"Unveiling My Mind: A Journey Through Personal Reflections and Thoughts"

Getting married is a significant milestone in anyone's life, and in my country, the concept of arranged marriage holds a unique place. Before delving into my personal story, let me shed some light on the cultural aspects of arranged marriages in my country. Unlike the Western notion of marriage, where individuals typically choose their partners, arranged marriages involve a different process and mindset. The Cultural Aspects of Arranged Marriages: In my country, the process begins when the family of the groom approaches the family of the potential bride for an initial meetup. This meeting takes place at the bride's home, where both families have an opportunity to see the house, meet the girl, and engage in conversations to understand each other better. If the groom's family approves of the girl, the next step involves the bride's family visiting the groom's house, where they discuss and exchange relevant information about the prospective groom. If both families give...

Dear Diary, Today was supposed to be my graduation day, but I find myself feeling a mix of emotions. I never thought I would be sad about missing this day, but here I am. To provide some context, I graduated with a Pharmacy degree in 2022, and today's ceremony is the one I couldn't attend. It's disheartening because I had been dreaming about this moment for years. The journey to this point has been anything but smooth. Over the past five years, I experienced numerous mental breakdowns, panic attacks, and constant uncertainty about whether I would be able to complete my degree. Today was meant to be the day when all the hard work and struggles paid off. There are several reasons why I made the decision not to attend the graduation ceremony. Firstly, there's my cumulative grade point average (CGPA), which stands at 2.98. As anyone from an Asian household can understand, failure is not easily accepted. When I realized that I hadn't achieved the GPA I desired, I was ove...