I celebrated my 27th birthday, officially stepping into my late twenties. I’m so grateful to have spent the day with my loved ones. Here’s a little photo diary capturing the highlights of my birthday and the day after—spoiler alert: it’s all about good food. Thank you to everyone who wished me a happy birthday!

I’m happy to say I’ve found contentment in life, a big change from my 2020 self. Small daily habits, like consistent workouts and cooking healthier meals, have boosted my energy and mood. Now in my third year of medical school, I’m enjoying the hands-on experience in clinical placements. To my past self, I’m sorry you felt so miserable; I’m doing much better now and hope to keep it that way.

It’s that time of year again—Spotify Wrapped is here! I wanted to document my top artists and songs as a keepsake. No surprise, Olivia Rodrigo is my number one artist, and her hit "good 4 u" topped my list.

Dear future me, it’s your 26-year-old self here, currently procrastinating while studying for exams. I’m curious about your life at 30—did you graduate from medical school, marry Akash, or start a family? Right now, I’m a huge Olivia Rodrigo fan with about 800 songs on Spotify, still figuring out if I want to be a doctor, and taking driving lessons that make me nervous but are getting easier.