Travel. Stories. Poetry.
We all had a stethoscope moving on our chest or a thermometer sticking under our tongue every time we were sick. Just like how physical discomfort triggers fever, mental discomfort triggers depression. Being in depression is as common as finger cuts while cooking. So, what X-ray should I use to diagnose my depression, and what... Continue Reading →
✨Twenty Eighteen WinterRevising research work paper by paperConferences, dress up, & formal demeanorAt last, school break to a busy semester. Need an escapade from cold & snow inchesCalled the southern warmth for Florida beaches!Cuban Empanadas & Parasailing dipsMiami lights & Ed Sheeran Beats In the soul filling Island Key WestI walk around in ocean’s questAt... Continue Reading →
Now if we can take focus off the static electricity that loves my hair a bit too much, here's a bunch of beautiful take aways from today's "Own it Penn" Women EmPOWERment Conference 🖤 >> There is not one big decision from early 20s that'll decide your career forever. It can always be altered and... Continue Reading →
In the cold Siberian town Tobolsk in 1793,Into the family who started the town's glass factory,Born was a bright girl Maria,was she destined to be strong? ya!Died at birth her mother,raised by a single father.No Maria! girls can't attend school,learning through books at home, see me break the rule. Married a school teacher and had... Continue Reading →
✨ Seen, a confident woman on the stageUnseen, the tears shed in the green room Seen, fearless advocacy against abuseUnseen, the vulnerability and pain of suffering Seen, hugs and love of people cheeringUnseen, backstabbing monsters and scars Seen, the light she shinesUnseen, the darkness she swallowed Seen, a calm spirited determined soulUnseen, a once fallen... Continue Reading →
Instructor: "When a missile attack happens, you will hear a loud continuous siren. Stay away from the staircase, if possible find a washroom to hide, and immediately duck in"Me: "What? Missiles?!"Instructor: "Also stay away from the windows, the glass pieces might hurt you. Some look out of the window to see the Iron Dome send... Continue Reading →
It was already fall of 2020. I couldn't stop myself from thinking about the amazing mountains of California I was lost in, the same time last year. Having been cooped up in home without travel, we decided its time to say hello to the lonely mountains from behind a mask, all credits to COVID-19.👏🏼 Upstate... Continue Reading →
One hot afternoon in the heart of a beautiful equatorial country Kenya, I was strolling around the Nairobi’s Maasai Market admiring the handicrafts. I usually love markets, interacting, and bargaining. But this place made me a little nervous as I don’t speak the native language Swahili. I slowly started engaging myself examining the fabrics and... Continue Reading →
WAR IS UGLY. This is something people don’t realize. It costs lives. It costs resources. It costs somebody their home and somebody their everything. It is ugly. Someday, try getting out of your comfy zone and walk into the war zone. You will realize people living there holding onto this one emotion predominantly in every decision they make. FEAR.
What worth are our Free Media, when they can’t cover a catastrophe? What worth are our Governments, when they can’t regulate disruptions? What worth is our Knowledge, when we keep polluting our air and water? What worth are our Powers, when we can’t save lives from burning down? What worth are our Emergency Systems, when we can’t contain a disaster?... Continue Reading →
Vineesha Badabhagni 