From People to Plants: The Power of Relationships

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 dishes, and cleaning the house. This conversation got me thinking. Building relationships is...
Embracing the Flow: Navigating Summer’s Journey

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 their majors. Meanwhile, I am on an “extended” break, engaging in various...
From Being a Bumper Car to Getting on the Road

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 felt like it would be just one more homework assignment, I would be all caught up. Somehow,...
Climbed Over a Mountain, Now On to Conquer Another

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 this bright and sunny afternoon as I am filled with so many emotions while writing this...
17 or 70 – The Secret to Staying Young

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, talk, and laugh together and as we got ready to celebrate this milestone year for...