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Leaving earlier vs staying longer
Popular advice suggests to ‘never settle.’ We’re always in search of the next best thing, in our careers, in relationships, or even in material objects. Wanting more, or wanting better, is not necessarily bad, especially when you’re young. There is nothing saintly about not being ambitious or desirous of success, wealth, and popularity. Respected Dr.…
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Tall girl rant
I am 5 feet 11 inches tall. This makes me much taller than not just the average woman, but also the average man in my country. This is not a boast or a complaint–just a plain fact. People ask me about my height all the time. The remarks I have received on my height range…
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The anxiety around starting a personal blog
Let me start by disclosing the reason behind starting this personal blog. It was not to write. It was to own a personal website with my name. Unfortunately, the .com domain was taken, so I had to settle for another one. After doing some research on domains and the purposes for which each is used,…
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The tree without leaves
It is said that being in nature cleanses your mind, body, and soul. As someone who lives in one of the most congested cities in the world, my access to nature is limited to small, boundaried pockets of greenery. I am fortunate that one such pocket exists in the residential gated community in which I…