tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70717917581508747882024-03-21T11:11:38.125-07:00My RamblingsMy Mind on PaperClamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.comBlogger211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-80015295783780149142023-07-26T09:43:00.002-07:002023-07-26T09:44:50.471-07:00I'm Back<p>I did not write a word the whole of 2022 in this blog. I have no excuse, it was just not my priority. However, I realised how much I love sharing in this space, so decided to return this year when I did a mid year life assessment. </p><p>What has changed since I last wrote properly?</p><p>- The pandemic has eased and it is no longer a global health emergency</p><p>- After working from home for 2 whole years, now there is a hybrid way of working (working from home on certain days and from office on other days)</p><p>- Gaining some pandemic weight</p><p>- Resumption of travel world over</p><p>- A war</p><p>- Twitter take over</p><p><br /></p><p>What have I been upto?</p><p>- Lots of reading</p><p>- Working on my goals</p><p>- Calligraphy classes</p><p>- Returning to office</p><p>- Working hard</p><p>Anyway, this post was mainly to share that I am returning here and I have every intention to stay regular here. Watch out for this space!</p>Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-72495273281790331802021-12-31T08:56:00.003-08:002021-12-31T08:56:51.266-08:00Saying Hello on the Last Day of 2021<p>I have been missing in action on this blog. I have created another blog and gave a lot of my attention to that blog and neglected this one. Anyhow, this blog will always be my first love and it will get more of time and attention in the coming year. I didn't want to end this year without any post on this blog. Hence, here I am today.</p><p>This year was a tough year as the pandemic progressed and wreaked a great disaster and it does not seem to go away. It meant a lot of staying indoors for a big part of the year and just when it felt like things were getting better, it got worse.</p><p>I just hope, 2022 brings a lot of cheer, good health and lot of happiness for everyone around the world.</p>Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-520466758652019382020-07-22T10:47:00.000-07:002020-07-22T10:47:40.118-07:00Lockdown 5.0 and Unlock 3.0We had another lockdown restricted to Bangalore and some other parts of Karnataka. It was not as stringent as the initial phases of Lockdown from March through May. It seemed like business as usual anyway. Today the lockdown was lifted but I don't feel any difference as such. Ofcourse, ordering essentials from online platforms resulted in difficulty. The situation at hospitals is apparently pretty bad. I hope we all stay safe. This Friday sets off a series of festivals in the country. I hope everyone will be sensible and not go over the top with public celebrations. I hope everyone celebrates festivals privately this year.Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-54066795177636822682020-07-13T09:25:00.000-07:002020-07-13T09:25:25.382-07:00Unlock 2.0 Days 7 to 14<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgabUtQL4wI6YqUzABZvv11dvWcF3i0XkWj3gfSjI-q8r_uY5KhuT3QMGHxukFE2wkB3v7R2-D9j_ipwa1DCSPfMgoISHBxJLzwP0YaVxAzBypbWFNY3auJk10EDcF5AkTbdIvS6bk7oKsl/s390/Screen+Shot+2020-07-03+at+9.28.01+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="265" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgabUtQL4wI6YqUzABZvv11dvWcF3i0XkWj3gfSjI-q8r_uY5KhuT3QMGHxukFE2wkB3v7R2-D9j_ipwa1DCSPfMgoISHBxJLzwP0YaVxAzBypbWFNY3auJk10EDcF5AkTbdIvS6bk7oKsl/s320/Screen+Shot+2020-07-03+at+9.28.01+PM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I took a week long break from blogging. I wanted to focus on a few other things. I do not know how much longer I should continue with my lockdown diary. Anyway, after a long time, I went out for grocery shopping a couple of days back. I am glad to be well stocked now. We are all set to go into a city-wide lockdown from tomorrow evening for the next 10 days. I'm not sure if 10 days are good enough but hey, it's a start. In other news, Amitabh Bachchan and most of his family tested positive. He and his son are hospitalised. Other than that, there is nothing new. There have been rumours floating around that there are some cases in our neighbourhood but nothing is verifiable at the moment. Oh, also, West Indies and England are playing test cricket match in an empty stadium without use of saliva on the ball but with back sweat instead. The world is slowly moving ahead, not sure if it is the right thing to do.</div>Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-56823693855390100702020-07-06T10:43:00.000-07:002020-07-06T10:43:51.979-07:00Unlock 2.0 Days 4, 5 and 6<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFwnKZnHblu5GA_wcR18uFVAUl-qBxQDBpOJfml5wXsWQkpZjNTYiSKl7BhG7oa6OZGeYlbyRfSzUbg6jR_kACz9gogxMQfo933sLI9djX5XLP0TM7aUxGv7pd1oPqZy8yqCt0xpMDZmj_/s390/Screen+Shot+2020-07-03+at+9.28.01+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="265" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFwnKZnHblu5GA_wcR18uFVAUl-qBxQDBpOJfml5wXsWQkpZjNTYiSKl7BhG7oa6OZGeYlbyRfSzUbg6jR_kACz9gogxMQfo933sLI9djX5XLP0TM7aUxGv7pd1oPqZy8yqCt0xpMDZmj_/w339-h500/Screen+Shot+2020-07-03+at+9.28.01+PM.png" width="339" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The cases of virus infections have grown a lot in the city. There is a shortage of doctors too is what I have heard. India is now in the 3rd position in the world with respect to the number of infections. The recovery rate is good too but still a long way to go. Yesterday, there was a state-wide lockdown. While most businesses remained closed, people in general were roaming about as usual, most (not all) with a mask on. WHO is contemplating on declaring the disease airborne- which, if true is going to be disastrous. I am not sure when we can have a genuine vaccine in place which is safe and efficacious. Life at work is just the same. Nothing new or noteworthy at the moment. I think I must take a day of to sort my life. I am kind of feeling a bit overwhelmed with not being able to get ahead in whatever I have planned. I need to set new boundaries, set some new goals. I am rambling now :-). 'til next time!</div>Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-78773672164366915382020-07-03T09:05:00.000-07:002020-07-03T09:05:55.371-07:00Unlock 2.0 Days 1, 2 and 3<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIHGm0QdZ4EN8_T40sGDMFrXU95QxwqkKK2j9AaPhvCWwRoxLF1RNJIsopfAX7IW2Y_b-pb4kBE846wOgo_5F3Wfj5Jy2mk6ly_nl403AV4iqTc6ekPHaVdQQZarb4ucC3YkrDAblnnvDz/s390/Screen+Shot+2020-07-03+at+9.28.01+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="265" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIHGm0QdZ4EN8_T40sGDMFrXU95QxwqkKK2j9AaPhvCWwRoxLF1RNJIsopfAX7IW2Y_b-pb4kBE846wOgo_5F3Wfj5Jy2mk6ly_nl403AV4iqTc6ekPHaVdQQZarb4ucC3YkrDAblnnvDz/w339-h500/Screen+Shot+2020-07-03+at+9.28.01+PM.png" width="339" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nothing much has changed since Unlock 1.0. However, we are no longer allowed to go out from 8pm to 5am in the city. Also, Sundays are a complete shutdown in the city. The cases in the country are rising and the recovery rate has said to be improved. In Bangalore the doubling rate of cases is down to 4 days which is scary. I hope people in the city exercise more caution and are able to control the disease. For us indoors, we have settled to this new life. Oh! Before I forget, I had to stop going to my walks in the mornings so I am back to working out at home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-89870718789596962302020-06-30T10:18:00.001-07:002020-06-30T10:18:32.481-07:00Unlock 1.0 Day 22<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZhwPTPZAepYHBsIKLWepSg3evtyV2lD02mXjGLgMBmjdbQW8dRvbXK4VZFNTN7lIrOQcoI-qvfZlV8wlb6E_3xjq5tHcj2H58lMQXNJuPwzMw-nrO0AXA4_eh4KZ9SwvcMPoSkZu1hY1/s640/Unlock-.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQZhwPTPZAepYHBsIKLWepSg3evtyV2lD02mXjGLgMBmjdbQW8dRvbXK4VZFNTN7lIrOQcoI-qvfZlV8wlb6E_3xjq5tHcj2H58lMQXNJuPwzMw-nrO0AXA4_eh4KZ9SwvcMPoSkZu1hY1/w625-h391/Unlock-.png" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today is the last day of Unlock phase 1.0. Tomorrow the phase 2 begins. There was an address to the nation from the PM the evening where an extension of the food scheme was announced primarily targeting the poor people. There were some crazy discussions at work- overall a busy day and kind of productive. Today, I also complete my 30 day walking challenge, which I am proud to announce that I have managed to complete without any issues. Tomorrow onwards, I will walk a bit for sure but will primarily focus on other forms of exercises. Today is also the last day of my 30 days of journaling challenge. I am excited about it. It is like another achievement. These challenges are really challenging while working from home all the time. Anyway, I will try these out in a couple of months maybe. </div>Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-4853888659657223462020-06-29T05:51:00.000-07:002020-06-29T05:51:35.123-07:00Unlock 1.0 Day 20, 21<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKB-YmzoQYdQBzTSRCtGrz-__LCenLull50KsCKlKrGQHBuKLhSqvymT6Pazl2cPN90Ev9fPl3PsLbY1fsRHeVs62TyFIVsGpODL8fRngIY8902lF1dHb3mpOrhW2kQXyJ9KFD2EvFiKfO/s640/Unlock-.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKB-YmzoQYdQBzTSRCtGrz-__LCenLull50KsCKlKrGQHBuKLhSqvymT6Pazl2cPN90Ev9fPl3PsLbY1fsRHeVs62TyFIVsGpODL8fRngIY8902lF1dHb3mpOrhW2kQXyJ9KFD2EvFiKfO/w625-h391/Unlock-.png" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Yesterday was a crazy busy day and if you ask me what kept me busy, I won't be able to point to one thing specifically. It was a million little things. I really couldn't make time to blog at all. Today, so far is nothing new. It is the same old day. I feel quite unproductive today even though I have cleaned the house today. I have the rest of my to do list to complete and I have not even started! I guess it is natural to have some off-days. The number of virus cases in the city has gone up significantly. I do not see any solid measure put in place to curb the cases. Hope something solid and strictly enforceable measure would be announced soon. </div>Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-1581593411146532142020-06-27T11:18:00.000-07:002020-06-27T11:18:44.777-07:00Unlock 1.0 Day 18,19<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4nAOs9a-B8BW9GLW5Fc4Wz1UR4PTo1Rzt33QwPEp2yteqzGLLyvDuRqWtAMEAr2Xv-adzcBDZmvK4jaqaGdszwoOkr1WAvEy1fggC0I60bcuM5MkB10NEmjBHXYp1AKFXAsH0KSRlE6x/s640/Unlock-.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir4nAOs9a-B8BW9GLW5Fc4Wz1UR4PTo1Rzt33QwPEp2yteqzGLLyvDuRqWtAMEAr2Xv-adzcBDZmvK4jaqaGdszwoOkr1WAvEy1fggC0I60bcuM5MkB10NEmjBHXYp1AKFXAsH0KSRlE6x/w625-h391/Unlock-.png" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I took a break from blogging again for a day. I had a lot on my plate with the walking and journalling challenge, I could not find time to blog. It was an uneventful day anyway.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We learnt today that an area, about 200m from our home, has been sealed off due to positive cases of the virus. It is so scary and feels like the virus is on to us. I hope my family and friends do not get infected. How lives have been changing since March this year. Looks like the rest of the year will also be revolving around the virus. Hope this passes soon. 'til tomorrow.</div>Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-40270736365520940152020-06-25T10:58:00.000-07:002020-06-25T10:58:01.482-07:00Unlock 1.0 Day 17<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjORdc_2n3KY5MiO5swl9gXcEI_j5hPBb1lkdwuOiEnobQV4-BOUrPTSiVsAYRaeKXpPg4Gu_JLUErKQhMI_2lFUsUfp8qogIrei2pzyTzfNHOhiLHz4Q6I0gq4VORI3ZQGVRtMLtz4XuCD/s640/Unlock-.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjORdc_2n3KY5MiO5swl9gXcEI_j5hPBb1lkdwuOiEnobQV4-BOUrPTSiVsAYRaeKXpPg4Gu_JLUErKQhMI_2lFUsUfp8qogIrei2pzyTzfNHOhiLHz4Q6I0gq4VORI3ZQGVRtMLtz4XuCD/w625-h391/Unlock-.png" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It was a great day at work. I had no meetings or calls and could do some focussed work. I could do almost everything that I planned on doing. It has been raining incessantly in the city in the evenings of late, sometimes extending to all night. It has cooled the temperature of the city quite considerably. We are on tenterhooks to know if there will be another lockdown in the city due to the sharp rise in the number of cases of virus. Apart from this- nothing much to write. 'til tomorrow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-9084867898236345882020-06-24T10:01:00.001-07:002020-06-24T10:01:59.310-07:00Unlock 1.0 Day 16<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUbI98tr8qOCj7nyROccrSq1nraoirHxBcTNW5Bw1V9kVVb0L1q6fprPmZiSQhEhsuNYdtqtsV7ZaKsrVaiI5jaDV45ODPNeUVucbCEDMoeomHRwIoq_W5b9MySBIGS09QZ5WnmTc3nTVR/s640/Unlock-.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUbI98tr8qOCj7nyROccrSq1nraoirHxBcTNW5Bw1V9kVVb0L1q6fprPmZiSQhEhsuNYdtqtsV7ZaKsrVaiI5jaDV45ODPNeUVucbCEDMoeomHRwIoq_W5b9MySBIGS09QZ5WnmTc3nTVR/w625-h391/Unlock-.png" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Times are scary. The virus seems so much closer to us now than ever before. Our neighbouring building in Hyderabad has one positive case and it is also a person whom we knew well. Also, there is at least one positive case in 500m radius from us. It is quite scary at the moment. Some parts of the city have been locked down too. I hope we are able to survive this crazy time. There are talks of a second lock down in the city. I hope this is controlled soon.</div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></blockquote>Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-88710886807587734172020-06-23T11:06:00.001-07:002020-06-23T11:06:54.482-07:00Unlock 1.0 Days 13,14,15<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyi0ttzXGp8wrL65cga2jYPhiwTSJnynELjoYVIGsvq1OpG-9b3UnBhWTElyj3xySncFUQzCV_bCrlEixOWEJrAeoZNQME5zN5976Z7F1sR-Ksu7u9WkBacyMhE0BE8Hky1KJCKV4s16Dr/s640/Unlock-.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyi0ttzXGp8wrL65cga2jYPhiwTSJnynELjoYVIGsvq1OpG-9b3UnBhWTElyj3xySncFUQzCV_bCrlEixOWEJrAeoZNQME5zN5976Z7F1sR-Ksu7u9WkBacyMhE0BE8Hky1KJCKV4s16Dr/w625-h391/Unlock-.png" width="625" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Unfortunately I could not keep up with my promise of publishing a non-lockdown related post as promised but it will be on soon. I had internet problems from Sunday night and could not work on many things I had planned working on. Anyway, I am back from today again unless internet plays the spoilsport again. Anyway, the cases of the virus has suddenly spiked up in Bangalore. There is a possibility of a second lockdown. Already 4-10 areas are locked again. Across our country, the cases are steadily rising. I also hope that the situation with our neighbouring countries improve in the coming days. I just want to live peacefully and also hope that the neighbouring countries also find that peace. That's it for today- My 200th Post!!Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-4401581235372796632020-06-20T10:06:00.000-07:002020-06-20T10:06:30.737-07:00Unlock 1.0 Days 10,11,12<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPb0aS9gA9BtXpCl0Q7cEJZy7ZKwvg1AM6l5KdCrSgGvMK_dZm36ZYTjAYQoHz_3GIL0EFHsK0nocQ7PyZzSLqaaTNnxJpZEaAGv8fZDI_aUU7vLSp4wrrhL9tMVlXQFsspcr1ersKVES/s640/Unlock-.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTPb0aS9gA9BtXpCl0Q7cEJZy7ZKwvg1AM6l5KdCrSgGvMK_dZm36ZYTjAYQoHz_3GIL0EFHsK0nocQ7PyZzSLqaaTNnxJpZEaAGv8fZDI_aUU7vLSp4wrrhL9tMVlXQFsspcr1ersKVES/w625-h391/Unlock-.png" width="625" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I took a break from blogging for the last 2 days. Nothing noteworthy happened in the 2 days. They were very busy at work and also working to complete some modules of the course I am taking. I am also very proud to say that I have been very consistent with my 10k steps and journalling challenge completion. Tomorrow there will be a solar eclipse for a long time- 10:30am to 1:30pm. Though there is no evidence that performing certain activities at that time causes any harm, I am a little superstitious (little stitious :-) being an The Office fan), so I did some prep work for it today. Other than this-nothing new enough- cases are rising, number of deaths have crossed 12k in our country :-(. Tomorrow, I will be publishing another non lockdown-unlock related blog. Hope you will enjoy it.Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-90165271112878310052020-06-16T10:27:00.001-07:002020-06-16T10:27:13.225-07:00Unlock 1.0 Day 9<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2UGZdgSmM1V8PVZKz7aHNdDUKQl16x1rJFS4kGkHxHHBLQHNAFycrYt2vOCvJfQpvEuCpyYvtXj6JfR313P0u3gX9bFr0FZ27Wjj-JQt0j8d15cbkEePPnUMqkcCwCvoOHg5rO7wlRBDx/s640/Unlock-.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2UGZdgSmM1V8PVZKz7aHNdDUKQl16x1rJFS4kGkHxHHBLQHNAFycrYt2vOCvJfQpvEuCpyYvtXj6JfR313P0u3gX9bFr0FZ27Wjj-JQt0j8d15cbkEePPnUMqkcCwCvoOHg5rO7wlRBDx/w625-h391/Unlock-.png" width="625" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Today our country and one or a couple of our neighbouring countries are had serious clashes. Sometimes when I look at Europe and when I look at US and its neighbours, I see that the secret to their prosperity is mutual peace and harmonious living. What's more, most of them have come together as union. They are busy spending their resources on healthcare and education and emphasizing on the ease of life, while here, in ours and our neighbouring countries, we are spending on defence. It is so important to come together and be prosperous together. I do not think it will happen in my lifetime but I'll dream :). So other than this, I have created my professional account on Insta. Otherwise, it is just another day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-88666930357489497352020-06-15T10:08:00.001-07:002020-06-15T10:08:51.088-07:00Unlock 1.0 Day 8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3UwOqjc_hoMDjEz_7FuehHS-hkp1mse0Q-zonzni-7JiuWw_-OkStVGiOR2Ug2jLq49Oyjvt8Hb9ZolXhjxr37vGxNrwXPEG7kh_DLuzBSBvIPR4t68qOiTkZx3QjpCxX5AGoElOPr_SO/s640/Unlock-.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="391" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3UwOqjc_hoMDjEz_7FuehHS-hkp1mse0Q-zonzni-7JiuWw_-OkStVGiOR2Ug2jLq49Oyjvt8Hb9ZolXhjxr37vGxNrwXPEG7kh_DLuzBSBvIPR4t68qOiTkZx3QjpCxX5AGoElOPr_SO/w625-h391/Unlock-.png" width="625" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We saw a sharp spike of infections in the city from the virus ever since unlock 1.0 started. The mortality rate in the city has also seen a spike. Overall, the country has raced to the 3rd spot in terms of number of infections around the globe. I fear we might be on the number one spot in no time and when we get there we might stay there for a long time. In other news, the people infected with the virus may develop diabetes- scary! Anyway, today I would like to announce that- since the situation in Italy has improved and I have been reading more books, from this weekend onwards, I will get back to blogging on my other favourite topics too! I am looking forward to write about them- stay tuned :-)Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-27255132762712794592020-06-14T11:38:00.002-07:002020-06-15T10:04:45.598-07:00Unlock 1.0 Day 7<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKUqdbt2SvXcrnfJagCz_VdhyphenhyphennslLKVlwVyG8NDDki039NEnLlS2m-fw6P0NZA1iH_ES7FWgLRS1aVoMnnISfGBCKjB9dKKmml27WsSXGdyI93eHvOV-g2ieGj1T4yskZnRNmo6wrkDT6Q/s640/Unlock-.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKUqdbt2SvXcrnfJagCz_VdhyphenhyphennslLKVlwVyG8NDDki039NEnLlS2m-fw6P0NZA1iH_ES7FWgLRS1aVoMnnISfGBCKjB9dKKmml27WsSXGdyI93eHvOV-g2ieGj1T4yskZnRNmo6wrkDT6Q/w500-h313/Unlock-.png" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It came as a shock that we lost yet another celebrity- Sushant Singh Rajput to suspected suicide. I hope no body has to go through the mental turmoil and depression and stress where the only solution seems to be ending one's own life! Prior to this news, I had other highlights but I think they are really not worthy of mentioning in the light of what has happened. Catch you tomorrow!Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-50607507902172937202020-06-14T11:35:00.002-07:002020-06-15T10:05:29.951-07:00Unlock 1.0 Day 6<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmwlYsewmhX9ypOKSwTGMoXk788xAR2G2RRttPfbbSt_VCRgmqD6r1RDvHmCTmcaf5_LDQOAwvbSPm4_n8z9cuS3XS4du0F648K3nCoPv6YEeYgFYxXCNASkDTVmtJGavo3_zvko3zprEn/s640/Unlock-.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmwlYsewmhX9ypOKSwTGMoXk788xAR2G2RRttPfbbSt_VCRgmqD6r1RDvHmCTmcaf5_LDQOAwvbSPm4_n8z9cuS3XS4du0F648K3nCoPv6YEeYgFYxXCNASkDTVmtJGavo3_zvko3zprEn/w500-h313/Unlock-.png" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The highlight of the day for me was having the whole house to myself for a few hours. It is sometimes so important to have alone time. I did some research on a project I have been working for. Other than that, just another day! I know it is really short, but hey, it is what it is!Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-42799812134457618402020-06-12T10:38:00.002-07:002020-06-15T10:06:14.804-07:00Unlock 1.0 Day 5<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicBipjQmm0XUxpGYx36EKAbyGUVHZsRUp_EivSKDF_1vxdMd5T7JtmBRHcr7zlh7TD0Img66wIwPQK4jN_ReseareK3Unb1xHLoSc8GuDZPoDBZ-4Xv7M1weNlDstj0AuVZV6PPqigvZ0R/s640/Unlock-.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicBipjQmm0XUxpGYx36EKAbyGUVHZsRUp_EivSKDF_1vxdMd5T7JtmBRHcr7zlh7TD0Img66wIwPQK4jN_ReseareK3Unb1xHLoSc8GuDZPoDBZ-4Xv7M1weNlDstj0AuVZV6PPqigvZ0R/w500-h313/Unlock-.png" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>The highlight of the day was learning that the number of cases of the virus have spiked in Bangalore. In a way, it was expected with the easing of lockdown but I just hope it does not worsen more. The number of recoveries are continuing to exceed the number of active cases- that's good news! Other than that, an ordinary day!Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-40267510111412762262020-06-12T10:31:00.004-07:002020-06-15T10:07:06.264-07:00Unlock 1.0 Day 4<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc8yb3xZqEyHyKR9OPsMf0x4N4QbebjkaN8CQYi3gsGNaiLgFCCFjHCYf-yi_TGboqtApfYKTrB4aLDwREdOT5HcImuh_7A-Cqts9GMHlxO5WXHlfFyTSP09hUp3jgdWM-CvCe4wiv7fMP/s640/Unlock-.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="640" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc8yb3xZqEyHyKR9OPsMf0x4N4QbebjkaN8CQYi3gsGNaiLgFCCFjHCYf-yi_TGboqtApfYKTrB4aLDwREdOT5HcImuh_7A-Cqts9GMHlxO5WXHlfFyTSP09hUp3jgdWM-CvCe4wiv7fMP/w500-h313/Unlock-.png" width="500" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I have been trying to post since yesterday but was unsuccessful. I am unable to upload pictures and it is annoying. I didn't want to get behind, so thought of posting anyway. The highlight of yesterday was the Q & A session for my entrepreneurship class that I said I have begun taking. It was wonderful and it gave me clarity on what I wanted to pursue, which, though currently not concrete may become one soon. The other highlight was, I woke up early and cleaned the whole house before others at home woke up. It was a good surprise for them :). We also ordered samosas to be delivered at home yesterday! It was the first time since the lockdown...we were apprehensive about it and gave them a very high heating before consuming- so far, so good..Other than that, busy day at work and just another day in lockdown!Clamouroushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00108914594367737756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7071791758150874788.post-2639346440432035012020-06-10T09:20:00.003-07:002020-06-10T09:20:30.766-07:00Unlock 1.0 Day 3<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today's highlight was the fact that for the first time, the number of recovered cases exceed the number of active cases of the virus in our country. It gives a glimmer of hope of better days to come. We still need lower number of daily count of new cases. I really hope this is the beginning of better days to come. Again, as usual, it was a crazy busy day at work. There was a bit of rain this afternoon which was great too!</div>
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Today's highlight was getting rid of our accumulated newspaper from all these days. It was a small pile before and it had grown huge. Along with this- I got rid of some of the Chetan Bhagat and Preeti Shenoy's books as well- I was not particularly fond of them. I think I have more to give away but may be some other time. Other than that, just another day in lockdown!</div>
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Today the official unlock began across our country. Now malls, restaurants and places of worship can be opened with some rules to be followed. Cinema halls and most educational institutions are still closed. We are doing this in the midst of rising cases. I hope this unlock will not lead to steep rise in the number of cases.</div>
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The highlight of the day for me was to cook standing for a long time at my mum's place for the closed even I had mentioned for Day 6. I was so tired and slept for hours after lunch. I am happy that I at least completed my exercise goal for the day. Very tired- it is the midnight of June 8th right now. I will crawl back into bed now. 'til tomorrow.</div>
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I am writing this on at midnight of June 8th. I did not have the time to write on 6th and 7th of June. On day 6, I went to stay at my mom's place- don't worry, social distancing, hand sanitisation and masks were put to proper use. I went there to prepare for a closed event of grief which we have every year. Anyway, that was the highlight for me- staying overnight outside of my own home since the lockdown.</div>
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Today was a crazy busy day for me again. The highlight of my day was this- the microphone of the headset that I use for my day to day work suddenly stopped functioning yesterday. I informed IT, they checked the computer and the software but could not find anything wrong with it. The conclusion was, there is a defect in the headset. Now, what was amazing for me was- they organised a courier delivery of a new headset in these complex situations. I should receive it tomorrow or the day after but I thought it was terrific of them to pull this off at a time like this. Sometimes we do not realise how many people are working behind the scenes so that we can do our work without a glitch! Amazing! I then thought, the internet maintenance people, the office IT, admin staff etc are putting in so much effort to ensure smooth day to day functioning of office and now they are pulling it off while working from home. This is outstanding and my salute to all of them.</div>
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