About Me — Anujana
A mix of words , data and a curious mind
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” — Pablo Picasso
I love flowers. There is something about the way they grow, unhurried and unapologetic, that has always fascinated me. But more than that, I love the idea of a bouquet.
What if you were never meant to be just one thing , but a collection of many, like a flower bouquet that only makes sense when everything comes together?
That has been my life for as long as I can remember. Not made of a single flower, but of many , each different in shape, color, and meaning.
I have never really known how to be just one thing. My heart has always pulled me towards a bit of everything: sports, art, tech, cooking, crafts , you name it. Not perfectly, not professionally, but just enough to understand it… to feel it… to satisfy that quiet voice in my head that keeps asking, “What if?”
The Seven-Year-Old with a Newspaper
That same curiosity is what first drew me to the world of writing.
I was seven when I had my first piece of writing published in a local newspaper through a small poetry competition. The poem itself was far from perfect.
But what stayed with me wasn’t the technicality of the poem; it was the electric feeling of seeing my name in ink. “Anujana.” I remember carrying that newspaper everywhere, like it was a tiny trophy in my hands. I showed it to everyone ,neighbors, relatives, teachers.
For that seven-year-old heart, the quiet pride of knowing that something I created had found its way into the wide world was a monumental moment, even if it was tucked away in the smallest corner of the page.
The Intersection of Logic and Literature
Growing up, I was the kind of child who got lost in books. Completely, unapologetically lost. My mother would often find me reading in the strangest places , perched on the stairs, balanced at the edge of a table, or tucked into any corner where I could sit still long enough to finish one more chapter. Once a story started, I couldn’t walk away. I needed to know how the journey ended.
When it came time to choose a professional path, I found myself drawn to the logic of the digital age. I was blessed enough to complete my first degree , BSc (Hons) in Data Science with a first class at a relatively young age. And I am currently pursuing my double degree majoring in Information Technology.
However, even while diving deep into code and algorithms, I am that one student who insisted on taking English Literature as an optional subject. People often asked why, but to me, the answer was simple, “ I just needed to keep my writing spirit alive.”
Where the Algorithm Meets the Heart
I’ve spent a significant amount of time learning how to analyze patterns, build complex models, and explore the world through the lens of data science. But here is what I’ve come to realize, that curious seven-year-old never left me just because I chose a career in tech.
The two worlds are more similar than they seem. When I analyze data, I’m still asking questions. When I build data models, I’m still searching for a deeper meaning. And when I write, I am doing the exact same thing , just using words instead of numbers.
Beyond the world of academics and data, I’ve also discovered a deep love for public speaking. There’s something incredibly powerful about standing in front of a crowd, feeling your heartbeat thumping louder than your thoughts, and still choosing to speak.
I’ve realised that it is back to the same curiosity, just expressed through a different medium , the same innate need to take what is hidden inside and bring it out into the light.
Somehow, every path I take leads me back to this place.
Back to expression. Back to that feeling of the little girl with her newspaper.
Why I’m Here
This space is simply where I am trying to piece together the different fragments of who I am. I see it as a home for ,
- The curiosity that I’m still learning to navigate.
- The questions I’m still trying to find the right words for.
- The quiet lessons found in both my mistakes and the moments that actually went right.
I don’t have all the answers, but I hope to share what I’m learning about technology and data in a way that feels like a conversation between friends. Alongside those technical notes, I’ll be tucking in the small reflections and life lessons I stumble upon as I go.
I’m just a student of life, hoping that by sharing my own path, I might help someone else feel a little more certain about their own.
Have you ever felt the pressure to be just ‘one thing,’ or are you also gathering your own unique bouquet of experiences? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
