About Me — Anju Francis

An Engineer turned storyteller

I have always heard the question “TELL ME/US ABOUT YOURSELF?” in almost all the interviews I have attended.

And guess what? I struggle with articulating it, I believe.

Anyway, here I would love to share about myself as I know nobody is going to judge me for who I am anyway.

Even if they do, I no longer care.

I just want to live my life happily and continue doing what makes me happy.

Such as writing poetry, short stories, personal reflections, and notes on my faith and scriptures, which keep me grounded and motivated.

So, my name is Anju and I’m an Indian woman in her thirties. I hold a degree in Electronics and Communication engineering. Although I lack professional experience in this field, I enjoy assisting my dad with his work. I’ve been married to my handsome husband Ranchal for three years and we met in the UAE. In 2023, we relocated to the UK for me to pursue a Master’s degree in Management, specializing in Marketing.

Now, why did I join Medium?

Well, while I was in college in India doing my bachelor’s, I used to attend writing competitions just to skip class and be with my friends. But winning first prize in a short story writing competition…