Yearly Archives: 2010

Problem Sets and Poetry: How MIT Made Me Who I Am Today

Posted on October 24, 2010 by everysixminutes

I returned to MIT last week after a “mental absence” spanning an entire Chinese zodiac cycle of 12 years. I say mental because I haven’t relived or engaged in an emotional way with my MIT days since graduation despite having … Continue reading →

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About Me (in 300 Words)

Posted on October 17, 2010 by everysixminutes

I hate cilantro (coriander), parsley, mint, basil or any other uncooked green herbs, and uncooked onions, scallions, shallots. I hate political correctness (more than the items mentioned above). I know more about

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Routine, Not a Productive One, Yet

Posted on October 15, 2010 by everysixminutes

I think I have found a perfect spot for blogging: Argo Tea in the Flatiron Building on 22nd and Broadway. As I sip a medium not-too-sweet skim pumpkin chai, ideas are flowing in my mind. Spending $4.64 on a cup … Continue reading →

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Meat: A Conversation Between an Animal Activist and a Hunter

Posted on October 12, 2010 by everysixminutes

What does an animal activist have in common with a hunter? Turns out, more than you think. I am an animal lover. Among my animal-related activities are fostering cats, volunteering at shelters, serving on the New York City Bar committee … Continue reading →

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Sad News

Posted on October 6, 2010 by everysixminutes

The elderly couple from California we met during the last days of our road trip left an indelible impression on me. We met them on the ferry ride from Bainbridge Island to Seattle after they had visited Bainbridge Bakers, a … Continue reading →

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The Agony of Writing

Posted on September 30, 2010 by everysixminutes

My dislike of drafting was a significant factor contributing to me quitting law. But drafting legal documents was considerably easier than personal writing. There are no penalties for lacking word variety or having half-page long sentences with multiple subordinate clauses. … Continue reading →

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Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Part V – Money, Money, Money

Posted on September 27, 2010 by everysixminutes

In the last post of this series about my decision to leave law, I talked in detail about the emotional niggles of forfeiture of sweat equity, loss of prestige, and negative perceptions from others. This post is dedicated to the … Continue reading →

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Finding My Fine Line – A Toned Ab

Posted on September 20, 2010 by everysixminutes

This past week was my first full “normal” week since quitting. The frenzy of completing a long list of overdue errands, the decompression from the 25-day road trip, the catching up on all the TV shows I missed, and the … Continue reading →

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Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Part IV – Dealing with the Emotional Niggles

Posted on September 16, 2010 by everysixminutes

I have been writing in this series the thought process behind my decision to quit law. The part that I wrestled with the most was dealing with a few emotional niggles, four to be exact. These niggles didn’t disappear when … Continue reading →

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Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Part III – The Risk Factors of Quitting Law

Posted on September 12, 2010 by everysixminutes

Part I and Part II of this series covered how I came to the conclusion that I didn’t want to stay in law. So, what’s next? I knew I wasn’t going to be able to explore what I wanted to … Continue reading →

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