Sonder (n.) The realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.
what is the most daunting decision you've made so far? if someone were to ask me how my phd's going up until this point, I'd scare them back by asking them this particular question. ok, ok. let's be honest here. everybody wants to do something with their life, right? hadn't it been the case, people … Continue reading first 4 months in
imagine if breathing weren’t vital. imagine it were some social construct or some culture that the media wants to impose on you to force you to consume more. breathing would be something that only people who are financially able to afford it can practice. wellness gurus would sell you monthly programs and health routines to … Continue reading 22: Part V
[Deep inhale] [Long, slow exhale] Hello WordPress, I am aware its been a whole month since I last posted anything, but things have been a little all over the place. I hope you're all doing well. The news is--I turned 22 [queue '22' by Taylor Swift]. I wrote a short paragraph and shared it on … Continue reading 22: Part I
I want to ask you a question, one that was raised during my second year of undergrad studies: How do you define 'good quality'? Many would pair 'good quality' with 'expensive', while others would associate 'good quality' with 'made in foreign country’. Some people would say that good quality is defined by the physical properties … Continue reading What Standard Will You Pick?
"March 18th, 2020: When it comes to how I feel mentally, I'm falling apart slowly. I'm a very social human being and this confinement is getting extremely hard. March 21st, 2020: I understand now that the lockdown is a blessing or a curse based on how you respond to it. March 22nd, 2020: It is … Continue reading Quarantine Journal #13
"What is happiness?" I replied with a grin, "Happiness is when you make other people smile. Actually, it's when you see them smiling and enjoy it, even if you're not the reason behind it. Happiness is helping someone, directly or indirectly, and seeing that person's mood change to the better after you've helped. Happiness is … Continue reading The Wiseman
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