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A Boring Sunday, Bhel & Lessons on Consistency | June 14, 2026 Diary Entry

June 14, 2026 | A Boring Sunday and a Good Reminder Today was Sunday. And honestly, I don't really enjoy Sundays when I know I'm going to spend the entire day at home. Some people love lazy Sundays. I usually find them a little boring. Lately, I've been binge-watching old vlogs by Sourav Joshi. The funny thing is that I never used to watch his vlogs before. But these days, I've somehow fallen into a rabbit hole of watching his older videos. Maybe it's the nostalgia. Maybe it's the simplicity. Or maybe it's because watching those old videos feels like seeing someone's journey from the beginning. What I admire the most is his consistency. Day after day, vlog after vlog, he kept showing up. And honestly, that kind of commitment is not easy. I also like how much he seems to care for his family. These days, we often hear people say that money changes people. Sometimes it does. But it's nice to see examples where success hasn't taken away someone...

Homemade Paneer Butter Masala & Veg Pulao | June 13, 2026 Daily Diary

June 13, 2026 | The Day I Felt Like Cooking Today started like most days. I woke up, watered my plants in the morning, and enjoyed a quiet start to the day. Breakfast was simple. Very simple. In fact, I would even call it boring. Just upma. Nothing exciting, nothing worth writing home about, but it did the job. The interesting part of the day came later. For some reason, I woke up in a complete cooking mood. Now, if there's one thing I've learned about myself, it's that my cooking depends entirely on my mood. On some days, I don't even want to enter the kitchen. On other days, I suddenly feel like a contestant on a cooking show. Today was one of those days. Since we had a lot of milk at home, I decided to make homemade paneer first. And then I thought, if I'm already making paneer, why not make something proper for lunch? So I ended up making vegetable pulao with green peas, carrots, and beans, along with paneer butter masala—my all-time favorite. And here's t...

Dad's Birthday, Homemade Ragi Cake & A Quiet Day | June 12, 2026 Diary Entry

June 12, 2026 | Dad's Birthday & A Quiet Day Today was my dad's birthday. Unlike many people, Dad has never been a fan of midnight celebrations. So instead of staying up late, we celebrated in the morning, which honestly feels more like him. The cake was one I had made yesterday and kept in the refrigerator overnight. It was a ragi cake, and although it turned out pretty good, it definitely didn't look exactly like the one in the YouTube video I followed. Then again, when does that ever happen? The texture was different because of the ragi, but it was delicious, and that's what matters. Sometimes homemade things don't need to be perfect to be special. We cut the cake, celebrated together, and gave Dad his gifts. The day itself was simple. I worked, had my meals, and went about my usual routine. But for some reason, I felt a little strange. Not sad exactly. Just a little disappointed that nothing particularly special happened. Which is funny because we don'...

Grocery Shopping Haul with Mom | June 11, 2026 Daily Diary

June 11, 2026 | A Very Successful Dmart Trip Today, I actually had quite a lot of work planned. But in the morning, Mom asked if I could come with her for grocery shopping because we were running low on a lot of things at home. And honestly, how was I supposed to say no? So I quickly got ready, hopped onto the vehicle, and off we went to none other than Dmart. Why Dmart? Because it's budget-friendly, and let's be honest, most Indian families have a special relationship with Dmart. The first surprise of the day came right at the entrance. Usually, we're supposed to keep our bags at the luggage counter. This time, however, they gave us a giant Dmart bag, packed our luggage inside it, sealed it, and handed it back to us. It was the first time I'd seen them do that. Anyways, we started shopping. And by shopping, I mean spending almost two hours looking at literally everything. We reached around 9 a.m. and still managed to spend forever inside. The funny thing is that we w...

June 10, 2026 Diary Entry | Idli, Lemon Iced Tea & A Simple Day

June 10, 2026 | Idli, Iced Tea & Waiting for Rain Today started exactly the same way most of my days do these days—I woke up early and went for my morning walk. Honestly, I'm starting to enjoy this routine. There's something peaceful about beginning the day without rushing into it. Today's breakfast was different though. Mom had made idli, chutney, and sambar. The moment I saw the plate, I immediately remembered that random meme: "dosa, idli, sambar, chutney, chutney" and couldn't stop laughing to myself. Anyways, I had my idlis with podi masala, sambar, and chutney, and it was so good. Soft idlis, flavorful sambar, and that extra kick from the podi masala—definitely one of those breakfasts that makes you want a second serving even when you're already full. And of course, I followed it up with a cup of coffee. Creamy, comforting, and exactly how I like it. Since I didn't have much work today, I spent some time helping my dad at the shop. Nothing...

Returning to Writing After 3 Years

Starting My Diary Again After 3 Years | June 9, 2026 Today is 9th June. Around this time last year, I was admitted to the hospital. Definitely not a memory I enjoy revisiting. Even thinking about it makes me a little nervous. At the same time, it reminds me how important it is to take care of our health. We often take it for granted until something goes wrong. But enough about that. Let's talk about today. I woke up early and went for my morning walk. Lately, I've stopped taking my phone with me. In fact, I try not to use my phone at all until at least 10 a.m. I wanted to give myself a few screen-free hours after waking up. The walking area is very close to my house, so I'm not worried about missing anything important. If there's ever an emergency, my family knows where I am, and there are plenty of familiar people around. Honestly, walking without my phone feels different. There's no scrolling, no notifications, no constant urge to check something. Just me, the f...