Life Is Like Reading. Every Time We Finish A Book And Bid Farewell To The Characters, We May Feel Intense

"the despair of an idealism that you can't attain" aaaaaaaah, i am so dead

"I am eternally, devastatingly romantic, and I thought people would see it because 'romantic' doesn't mean sugary' It's dark and tormented - the furor of passion, the despair of an idealism that you can't attain."

- Catherine Breillat

[Wednesday, 23 August 2023]

Today India made its first soft landing on the moon's south pole.

I was watching the landing live on YouTube like millions of other Indians and maybe non-indians too. The last minute of landing was more nerve racking than anything, considering it was India's 3rd attempt in doing so. But finally we did it thanks to the hardwork and dedication of all the scientists at ISRO and many others who helped behind the scenes. Dr. Homi Bhabha, Dr. Sarabhai, Dr. Kalam and many others who had this far fetched vision of Indian space research would be so proud right now, seeing how it is all coming together like clockwork.

India is the 4th country to achieve a soft landing on the moon after the USA, Russia and China and the first one to do so on the moon's south pole. Just like its name a soft landing refers to landing the craft gently on the moon's surface with a speed of about 2 meters per second, which is actually not an easy feat because of the moon's rough terrain. The terrain is still a lot better near the lunar equator, where the aforementioned countries achieved soft landing unlike India which did so at the south pole having hell-like terrains with all the bumps and craters, little to no sunlight, and temperatures going as down as -215°C. One of the main reasons India was eager to reach the south pole is the lack of information about it and the possibility of millions of years old ice present there. The chandrayan 2 craft present there has also detected some hydroxyl(OH) there. Hope this endeavour makes a "giant leap for mankind"!

And genuinely hoping to be a part of such a project in the coming years! Please do remember me in your prayers.

Signing off

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Daily blog #9

[Monday, 19 June 2023]

Literally the most productive day I have had in a while. I spent the whole day at my institute after class, and it was def so productive. After I came back at around 6 PM, I lazed around for a while and then completed some of my chem notes. It felt so good to be productive. Hoping to spend more days like this.

Signing off

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A principle I aim to adopt is "embody what you desire." If I desire friends who host themed parties, perhaps initiating such gatherings myself is the first step. If I long for someone who expresses affection through love letters, I could cultivate that by writing heartfelt letters to those I care about. Wanting to frequent museums and charming cafes? Extend invitations to friends for these outings. Even if I don't immediately find my ideal circle, I would have evolved into the very person I aspire to be around, and perhaps, that in itself is sufficient.

I know this sounds clichéd... But I'm gonna repeat it anyway...

'What we truly need to do is often what we most feel like avoiding'

Wishing u all the luck in the world, fighting!!!!!!

ok if this gets 15k notes i'll burn the nta down with my favourite cousin (we're both arsonists so we'll get the job done, dw)

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“i know a spot” takes you into my arms under a soft blanket

Never have I felt this wretched by a book, never! Being weak at heart I intentionally avoid reading disturbing books but I just couldn't resist this one. I finished this in two sittings, first half out of excitement of starting and the second half of wanting to see it throught the end. I had already been warned about part 3, but reading it was one of the most bravest reading I've ever done, NGL. Part 3 was so dreadful, treacherous, exhilarating I could feel a knot in my throat just reading it, I was literally squeezing on anything in hold to let the feeling subside. At points I felt I should just leave it but I knew it wouldn't leave me alone, so I saw through it. Towards the end I had developed major trust issues and just waited for how worse it could go, it did worsen and worsen but the two of them saw through it two, the third could not. I was numb. As much of a hopeless romantic I am I wouldn't dare to say all's well that ends well NOOO!!! I'd rather have them be seperated than go through all that they had to go through.

The worst part is that it's not just fiction, it's a reality of thousands and thousands of women around the world, it was the same 100 years ago and even today in not just war stricken Afghanistan but also in the society we live in. All the freedom and alternatives we take for granted would feel like heaven to those women. And calling out all the stupid illiterate donkeys who twist religion to impose their will on women, when they themselves know what kind of assholes they are. Prepare your excuses well for the day of judgement.