Shortly after a relatively productive summer that had me working on a few projects simultaneously, I suddenly slipped into what seemed like a burnout phase. It was so bad that I had to temporarily force-stop all my projects, including the blog, and only gave attention to external responsibilities that couldn’t be avoided. It totally came …

*Clears cobwebs and dusts the space* Hi fam! Been a hot minute in here… I’m not quite sure how to begin this post, but I guess it’s safe to start with some pleasantries. So, here’s me wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I know it’s overly belated with a quarter of …

It’s been over three months (98 days, to be precise) since the last post was published on this blog. I really didn’t plan to make a post today, but I woke up this morning determined to break the silence before it hits the 100-day mark. Where have I been? I’ll start by stating that it …

As we strolled through the length of the ever-busy pedestrian street, heading for the bus stop, I suddenly became hyperaware of my surroundings. Time slowed down by a fraction, and the excessive busyness of the area seemed to fade as my focus sharpened. Situated in the city’s central area and leading up to the Kazan …

It was the final action of the game. The tension in the atmosphere was palpable—the drama in the last 15 minutes of the match culminated in this decisive moment. Everyone in the stadium was up on their feet and held their breath in anticipation as the player stepped up to take the penalty kick. The …

I know, I know… it’s been a minute in here:) As at the time of publishing this post on the last Sunday in February (where I drew parallels between my life and the movies), I knew I would not be putting up any new post on here for some time. What I didn’t know was …

“…Cut!… Take-Two… Action!…” Lately, I’ve been looking into the concept of screenwriting (the art of writing scripts for movies and related things), and I didn’t come about this new hobby of mine arbitrarily. As to why I’m exploring this form of writing, that’ll be a story for another day. Ever seen a movie that had …

The month of February met me traveling. I had my final exam for the semester towards the end of January. Barely two hours later, I was on a train on my way to Moscow, where I visited a friend for a few days. I was soon on the road again. At the brink of the …

The last few weeks have been unexpectedly chaotic for me —so much so that it became necessary for me to take a “sabbatical” break from all the tasks on my table. I spent an entire day in the outgoing week unplugged from everything, doing nothing but basking in as much solitude as I could afford …

“What are your plans for the new year?” It’s a new year, and as expected, I’ve been asked the question above more than a few times —chances are that you have as well. Every time someone asks about my plans for 2022, my reply is always along the lines of “I don’t know”. Over the …