Inspired by all that I read and see, I dream of going on a backpacking trip all by myself across countries, across continents. While I waited to start my job, I made a small promise to myself that once I receive a few paychecks and have enough money to spend for myself, I would …
I smiled when the driver asked me if I had a cold. Both of us knew I was crying on board the shuttle to the Los Angeles International Airport from the place that was home for two years. I am not sure if I could not hold my tears back because I was leaving …
When nothing seems to go our way and an opportunity strikes, catching us unawares, we eye it with cynicism, not letting ourselves believe that we do have a shot. This is how I greeted the news of my invitation for an onsite interview with Amazon. I knew what I had to do was to …
As I continue my part time job this summer, I seem to be the only person donning all possible roles at the office as a result of my manager’s attempt to keep me busy. The proceedings at the parking citations office is particularly intriguing as a lot of angry people who think they did …
The thought of going back home in India is what helped me sail through the highs (far fewer than the lows) and lows of the semester. After the last exam which made me wonder if I was in the right frame of mind when I decided to pursue MS, I went to work to …
Our most awaited spring break kicked off to a great start on 13th March, Friday evening. It was my first time in a pub, every inch of the place tightly packed with people. We danced all night, enjoying the short but much called for respite from studies and assignments. I was in raptures having …
To be able to make the most of a four-day trip with people I have hardly met before, to a place around 1000 miles away from my city was the highlight of the summer break for me. I was prone to rethinking my decision a few times, because of the distance and because none …
The view from the window in our room at night is that of a some high-rise buildings in downtown Los Angeles with the alluring lights. It seemed to be a stone’s throw away from our residence. ‘Downtown’ is a term that signifies it is a hip and happening place, especially in the youngsters’ view. …
I am staying in Los Angeles for 10 days now. This is my share of the myriad exploits in the first 10 days in a different country altogether. A ‘science center’ reminds me of Visweswaraiah Industrial and Technological museum back in Bangalore! The first time I went there when I was a mere primary …