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  June 16, 2026 | Trying to Be Healthy While Being a Foodie The morning started exactly the way I like it. An early wake-up, my usual routine, some quiet time for myself, and a peaceful start to the day. Lately, I've realized that having a routine makes a huge difference. The day just feels more organized when the morning starts well. For breakfast, I had a two-egg omelette with black tea. No sugar. Yes, I'm actually trying to reduce my sugar intake these days. Not because I suddenly became a health expert, but because I know too much sugar isn't doing me any favors. The problem is that I genuinely love sweet things. I don't think I could ever completely remove sweetness from my life. So instead of trying to quit everything at once, I'm looking for healthier alternatives like dates and making small changes wherever I can. After breakfast, I read the newspaper and got straight to work. And honestly, the rest of the day was mostly about one thing: Work. Work. And more...

  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...

  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'...

  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...