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What was the last thing you did for play or fun?

The most recent thing I tried for play or fun was learning to play the guitar. I’ve always wanted to master the art of strumming, but time and opportunity were never on my sideuntil now. You might wonder why a 55-year-old is embracing such a quirky idea of fun, but the mind often has its own unique reasons. I’m fortunate to have both an acoustic and an electric guitar, one in each of my homes, allowing me to indulge in this hobby while balancing work and life.

yellow banana fruit on green plastic pack

List your top 5 grocery store items.

Forget the top 5 grocery store items, creating our list is more than just planningit’s a cherished family tradition filled with lively discussions and, occasionally, a bit of good-natured chaos. When I sit down to finalize the list with my wife, it usually revolves around these staples: Things take a deliciously unhealthy turn when my son gets involved. His contributions usually look like this: This weekly ritual sparks animated debates about everything from healthy eating to the mysterious concept of calorific valueswhatever that means! But let’s be honest: we always end up buying more snacks than we should, and I’m guilty of sneaking in a few wafer packets myself. Of course, indulging in those extra snacks means my exercise routine has to work overtime. But hey, that’s the price of family fun and good food!

Parameshwaran Pillai my maternal grandfather

Describe a man who has positively impacted your life

A man who positively impacted my life was my maternal grandfather. His story is one that could easily be made into a movie. Born into absolute poverty, he rose to establish one of the most prominent businesses in our area. With his hard work and vision, he purchased vast tracts of land and built homes for all his children. Beyond his family, he extended his generosity to the community, helping struggling local businesses thrive. Even today, more than 60 years after his passing, our family is recognized as his descendantsa legacy that carries with it a deep sense of respect and admiration. What makes his success even more remarkable is that he achieved it all without resorting to corruption or dishonesty. As I sit here typing this in the home I now live ina house built on land he gifted to my motherI reflect on his incredible journey. If I… Describe a man who has positively impacted your life