Counting pennies

Ashwin Goyal

Aug 1, 2024

The clock was ticking, and his anxiety was peaking. He was absolutely sure he needed it, but was it worth it, really worth it? It would set him back months on his financial goals.

"Finally!" He exhaled, clicked apply, and watched the price drop by a fraction of a percent. The amount saved was insignificant, but it didn't matter. A discount was a discount, giving him the courage to press buy.

Keeping count

The earth shook, buildings crumbled, and people screamed, running for their lives. But he kept walking. "7,000," he muttered, sidestepping a falling lamp post. A car zoomed past, narrowly missing him. "9,500," he gasped, legs burning. The sky turned an eerie red, signaling the

Losing perspective

"No carbs after 6 PM, no sugar, no dairy, and five servings of vegetables a day." "Are you serious? Why don't you go eat the grass in my backyard?" There was a pause. "Is there any science behind that? I want to learn