SDS 493: Bringing Data to the People — with Anjali Shrivastava

Pandemic Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic brought significant changes to Anjali Shrivastava's personal life, particularly affecting her yoga practice. She shared how she fell out of her yoga routine due to the closure of classes she attended at Berkeley and the arrival of a new puppy, CJ, who demanded much of her time and energy 1. Despite these challenges, Anjali found humor in the situation, noting that her yoga practice was reduced to just two poses, "down dog and puppy pose," due to CJ's playful interruptions 2.

   

Book Recommendations

Anjali's passion for reading, particularly fantasy, offers her a respite from the demands of productivity. She recently read "Sword of Kaigen," a book she describes as one of the best she's ever encountered, and has shared it with several friends 3. The novel's unique storytelling, featuring two protagonists from different generations, deeply resonated with her, especially its themes of family and parenthood 4.