Return

It's been so long since the last post that this blog has almost died. But, suddenly finding myself with a wealth of time and many new interests, I've dedicated myself to a comeback. Unlike before, I will try my best to utilize all my efforts in maintaining this blog.

 

Of course, before starting, I need to give a few updates, and I have had some pretty major changes in my life.

 

1. With my sister's departure to MIT, my family has entered a new stage of life. And this new stage is taking place in a new location. As I write these words, it is the middle of the night in my previous home in Beaverton, Oregon. I'm in a city with a (purported) population of 18 million people. On the streets I can see S-class Mercs and street-dwellers driving and walking side by side. All around me are the sounds of construction, the drone of fans, and the smell of sweat, pain, hope, desperation, and contentment. Of course, I'm not in the US.
2. Now that the big one is out of the way, I can focus on the smaller changes. This blog is primarily going to focus on my activities and interests. One reason I am reviving the blog, and making dedications to maintaining it is so that I compel myself to find new interests and take up new projects.
3. Some posts may just be my own ramblings. I hope to share any insights of mine I find particularly helpful. Many of the first few posts will be like these, as I take time planning future, more practical, posts.

I assume many of you will have noticed that I left out where exactly I have moved to. If you have not guessed (the details were intentionally ambiguous), I implore you not to search for city population stats, and instead play a little game with me. Here are a few facts about the city I'm in. See how long it takes you to guess where I am.

 

1. This city was originally a cluster of seven islands.
2. This city saw its first economic boom during the American Civil War, becoming the world's most important cotton trading center.
3. This city is home to a mosque that can only be reached at low tide.
4. Despite being the richest city in its country, it is also home to a 535 acre slum.

If you couldn't get it yet, here's one last hint:

 

     5. The city derives its name from the name of a goddess of the Koli people.