Life After Trading

That Time I Was On The Front Page Next To Bin Laden

My Mom surprised me over Thanksgiving break with a gem she dug up while cleaning our attic.

On August 21, 1998, My father and I boarded a flight to Atlanta, GA to start my freshman year at Emory University. We…

My iPhone Is Possessed

There are so many apps out there that it’s getting harder and harder to be impressed. It’s a very rare occasion that you are just floored. I’ve had only a handful of true “holy shit” tech moments over the years, and last night was one of them.

God, From A Tribeca Highrise

I’m not religious. If ever asked the question, I hide under the cloak of, “I’m spiritual, but not religious.” My family is Hindu, and I unquestioningly participate in any ritual, but I’ve never explored what I’m doing.

So, I Fried Some Chicken

I’ve traveled a bit. I’ve met some people. I’ve tried a few things. There’s almost nothing in this world that is universal across every culture, every region, or every socioeconomic status that I’ve encountered.

The Modern Bookshelf For The Discerning Intellectual

The first thing I did when I moved to Asia in 2009 was donate almost all my books. I like to think I’m a fairly avid reader and I had amassed a decent collection over the years. However, after buying the Kindle 2, I had one of those rare…

So I Bought a Lottery Ticket

I like numbers, odds, and even gambling. Even in the most horrific turbulence on a flight, I’ll calm down by simply reminding myself the odds of dying in a plane crash. I worked in a job for seven years where one lived and died through calculated risks.

A Window Gaze That Can Break Your Heart

There was no escaping the fact that today would be an intense day. My Mom went in for breast cancer surgery (a single mastectomy and a DIEP reconstruction). As I often do in emotionally exhaustive situations, I looked for any humor or bright spots in the day.

That Shadowy Place