Diary 19: Packing Day

Yesterday, after that big fight, I was not in a very good mood, so I distracted myself by watching TV episodes and also took a bath to cool off. I slept at around 3:00 am. I woke up at 10:00 am, and this time my mom didn't mock me for waking up late, but instead asked me politely. This gave a good start to my day. After that, I ate my breakfast, and started watching TV episodes. For the first half of the day, I was pretty much involved in TV episodes. I didn't talk much, but was at peace with myself. I also visited few of the data exchange training materials in between. During the later part of the day, I took my mom and sister to a shop, and waited there till the shopping was done. I could easily see the excitement in the eyes of my sister. She is all set to meet the cousins and grandparents. The whole day everyone was busy with packing and organizing. Anyways, I came back and looked at the score card of the on going IPL match between Kings XI and RCB, and was shocked to see that RCB are taking a beating from Gilchrist and Marsh. Punjab put on a huge score of 232/2 in their 20 overs. RCB were never looking good. Gayle was out for a duck, and no body was stable. Consequently, RCB lost it by a huge margin of 111 runs. I had my dinner by around 10:30 pm. Then, I started working on my business plan and the overall process flow. I made a graphical chart of how the whole process would go about. I sent out a group mail to list down the tasks at hand. I even had a chat with Akshay, who wanted to start with the website work as soon as possible. I agreed with him, and hence decided to meet up on Thursday evening. I felt really good after implementing all this. I felt satisfied, and could feel that this is what I have wanted to do all this time. Now, I plan to watch the latest episodes of HIMYM, Chuck, Gossip girl and House. Then, I will go with my mom, dad and sister to the airport to drop off my mom and sister. We are planned to leave at 3:00 am, the flight is scheduled to depart at 5:40 am. I wish my mother and sister a happy and safe journey. 

Diary 18: Cloudy Day + Bad Interview Day + Big Fight Day...

Yesterday, I slept at around 3:30 am. I spoke with an old friend of mine, and came to know that she is getting engaged. She finally found the perfect match for her, and is very happy about it. Her happiness spread to my life too, and I was smiling the whole time I was talking to her. I didn't watch any TV episodes, instead I was completing my training sessions. Today, I woke up at 10:00 am, and found out that the weather outside was very cloudy. Clouds added an amazing effect to the start of my day. I love this type of weather a lot - just before raining. Well, after that I just checked my work mail, and got ready for the interview. The interview started at 11:00 am. It was going all good, he asked me normal questions on job change etc, but then the puzzle started. It was a simple puzzle, and I solved it in one way, then he asked me for a better answer, so I tried it out, and finally arrived at a solution. The interviewer was not that helpful, and throughout was very unresponsive. Then, it was time for the business case. It was related to an insurance company. He gave me a few bits of information, and then asked me about the profitability of a particular section of insurance agents. I had very less idea about the working of an insurance company, so I struggled, and missed out a major factor of cost in the Revenue equation. The unresponsive nature added to the struggle, and there were many pause or empty moments. Anyways, the interview ended finally, and I was relieved off the pain. After that, I decided to forget about the interview and move forward. Before the interview, I started making an excel sheet about my business idea. So, I decided to keep working on that. After I was done, I shared the file with Dallas, who told me that Akshay is also interested in working on the business plan. I was happy about it, and decided to go ahead with it. Dallas also told me about a business idea which he had thought, and I supported him to go ahead with it. Akshay created a new Gmail account and shared the login details. So our very first mail account was up and running. I shared a Google spreadsheet so that we can add/edit ideas whenever we want and also independent of each other. Akshay also sent us a mail regarding business case competitions. We will look forward to such competitions in future. It will add a lot to our business skills and help us in implementing our main idea. Anyways, after that I had my lunch, and started watching CSI:Miami episodes. At around 4 pm, my mom and my sister went to beauty parlor and tuition respectively. Then, I started chatting on Yahoo, and did that till evening. After that I went on to watch the IPL match between Pune and Deccan. Then, I decided to write my diary entry, and while I was in the middle of it, a big fight started between my mom and me. It was the remaining part of the earlier fight. I tried to explain how I miss the interaction we used to have, how I couldn't play the role of a big brother to my sister, how I still cherish those childhood memories and miss that feeling of togetherness despite being not so well off then. This went on and on, and was reaching a conclusion when my Dad interfered and said that all this discussion is useless. He even commented something related to my musical abilities in childhood. He said that during my school days I didn't understand music. This accusation made me very angry, and I burst out. This resulted in a bigger fight between me and my Dad. He then went on saying things he shouldn't have said, but I remained quite. He even added a prospective of breaking up the relationship. He said that he will continue with his duty of providing money and other materialistic needs I have, but will never interfere again. I kept quite. The fight continued even after Dinner, but I just shut myself and started listening to the song "Forever Reign". It relieved me of the pain, and I started smiling. In the background, I could hear my Dad saying some other things to me, but I didn't pay attention. I know that he cannot understand me, so I just gave up and surrendered. Now, I am ending this diary note. Fear has captured me for a while, but I guess I will recover very soon. I have to live with my Dad alone from 18th May to 31st May. I will adjust myself somehow, and pass through the phase. I wish I got into some B school, then this day would have never came. A change of place and situation is very much necessary. I hope something magical happens, and I escape to some place. Next, I plan to mourn in my sadness, then watch a few episodes of CSI:Miami.

Diary 17: Wasteful Day ...

Yesterday, after I published the post, Mumbai Indians lost the match in chasing a low total of 136. After that, I watched CSI:Miami and chatted on Yahoo until I slept at around 4:30 am. Also, I found out that the AC was not working again. The people who came to repair the AC were just useless, and had no knowledge about the working of an AC. Today, I woke up at 11:15 am, and started watching TV episodes again. I found a new web comic named "Fly you fools", and was enjoying the satire projected in that comic. After that, I had my lunch at around 3:00 pm. I continued with the web comic for some time, and then decided to concentrate on the training material that I was asked to complete by Monday. There was a match going on between Punjab and Delhi, but I was not interested. I went to the other room, where the AC was working, and started with my training assignment. At around 5:30 pm, I had Tea while watching the end of the first innings of the match. Punjab managed to put up a good total of 170 in their 20 overs. Then, I took my laptop to the drawing room, and started multi-tasking (training and IPL). My mom, dad and sister had to go to the Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti function, where mom was supposed to perform three songs. This time, I decide not to perform for various reasons. Anyways, I continued my training for some time, and then made some changes to the shared blog (subscribe and share buttons). Then, my mom, dad and sister returned from the function. I listened to the songs that my Mom sang, and was very satisfied. I felt that old touch in her voice, the same old melody, and control over voice. I was very happy, but being an introvert I kept all this to myself. Then, I ate the Paani puri which Dad brought. It was fine, but not the best which I had had. Meanwhile, there was a match going on between Kochi and Rajasthan. The match seemed a joke. Rajasthan were bowled out for 97, and Kochi chased it down in some 7-8 overs. After this display of mockery, I went back to complete my training sessions, and decided to complete the diary before I continue any further. Next I plan to continue the training sessions, and then watch any TV episodes if possible. Tomorrow I have the second round of interviews scheduled at 11:00 am with Diamond Consulting. 

Diary 16: Another Day...

Firstly, I would like to thank the blogger.com for restoring my previous post i.e. Diary 14. The post was important to me, and I am happy to get it back. 

Yesterday I slept very late, at around 5:30 am. I watched TV episodes, and chatted in Yahoo messenger after a long time. I woke up at around 12:30 pm, after getting a call from Dallas. He asked me if I am interested in watching the IPL match between MI and RR this friday, as he had an extra ticket for the same. I agreed despite the high ticket price (Rs. 1250). He will let me know the status soon. After that, I watched an episode of CSI:Miami. I had mentioned about the trouble the AC in my room was giving, and hence today we called up the electronics shop to send someone to look into the issue. They figured out that the problem was with the Gas sensor coil. It got tripped as soon as I switched on the AC. So, they removed it from the circuit so that it doesn't get tripped. Although the solution didn't seem right but they said that it would not affect the working of the AC. After that, I decided to list down the songs which I need to record properly. So, I went through the files and videos in my mobile, and shortlisted 17 of them till now. Let's see how many I can record. Also, before I can record anything, I need a mixer and a new acoustic guitar, which has the electric pick up. After that, I had my lunch at around 3:45 pm. Next, I started watching the IPL match between KKR and RCB. The match was going fine until mother nature opened up the clouds. KKR was struggling with the bat but was showing signs of recovery. After that, I just surfed through the net, and waited for the game to begin. Well, the game began pretty late, and KKR had only 2 overs left. In the end, they ended up with a competitive total. D/L method moved the target by 10-15 runs, and the final target was 102 in 13 overs. RCB started off with a flyer. Gayle blasted the bowlers again, by scoring 38 runs in just 12 balls. He even captured the Orange Cap, and that too in just 7 games. Anyways, after that I dropped off my mom at someone's house for her practice session, came back and took a bath. Then I started watching the next match on the cards i.e. Mumbai v/s Deccan. Till now, Mumbai is in control of the game by picking up 5 wickets and giving away just 77 runs. It looks like Mumbai are going to have a cake walk in this match. Next, I plan to watch the rest of the match, eat my dinner, and then watch the TV episodes till I sleep.

Diary 15: Office Day

Well, before writing anything about the day or the previous day, I would like to point out that the title of the blog is not wrong. It is Diary '15'. Today, Friday the 13th, blogger experienced issues with its content which resulted in a large scale confusion and anxiety among the bloggers. Everything that was updated post Tuesday has vanished from every blog. Although they say that it is being restored right now, but I have less hopes. The last post i.e. Diary 14: Fearful Day + Interview Day was one of my lengthiest post, including the interview experience and new business idea discussion. I hope that I get it back.

Yesterday, I slept at around 1:30 am, but was not able to actually sleep till 2:30 am. I woke up at 7:30 am, and got ready for office. Today, the assembly election results were to be announced for West Bengal, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry. So, my dad switched on the TV as early as possible. This time, there were high speculations of Trinamool Congress winning by a grand margin, and this would mean that communist regime that existed for 34 years in West Bengal would finally come to an end. All the exit polls data suggested the same. Well, after some time we left for office. Today, there was one more person who went with us. After a tiring journey in heat and sweat, I reached office at around 10:40 am. Both Ankit and Sushma were happy to see me as I visited office after a long time. Nothing much happened in office, I felt I was not productive enough due to small office talk and frequent random disturbances. I was sleepy throughout as I didn't sleep properly, the night before. Meanwhile, I tried my best to plan something for today with Dallas and Divyansh, but somehow the plan didn't work. So, I headed back home early at around 4:45 pm, and reached Sion office (11-High) at around 5:40 pm. Then I waited for my Dad for some time, before getting a call from him that I should catch the ONGC bus to kharghar instead of the waiting. So, I did that. I found a few familiar faces in the bus. One of them was the dad of a hot bengali girl, who danced at the function where I sang 4 songs, a few days back. Anyways, it was a good experience as I was travelling in a bus after a long time. It took me back to the Deloitte days. I slept comfortably there, while listening to my i-pod. I reached kharghar at around 7:25 pm. I bought few stationaries and then ate Paani Puri. As I was returning from the shops, Dad called me from behind. He also reached a few minutes back and was walking his way from the corner to the building. So, I reached home at around 7:45 pm, and found out that Trinamool has won. It was a landslide victory. After that I watched one episode of CSI:Miami, and then started watching the IPL Match between Kochi and Punjab. What a fabulous match, Punjab had a huge ask, but they batted perfectly, and won the game in style. They had to win in order to be alive for the play offs. Meanwhile, I was multi-tasking between IPL and brainstorming on my new business idea i.e. Restaurant table booking portal. I enjoyed the brain storming part a lot, and was proud of myself that I didn't waste time on one thought, or road-block. There are obviously many unanswered questions, but solutions will come in time. After that, I started writing this post. Next, I plan to watch CSI:Miami episodes, and sleep when I feel like, since it is a Saturday tomorrow.