Embracing Flexibility: Navigating Stiff Thoughts on the Way to College
Yesterday began with an unexpected discomfort—a stiff neck. At first glance, it seemed like a minor inconvenience, but as the day progressed, it became clear that it was more...
Reflecting on 2023 and New Beginnings in 2024
Grateful for 2023! It's been a while, and I just want to express my heartfelt thanks for the unwavering support. I feel incredibly fortunate to have an amazing and supportive...
Pressure or Passion: Finding Balance
In life, we often find ourselves caught in the delicate balance between pressure and passion. These elements intertwine to shape our actions and decisions, influencing our...
From Family to Friends: How People Shape Us
It is often said that the company you keep defines who you are and influences who you become. Growing up, I didn't have many friends; mostly, it was family and cousins, given...
From People to Plants: The Power of Relationships
Today, while walking to the office with my dad, we discussed how life in India is relaxed because we have people to assist with daily tasks such as ironing clothes, washing...
Embracing the Flow: Navigating Summer’s Journey
A month of summer has passed, and as I speak to my friends, they have been sharing their exciting college visits, prepping for college applications, and making decisions about...
Sometimes We Don’t Need a Hose, but Just a Bucket of Water
Have you ever noticed how water can naturally filter and separate all the dirt from rocks? After weeks of continuous rain, wind, and gloomy weather, the backyard was a mess. To...
From Being a Bumper Car to Getting on the Road
After 12 weeks into 11th grade, I finally got my bumper car out of the corner and am working to stay in the game. Each week would go by for the longest time, and every time I...
Climbed Over a Mountain, Now On to Conquer Another
Though two weeks of summer have already passed, I have not yet been able to greet it with open arms just yet. After many days it finally feels so good to be back on the desk on...
17 or 70 – The Secret to Staying Young
One of my wisest uncles is either turning 70 or 17. I don't know which one yet, but one thing I know is that by next year he and I are going to be the same age. Often, we meet,...
Unconditional Love
Hope everyone is having a fantastic start to 2022. Cannot believe it is already Valentine’s Day, and seeing my sister put together cards for everyone in her class brought back...
Are We Genuinely Thankful or Is It Just Feel-Good?
A very Happy Thanksgiving weekend, and while the topic of this blog sounds as if I am not thankful, I truly am blessed with so many things in my life, especially your love and...