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  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 | 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...

  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...