About Me — Michael Ranjitsingh. Highlights of the adventure thus far!
By: Michael Ranjitsingh
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About Me — Michael Ranjitsingh

Writing about myself is always a challenge. Where do I start? What would the reader like to know about me? My mind is blank. Nevertheless, I will make an attempt.

My son and I

As a kid, I was quite clingy to my immediate family and hated meeting strangers or new people. Now, I have traversed further down the opposite spectrum and look forward to meeting new faces!

Privileged to have studied in the same school from 2.5 years old till I was 18. Participated in a range of competitions and developed a strong competitive spirit.

I have lived in 2 countries (India and New Zealand) for more than 10 years. Born in a city of 7 million people and currently in one with 1.6 million.

My wife and I decided to get married on the first day of meeting each other. I realized why people say they FALL in love :)

12 of my friends traveled between continents to attend my wedding.

I ran from the stage crying when I forgot my speech as a 13-year-old. 13 years later I competed and won the Toastmasters Contest at my club.

Volunteered as an English teacher in Bali for a few weeks.

Learned to love unconditionally when I laid eyes on my son. I have been a Christian all my life but that moment was when I went all-in for Jesus and started studying the Bible intensely.

Enjoy spending time with grandparents and learning and laughing with them.

Owned the same car for 7 years. A reliable Nissan.

Love learning and competing.

Hobbies

Passionate about portrait, sport, and event photography. Considered a career as a wedding photographer but decided against it due to the high-stress levels associated with it.

Enjoy cooking and eating Indian food especially Chicken Biryani, Tikka Masala, and Egg Gravy.

Want to start a ukelele band at some point in the future. Love playing hymns on the piano and watching my grandfather sing.

Professional

Completed a fascinating research project studying the effect of gunshot wounds to the head.

Currently, working as an engineer designing medical devices in a large healthcare company.

Part-time resume editor and author of a resume guide.

Love writing articles and poems. Hopefully, I can earn enough to quit everything eventually and write full time!

Sport

Played tennis 5 days a week for more than 11 years. Hugely grateful to mum for dropping and picking me up every single time, and to dad for inspiring me to take up the sport.

Huge tennis buff. Served as Vice President of Auckland University Tennis Club. Watched Roger, Rafa, Djokovic, Sharapova, and Ivanovic play live.

Love watching and playing cricket. Have watched all the Full Member teams play live.

Participated in a range of sports tournaments: Ultimate Frisbee, Table Tennis, Swimming, Badminton, Netball, Soccer, and Orienteering.

Owner of a vintage bicycle made with scrap parts and a chromium-steel frame from the 70s.

After listing all these, I realize how blessed I am. Wouldnt have been possible without God and the many people who have helped along the way. Hope to be a blessing to others in the future.

Look forward to reading more about everyone else on Medium! Thanks, Quy Ma for adding me to the About Me page!