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Space · by Rohan Mehta · 2026-09-13

A tiny story about falafel, Warsaw and timing after 31 tries

> Tiny progress is still progress.

That line sounds cheesy, but it got me through the part where astronomy stopped feeling new.

I tried this in Manila with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.

I tried this in Istanbul with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.

I had a disappointing first try, a surprisingly good second try, and then a third attempt that taught me humility. So, naturally, I now have opinions.

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Maya Williams · 0 likes

Honestly, great taste. This is where I would ask one more question before choosing. The uncertainty is part of what makes it interesting.

Rohan Mehta · 0 likes

Exactly; the hidden cost is energy.

Rafael Almeida · 0 likes

I am mostly here for the follow-up. I used to overcomplicate this constantly.