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Who are your current most favorite people?

When asked who my favorite people are, the answer is simple: my wife and son. But before you picture us as the epitome of perfection, let me set the record straight. We are far from flawless. Our family, like any other, has its quirks and imperfections. I have been married for twenty-eight years, and I can’t recall a single day without a disagreement 😊 Conversations with my son, for instance, eerily mirror the ones I had with my own father. It is like history repeating itself in its peculiar way. And yet, despite the rough edges, we’re a package deala combo offer that sticks together no matter what. We have each other’s backs, always. Scratch the surface on any topic, and you’ll find our core values and reactions strikingly aligned. We’re a simple bunch, content in our little bubble, happy to be left alone. And while we may not fit… Who are your current most favorite people?

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What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals?

When it comes to food, our family’s list of top 3 favorite meals requires a bit of context. You see, in our household, culinary decisions follow a “federal system” of governanceeach of us has distinct preferences, and let’s just say they don’t always align. For instance, I gravitate toward milder flavors, the kind that some might call “bland.” My son, on the other hand, craves spice levels that could set off smoke alarms. My wife, ever the diplomat, takes the middle path. But it doesn’t stop there. Our dietary choices make meal planning even more interesting. My son is a proud non-vegetarian, I’m a lacto-ovo vegetarian (a fancy term I recently learned that means I eat eggs, dairy, and vegetables), and my wife is a pure vegetarian. Here’s how meal prep usually unfolds: Lately, I’ve been living in Kerala, a region in India known for its own spicy culinary traditions.… What are your family’s top 3 favorite meals?

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Do you trust your instincts?

If someone were to ask me, “Do you trust your instincts?” my answer would be: absolutely, implicitlybut not blindly! Sounds confusing? Let me explain. My instincts are my gut reactions, shaped by years of experiences and fight-or-flight moments. No one understands me better than my own conscience. They serve as my first line of response in any situation, and over time, I’ve found them to be remarkably accurate. However, trusting my instincts doesn’t mean I act on them impulsively. I always pause to give them a second thought, weighing my options against what I know I’m capable of. Only then do I make a decision. Trust your instincts, yesbut always with a touch of reason.