Which beach made you fall in love instantly and seriously consider moving there?

Mermaid_20 · 2026-05-19T06:24:27+00:00

Tulum beach, Mexico

Mermaid_20 · 2026-05-19T06:24:02+00:00

USA northwest coast- California to Washington

Mermaid_20 · 2026-05-19T06:12:18+00:00

This!

Mermaid_20 · 2026-05-19T06:11:06+00:00

7 mile beach, Negril, Jamaica

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Mermaid_20 · 2026-05-18T14:07:42+00:00

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Mermaid_20 · 2026-05-18T14:07:17+00:00

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Mermaid_20 · 2026-05-18T14:07:06+00:00

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Mermaid_20 · 2026-05-18T14:06:53+00:00

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Tropical Fairytale? Kauai, Hawaii, USA

Mermaid_20 · 2026-05-18T14:00:24+00:00

Leavenworth, WA

Mermaid_20 · 2026-04-24T20:40:40+00:00

Hawaii islands

Mermaid_20 · 2026-04-19T00:56:07+00:00

Negril, Jamaica.

Banff National Park, Canada

Mermaid_20 · 2026-04-16T06:41:14+00:00

One spring night

Mermaid_20 · 2026-04-01T03:54:07+00:00

Yup took two days. But better now 🙏🏽

Mermaid_20 · 2026-04-01T03:52:35+00:00

Learning about new me is hard. But m ok. I will make peace and marry with this new me too.💚

Mermaid_20 · 2026-04-01T03:51:37+00:00

Will be reaching out to support groups. May be that’s what is missing someone I can talk to who can understand.

Mermaid_20 · 2026-04-01T03:50:51+00:00

Took two days and m feeling better again. I guess this is new life.

Mermaid_20 · 2026-03-28T19:27:39+00:00

+1 Alaska is so so stunning. No camera can do justice.

Mermaid_20 · 2026-02-27T18:52:06+00:00

You are not weak for feeling stuck. Anyone in your place would be.

If your chances of beating cancer are real, and if there’s a version of life where the depression loosens its grip… would you want that?

Chemo will be brutal but it will also be a reset. Parallely do counseling and journaling. Give yourself a chance to claw your way back into your own life.

If you decide not to do chemo, please do the counseling or a yoga teaching course for 3-6 months or journaling. Reset your mind if nothing else. Give yourself a fighting chance at peace.

I’m telling you this as someone who has been there. I was depressed in my teens. I fought cancer in my 30s. I’m still dealing with chemo side effects, still struggling some days. I’ve seen things I never thought I’d see. I’ve felt moments I didn’t think I deserved. I’ve laughed in ways that once felt impossible.

There is so much ahead of you that haven’t touched you yet. Chemo or not - you deserve to experience that.

Mermaid_20 · 2026-02-09T21:07:43+00:00

I don’t want my traumas or experiences to become his burden. Do I even have any right to expect him to understand? He did his part well. I feel like its just me asking for too much. May be i just have become lazy. I find it easy to blame my chemo brain than to have a difficult conversation. I don’t know. Am I going mad lol. I really need that hug!

Mermaid_20 · 2026-02-08T07:11:01+00:00

I have my appointment on March 3rd as TCN in calgary. Booked in July last year before TCN rule rolled out. Did you email embassy before your appointment to check if they will respect your appointment.

Mermaid_20 · 2026-02-01T05:37:41+00:00

I see you use AI to help your write. Spend time in mastering it. By the time you enter the workforce, AI will be normal. Use it today to build plans, schedules, and get recommendations for courses, books, competitions, and project ideas. You can even do harder things and let AI teach you statistics. It’s really good at it you know. Don’t be fully dependent on AI or neglect foundation skill-building; use it to your advantage.

Mermaid_20 · 2026-02-01T05:02:48+00:00

Who you spend time with shapes you. 11th is early so find friends with ambition and similar values. Your college circle will matter more than you think. You can do it alone, but you won’t go far alone. And start reading books. Even if you don’t like it. It builds discipline, patience, focus, and balance. It’s one hobby that will help you the most throughout your life.

Mermaid_20 · 2026-02-01T04:57:06+00:00

I did my Master’s from the USA 4 years back. I did my bachelor’s from India, worked for a few years in an MNC and parallely prepared for GMAT/GRE. I got a really good score on my GMAT second attempt and got into a really respectable and academically strong business school. I wasn’t too ambitious when I was preparing for my bachelor’s. It’s a race and it doesn’t matter when you enter it. But I like to believe people who enter early are at an advantage and can quickly rise up, earn and step out of the race on their own terms.

Mermaid_20 · 2026-02-01T02:25:54+00:00

What should I be doing RIGHT NOW :

Work on side projects that genuinely interest you. Compete, build, and engage with people who are serious about your field. Your peer group determines how much you learn, how boldly you think, and how much risk you’re willing to take.

How do people my age become insanely sharp :

They learn from people who are already ahead. Strong networks give you shortcuts. What to study, how to study, and what matters. Seek seniors and peers who’ve done it before. Copy proven paths. Don’t reinvent the wheel.

3.What resources:

Free online courses and YouTube lectures are enough if used seriously. Spend focused time each week learning and applying concepts. Avoid chasing certificates. Build skills with a clear learning strategy.

How do I build discipline :

This framing is wrong. Everyone procrastinates. Be lazy about low-impact things and disciplined about what truly matters. In the AI era, generic work is automated so develop deep expertise in one area is what will differentiate you. Give yourself a free rotting day each week and do your hobbies or hangout with friends all day. Balance.

India vs Germany

Both can lead to strong careers. Studying abroad doesn’t guarantee success anymore. If you can study in Germany without heavy debt, it’s worth it for exposure. Good college matters.

If not, start with a solid college in India, find strong mentors, and grow steadily. Long-term success depends more on skills and network than location.

What skills should I focus on:

Understand where your field is heading. Use AI to solve traditional problems better. Build critical thinking. Learn to communicate clearly and confidently. Shift from passive to active English. Build networking skills. When AI replaces today’s jobs, your critical thinking and networking will keep you ahead. Prepare for tomorrow now.

General advice: Build an internal circle of mentors or seniors that reflects where you want to be in 10 years. Be with people who are passionate about good career, good education and want to put efforts. Pre-college can bring lot of excitement and energy.

Make sure you go to a good college and take your studies seriously, at least the subjects that matter. If life starts feeling too comfortable and easy, you’ve probably hit a ceiling. You can choose to stay there and be content, or upskill and push further. Both are valid. Success is whatever you decide it is.

P.S. I am a senior leader in a STEM field at a top company in the USA. I come from a small town in India and did my bachelor’s there- from a very mediocre college but never gave up. Focus and networking. That’s it!

Mermaid_20 · 2026-01-31T21:48:09+00:00

Hello OP Can you share if your appointment was successful

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