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As a second semester senior, I now have a lot more free time on my hands. This means more Minecraft, outings with friends, and no more college applications. It also means I can now further explore my passions such as lifting as well as delve into new interests like rock climbing and golf (both of…
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It’s a vicious cycle. It goes something like this. You get work assigned, whether it be homework, an essay to write, a presentation to prepare, etc. You delay that work, then with maybe a week, a day, or even an hour left you begin to panic and finally begin working. You finish barely on time,…
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Take a deep breath. What do you notice? You probably closed your eyes right? You felt your chest expand and then, while you exhaled, you felt relaxed, at ease. Maybe you stopped talking. Or stopped eating. Or stopped typing. All to focus on the breath. A breath is like a pause, a personification of the…
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As you all know, on April 8th 2024 in the US, many bore witness to the solar eclipse, whether the experienced totality or just saw a portion of it through their plastic framed glasses. Most saw a partial eclipse which looked like as if someone had taken a small bite out of the sun. Some…
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Sometimes, when I see a flower, I think of politics; when I hear a plane, I think of a doctor; when I do math homework, I think of running; when I read a historical narrative, I think of a text I just sent. The common adage of “one’s train of thought” has been derailed. What…
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“Formula 1 is the world’s biggest science fair.” – some random guy on Reddit. Formula 1, or F 1 for short, is often regarded as the pinnacle of motorsport. In recent years, the popularity of Formula 1 has exploded and has seen rapid growth primarily in the United States. 10 teams, 20 drivers, multi million…
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Breakfast has a peculiar history. At its commercial inception is John Harvey Kellogg–the man who coined the phrase “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” He created his iconic cereal of corn flakes first as a remedy for his patients; as a firm believer and a leader of the eugenics program, Kellogg believed…
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I am Indian. I am skinny, I wear glasses, I have lots of facial hair, I have hairy legs, I have thick, straight black hair, I am good at math, I prioritize academics over other activities, I eat Indian food, I like to code, I like science. So to other people, what makes me different?…
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I listen to music. A lot of music. I play music to wake me up. I play music when I’m brushing my teeth. I play music when I shower. I play music when I change. I play music when I work. I play music when I run. I play music when I game. I do…
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What is the meaning of life? Many philosophers have pondered this question. Aristotle believes happiness is life’s purpose and the aim of human existence. Plato believes that the meaning of life can only be achieved by acquiring the highest level of knowledge. However, I think that this question is best answered by a boy and…
Experiences Unfiltered
Drawing inspiration from John Green’s The Anthropocene Reviewed and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Americanah, my blog reviews items, ideas, actions, people, places, and many more. From elements of absurdity to moments of serenity, this blog will illustrate my stand on numerous topics. Please, find a cozy chair to relax and enjoy the telling of my experiences and grab an ice pack as you’ll need it to cool yourself after hearing some of my hot takes. Authored by Mihir Joshi
Experiences unfiltered 