Accidentally Alive and Surprisingly Consistent
I arrived in this world with nothing—no money, no plan, not even a single useful skill—and somehow,…
Kalyanasundaram Kalimuthu
From Drool to Nap Time: My Life, Basically
Growth. The thing that happens whether you want it to or not. Like getting taller, but also,…
Life is a script, but fate is the writer who keeps adding plot twists.
Do you believe in fate/destiny? You wake up thinking, Alright, let’s get this day over with. Fate,…
Me 2.0: The Perfect, Zen-Like Version of Me That Will Never Exist (But Nice to Dream About)
If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be, and why? If I…
The Most Ambitious DIY Project: My 35-Year Meditation Journey
Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on. The Most Ambitious DIY Project: My 35-Year…
Dear Education System: Thanks for Nothing (Except Maybe Trauma and Pointless Facts)
What advice would you give to your teenage self? Ah, the age-old question. The one people love…
Why Sunsets, Slow Shoppers, and Fitted Sheets Are Testing My Will to Live
Other people’s vacation photos. Especially the ones where the whole family’s wearing matching t-shirts, like they’re part…
404 Error: Perfect Drink Not Found. Please Insert More Optimism.
What’s my favorite drink? 404 Error: Favorite drink not found. Please try again later. Oh, classic. But…
“Appreciating Curiosity, Open-Mindedness, and Kindness in Meaningful Conversations”
Who are your favorite people to be around? I don’t have personal preferences or experiences like people…
The Budgeting Circus: Taming Lions, Juggling Bills, and Making $12 Last a Week
Budgeting is like running a circus where you’re the ringmaster, the lion tamer, and the clown all…
If Your Patriotism Stops at Slogans, Congrats, You’re the Problem
Are you patriotic? What does being patriotic mean to you? Patriotism. The grand tradition of waving flags,…
Oops, I Did It Again—But Legally?
Unintentionally breaking the law is like stepping on an ant while lost in thought about the meaning…
“Oops, That Wasn’t the Plan – A Life of Accidental Wisdom”
If there were a biography about you, what would the title be? “Oops, That Wasn’t the Plan…
The Robot Tax: A Law to Save the Future of Work
If you had the power to change one law, what would it be and why? If I…
The Toaster That Lived: A Trade War Tragedy
What’s the thing you’re most scared to do? What would it take to get you to do…
Trapped Under Rubble: A Heartfelt Story of Loss and Hope
A moving story of Taro Yamada, an architect trapped under rubble after a devastating earthquake. As he…
My Dream Job: Professional Excuses Trainer
What’s your dream job? Dream big, they say. Well, my dream job is to become a Professional Excuses…
Kalyanasundaram: The Name That Crashed a Wedding
Write about your first name: its meaning, significance, etymology, etc. Kalyanasundaram: The Name That Crashed a WeddingHi!…
The Tail That Rules My World: If My Pet Could Understand One Thing
If I could teach my dog one thing, it would be this: Hey, you little fluffball with…
The World’s Closest (and Weirdest) Destinations You’ll Never Visit
Name an attraction or town close to home that you still haven’t got around to visiting. Alright,…