Fitness - I see fitness as a lifelong journey rather than a destination mainly because the destination keeps moving. There is always more strength to build, another exercise to master, or, in yoga, someone twice as flexible who makes you question whether your body came with the same instruction manual. Apart from my regular gym sessions I’m currently learning yoga and meditation as a counterbalance to the intensity of the gym, trying to build not just stronger muscles but also greater flexibility, mindfulness, and patience. Some days are about smashing a workout; other days are about breathing, stretching, and attempting not to fall over. Progress may be slow, but at least I’m moving in the right direction and, occasionally touching my toes.

Sports - I love both playing and watching sports, with cricket holding a special place in my heart. Growing up in India, where cricket is practically a religion, I had little chance of escaping it and, thankfully, no desire to. I’ve recently taken up table tennis and am making steady progress, while I’ve also tried my hands on volleyball (after watching Haikyuu ofcourse). Below are links to some of my favourite cricket moments, the ones that have made me jump off the sofa, lose my voice, and briefly believe I could have done better.

1. Ind vs Eng 2021 

2. Ind vs Aus 2020 

3. Shot of an Emperor 

4. Ind vs Eng 2025 

Travel and Hikes - I appreciate the beauty of nature everywhere, but deep down, I’m definitely a mountain person. I love travelling, chasing winding roads, and riding through the mountains, especially on a Royal Enfield Himalayan, because apparently adding a motorcycle makes a mountain view 37% better. I’ve travelled across several European countries and explored almost every direction of India, but Ladakh remains my all-time favourite. These days, I’m discovering the Yorkshire Dales, particularly in summer, where hiking up a peak, getting lost in the scenery, and pretending my legs aren’t protesting is my idea of a good day. If there’s a mountain, a good road, and preferably a bike involved, chances are I’m already interested. 

Anime - I love watching anime, partly for the stories, partly for the life lessons, and partly because apparently animated characters are better at giving motivational speeches than most real people. Here are a few quotes that have stuck with me: 

• Failing Doesn't give you a reason to give up, as long as you believe. - "Naruto Uzumaki"

• Those who do not understand true pain can never understand true peace. - "Pain"

• Everything that you thought had meaning, every hope, dream or moment of happiness, none of It matters as you lie, bleeding out, on the Battlefield. - "Erwin Smith"

• Hmph. Aren't titles useless when it comes to fighting? the stronger one wins, That's all. - "Roronao Zoro"

• Go ahead and live with your head held high. No matter how devastated you are by your own weakness or uselessness…Set your heart ABLAZE…Grit your teeth and look straight ahead.  — "Kyojuro Rengoku "

Basically, anime has taught me everything from never giving up to accepting that sometimes life will absolutely humble you, and preferably with dramatic background music.