Diary 147: Lazy and TIME registration Day

Yesterday I slept quite early than usual, at around 1:15 am. I was kind of tired. Today I woke up at around 11:15 am. I brushed my teeth, had my usual breakfast, and went online. As usual, there was no work, and so I started working on the essays. At around 1 pm, I decided to go to the bank to deposit my salary cheque, and also register for the TIME test series. Well, only four of the tests are remaining, and hence they were kind of taken aback by my request but I handled it and also got a good discount. Then, I returned home and started looking at the essays again. I sent the sample start to one of my friends who said that it was fine. Also, I was a bit confused on the re-use of some lines and paragraphs in the new essays, but the reply from ISB's team meant that I should write a new one. Anyways, I was feeling very lazy after all this, and decided to take a break from all this. At around 3:00 pm, I had my lunch. I got a call from the gym that I have an appointment today at around 7:00 pm. So, I wrote down all the details about the diet in the form. Later in the evening, I had some tea and watched the TV for a while. Then, I had my appointment at the gym, where I got a new diet plan. I have lost overall 6 kgs after I joined the gym. Then, I started watching the match between RCB and Warriors. Well, RCB started off very nicely and reached a decent score of 171, but the Warriors came back very nicely and reached the target on the last ball of their innings. At gym, it was workout day and I performed all the exercises completely. I returned home and started watching the TV. Then I had my post workout dinner and returned to my room. I wrote this post, and next I plan to study verbal for a while, and then sleep by 3:00 am.

Diary 146: Office and Salary Day

Yesterday I slept at around 3:00 am. I woke up at around 8:00 am, and got ready for office. There was some PF related work, and so I had to go. Also, I had to take my salary cheque. So, I left with my Dad after some breakfast, and reached the office at around 10:40 pm. Well, Sushma and all were obviously making fun of me because I was in office after so long. But, I was fine with that, and moved on. Today's focus was on the salaries and tax calculations. Ankit had provided some rough estimation about it with the help of an excel sheet, but I modified it and made a neater excel sheet which calculates tax as per the user's requirement. I had my lunch. Although today I couldn't follow it by the book, but I didn't drink the tea at all. Later, some of us went to meet the CA of our company, and had a nice discussion on the salary structures and the investment details. I loved that discussion. Then, I left for home. I reached Dad's office at around 5:30 pm, and started thinking about the essays there. I wrote a few lines roughly to capture the ideas, but was not at all happy with the essay. Anyways, then I left for home and reached home at around 8:00 pm. I had some Tea, and then started watching KBC. I had my pre work out dinner, and then left for the Gym at 9:30 pm. Today was cardio day and performed all the exercises normally. I returned at around 10:40 pm, and took a bath. I went online, had my post work out dinner and then wrote this diary. Next, I plan to work on the essays again, and then sleep by 3:00 am.

Diary 145: No gym and No studies Day

NOTE: Today, one year ago, I took my GMAT and I scored 750.


Yesterday I slept at around 5:15 am. I was happy that I completed the DI portion more or less. Today, I woke up at around 10:30 am. I woke up early because my mom had to go to a kitty party. Then, I brushed my teeth, had my breakfast and started watching some TV. After that, I decided to start with one of the ISB essays. I was facing really hard time deciding on the words and all. I came up with a somewhat cliched beginning but for now, I will stick with it. I and my sister solved some questions together from the International English Olympiad book for Class 9, and it was a good refreshment for the memory. At around 2:00 pm, we had our lunch. After the lunch, my sister started watching TV, and I started working on my essay again. I couldn't do much about it though. I tried to gain inspiration from somewhere; recalled my days at Kota, my struggle and what not, but couldn't frame a story out of those thoughts. Later, I went to pick up my mom from the kitty party and then returned home, and started watching TV. I started watching the cricket match between Leics and Ruhunu. I didn't pay much attention to it. Later, I started watching the match between KKR and Somerset. This match was the decider and the match had to be close, for KKR to qualify for the main championship. I stopped working on the essays and started watching this match. It was an exciting match indeed. The Somerset reached a hefty total of 166 in their 20 overs. Meanwhile, there was no gym today as there was a gym event. So, I skipped my post work out dinner. KKR needed 153 to qualify, but they started terribly and lost 3 quick wickets. However, they managed to recover, and reached 155 in their 20 overs. Both the teams qualified and everyone was happy. Also, I got a call from Ankit, who said that I need to come to office tomorrow as there is some PF related work. I was fine with it, and was a bit excited. I wondered, how they would react to a soham minus 6 odd kgs. Then, I wrote this post, and now I plan to work on the essays for a while, and then sleep early by 2:00 am.

Diary 144: Relaxed Study and McD Day

Yesterday again, I found it difficult to close my eyes. I slept at around 4:15 am, but actually slept at around 5:30 am. I woke up at around 11:15 am. I brushed my teeth, went online, had my breakfast and started studying. Today was the last day of the challenge. I had to complete DI preparation today. Also, some quick concept revisions gave a push last night, and helped me solve a big part of the chapter related to "Cubes". This push was so much that I managed to finish the chapters concept-wise very quickly, and this helped me to just skim through few of the questions in the later chapters. By lunch, most of the remaining chapters were done, and I informed the same to my sister. Also, I decided that, my next steps would be preparing English and writing the essays for ISB. It's high time. I had my lunch at around 3:00 pm, and reverted back to studies. I was enjoying the studies now, because I was going to finish the chapters within deadline. Later in the evening, I completed the rest, and moved on to watch TV. I watched a couple of shows on Nat-Geo and Discovery. Then, my sister insisted that we order from McD. Well, I finally agreed and decided to order. I ordered less than my usual, and it seemed correct too - One burger, one small coke and one mcPuff. Anyways, I had cheese after about 1 and a half month. It felt good, but I made up my mind that I will work out a bit more today to burn off the extra calories. I watched the TV after that too. At 9:30 pm, I left for gym. Today was the cardio day, and unfortunately the gym would be closed tomorrow for some event. I will manage it with some small body workouts. Anyways, I returned at around 10:45 pm, had my bath, and then had my post work out dinner. I and my sister started listening to few songs, and then she went to sleep. I got a sudden message from Akshay, who asked about the status. I was already a bit angry on everyone, so I was very upfront in my replies. Later, I wrote this post and next, I plan to ponder over the concepts on which I will write my essays. I plan to sleep by 3:00 am.

Diary 143: Continuous Study frustration Day

Yesterday I couldn't sleep at all. Although I closed my eyes at 3:30, I slept around 5:45 am. Anyways, I woke up at around 11:50 pm. I brushed my teeth, went online, and had my breakfast. Then, as usual, I started studying. I ditched office today too. There was no work and hence no point in wasting time in travel and in random browsing at office. I continued my studies till the lunch time. My sister arrived then, and we had lunch at around 3:00 pm. I watched the TV for a while, and reverted back to studies. She reminded me of the challenge to finish DI within 20th. It seems impossible, but I will try my best to complete as much as possible. My studies went on till around 4 pm, when I decided to multi-task between cricket and studies. Champions League T20 qualifiers were on the way, and hence I started watching them. First match was useless (Trinidad and Tobago v/s Ruhunu). At around 6:30 pm, I was completely frustrated with DI, and asked my mom to make me some Tea. After some rest, I felt good, and started studying again. The next match was the one I was waiting for - KKR v/s Auckland Aces. The first part of the match was horrible. KKR managed to get only 121 in their 20 overs. After that, I left for Gym. Today was workout day, and I performed all the exercises judiciously. I returned at around 10:40 pm, and the match was still on. The match was balanced, and KKR made a remarkable come back in the end. Finally, KKR won the match by just 2 runs. Bret Lee saved the day. After that, I took bath, and had my post workout dinner. My sister was also studying with me till 12, but then she went to sleep. Next, I reviewed Alok's SOP for a while before writing this post. Next, I plan to study till 3:00 am, and then sleep.