Who are your favorite artists? When you ask someone about their favorite artists, you often get a diverse array of names spanning centuries and styles. But for me, the answer always comes back to two titans of the Renaissance: Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. It might seem like an obvious, even traditional, choice. They are, … Continue reading “Timeless Geniuses”
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Tell us about a time when you felt out of place. There are moments in life when the world seems to clap just for you. You’re on a high, your vision is resonating, and you feel the pure, exhilarating rush of purpose. And then—without warning—the applause fades. It’s not because your performance changed. It’s because … Continue reading Leaving Before Erased
Your life without a computer: what does it look like? If you ask me to imagine a life without a computer, the immediate, visceral answer is this: it would feel like a body without breath. For many, a computer is a piece of technology, an appliance on the desk. For me, it’s far more fundamental. … Continue reading “Bread, Butter & a Keyboard”
What skill would you like to learn? If there’s one skill I’d love to learn, it’s music. Not just listening — I already do that with my soul. I want to create it. To let my fingers dance on piano keys or strum a melody that says what words can’t. Music has a language of … Continue reading “The Skill I Crave”
What details of your life could you pay more attention to? If I had to choose one detail of my life that needs more attention, it’s this: the way I trust people. There was a time when I believed trust was simple. If someone smiled, showed kindness, or stayed close, I assumed sincerity followed. Especially … Continue reading “I Thought I Knew People—Until This”
What's your #1 priority tomorrow? Forget the overflowing inbox. Forget the high-intensity interval training. Tomorrow, while the world is busy chasing deadlines and decibels, my top priority is far quieter, yet infinitely more complex: I'm chasing metaphors. My goal is to read a single poem—slowly, deliberately—and let it whisper its secrets. There’s something uniquely intimate … Continue reading “Ink & Insight”
In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled? Forget the myth of the "overnight success" or the glamour of the easy win. There is a specific, potent kind of fulfillment that you can only unlock after you've paid the full price—the price of hard work. It's not about the applause or the perfect … Continue reading Why I Work Hard
What’s the trait you value most about yourself? In a world that constantly begs us to be quiet, comfortable, and compliant, there is a single, non-negotiable trait that defines the strength of a soul: unwavering commitment to truth and conviction. This isn't about seeking applause. It's about being willing to swim against the tide of … Continue reading This Is Who I Am
What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? What My Parents Taught Me About Giving When I think about my cultural heritage, it’s not the grand or flashy things that come to mind. It's the quiet, simple ones. I'm most proud of the memory of my parents' hands, stained … Continue reading Where My Roots Still Live
What could you do more of? We live in a world that’s constantly shouting at the next generation. It tells them who to be, what to buy, and what to achieve. But what if we chose a different volume? What if, instead of adding to the noise, we became a quiet, steady voice of encouragement? … Continue reading Can One Voice Change a Life?
My Grandma’s Healthy School 