Tag: bloganuary
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Bloganuary Day 21: My name and its significance
My first name is “Hari”, and let’s be honest, I love my name. It means a lot of things. It is mostly associated with the Hindu God Vishnu and his avatar Krishna. Hari is usually attributed as one of the many names of both Gods. Additionally, the name has many meanings in Sanskrit, the most…
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Bloganuary Day 20: My Dream Job
Yes, you read that right. I am currently doing my dream job. I’m currently an Open Source Program Manager at Automattic. I work full time on open source software (WordPress) – my focus is on making its contributor experience the best it could be. I am working on building and improving programs such as mentorship…
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Bloganuary Day 19: What makes a good leader?
This is such a relevant question for me, as I myself am currently pursuing a career in leadership. What I am sharing below are my unfiltered, instinctive thoughts on good leadership – take them with a pinch of salt, if you will. In my opinion, a good leader empowers their team to do their best…
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Bloganuary Day 18: What would I un-invent?
I would like to un-invent single-use plastics if I could. While convenient, single-use plastics such as Plastic bags, straws, and other disposable items cause immense waste and pollution. They harm wildlife, clog landfills, and pollute oceans. Their short lifespan and negative environmental impact are significant. Not to mention their impact on global warming, and I…
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Bloganuary Day 17: A positive example where I felt loved
There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved. George Sand I will be honest, however much I crib about life, I have actually had a good run thus far. I have been very privileged, and one of my biggest blessings is the gift of love, especially being on the receiving…
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Bloganuary Day 16: Where can I reduce clutter in my life?
“When people revert to clutter no matter how much they tidy, it is not their room or their belongings but their way of thinking that is at fault.” Marie Kondo I am pretty sure professional organizer Marie Kondo had me in mind, when she made that quote. What can I say, I am quite the…
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Bloganuary Day 15: My favorite animal
My wife and I are proud pet parents to three persian cats – Ikru, Boo, and Auro. Two of our cats – Boo (1.0), and Kiku passed away in 2021, counting them, we have had five cats altogether. I absolutely love cats. They are fiercely independent, strong, and creative beings. They are playful and casual.…
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Bloganuary Day 14: The ways I communicate online
Online communication has become a part and parcel of my life. For me, the internet is not only a medium, but is also my workplace. And it’s not just because I work remotely, but also because I work on the web and on open source technologies (WordPress) that help create the internet as we know…
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Bloganuary Day 13: A memorable road trip
We bought a Nissan Magnite in May 2023, upgrading from a 9 year old Maruti Suzuki Ciaz. It was a much needed upgrade for the primary driver (pun not intended) of our family, as the Ciaz had survived a major accident not too long ago and had left us stranded on the road at least…
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Bloganuary Day 12: The Snack I would eat right now
I used to enjoy snacks like anything, and had a veritable list of choicest snacks. But in 2024, I’m focusing on my health, and my options are very limited. In fact, as much as I hate it, I have said no to snacks altogether. Which means, if I end up eating snacks, it would be…
Hari Shanker R 