Diary 71: Missing Train Day

Yesterday, we slept at around 4:30 am. Today I woke up at 9:15 am, to bid adieu to my cousin and aunt. We all were feeling very sleepy because we didn't sleep much. Anyways, we all said goodbyes and I went back to the room to write the diary of the previous day. I ate my breakfast, and started watching some videos on YouTube especially related to Friday. After that I got a call from my aunt saying that she has boarded the local train from Vashi. I noted that down in my head and continued with whatever I was doing. Then, I was about to finish the diary when I received a call that the local train has halted just before the Kurla station and there was water everywhere. So, we started worrying. Anyways, there was lot of time left, so we were hoping that they would be able to catch the train. I informed my mom, but she was also not that much worried that time. Then, at around 12:30 pm, my aunt called me and told me that she was 1 station away from the destination. Then, at around 12:48 pm, she called me and informed me that  they missed the train. I informed my mom, and this time, she was shocked to hear that. Then, my aunt asked me to book bus tickets instead. But, my dad told them that the bus journey would not be safe during this weather. Then, after lots of discussion on phone, we decided that flight would be the safest option. So, I booked 2 tickets for tomorrow. I informed my aunt, so that they can start their return journey then. After that, I completed the diary, and went to take bath. Then, I waited for my aunt's call. I got the call after around 10 minutes, and then started moving to pick them up from CBD. I brought them back, and then we all discussed the situation. She missed a train for the first time in her life, so she was more disappointed than ever. Anyways, we forgot the situation and instead took a good rest. We all slept peacefully after having some lunch. We woke up later in the afternoon. I helped my aunt cancel her train's ticket then. After that we all started chatting and did random time pass throughout. I took out my electric guitar, and we started doing more time pass. I even sang a few songs. Then I started chatting with Alok, and we decided to hang out. But before that, we completed our dinner. Also, while we were hanging out the time crossed 12:00 am, and we all wished her happy birthday. I already had the guitar in my hands, so I played happy birthday. Alok played a solo also. It was fun. Then, everyone dispersed, and I started hanging out with Alok. We played numerous riffs and solos. My cousin and sister were also in the same room, and were able to listen to whatever I was playing. My sister was shocked to see Alok's long hair. After some long guitar session, I finally said goodbye and started writing this post. It took me a long time to write it. Next, I plan to sleep at around 2:50 am.

Diary 70: "Great" Celebration Day

Yesterday I slept at around 2:00 am. I had normal chit chat with my cousin brother before going to sleep. Today I woke up at around 11:30 am. I brushed my teeth and had breakfast. Then, I started watching random stuff on TV. Then, I moved to my room. I started watching YouTube videos of guitar playing. I took out my electric guitar too. I started learning "Cliffs of Dover" by Eric Johnson, but then my cousin bro suggested "DK Bose" from "Delhi-Belly". So, I started listening to it properly, and then started picking up the first solo. I downloaded the YouTube video also. Then, at around 1:45 pm, I , my aunt, and my cousin bro left for some minor shopping. We were buying flowers and bouquets for my mom and dad. For mom, because day after tomorrow is her birthday. For Dad, because he recently got promoted. Anyways, we picked up my sister too. She just came in from School. After that, we had a secret mission to accomplish. We hid the bouquets in the car itself. My aunt planned to make a card for Dad. She has already made one for mom. Anyways, I moved on with my guitar practice, and was finally able to crack the first solo. Then, we had lunch. After that, we just lazed around the whole afternoon. In the evening, the secret mission picked up again. We started making the card, and were planning on how to hide the flowers in the house itself. So, we finally came up with something, and hid the flowers in the balcony. I and my cousin bro went for some more shopping, but were attacked by heavy rains on the way. But we were successful in bringing almost everything that was required. We had to go to "Shampa Kaki's" house to bring some stuff. I told her that I have to leave early because we were in a secret mission. Anyways, I reached home and found out that Shampa Kaki told mom about the secret mission (not the mom's birthday part). I was very angry. I boiled with anger, but controlled my emotions just to not spoil the occasion. After that, we finished our card's business, and moved to the dining room to present the cards to both of them. I took out my SLR and captured the moments. I even took two videos in HD. We were having lots of fun. My SLR camera was finally appreciated by everyone. Later, we had some awesome momos, which were made by my aunt. Then, we all sat down and watched a lot of recorded videos - marriage anniversary, assam videos, performance videos. After that, we all gathered in the guest room and my sister performed a song followed by me. After we dispersed. But, I decided to record the "Dhauur" Song. So, we moved down to record it. It was fun. I will upload it soon. Next, I secretly browsed through my cousin bro's facebook account and realized that even my sister knows about his girlfriend. I realized that I am the only one who was out of the loop. They thought that I am the only one who is out of all these stuff. Only if they knew, what I did way before their present age. Anyways, with that realization, I slept and decided to move on and concentrate on my own well being. I slept at around 4:30 am.

Diary 69: Cousin's gf and Vashi Day

Yesterday I slept at around 2:00 am, after lots of fun and photo sessions. Today I woke up at around 10:30 am. Today my sister bunked her school as we were supposed to have fun today. After that, I had breakfast and started watching TV. Then, I remembered that I had to write the diary for yesterday. So, I wrote that. Then, I moved back to the TV room. There we had normal chit chat through out the day. We decided that we would go to Vashi today, to watch the movie "Cars 2". Although I had seen the movie, I agreed to go again, as there were no other movies worth watching. Meanwhile, I found out that my cousin bro has a girl friend. He left his Facebook account unlocked in the ipod, and I saw that his relationship status was "In a relationship". Initially I was shocked, but then I was kind of proud of him. He seemed serious regarding that, so it was fine with me. After all, he studied in a co-ed school. Anyways, after we had our lunch, we decided to get ready for Vashi. We started at around 4:30 pm, and reached the theater on time. The movie was in English, so my mom and my sister didn't enjoy it that much. After the movie, we moved to InOrbit Mall. There we had parathas from bhagat tarachand, and then moved to KFC for finishing touches. Dad joined us there in the mall, and had a paratha. After that we drove back home. Our dinner was already done, so there was no tension with regards to dinner. While driving back, I visited the central park region of Kharghar for the first time. At home, we started watching TV again. I found out that the third test between India and WI had started. WI were 75/3 till rain stopped play. Anyways, we all watched random shows on TV. Then, since we all were very tired after today's outing, we decided to call it a day. But, before that I wrote this diary, and next, I just plan to sleep to glory at 12:30 am.

Diary 68: Relatives and Dad's Promotion Day

Yesterday I slept at around 3:00 am. I was mainly watching YouTube videos. Anyways, Today I woke up at around 6:30 am. My sister informed me that my cousin brother and my aunt are on their way from Kharghar station. I quickly brushed my teeth, and got ready to receive them. My aunt was coming to this home for the first time. Then, they arrived and we all greeted each other. My sister left for school as soon as they came in. After that, we chatted with each other, ate breakfast and listened to the songs on the pen drive. We listened to my compositions - new and old. Then, I showed the new camera that I had bought to them. I even snapped a few pictures. Then, my mom had to leave for Puja at someone's house. So, I brought my cousin along to drop off my mom at that house. While coming back, we bought some ice cream cones. The day seemed to be running very slow since I had woken up so early today. Anyways, after that we just watched some random songs on TV. Then, I took out my electric guitar and played it. My cousin was very excited to see it work. He tried his hand at the acoustic one. After that, I took bath, and got ready for the lunch. My sister would be home in around 1 hour, and my cousin was hungry, so we decided to eat. Then, my sister arrived. She was very happy to see them again. She was hyper excited. Then, later we all ate the ice cream that we had bought. Mom then called, and asked me to come at the same place to pick me up. So, I went there along with my cousin and found out that mom was no where to be seen. So, I went on exploring inside the society and managed to get the flat number. I went in there to find that mom made the same old mistake of not picking up the phone. She kept the phone inside the bag, so she couldn't hear it properly. Anyways, my cousin was waiting near the car, and finally we were out of there. Then, after coming back, we just did normal chit chat and watched random videos. But after sometime, I was very sleepy, and so I had a nice afternoon nap. After I woke up, we decided to go for Paani Puri. So, I, my dad, cousin bro, sister, aunt left for that. In the way, we bought a MoMo making machine. It was quite big, but very useful. Anyways, I dropped off Dad at Sector 12, for some meeting. Then, we had paani puri, ice cream and returned home. After we returned, Mom gave us the good news that Dad got promoted to General Manager's position. So, it was a perfect situation to celebrate. My dad was still in the meeting, so we decided to celebrate it later. Then, I took out my SLR and started taking random snaps. After that we experimented with the continuous mode of taking snaps. We had lots of fun in that. We posed in various ways and places, and saw the change in those positions later in the computer screen. It was like a frame by frame movie. Just by looking at the faces, we laughed a lot and enjoyed a lot. Then, we had dinner and then gathered in the guest room to discuss random things. We sang a few songs, and I played the guitar too. Then, at around 12:00 am, we decided to disperse. I, my sister and cousin decided to enjoy further by taking more such snaps. Meanwhile, I found out that Gil had sent us a new assignment. It was an interesting one, and I started brainstorming about it. I got the whole picture and was excited to try it out sometime. Also, Alok pinged me and mentioned his problem with Shatabdi. Apparently, she was using him - the most common problem faced by men. I advised him to just tell the truth to her, and be free of any irritation or guilt feeling. Anyways, after that I moved back to enjoying with my cousin bro and sister. My cousin bro was extremely interested in ghost stories, so we even discussed those. After sometime, we all felt sleepy and decided to call it a day. We chatted for a while and then finally went to sleep at around 2:00 am.

Diary 67: No Office and FeastHunt Day

Yesterday I slept at around 3:15 am. Last night, Mahak asked me to call her up, because she needed to discuss a few things. It was an international call but I called her anyways. The discussion went fine. I gave her lots of advice on life and job hunt. I even mailed her the summary of that discussion. Anyways, Today I woke up at around 10:30 am. I informed my office that I am not well, and would not be available for two three days. So, I was set. I decided that I will not start by day with YouTube or anything. So, I started with JAVA. I completed the Day 11 chapter finally. Then, the most important part of the day kicked in. At around 2:30 pm, I, Akshay and Dallas were in a conference call with Harsh. We explained him our idea, and he responded very well to our queries and suggestions. He gave us very nice insights into the business side. I realized that I am not that bad a business person. His suggestions resonated with mine. His vision of the idea was very similar to what I had planned out. His next steps matched with mine. I have been telling both Akshay and Dallas to pay attention to the market survey but they were very lazy. I realized the importance of the experience of talking to the clients, and that was the exact point which Harsh told us. Anyways, after the call Akshay and Dallas called me again, to decide the next steps. After the call, I had lunch at around 4 pm. After the lunch, I was listening to songs on YouTube. I decided that I would cover "Teri Deewani" next. But then, my mom asked me to bring some things from the market. So, I went out. Unfortunately, when I was almost done with the shopping, I forgot my car keys inside the car. Then, I called up my mother, and asked her to find the other key. I gave her instructions on where to find the key. So, I walked back home to get the key from the security person. After that, I went back shopping for the rest of the things. After I was done with that, I returned home. After returning I went back to watching YouTube videos and all. I started listening the Shadab's version of "Teri Deewani", and I was spell bound. I dropped my idea of covering the song. I mean, it would be a disrespect to that version. In fact, I realized that the Shadab's version has more views on YouTube than the original version. Anyways, after that I had to help out my Dad with his credit card payment. Once again, I had to pay his bill. It was worth 16500 Rs!. Till date, I have paid around 50000 Rs on his credit card payments. It was frustrating but anyways, it was my duty. Then, we had dinner and dispersed for the night. I started watching YouTube videos again. Then, I started writing this post. Next, I plan to practice music and then sleep by around 2:30 am.