“We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next, to find ourselves.”
— Pico Iyer
Howdy! Its been a while haha. The past couple of months have been a whirlwind, so here’s a quick update on what’s been keeping me busy and whats up with me.
West Coast Road-trip
In early June, I went on a classic road-trip from San Francisco up to Seattle. It was a fun drive where I ended up taking pit stop at Mount Shasta, Newport and back to Seattle. Ended up getting a new MacBook Pro from Portland so yay. I even managed to get a speeding ticket in Oregon (whoops!), which was my most unexpected souvenir of the trip.
With my parents back in India, I’m back to solo living. It’s taken a little readjustment – learning to cook for one, rediscovering my own routine – but I’m settling into the groove again.
Road to Vienna
My Schengen visa just got approved for six months! Vienna, here I come. Early last year i wanted to give myself a challenge and thought i’ll do an international solo trip if i complete 365 days streak on my apple watch. Now that doesnt look that far and im looking forward to the goal! I’ve been wanting to go to Austria in general for the past couple years. The city is perfect for my interests – it got the right mixture of art, music and nature which is exactly what i enjoy so im looking forward to it!
Consistent Routines
- Apple Watch workouts: Still going strong on my fitness streak—314 days in a row out of 365! 51 days to go for a solid year.
- Piano practice: I’ve dusted off the old keyboard and have been playing more consistently than ever. It’s become my go-to evening unwind. Been learning some nice songs so that i can flex my skills at random airports while solo traveling haha.
- Painting: This one has taken a back seat for now, but I’m itching to resume once I return from Yellowstone. I know i’ll be back stronger.
Speaking of Yellowstone, I’m heading there later this week. Expect plenty of geyser-and-bison content!
Work and Learning
AI is moving at an incredible speed, and I’ve been diving into some of the latest innovations – experimenting with new frameworks and tinkering with side projects to really grasp how everything fits together. I got the new MacBook Pro for just this purpose and am learning tiny bits about it whenever i get time
On the reading front, I’m juggling a couple of books at once. How Will You Measure Your Life? has been a standout so far – filled with timeless insights on finding purpose in both career and personal life.
What’s Next?
There’s always something new on the horizon. As I dig into more books, I’ll start sharing key takeaways here, hoping they spark ideas (or at least good conversation) for not just me but for anyone reading them.
Until next time – stay curious, keep exploring, and safe travels on whatever roads you’re taking!
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