In the age of social media, our lives are often curated for public consumption. We scroll through feeds filled with smiles, achievements, and picture-perfect moments, but beneath this veneer of happiness lies a more complex reality. I can’t help but wonder if it titillates my inner demons or if I’m the only one grappling with … Continue reading The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media
Category: Admitting Failures
Back Again!
I took a month-long, well-deserved break after a mentally and physically exhausting teaching job. My hats off to all the educators who unselfishly go through the antiquated curriculum (yes, the curriculums are antiquated and need a revamp to stay with the demands of fast-paced changes, such as accommodating AI in the lessons, be it Maths, … Continue reading Back Again!
Facing Rejection Head-On: A Guide to Bouncing Back from University Denials
Image Source: https://www.resilientwalker.com/resilience Many students who have applied will hear back from the universities/colleges. Everyone has experienced the feeling of eagerly anticipating an email or letter from their ideal university, only to open it and read the words we dreaded the most: "We regret to inform you..." It's an agonizing experience that might seem like … Continue reading Facing Rejection Head-On: A Guide to Bouncing Back from University Denials
Why Self-Evaluation: A Personal Reflection
Image Source: https://www.grammarly.com/blog/how-to-write-a-self-evaluation/ I've learned to value the significant relevance of self-evaluation throughout my personal development and improvement journey. I've read books about productivity and personal growth. By evaluating myself, I can hold myself responsible for my accomplishments and plan for the future. Why, in my opinion, is it essential? Clarifying Purpose and Direction: In … Continue reading Why Self-Evaluation: A Personal Reflection
The Tapestry of Life: Why Friendship Matters
A few days back, I had the immense pleasure of hosting a gathering, a beautiful reunion of souls with whom I'd shared my formative years. As we sat around, reminiscing about our collective past, laughing over innocent childhood shenanigans, and recounting the struggles that defined our youthful years, it was as though time had stepped … Continue reading The Tapestry of Life: Why Friendship Matters
ChatGPT & My Bucket List
When my friends suggested I make a bucket list, I was initially unsure because I didn't have one. However, I realized there are numerous things I want to accomplish and experience in my lifetime. As I am studying prompt engineering, I consulted ChatGPT to help create a comprehensive bucket list. With their assistance, I have … Continue reading ChatGPT & My Bucket List
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
Going Through a Mid-life Crisis 1.0
Originally, published in 2017, lots have changed and I will be revisiting my "crises" later. A long hiatus was what I needed to prioritize things in my life before I embark on the journey of doing what I want to do and need to do. Many events happened since I wrote last time for this … Continue reading Going Through a Mid-life Crisis 1.0
Failure Report 1.0
One day, during tête-à-tête with a colleague from Engineers Without Borders, he challenged me to publish my failure report. (EWB regularly publishes failure reports based on the field experiences of its volunteers, people, and staff.) I am aware that admitting failures may be detrimental to my career, but this would align with my transparency and … Continue reading Failure Report 1.0
Thinking Out Loud 