Barroom Brilliance: When Einstein Fails to Impress
During the President’s Day long weekend, my roommate Akira and I decided to visit Los Angeles for a quick…
Hello, 911 – My Roommate is Murdered!
My roommate Akira was a fitness enthusiast who often went jogging or for long walks every evening. Typically, I…
First Drive-Through Experience: Finger Chips and Beefy Surprises
It was 2006, and I had only been in the US for a few months, still adjusting to the…
When Return Policy Meets Frugality
When I was setting up my new apartment, I had purchased a toolbox from Walmart specifically to assemble furniture…
The Father, The Son, and The Unholy Strip Club
Since strip clubs were banned in India and my dad had never experienced one, I decided it was time…
Fresh-off-the-boat: Sweating the Small Stuff
It’s a common preoccupation for fresh-off-the-boat immigrants. Every dollar translated to fifty rupees or more (it is 83+ now!)—it’s…
From Trades to Tremors: Living on the Edge with Anxiety
The stock market and currency trading took a significant toll on my mental well-being. The constant fluctuations and volatility…
The Taxing Truth: A Two Million Dollar Odyssey
At the peak of my adventures with the stock market, I was averaging over thirty trades a day. I…
The Road to Ruin: A Tale of Stock Market Misfortune
It was the first week of January 2008, and we were still riding the high of Christmas and New…
Smooth Sips and Desi Tips: When Scotch Meets Tharra
One evening, my dad’s friend Santosh joined him for their customary evening liquor session. As they settled into their…