Artefact: Discover, Reflect, Connect

Dear 2025, As I sit here, two days away from stepping into a new year, I find myself reflecting on everything 2024 brought into my life. It feels like closing a cherished book—a story filled with moments of growth, laughter, and bittersweet goodbyes. My bachelor's exams ended just three days ago, marking the end of an important chapter. It feels surreal. The routine I've lived by, the faces I’ve seen every day, the conversations, the shared laughter—all of it is now a part of my past. While I’m deeply grateful for the memories and the friendships I've made, there's an ache in my heart knowing that our paths might diverge. We’ll all get busy, swept up in our own lives, and I fear we might forget each other. But even so, I hold onto hope that the bonds we’ve built will withstand time and distance. Looking ahead, 2025 feels like an open canvas—blank, waiting for me to add color, meaning, and purpose. I hope this year will be one of growth, not just professionally but also ...

In today’s fast-paced, productivity-obsessed world, doing nothing is often seen as a sin. If you’re not constantly busy, striving, or achieving, it feels like you’re falling behind. But what if doing nothing—just sitting still and existing—was one of the most profound acts of self-care and creativity? We’ve been conditioned to equate worth with output, to believe that the more we do, the more valuable we are. Yet some of the greatest ideas, deepest reflections, and most beautiful moments in life arise in the spaces between activities. Idleness, when embraced, can be a source of clarity and inspiration. The Beauty of Stillness Think about the last time you truly did nothing. Not scrolling through your phone, not watching a show, not even meditating with a purpose—just sitting quietly, letting your mind wander. It’s rare, isn’t it? Stillness is uncomfortable for many because it forces us to confront ourselves without distractions. It can bring up unresolved emotions, fears, and thoug...

"Sometimes you’re not the first choice, and sometimes you’re not even the second, but what matters most is the choice you make to love and value yourself." – Rupi Kaur There’s a quiet ache that comes with realizing you’re not someone’s first choice. It’s a feeling that creeps in uninvited, weighing on your chest when you’re overlooked, overshadowed, or forgotten. It whispers in moments of comparison, making you question your worth, your place, and sometimes even your existence in someone’s life. I know this feeling well—maybe too well. I’ve been the one to give my all, pouring out love and care with open hands, only to receive barely the bare minimum in return. I was the one they turned to when they needed support, comfort, or a favor. I was their first choice when it was convenient or when others were watching—a trophy friend they paraded in front of others. But when the curtains closed, I was just a tool, used and then set aside, like a doll that lost its novelty. Tha...

This is my first ever blog post, and of course, I’m dedicating it to BTS. The story of how I came across them is a funny one. It was August 2018, I was 16 years old, and I was voting for Harry Styles. Imagine my reaction when BTS won that poll! I got so upset (looking back, I laugh at how dramatic I was). I saw the hate comments towards them, calling them all sorts of things, and even though I was upset too, something inside me told me to be different. I chose not to hate them but instead decided to learn about them, and that decision turned out to be one of the best choices I’ve ever made. The Moment I Fell in Love From that point on, I became captivated by their personalities and their bond. I fell in love with how they support and care for each other. And like every ARMY, it started with the simple goal of “Let me just learn their names,” which, let’s be honest, turned into a full-fledged obsession. As I learned more about them, the days that once seemed endless suddenly passed in ...