physique. I eat dietary supplements erratically. I take pleasure in consuming beer and wine and gin. I relapsed right into a little bit of smoking throughout the lockdown. I’m moody. I will be the lifetime of a celebration or I will 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 seaside & the ocean however I’m all the time apprehensive that I’ll be bitten by a jellyfish or eaten by a shark. So, swimming swimming pools are higher.

#SelfAppreciation #40and10in2020