Udaya Pillalamarri“Yes, And” to the quest and the balance this universe maintainsI woke up Christmas Eve morning, in Chennai, with a strong urge to visit Kerala. I was visiting India for a week over the holidays, in…4 min read·Jan 16, 2023--1--1
Udaya PillalamarriNo, you can’t always get what you wantI drove to the ER last evening. With the last ounce of energy I had left.2 min read·Jul 31, 2021----
Udaya PillalamarriSometimes not saying anything says it allEvery Monday evening I volunteer with Homefront for about two hours. I tutor children virtually across various grades and help them with…3 min read·Feb 9, 2021----
Udaya PillalamarriAll it takes is a bit of courageI was involved in a terrifying air travel experience as a child. We were returning home after a fun vacation trip and had a layover in…2 min read·Aug 29, 2020----
Udaya PillalamarriOf half-marathons, lost love and crumbling wallsMy first run was a complete disaster. It was barely 1.5miles and I was cursing my girlfriends who dragged me out of bed at 5am that cool…4 min read·Aug 23, 2020--1--1
Udaya PillalamarriOne day, one step, one moment at a timeI’m sitting here, in this room, filled with soft light hues and some fantastic acoustic guitar music playing in the background from my…2 min read·Jul 28, 2020--2--2
Udaya PillalamarriDosas and quiches, a labor of love and inner strengthThere’s something magical about baking and cooking. It is alchemy at its best, a symbol of pure love that I equate with quiet strength…2 min read·Jul 20, 2020--1--1