FAQs

Here are the answers to questions I get very often. If you have any more questions that I haven't answered here or you’d like to know, feel free to ask!  

Q. Where were you born? Where are you from? Where are you now?

I reside from a small state in the South-west region of India, known as Kerala. I was born and brought up (partially LOL) in Ernakulam, moved to New Zealand at the age of six & then to Australia. I currently live in the capital city of Australia known as, Canberra.

Q.Is Archie your real name?

No, Archie’s just a nickname I’ve had since primary school – wow, so long ago yet it feels like it was just yesterday! Living abroad with a name like mine I’ve realized that many of my peers, colleagues & teachers had/have really struggled with pronouncing the name ‘Archana’, Archie was a name one of my close friends came up with, and it’s followed me ever since.

Q. What languages do you speak?

I speak English – lol, an obvious answer, I know, but still, I thought I’d mention it anyway. I learnt Spanish & French in year 7 & 8 but that was too long ago, I only remember a few of those things now. I also learnt German in year 10 & 11, still pretty confident with that though. And, last but not least, Malayalam- my mother tongue, which I can speak fluently. I can’t write in Malayalam but I’ve been learning how to read, I’m gradually getting better at it! Oh, and also Tamil & Hindi (mildly) but that’s from watching all these movies!! 

Q. When is your Birthday; what is your star sign?

My Birthday is in April, on the 21^st and I’m a Taurus girl!

Q. How tall are you?

I’m fairly short LOL, shortness runs in our blood! I’m 5’2”.

Q. Who takes the/your photos used in your posts?

First of all, in case you didn’t know or hadn’t noticed, I love posing in front of the camera but also clicking from behind it.  All of the photos I’ve used in my posts are clicked by me, except for one or two. And if they’re photos of me, those ones are usually clicked by brother with his DSLR.  

Q. What is the meaning of your name?

Archana is a Hindu name which means honoring/praising in Sanskrit, it’s also the name of a Hindu ritual