Aida Hashemi

 It’s funny that I write on my blog. I think I’ll be the only one who reads it—unless: I become well-known among a certain group of people (more than 10,000), someone becomes obsessed with me (for whatever reason). I hope that doesn’t happen; I don’t think it’s healthy for anyone unless I’m positively influencing their life and they genuinely want more of my advice and perspectives, or someone is stalking me for some reason I can’t even imagine.

I used to love chemistry in high school. I’d say it came from a natural curiosity. I think I even scored a 5 on the AP Chemistry exam. Sometimes I wonder if I should have pursued chemical engineering in college. I also think a lot about philosophy—imagine reading all those books. Psychology fascinates me too, and I feel like my natural curiosity would make self-studying it really enjoyable. I’ve even considered skipping college, working and investing for four years while living with my parents.  Oh wow, actually, imagine going to BYU and studying dance—or honestly, anything. There are so many great majors, and since it’s much cheaper than the University of Michigan, I wouldn’t have to worry so much about debt or choosing a major just for high earning potential. There are so many good paths. But I have to say, economics at UMich still feels like the right choice for me. I won’t lie—it feels nice having people assume I’m smart just because I got into U-Mich. I'm happy I picked e...

I don’t want to risk heartbreak, and I want to avoid the possibility of getting pregnant after 30. I’m sure there are other reasons, but I’m not going to list them right now.

I think I finally have a sense of direction in my life. I’m passionate about sales (and real estate), so I’ll likely focus on that after graduation . I’d also like to swim and use the sauna nearly every day. That’s about all I know for now. If I can’t secure a job in that field, I’ll take any good opportunity that comes my way. When I have ample free time, I’ll explore philosophy and psychology, learn to play the piano, and study German. I also plan to read more about nutrition and romance literature, and I’d like to try writing some stories of my own. Oh no, I forgot to mention how much I love pickleball! I definitely want to get better at it. I also love ping pong and racket sports in general. Apparently, they’re some of the best activities for longevity. Additionally, I aim to invest as much as I can. I also want to pray for those I feel compassion for. Right now, my heart breaks for Erika Kirk and her children. Rest in peace, Charlie Kirk. It’s so heartbreaking.