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A collection of experiences, lessons, and reflections. Not perfect, not polished. Just real. A journal of moments I never want to lose.

14 stories2026 — 2025
From Zero to 60 Kilometres: My First Bike for Brain Health Ride on a Trek Marlin 7
Life & Adventures9 min read

From Zero to 60 Kilometres: My First Bike for Brain Health Ride on a Trek Marlin 7

A week ago, I didn't own a bike. On Sunday morning, I found myself pedaling 60 km on Toronto's Gardiner Expressway and DVP alongside thousands of riders at Bike for Brain Health.

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My First Travel Trailer Adventure: Towing a Camper with a Jeep Wrangler 4xe to Bon Echo Provincial Park

Learning to tow a travel trailer, manage propane, water systems, and waste disposal — all in one weekend at one of Ontario's most beautiful parks.

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5 Steps to Ship Your First AI App — From Vercel Playground to AWS Production
Product Development13 min read

5 Steps to Ship Your First AI App — From Vercel Playground to AWS Production

How I built MySleepyTale on Vercel, hit a latency wall, and moved to AWS with CloudFront + Lambda + S3 — a no-BS guide for first-time builders who ship on weekends.

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I Built an Artemis II Live Tracker — and Hosted a Watch Party
Technology – AI & Telecom3 min read

I Built an Artemis II Live Tracker — and Hosted a Watch Party

NASA's first crewed lunar mission since Apollo deserved more than a YouTube stream. So I built a real-time Artemis II tracker with 3D trajectory, live telemetry, and hosted a watch party.

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Be remora to a shark, and be OK even if nobody invites.
Entrepreneurship Lessons5 min read

Be remora to a shark, and be OK even if nobody invites.

This clip taught me the business lesson no MBA will. The crumbs from big contracts are where real companies are born — if you're humble enough to eat them.

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Nobody builds a hotel in a place with No Road. I did it anyway.
Building Musee8 min read

Nobody builds a hotel in a place with No Road. I did it anyway.

From a hostel room canteen to a Himalayan StonedAge TOSH, to Dehradun's first art cafe — the story of building Musee Living, one impossible space at a time.

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The cameras were always watching. Now they're understanding with AI.
GenAI Tools & Use Cases6 min read

The cameras were always watching. Now they're understanding with AI.

How AI video intelligence is turning passive surveillance into a live, searchable network — and what that means for investigation, safety, and the future of security.

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Create Share Win with kalaCUBE workshop @Musee
Art Techniques & Mediums3 min read

Create Share Win with kalaCUBE workshop @Musee

At Musee Art Cafe Dehradun, art is not just decoration — it's a conversation, a community, and a celebration of creativity.

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First RV trip, to Presqu'ile Provincial Park
Camping3 min read

First RV trip, to Presqu'ile Provincial Park

Our First RV Adventure: From Rookie Moves to Rolling Memories in Ontario's Provincial Parks.

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Ahead of time: The Story Behind Musee Art Cafe & KalaCUBE
Building KalaCUBE3 min read

Ahead of time: The Story Behind Musee Art Cafe & KalaCUBE

Challenges in business are a given, but it's our response to them that defines our trajectory. The story of building a home for artists.

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The Art of Connection – My Calendar 2026!
Artist Spotlights3 min read

The Art of Connection – My Calendar 2026!

In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. 12 exceptional artworks curated into Calendar 2026.

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The Call from Nowhere – The Beginning of StonedAge Tosh
Building StonedAge Tosh3 min read

The Call from Nowhere – The Beginning of StonedAge Tosh

Every business has a unique potential waiting to be tapped. Recognizing the keys to unlock this growth can set an enterprise on the path to unprecedented success.

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First Stamp on my passport – Saudi Arabia
Technology – AI & Telecom3 min read

First Stamp on my passport – Saudi Arabia

The magic that emerges from effective collaboration is undeniable. When diverse minds converge with a shared purpose, the results can be transformative.

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Why I Started Writing My Life in Stories
General3 min read

Why I Started Writing My Life in Stories

This isn't just a blog. It's my digital diary — a place where I can pour out experiences, thoughts, and the stories that shaped me.

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