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Notes on the Valley

By Monith Ilavarasan

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About this blog: My parents, brother, and I moved to Pleasanton when I was in the seventh grade. I then graduated from Amador Valley High School, went to college at UC Davis and started out a career in tech. After several years working in large co...  (More)

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Baharat banana bread with molasses butter
Nov 23, 2022 8:29 am
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Hey folks, I’m going to try something different with this post. In light of the holiday season I’m going to share a go-to recipe I... More
Rekindling my love for Indian movies
Aug 10, 2022 7:59 am
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I recently watched the uber popular Telegu film RRR and it was one of the most entertaining experiences I’ve had all year. Director S.S. Rajamouli’s... More
We need more doctors
Aug 24, 2022 1:52 pm
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A few weeks ago I helped my brother move to Chicago where he started medical school. Amongst the things my brother and I talked about on the trip was the U.S. healthcare... More
The Bay Area is a big place
Sep 14, 2022 8:33 am
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When people ask me where I’m from, I instinctively tell them I’m from the Bay. I’ve always thought of myself as a Bay Area native. Someone who grew up here... More
California surfin'
Oct 12, 2022 6:53 am
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Despite every instinct in her body, my partner organized a surfing lesson for us and a few of our friends. Since we’ve been together it would come up randomly... More
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