Early in the first film of the series, we learn that Neo (Keanu Reeves) is able to connect to "the Matrix" by having a cable plugged into a jack implanted in the back of his head. One of the perks of this odd-looking piece of hardware is that, in … [Read more]
How to take a vacation without taking time off
On an average weekday, my chances of completing my to-do list are only slightly better than the odds of a Nigerian prince sending half his inheritance to me in sacks of gold coins delivered by a leprechaun. In my job, I spend most of my time in … [Read more]
The Intentional Tourist
My recent, six-day vacation in Manchester, England was the first time I'd traveled by myself outside of the U.S. since college. My vision was to be the anti-tourist, to get a taste of what it would be like to live in Manchester. No guidebooks; just … [Read more]
Making Room for Writing
The optimist in me is proud of the fact that I've managed to publish a blog post every month for well over a year. The pessimist in me thinks I should be writing every day instead of waiting until the last minute to write the bulk of my … [Read more]
The perils of people-pleasing
I've tried and written about a lot of new things since I started this blog. Many have been experiments that came and went; but a few I've stuck with for weeks, months, or longer. The difference seems to be people-pleasing. In general, if I'm just … [Read more]
I left my heart in New Delhi
I lived in India for a year. I spent six months at the University of Delhi completing my undergraduate studies and taking sitar lessons. Then I stayed in the country for another six months to travel and resume my lessons. I wrote a thesis on how my … [Read more]
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