For the past week, my dad has been really sick. It started with some skin blisters. At first, we thought it might be an allergy to the medicines he takes when he’s not feeling well. But these blisters got big and scary fast. The doctor couldn’t exactly figure out what was wrong but said Dad needed to go to the hospital. This was a tough decision because it meant Mom would have to stay alone in their apartment....
1. Who and what is worth going through tough times for? Family and close friends. 2. What do I believe in without worrying about what others think? Doing my own work and chores, even though I can outsource a lot more. 3. What would I do if I didn’t care about judgment? Be more forthright in expressing my opinions. 4. How will my daily habits shape my future? In 2023, I want to deepen my understanding in AI, specifically NLP....
In a world where technology continues to reshape our lives, I find my purpose in creating, building, and enhancing technological marvels that empower individuals to accomplish their tasks swiftly, adeptly, and cost-effectively. Rediscovering the Joy: Fond Memories Fueling My Passion Reflecting on what ignites my inner fire, I recall instances that have seamlessly made time evaporate, causing me to forget even the basic necessity of eating. These cherished moments include:...
In a world that often rushes past us, it’s important to take a moment and appreciate the simple joys and meaningful connections that enrich our lives. Yesterday, Vipul and Shilpi invited us along with Sunil and Lovina to their wonderful and lovingly cared for home. Vipul, Shilpi, and their son Sambhav created an ambiance that made us feel like treasured guests, enveloping us in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Their attention to detail and genuine hospitality set the stage for an extraordinary evening....
𝒟ℯ𝒶𝓇 𝒦𝒾𝓈𝓁𝒶𝓎 𝒶𝓃𝒹 𝒮ℴ𝓃𝒶𝓁, As the echoes of laughter and love still resonate in our hearts, we want to extend our deepest thanks and gratitude for the breathtaking celebration of your 20th wedding anniversary. The two enchanting events, the intimate हल्दी ceremony at your house and the mesmerizing exchange of wedding vows and reception in the picturesque park in Piedmont, were nothing short of magical. 🥂 The हल्दी ceremony in your home was a heartwarming affair, filled with the essence of love, tradition, and family bonding....
I have a hard time dealing with failure. I am guessing this is the same with most others as well. I go through the following chain of thought: why? why me? what did I do wrong? what could I have done instead? is there a way to salvage the situation? Simultaneously, I also go through another set of thoughts: is this a precursor of things to come? am I destined to fail at other new things or even my current endeavors?...
If everything behaved like freshly scented flowers, life would be much simpler. Unfortunately, this is not the case for most of the things we store in our homes. Moving supplies, exotic lamps, pens, printouts, camping gear, old art, jewelry, fancy kitchen gadgets, clothes, sandals, shoes, and many other items have limited utility, yet we continue to carry them from one home to another. The accumulation of these items is due to several factors....
Moving to a new house can be surprisingly disruptive and challenging, even if you spend more than a month preparing for the move. In our case, it took us four days to complete the end-to-end move, despite all the preparations. We finally moved in on Saturday and spent the whole day setting up the new kitchen. Vanya cooked our first supper in our new home, which was Tacos with a delicious dessert....
I use self help books to guide my meditation practice. Most recently, I finished Sam Harris’s Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion. Another interesting book I am still reading is Mark W. Muesse’s Four Wise Men: The Lives and Teachings of Confucius, Buddha, Jesus, and Mohammad. In my fledgling practice, I am noticing the following patterns: on rare days on which I skip meditation, I am more anxious and tend to be less even tempered if I am anxious, meditation is harder to do meditation makes me aware of my inner narrative, and reminds me that I am not critically analyzing it meditation increases my self determination better meditation helps me to hear what others tell me better meditation helps me vocalize my opinion more However, it is almost a catch 22 situation....
Rearranging old furniture in new space is a thorny issue. We’ve had arguments, suggestions, and advice meted out at us by well meaning friends and designers. None of it is as controversial as the argument over TV placement though. We have a 65" Samsung TV (58"Lx~32"H). Today, we have it placed around 30" high from the floor, mounted on a custom wooden cabinet, which makes it at perfect eye level viewing from the couch....