The person behind Peppermint
I write about moving away from home, changing friendships, the books I love, and the ordinary moments I am still trying to understand.
How Peppermint began
I moved to Melbourne for further studies because I wanted to build something independent and find out who I would become away from everything familiar. Back home, I had people I loved, comfort, and a routine that made sense. Leaving was still my choice.
Nobody prepares you for everything that comes after you arrive. The freedom is real, but so are the bills, loneliness, shared houses, odd jobs, and the tiredness of carrying every decision yourself.
I began writing because I needed somewhere to put those two truths together. Peppermint grew from the homesickness, small wins, changing friendships, and books that helped me understand what I was feeling.
I am still figuring it out. That is why I write while life is happening, not after every lesson has been neatly resolved.
What you'll find here
Peppermint follows the parts of my life I genuinely want to write about.
Personal stories
Friendship, loneliness, independence, growth, and the things I am still working through.
Life away from home
What it has actually felt like to leave Sri Lanka and slowly build a life in Melbourne.
Book reviews
What I really thought, how a book made me feel, and whether I would recommend it.
Growth and reflection
The choices, boundaries, and lessons that changed the way I see myself.
Everyday moments
Cafés, routines, Melbourne days, and the small things I want to remember.
The book club
A place on Instagram where we choose a book, read along, and talk about it together.
Read with Peppermint 📚
I run a book club inside an Instagram broadcast channel. I share what I am reading, and we talk about it together as we go.
- 1Follow the channel and turn on notifications.
- 2See the current read and updates as I go.
- 3Reply with your thoughts without spoilers.
This one has completely pulled me in. I keep telling myself, “just one more chapter.” No spoilers, but how are you finding it?
Almost done. I did not see that twist coming.
Home is not always one place.From the journal