Why I’m Starting to Write
“I spend most of my time working with with things hidden deep in the ground-foundations, rocks, layers of strength that silently support the world above. But somewhere along the way, I realized I’ve also buried parts of myself: thoughts, experiences, personal growth, and small lessons that deserve a place of their own.”
So I’m starting to write.
Not to impress. Not to teach.
But to document.
To reflect.
To understand myself a little better-and maybe connect with someone else who’s also navigating the pressure.
Life, Lift, and Learning
I’m a researcher in geotechnical engineering. Most of my days revolve around lab tests exploring rocks, simulations of ground behaviour, and the physics behind these mechanics.
Outside the lab, I lift weights-another form of studying resistance and strength. And through it all, I try to stay grounded, learning not just as a professional, but as a person.
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This writing space is where those three threads -life, lift, and learning-come together.
What You Might Find Here
- Traces of a life shaped by routine, movement, and quiet discipline
- Thoughts on balance, resilience, and routines that support both body and mind
- Snapshots from my PhD journey-the struggles, insights, and strange gifts
- Learnings both inside and outside academia
- And now and then, few lessons from geomechanics that surprisingly echo in life
Writing to Remember
I’ve spent years working hard, exploring, chasing deadlines, publishing results, and striving to build a better lifestyle-always moving forward. But I don’t want to forget how I felt while building those things. I don’t want my growth to exist only in spreadsheets and citations.
Writing gives me a space to remember, to slow down, and to leave a trail-not just for others, but for myself.
So here I am. Writing, at last.
