personal essays

I Wrote a Lot of Words This Year

And the ripple effects of these stories were surprisingly impactful.

Dec 28, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

How to Give a Heart Emoji in Real Life

On a different kind of gift giving, during the holidays and beyond.

Dec 7, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

The Best Deleted Scene of All Time

I honestly can't believe it exists.

Oct 26, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

The Genius of Judy Holliday

A timely lesson on standing up for what is right.

Jul 27, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

Friendship Post-its

(The complete opposite of SATC's infamous break-up Post-it)

Jul 20, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

Going Grey...One Day

I don't mind admitting my age. So why do I mind my grey hairs?

Jul 12, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

Writing a Tribute to Your Secret Self

And why this is one of the best parts of writing fiction.

Jun 15, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

What Maggie Rogers Taught Me About Ambition and Joy

"Numbers do not matter. What matters is how you make people feel."

Jun 1, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

Thank a Teacher, Change Your Life

The extraordinary letter I received from my high school English teacher.

May 25, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

On My 'Week of Outfits' Photo Shoot

How I prepared + how I feel about it. (Spoiler: 🥹)

May 8, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

Simple but Meaningful Gestures

On being seen and feeling seen.

May 4, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

My Little Bit of Free Happiness Right Now

(Also, hello new subscribers!)

Apr 6, 2025 • Kirthana Ramisetti

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