SYS_ACTIVE // KHUSHI SHAH

📝 Life Logs

Not everything belongs in syslog. These are the entries that made me.

Not in a Rush to Ship: Lessons from My First Two Months in The Fog City (SF)
October 20268 min read

Not in a Rush to Ship: Lessons from My First Two Months in The Fog City (SF)

On moving to the AI capital in tears, and learning to rest in a city that never does.

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Capability vs. Eligibility (And Other Things My Dog Doesn’t Care About)
August 20265 min read

Capability vs. Eligibility (And Other Things My Dog Doesn’t Care About)

On a first layoff, a very determined puppy, and momentum that outlasts the venue.

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May the Bridges I Burn, Light My Way
May 20267 min read

May the Bridges I Burn, Light My Way

On intensity, boundaries, and learning that safety is built slowly.

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Adopting Lily: A Journey of Commitment and Chaos
March 20266 min read

Adopting Lily: A Journey of Commitment and Chaos

My journey with Lily, the 17-week-old, four-legged sun

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The Weight of Gratitude and The Learning Curve
December 20258 min read

The Weight of Gratitude and The Learning Curve

Reflecting on the lessons learned from my first 6 months of a real job

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July Confessions: From Panic to a Paycheck
July 20258 min read

July Confessions: From Panic to a Paycheck

The month of job offers - yes offers with an 's'.

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The Post-Grad Paradox: Why is Free Time So Terrifying?
June 20259 min read

The Post-Grad Paradox: Why is Free Time So Terrifying?

Finding a strange comfort in the unknown

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The Smiling Juggler: Balancing Post-Grad Pressure and Family Fun
May 20257 min read

The Smiling Juggler: Balancing Post-Grad Pressure and Family Fun

Handling a dual-boot brain

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From Chai to Cappuccino: My Hilarious, Heartwarming (and Slightly Tipsy) US Adventure so far
April 202510 min read

From Chai to Cappuccino: My Hilarious, Heartwarming (and Slightly Tipsy) US Adventure so far

Navigating the cultural shifts from India to the US

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My Summer Internship Hunt Experience: A Comedy of Errors (and Lessons Learned)
March 202510 min read

My Summer Internship Hunt Experience: A Comedy of Errors (and Lessons Learned)

Mishaps and lessons from my internship search journey

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Exploring Military Innovations: My Trip to JMRC in Hohenfels, Germany
December 20238 min read

Exploring Military Innovations: My Trip to JMRC in Hohenfels, Germany

My experience at JMRC in Germany

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