Hooks + Books
Interests, passions, sports, authors, music
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The person in the post
I posted a few selfies on TikTok and then, somehow, the internet looked back. At first it felt small: a…
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The open sea, my great white whale
During summertime, my family would always go on a trip away from the city and visit the beaches near our…
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Orbit
Living inside your head can sometimes feel like being in outer space. I have never been in space, but I…
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What sets the best apart
I’ve always wondered about the following: Mindset-wise, what sets me—an ordinary athlete—apart from an Olympic champion? Or, if comparing myself…
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Why do we study history?
Imagine this: it’s three in the afternoon, you’re in a hot classroom, and your professor is, and has been, going…
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Sound and fury, signifying nothing
Recently I have found my social media feeds inundated with a panoply of essays enhanced by AI writing assistance. Those…
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Sundays with’suman’ and ‘latik’
The pots clanged over the warm electric stove. The plates were set on the dining table. The TV played a…
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When posting becomes performing
I brought a disposable camera with me wherever I went: to meetups at restaurants, to dinners at cafes, to family…
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Spotify is my best friend. We have been best friends since grade school. Do not be surprised if you receive…
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