Honestly, this year does not need that much of an explanation we have all lived it and experienced it. — Honestly, this year does not need that much of an explanation we have all lived it and experienced it. Personally, this year I felt stagnant and like I wasn’t doing anything, but I’m saying this to not only remind myself but also those who read this, we got to the…

Dear 12 year old Keertana, — Dear 12 year old Keertana, This is 22 year old Keertana and there are a few things I would like you to know. I would like you to know that 22 year old you is nothing like 12 year old you. …

Strong Woman, — Strong Woman, Walk in and take your seat. Walk in and occupy the space you have rightfully earned through your thoughtfulness and wise words. Look around 50 men to the 5 woman make eye contact with your fellow strong women. Now make eye contact with the men in the room…

Seattle, — Seattle, When I first visited you in March 2015, I didn’t think I would fall in love with you as much as I have. I remember the first time I saw your skyline I was enamored at how beautiful you were. As we drove past your skyline I sat quietly…

As 2017 comes to an end, I realize this was a year of hardship and relearning for me. I went through some dark patches and had to stand… — As 2017 comes to an end, I realize this was a year of hardship and relearning for me. I went through some dark patches and had to stand back up and keep fighting. This year like any year was filled with ups and downs but I’d like to take a…

It’s a typical Wednesday morning, my alarm goes off and on the outside I roll over and turn off the alarm and lie still in bed. I’m tired… — It’s a typical Wednesday morning, my alarm goes off and on the outside I roll over and turn off the alarm and lie still in bed. I’m tired and I contemplate whether to go to my morning class or just skip it today. It’s a typical Wednesday morning, my alarm…

“You are South Indian right”, “Why are you so dark”, “You must never get sunburned” — “You are South Indian right”, “Why are you so dark”, “You must never get sunburned” These are just a few of the statements I’ve heard said to me over the past nineteen years. Now let me back up and give you a little bit of background. I was born in…

Hey Anxiety, — Hey Anxiety, How have you been? Oh wait, I know how you have been because you decided to visit me last week without an invitation. Did no one tell you, you are supposed to be invited before you can just come to an event. It’s awfully rude. I have been…

Dear January, — Dear January, I can’t believe it’s already time to say goodbye to you, it seems like I just said hello to you. I want to take a moment to reflect on all the things that I did/experienced this month. January, thank you for all the little adventures with my roommates…