Anushka Reddy Marri

Day 3 in St. John, USVI: Learning to breathe underwater and scuba diving🐠🤿

Day 3 in St. John, USVI included an early morning beach visit, brunch in Cruz Bay, and a Discover Scuba Diving course with Low Key Watersports that pushed me past fear and into wonder.

Day 2 in St. John, USVI: wildlife, wind, and learning to snorkel 🐢🌊

Day 2 in St. John, USVI included waking up to wildlife in Coral Bay, visiting Francis Bay and Maho Bay, snorkeling at Hansen Beach, unexpected wind challenges, and dinner at Extra Virgin Bistro.

Day 1 in the USVI: NYC to St. John, wild taxi rides, rainbows, and Coral Bay magic 🌴✨

Traveling from NYC to St. John, USVI. From a nerve wracking taxi ride to Red Hook, ferry tips, surprise rainbows, jeep adventures, and ending Christmas Eve in Coral Bay.

Resting without guilt: Finding tranquility and self-trust in St. John, USVI

A reflective essay on rest, responsibility, and self-trust, inspired by a trip to St. John, USVI, and the quiet realization that peace is not a luxury.

Happiness – Annu’s version

I thought I knew what happiness meant.Until last week, when I decided to take an actual break. Not the kind where I tell myself I’m taking a break but end up doing things anyway.But a real one — where I just exist. I’m grateful I could do that, because it reminded me what the happyContinue reading “Happiness – Annu’s version”

Fragments, 25 September 2025

Balancing ambition, family expectations, and the fear of crumbling under pressure.

The Arranged Marriage Connundrum – Why Was I Always Asked to Be Better, but He’s Good Enough for Simply Existing?

A deeply personal reflection on being a high-achieving Indian daughter raised to meet impossible standards, only to be told to “settle” when it comes to marriage. This post explores the emotional toll of double standards, parental pressure, and the burden of being “good enough” in a system that rarely holds men to the same bar.

📚 Book Review: Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green — A Curable Disease, a Deadly Injustice 🦠💔✨

A powerful review of Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green — a deeply human, urgent look at the world’s deadliest curable disease. As a physician turned public health researcher, I explore how this book captures the injustice behind TB, the systems that sustain it, and why this story matters to all of us.

Bungalow by Vikas Khanna NYC Review: Fine Dining Indian Food with Heart

Dine at Bungalow NYC, Chef Vikas Khanna’s stunning Indian restaurant serving bold flavors, unforgettable dishes, and heartfelt hospitality. Full review inside.

📚 Book Review: The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore by Evan Friss – 5/5 ⭐ | A Bookworm’s Dream ✨📖☕

A heartfelt love letter to bookstores, Evan Friss’ The Bookshop swept me off my feet! 📚✨ As a lifelong bibliophile and Boston local, I adored every moment of this historical deep dive into America’s iconic book havens. If you dream of cozy book nooks and literary adventures, this is an absolute must-read!