My full name is Vattandeep Singh Dhaliwal. In the western world I usually go by Vatt, but with friends I like Vattan, it feels softer. I grew up in Ottawa since I was 7, born in India. I identify as a Sikh, although I don’t practice it.
I’ve had an eventful life but mostly happy. How all of this started is seeing therapy a couple of years ago. I think Covid hit all of us hard. It tore down social lives and broke relationships. I found myself in a dark place, and usually when you hit rock bottom you either sink or try to swim. It took me a while to work on myself but I worked through so much and this year tied it all together where I feel so comfortable with who I am.
So, I decided to explore. Exploration took me to writing and more specifically journaling. Journaling has been a life changer even just to release some of the thoughts we feel. It brought me to Atomic habits, it brought me travelling and taking on more things that made me happy. I want this to be place to share ideas, thoughts, and just my wild fantasies.
Thanks for coming to my Tedtalk.
Vattan.