About Me — Rajat Santhosh. In My Life Filled With Spreadsheets and…
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About Me — Rajat Santhosh

Updated on 18–01–2021

The Author

Who Am I?

Tough question. But from what I know from myself, I’m an average dude in his mid-twenties with no exceptional talent of any sorts. A student of Commerce, Taxation and Business for almost seven years.

I’m more loner than social. Being lonely has offered me more space to improve myself — all I have to do is to make use of the opportunities lying around me.

Ever since I realized I’m average, I started to come out of my comfort box. One such decision was to rediscover my lost love to write. Hence, you’re now seeing me on medium.

Where Am I From?

I’m from and live in Kerala (India). I’ve never been out of the country, which I plan on to do very soon. I love my city life. I can never settle in a village — guess I’m too used to the dust and smoke and the tall buildings.

What’s My Life Like?

My 9–5 office routine, filled with Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets, Tally, Income Tax Returns gobble up most of my weekdays (living the dream). I walk with music plugged in my ears with max volume for at least 30 minutes every day. I started to read one book every week — I’m currently reading Sapiens — A Brief History of humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

My weekends include :

Extra hours of sleep

Deciding what to eat next

Arguing with my mom on the most stupid topics that exist

Kicking my brother’s ass, literally

Waiting for my evening tea and my walk afterwards

Reading my books and Medium

Writing on Medium

Binge-watching TV series and Movies. Currently watching every James Bond Movies, and I’m halfway through.

My Interests

I love driving, so much. And for similar reasons, I love road trips. I try to go for at least one or two trips by road every year. I’m not exactly addicted to travelling, but I need it.

Road Trip to Goa, India. We drove 2500 Km during the five-day trip. Image by Author.

I support equality for women. Every girl deserves chances given to boys. If given opportunities, I’m positive that women can prove themselves much superior to men.

I do not love to smoke or drink, but I would need a smoke with my tea after a head busting day at the office or after studying. At times, I drink with my friends and family, and in the process, we connect much closer.

I have CA exams twice a year. Considering they’re the second toughest exams in the country, most of my days include studying (not pumped up for that). I’m doing a three-year internship for the same course.

I love Cricket. It’s the only sport I watch with love. I’m a loyal Kings XI Punjab fan since the inception of IPL. I still regret not able to find the time, people and place to play cricket as I used to in my teens.

Over the years, I gathered the courage to experiment with wide varieties of food. I have wasted money on many occasions, but I came out a wiser man every time.

My Beliefs

I was born into a Christian family. I do not believe in God, or any other spiritual or superpower. I do not believe in the concept of luck — everyone has their poor and good timings, not tied to any principle beliefs.

I do not believe there is one person for everyone. We meet a person and we try to make it work — be it a relationship or friendship. But most people do not realize that, making them blinded to certain realities.

I ignore the existence of those without loyalty. After all the years of robbing my self-respect, I’m preserving the last bits for myself.

Loyalty is a two-way street. If you give me yours, you’re getting it from me. — Harvey Spector

My Journey on Medium

I started at Medium a couple of months ago. After studying Medium for a month and after my exams, I started publishing my works. I don’t intend to read the minds of the audience. I’m not a crazy or wannabe celebrity writer. My fundamental motive will always be to express what I want to express — the things I do not share with my social circle. I’m looking forward to connecting with fellow writers and readers sharing the same love for papers.

My Works

I was keen on writing about some of my experiences and life lessons when I joined Medium couple of months ago. I’m now more interested in poetry and short stories. Check out some of my works here -

Poetry

Short Stories

Life Lessons

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