“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…
Part-Time Jobs, Full-Time Struggles: The Untold Sacrifices of International Students
The Great Migration: Dreams, Deadlines, and Double-Double Dilemmas Welcome to Canada—the land of maple syrup, endless part-time…
My Shoes Have Seen Things: A Sole-Searching Journey Through Modern Madness
Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you. Shoes. The unsung heroes…
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 Home That Became a Dream
Write about your dream home. A few years ago, we moved from Scarborough to Waterloo. Like most…
Yes, I need a break. From what? My own thoughts.
Do you need a break? From what? Life feels like I’m always wiping the same table, day…
How to Achieve Absolutely Nothing and Still Feel Accomplished
The dream. The perfect day where I do nothing of measurable value, yet somehow, by the time…
The Weight of Time: When Perspective Becomes Clarity
How do significant life events or the passage of time influence your perspective on life? When I…
The First Draft: A Sacred Mess
Something on your “to-do list” that never gets done. They say the first draft is just you…
The Instant Noodle Enlightenment: A Journey of Regret, Wisdom, and Spicy Suffering
What’s your favorite thing to cook? Instant noodles are not just food. They are a test. A…
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,…