Rovija : A Symphony of Self-Discovery through Violin
I picked up the violin when I was six, and what started as a “let’s-try-this” moment has pretty much stuck with me ever since. Over the years, it’s become way more than just an instrument — it’s been my outlet, my stress reliever, and honestly, my partner through all the ups and downs of school and life.
Playing isn’t always picture-perfect (trust me, my early squeaky violin days could’ve cleared a room), but it’s taught me a lot about patience and persistence. Sometimes practicing feels frustrating, but it’s also the best feeling when the music finally clicks and all that effort pays off.
For me, the violin is where I go when life gets overwhelming. There’s something calming about drawing the bow across the strings and just zoning out for a while — almost like my own version of meditation. It helps me reset and reminds me that even in the middle of chaos, I can always find balance.
At the end of the day, the violin is more than a skill I’ve picked up — it’s a part of who I am. The music I play reflects what I’m feeling, whether it’s confidence, stress, or just plain determination to get through a tough piece. It’s been with me for most of my life, and I know it’ll stick with me for a long time to come.

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- Part 219 – Update on Writing Status
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- Part 217 – Anatomy of a 32 hour day: Rebirth and Change
- Part 216- Caring and Imperfections
- Part 215- Anatomy of a 32 hour day: Memoir of a wanna-be insomniac
- Part 214 – reflected and refracted: ambiguity that allows for depth
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- Part 212 – How to Lose Everything in 5 Minutes (Trump’s Version)
- Part 211 – Back to our roots: Manifest Destiny (modern edition)
- Part 210- America’s Cornerstone: Immigrants
- Part 209- Astrology & MBTI: Do they define who we are?
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- Part 204- Second Trip of the Summer: Ohio
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- Part 200- Where I stand
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- Part 196- Change the Past
- Part 195- Teenager’s Guide to the 2024 Election: Part 10
- Part 194- Israel-Hamas War: What are we not seeing?
- Part 193- Teenager’s Guide to the 2024 Election: Part 9
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- Part 186- Teenager’s Guide to the 2024 Election: Part 2
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- Part 168- Teen Court
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- Part 161- India Trip: Part 1 (2021-2022)
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- Part 151- Makeup: To wear or not to wear; that is the question
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- Part 142- Summer Trip
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- Part 139 – The Invisible Hand
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