UC Santa Cruz

Gossip, Life Rants, and Anniversary Planning

Sohan and Ishani continued their wide-ranging exchange, shifting from daily updates to music, professional frustrations, and social gossip. On the morning of January 8, 2026, Ishani shared that she has grown to like the entire 'Dhurandhar' album, specifically mentioning she originally only liked 'Ishq Jalandhar'. Sohan agreed, praising the album's consistency. Sohan vented about a recent call with an individual he found incredibly arrogant and overly focused on 'hustle culture.' He expressed frustration at being asked a 'where do you see yourself in 10 years' question, arguing that long-term planning beyond a year is unrealistic for most people. Ishani related to this, noting she only makes one-day plans, and they joked about the man's LinkedIn persona. Ishani shared a significant 'update' regarding their mutual friend Vrinda. She revealed that Vrinda broke up with her boyfriend Finn in early September 2025 due to parental pressure regarding him being white and the relationship eventually shifts into a friendship. Sohan was shocked, insisting he had never been told. Ishani also detailed a new development where Arjun Aurora—a student at UC Santa Cruz who has had a crush on Vrinda since elementary school and hooked up with her in high school—reconnected with her on Tinder. The two had a five-hour conversation and are currently back in touch. The conversation concluded with Ishani asking for advice on a budget for anniversary gifts; Sohan suggested a range between $30 and $70, with a $70 maximum, which Ishani found agreeable. The tone remains close, informal, and heavy on shared social history.