• 1/6/25 – Business as Usual

    2024 was a crazy year, let’s talk about it.

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  • Day 2: Finding Rhythm

    Today was day 2 of the marathon training. I spent some time on reddit today trying to find a good training program and I found one that looks like it could work well. I found Hanson’s beginner marathon plan that takes 18 weeks to complete. He has a half marathon one as well, which would

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  • A Day In Istanbul

    A Day In Istanbul

    A Solo Travel Guide Thanksgiving has always been a time for travel in my family. My dad’s birthday always falls on thanksgiving week, which in the states gives us plenty of time for an international trip. For the past few years my family and I have been touring the world one stop at a time.

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  • Hello and welcome to the first day of the training blog. This is a space for me to talk about my experience training for my first marathon. But first, a little about me. My name is Kshaunish Soni. I am a 23 year old software engineer, an author, and, as of a few days ago,

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  • A Perfect Painting.

    Raindrops gently strike the windshield just as the wipers take them away As we get in the back of the car, my hand finds yours like its home I look over to you and memorize your face as if its the last time I’ll see it. Your dark black hair cascading down your shoulders The

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  • My Word is My Bond.

    My Word is My Bond.

    The wanderer above the sea of fog – Caspar David Friedrich A few months ago I was listening to a podcast by David Larbi on his experiences with 75 hard. For those who haven’t heard of 75 hard, it’s a fitness challenge where you stick to a specific routine for 75 days straight. For most,

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  • Looking for Yourself

    Looking for Yourself

    I’ve been thinking of the sea lately. I watched the Life of Pi when I was a young boy, maybe 12 or 13. As a young Indian boy in catholic school I found the story captivating. I thought of myself in that position, a boy and a tiger lost at sea. I thought for sure

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  • Heavy Lies The Crown

    I can’t breathe. The desert sun’s searing glare overwhelms my vision, rendering me momentarily sightless. Swirling crimson sands envelop me, veiling a few objects just a short distance away. Amidst this storm, the distant echo of approaching horse hooves reverberates through the arid expanse. I make an attempt to raise my arm, intending to shield

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  • Café Terrance at night

    Café Terrance at night

    “God this place is so beautiful, I wish I could live here” “Let’s do it then” She looked in my direction, our eyes lingering for a moment. She smiles and laughs at the prospect before looking down the street again. Our hands intertwined swinging back and forth as we walk down the cobblestone street. “Yea

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  • You.

    You.

    I find myself on a grass patch in a concrete jungle. The slow waves of the dark waters breaking buildings reflected. silhouettes dance on buildings A lone drop of rain falls from heaven autumn leaves chase cars moments of silence interrupt the noise A cool breeze weaves through my hair and then there’s you Taking

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  • The Third of May

    The Third of May

    The man cowered behind the rubble of a building he once knew. The sound of his beating heart drowning out the cries of his brothers and sisters. The rhythmic drum of the soldiers footsteps emerge from the darkness, coming closer and closer to the man’s hiding spot. As they near, he holds his breath, praying

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