You’re not Superman, take care of yourself — “I’m not saying I’m gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.” ― Tupac Shakur Nobody can save you. Somebody will try. They might give you instructions. They might provide a map. …

Eddie Murphy, Kyrie Irving, and what I learned along the way — Death gotta be easy ’cause life is hard, It’ll leave you physically, mentally, and emotionally scarred. — 50 Cent, Many Men Life doesn’t have a manual. As such, there is no official guideline for what we have to do. Nobody can tell you what’s the best way to live. People…

Burberry and Sikh Representation — My girlfriend and I often have the same argument. It’s about Chicken Tikka Masala. We don’t argue about its taste, (naturally, very delicious), rather we argue about the role it assumes in British culture. Known as the national dish of England, she finds it offensive. She operates from the perspective…

Kobe Bryant, Bob Marley & The Power of Celebrity Culture — “No one man should have all that power.” — Kanye West, Power Celebrity is a strange idea. Crossing in and out of our lives, they reach us on the outskirts. Elusive but omnipresent, it’s eerie. We can’t help but feel like we know these people. From magazine stands to TV…

Free coffee and how it soothes the soul — I was in a Starbucks drive-thru. Ordering a latte, I finished speaking and proceeded to wait in line. Waiting 3 or 4 minutes, I briefly wondered, why isn’t the car ahead of me moving? There were only two of us in line. …

Love, Loss & Life Lessons — Last year, my car was hit by a drunk driver. The day before the accident, I drove to work not knowing what was going to happen. Feeling angry when I left for home, my final drive was not happy. Stuck in traffic, behind a red light, I thought, “I want…

“Shoot for the stars, so if you fall you land on a cloud.” - Kanye West, Homecoming You don’t know what you don’t know. I was never one to ever write a blog. 36 Chapters started because a friend of mine and I wanted to start a podcast. …

Inspired by Kobe Bryant’s, Dear Basketball — Dear Chai, I hope this letter finds you in good company. I write to you in order to extend my gratitude. For you have been there for me in all periods of life. From the bitter to the bold. It is as such that I consider you as a close…

Recounting Tales of Friendship and Gaming — Much of my childhood was spent playing video games. Buying the newest releases each year, I have fond memories of staying up and gaming with friends. Sitting in a basement, loaded on pizza and soda, video games brought us together. As I venture deeper into my adulthood, I miss these…