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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.

I Watched “Adolescence” for the Plot, But the Pain Is What Stayed With Me 💥😭

“Adolescence” on Netflix is a raw, powerful British psychological drama about grief, bullying, and the dark side of youth. Here’s why it’s a must-watch.

“The Residence” on Netflix: A Cozy Mystery With a Presidential Twist 🏛️🔍🐦

Looking for a cozy mystery with a twist? The Residence on Netflix brings a quirky birdwatching detective to the White House for a locked-room murder mystery. A perfect blend of comedy, suspense, and clever storytelling that will leave mystery lovers swooning. Read my full review!

New Beginnings

It’s been three years since my last post, and a lot has happened in that time. I’ve loved and been loved back. I’ve formed meaningful relationships, but I’ve also faced my fair share of roadblocks. I took some leaps, and while they didn’t always turn out as expected, they panned out okay (I think). OneContinue reading “New Beginnings”