As I sat down one Sunday evening, a cup of chamomile tea in one hand, and while browsing through YouTube (the addiction I am afflicted with), I stumbled upon a video from Pick Up Limes, which is one of my favourite channels, titled "Life is Short (How to Spend it Wisely)". My curiosity was piqued, … Continue reading Living Alone?
America’s School Shooting Epidemic: A Call to Re-evaluate the 2nd Amendment and Protect Our Children
Despite the frighteningly high frequency of school shootings and the murders of innocent children, neither the public nor the authorities have acted to stop it. Although not a US citizen, I am shocked and disgusted to learn that six students died in the recent killings in Nashville. The blame game that has ensued is both … Continue reading America’s School Shooting Epidemic: A Call to Re-evaluate the 2nd Amendment and Protect Our Children
Retirement – A scary thought in the US
I just returned from a trip to the US, where I learned from my friends that many are hesitant about retirement. And many of them are getting close to the age when they need to start planning for retirement. For many, retirement is a dream. People look forward to being able to relax, go on … Continue reading Retirement – A scary thought in the US
Where are you from?
I often clarify where I am from, even in my home country Nepal. I know one’s ancestral place tells much about that person, such as socioeconomic background, culture, and upbringing. But I was born and raised in Kathmandu and come from a rural part (so rural that my village got electricity a few years back … Continue reading Where are you from?
Good Team Matters…
Few years back, an organization I was working with, recruited three females in different positions. There were hue and cry for recruiting recent college graduates, except one, with no experience. Yes, we wanted to have gender balance in the organization, which is important for an organization that promotes gender equity and equal employment opportunity. Recent … Continue reading Good Team Matters…
Failure Report 2022
I used to religiously write (annually) failure reports before, but somehow during the pandemic, I lost the enthusiasm to accept my failures and mishaps. After watching Ali Abdaal's "How I Failed in 2022" video, it motivated me to resume my annual habit of introspection and acceptance of my untenable ambitious goals. It takes lots of … Continue reading Failure Report 2022
Goodbye Toto
They say things happen for a reason, but sometimes some inexplicable events hit you so hard that it takes a while to get out of the shock. Within a few months, I witnessed the death of Toto, our beloved dog and then got the heart-wrenching news of the end of two young souls – Daisy … Continue reading Goodbye Toto
Red Curry Shrimp
I love Thai dishes and especially dishes made of red and green curry. The coconut milk adds a distinct flavour to the dish. This time I tried red curry shrimp made with a store-bought Thai red curry paste. I followed a recipe (the link is provided in the description), and it turned out to be … Continue reading Red Curry Shrimp
म र मेरो मधेसी पहिचान
हालै काठमाण्डुका मेयर पदका लागि मधेसमुलका बालेन शाहका उम्मेदवारीले राजनैतिक सरगर्मीले उपत्यका तातेको छ. उनीलाई हराउन धेरै पछि लागेका छन्. केही दिन अगाडि पोखरा घुम्न जाँदा कतिपय ठाउँमा प्रवेश शुल्क भारतीय, नेपाली र बिदेशीलाई फरक फरक छ. धेरै जसो ठाउँमा रोकेको ले मैले म आफु नेपाली हुँ भनि प्रमाणित गर्नु पर्यो. अहिले सामाजिक संजाल पनि … Continue reading म र मेरो मधेसी पहिचान
Being Privileged?
Few days back I came across Being Privileged Is Not A Choice, So Stop Hating Me For It by Kate Menendez and it got me thinking. I always wondered if I would have the same opportunities, had I been born in an ordinary family. The education and privileges come with the family and social status … Continue reading Being Privileged?
Thinking Out Loud 