I have been obsessed with protecting our planet’s biodiversity for as long as I can remember. I have rescued injured birds, organized community cleanups, and constantly searched for ways to make a real difference. Lately, however, the seemingly endless challenges of global pollution and habitat loss have disheartened me. The pang of despair and hopelessness … Read more

Who amongst us has not spent days binge-watching TV series or film series? We have all been there and done that (no shame or judgment). There is just something compelling and appealing about good cinema that you can not turn away from. As a drama major, I have always aspired to do that. But my … Read more

Basketball has been my passion ever since I was a little kid. I have spent countless hours glued to the TV screen, watching Stephen Curry shoot threes from seemingly impossible distances. After the NBA season is done, I practice my (admittedly awful) jump shot and mimic Stephen Curry’s killer crossovers in my driveway. At this … Read more

Before starting this review, I want to share a secret: I love game nights. They are my happy place. Just the thought of planning a game night with a perfectly picked game and pristinely laid charcuterie board excites me.  You must be wondering what I like about game nights so much because, let’s face it, … Read more

When I say struggling artist, what do you imagine? Someone holding a paintbrush, staring intently at a blank page, and living in an attic somewhere? Check, check, and check. The struggling artist in the attic (it has got a nice ring to it) is me. My art is fashion. It is the new frontier of … Read more

Everyone considers themselves a decent poker player until they are locked in a high-stakes game with card sharks, and then they lose all their nerve. By everyone, I really mean me. I like to think of myself as a good (read above average) poker player.  I have bluffed my way out of a bad hand … Read more

Have you ever wanted to start a business or turn your brilliant idea into a reality, but you found yourself paralyzed with self-doubt and uncertainty? If so, then you are alone; countless aspiring business people suffer from the disease of self-doubt and uncertainty. A few years back, I was also in the same place: confused, frustrated, … Read more