Mansi

Mansi Bhatia is a writer/editor by profession and nitpicker by choice. Based in San Jose, CA, she has worn many different hats in the last decade -- from corporate communications specialist to a freelancer for magazines and newspapers. Armed with a master's degree in journalism and married to an engineer, she is a cross between a super-communicative nerd and an introspective geek. Her daily musings can be found at First Impressions (http://www.mansibhatia.com) where she talks about relationships, jobs, societal demands, career tips, children, family... She thinks, observes and questions -- providing a commentary on this ride called life. Hop on if you'd like.

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Of cars, earthquakes and procrastination

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There are some things I just can't do anything about except put them off for some other time. Hopefully we won't have an earthquake anytime soon!
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Lifeless life

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Should a person be subject to society's rules and regulations when it comes to ending his completely dependent, excruciating life that has no hope of getting better?
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A test of will power

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Have you ever tested your will power without someone asking, or challenging, you to? Well, I'm trying it this month.
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Mansi asks: Are people inherently good or evil?

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We are all born the same, but some of us are distinctly capable of evil things while others just aren't. Do you believe that we are fundamentally good or we're good only because we're taught to be so?
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A patriot’s story

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A soldier stationed on the border is passionate about protecting his country. Why can't all of us be as passionate about preserving this planet?
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Playing catch up

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A conversation in the workplace reminds me what I enjoy doing most. And it's not cool when someone plagiarizes that which I take most pride in.
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One day

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Life gets in the way of one's plans most times. But we always have that "one day" to look forward to when we will accomplish everything.
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A life without expectations

Finding Love

Do you really believe that relationships can be devoid of expectations? I know they'd be ideal, but I also know they're not real.
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Marital rape — an oxymoron?

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Is marital rape a myth? Some people would like you to believe it is because a woman, when she gets married, loses her right to say no.
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The abnormal child

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Why can't we let people decide who they want to love and be with? Isn't it an intimately personal decision?
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