Over the last couple of months, I took a break from blogging, sharing, and being a part of the constant hyperactivity of the internet, and it was probably the best decision I could have made. During my four years of studying abroad, I became so accustomed to that unordinary feeling of culture shock that when … Continue reading
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Notes from Professor Johan Rockström
During my last week in Sweden we ventured out into the city for a lecture by Profesor Johan Rockström from Stockholm University. He was present at the Climate Change Conference (COP 21) held just weeks ago in Paris, and this is what he shared with us: We are on our way to a 4 degree … Continue reading
Study & Travel, a Reflection of Balance
Most of these summer days have been washed away with rain. Now it is mid-August, my brother and sisters are back in school, and I sit here staring at the still-incomplete copy of my Extended Essay as the rain continues to drip outside. I can’t say it was a terrible summer, because it was really quite … Continue reading
The Last Moments of Greece
The summer is escaping faster than I could have imagined, so before it slips away completely I commented on a few of my better photos from Greece. For more photos please visit my Flickr or my VSCO page. Continue reading
Philosophical in the Peloponnese
My collection of bus rides and wonderings through Peloponnese allowed a new standpoint on perspectives to develop; with a Kindle holding a copy of From Socrates to Sartre and my teal moleskin as the tools at my disposal. With the help of a make-shift curtain from my scarf and ginger tablets, I fought the urge of motion sickness and … Continue reading
Thoughts on Travel
Traveling is a mindset – it has no limits and is most often found up in the clouds. The motivation to reach the ‘goals’ of travel can inexplicably engulf all other responsibilities or norms of the average Joe. Henceforth, travel is dangerous to the ‘normal’ way of maturing. But the experiences aren’t just photos in … Continue reading
Yoga
With our term in Hyderabad, India coming to a close, my Global Studies teacher, Nick Martino, encouraged us to learn more and experience the practice of yoga. Following are my notes from class, my personal reflections, and even some poses we practiced as a class. Continue reading