Chennai Diary - Day 1
The people in general have been kind. The food and auto rickshaws though, haven't.
The people in general have been kind. The food and auto rickshaws though, haven't.
Chennai Diary - Day 2
Dhoondhne pe bhagwaan mil sakte hai par ek decent aur affordable flat nahi. 😐
Dhoondhne pe bhagwaan mil sakte hai par ek decent aur affordable flat nahi. 😐
Chennai Diary - Day 3
Rapido is a blessing. Uber and Ola can go puck themselves.
Rapido is a blessing. Uber and Ola can go puck themselves.
Chennai Diary - Day 4
Weekends feel way longer in Chennai. 🕒
Weekends feel way longer in Chennai. 🕒
Chennai Diary - Day 5
I challenged my colleague to a Foosball game today without realizing it's a Sunday. I guess I just love going to office.
I challenged my colleague to a Foosball game today without realizing it's a Sunday. I guess I just love going to office.
Chennai Diary - Day 6
A day of work which started at 7AM and ended at 1AM. Even these bloodshot eyes don't justify the actual effort that went in.
A day of work which started at 7AM and ended at 1AM. Even these bloodshot eyes don't justify the actual effort that went in.
Chennai Diary - Day 7
The Foosball table in the office is a lifesaver. In other news, I realized toastmasters isn't such a bad club.
The Foosball table in the office is a lifesaver. In other news, I realized toastmasters isn't such a bad club.
Chennai Diary - Day 8
I might not be great with most technologies or languages, but you dare not challenge me at DBMS.
Also, I officially hate Chennai rains.
I might not be great with most technologies or languages, but you dare not challenge me at DBMS.
Also, I officially hate Chennai rains.
Chennai Diary - Day 9
Chennai drivers must be huge Salman fans considering the number of bikes I've seen running on FOOTPATHS today.
Chennai drivers must be huge Salman fans considering the number of bikes I've seen running on FOOTPATHS today.
Chennai Diary - Day 10
Salary is here!! Just before a 3 day weekend!!
Salary is here!! Just before a 3 day weekend!!
Chennai Diary - Day 11
I wish binge watching was an art.
I wish binge watching was an art.
Chennai Diary - Day 12
It's not possible, but it's necessary.
It's not possible, but it's necessary.
Chennai Diary - Day 13
The shift from Roti Subzi to Rasam Rice, from Aloo parathas to Masala Dosa. It's begun! The hustle is officially on!!
The shift from Roti Subzi to Rasam Rice, from Aloo parathas to Masala Dosa. It's begun! The hustle is officially on!!
Chennai Diary - Day 14
Homemade food stock is almost gone. I don't know how long can I survive!
Homemade food stock is almost gone. I don't know how long can I survive!
Chennai Diary - Day 15
I wish my school had taught me Tamil instead of French from 5th to 12th standard. Would have been a gamechanger!
I wish my school had taught me Tamil instead of French from 5th to 12th standard. Would have been a gamechanger!
Chennai Diary - Day 16
Finding a home was tough, finding a Bollywood fan to watch Hindi movies with was tougher.
Finding a home was tough, finding a Bollywood fan to watch Hindi movies with was tougher.
Chennai Diary - Day 17
I don't know if my Tamil speaking skills are improving but my Hindi is definitely taking a bad hit.
I don't know if my Tamil speaking skills are improving but my Hindi is definitely taking a bad hit.
Chennai Diary - Day 18
Phoenix mall is bigger than our future.
Phoenix mall is bigger than our future.
Chennai Diary - Day 19
20k got stolen. Figured out who did it but can't do shit about it. This day has been horrible even by Chennai standards.
20k got stolen. Figured out who did it but can't do shit about it. This day has been horrible even by Chennai standards.
Chennai Diary - Day 20
Today was probably the first time that I found something worthy of calling lunch at Food Court. A proper North Indian Thali. Sandwiches and Aloo parathas were never a long term solution anyway.
Today was probably the first time that I found something worthy of calling lunch at Food Court. A proper North Indian Thali. Sandwiches and Aloo parathas were never a long term solution anyway.
Chennai Diary - Day 21
I never thought I'd be having 3 Dosas for breakfast someday.
I never thought I'd be having 3 Dosas for breakfast someday.
Chennai Diary - Day 22
Going to get my first vehicle today. It's not my dream car or bike but I'm super excited nevertheless!
Going to get my first vehicle today. It's not my dream car or bike but I'm super excited nevertheless!
Chennai Diary - Day 23
A college friend works in the same building and we just met because of absolute coincidence! What are the chances!!
A college friend works in the same building and we just met because of absolute coincidence! What are the chances!!
Chennai Diary - Day 24
The earlier I wake up, the later I reach office. I don't even understand how is it logically possible.
The earlier I wake up, the later I reach office. I don't even understand how is it logically possible.
Chennai Diary - Day 25
Watched 'Mersal'. Thalapathy Vijay has one more fan in his army now! 🔥
Watched 'Mersal'. Thalapathy Vijay has one more fan in his army now! 🔥
Chennai Diary - Day 26
Chennai roads are bad. The traffic, worse.
Chennai roads are bad. The traffic, worse.
Chennai Diary - Day 27
Walking to a place within a mile is more practical in Chennai than driving.
Walking to a place within a mile is more practical in Chennai than driving.
Chennai Diary - Day 28
Took me 5 minutes to reach office. 20 minutes to find my parking slot.
Took me 5 minutes to reach office. 20 minutes to find my parking slot.
Chennai Diary - Day 29
Had a tedious day at office. This #INDvSA match will give me a much needed break.
Had a tedious day at office. This #INDvSA match will give me a much needed break.
Chennai Diary - Day 30
Spent the whole day believing it was a Friday. It wasn't. ☹️
Spent the whole day believing it was a Friday. It wasn't. ☹️
Chennai Diary - Day 31
I swear if one more person at office asks me about my weekend plans, I'll punch them in the face. Bc my weekend is my time, it's me time. Buzz off!
In other news, it's been one month in Chennai! 💯
I swear if one more person at office asks me about my weekend plans, I'll punch them in the face. Bc my weekend is my time, it's me time. Buzz off!
In other news, it's been one month in Chennai! 💯
Chennai Diary - Day 32
It was a depressing day. As simple as that.
It was a depressing day. As simple as that.
Chennai Diary - Day 33
Weekends in a metropolitan city are either straight up awesome or downright boring. There's nothing in between.
Weekends in a metropolitan city are either straight up awesome or downright boring. There's nothing in between.
Chennai Diary - Day 34
Sometimes I think I'm the only person at office who knows we're paid to work only till 6PM and after that we can leave. And live.
Sometimes I think I'm the only person at office who knows we're paid to work only till 6PM and after that we can leave. And live.
Chennai Diary - Day 35
Came back home at 8PM.
Because office had a PUBG tournament!!!
Came back home at 8PM.
Because office had a PUBG tournament!!!
Chennai Diary - Day 36
Somebody took my office notebook and with it my psychoanalytic test sheets. 😐
Somebody took my office notebook and with it my psychoanalytic test sheets. 😐
Chennai Diary - Day 37
I missed the deadline to register for my convocation. Had to make a thousand calls to get myself registered. Hopefully everything is sorted.
I missed the deadline to register for my convocation. Had to make a thousand calls to get myself registered. Hopefully everything is sorted.
Chennai Diary - Day 38
Taking the road less travelled is not an option in Chennai. You'll find traffic there as well.
Taking the road less travelled is not an option in Chennai. You'll find traffic there as well.
Chennai Diary - Day 39
After a continuous 38 days in Chennai, it's time for a break in Vellore with the best of my friends. Convocation tomorrow. Celebration now!
After a continuous 38 days in Chennai, it's time for a break in Vellore with the best of my friends. Convocation tomorrow. Celebration now!
Chennai Diary - Day 40
Mixed feelings. Happy to recieve my degree. Sad to bid farewell to these people. Nevertheless, staying in the moment, this has been one of the best days of my life! These two days in Vellore have been unforgettable. 🖤
Mixed feelings. Happy to recieve my degree. Sad to bid farewell to these people. Nevertheless, staying in the moment, this has been one of the best days of my life! These two days in Vellore have been unforgettable. 🖤
Chennai Diary - Day 41
This whole day was about the sad transition from college to corporate.
I need a reunion already!
This whole day was about the sad transition from college to corporate.
I need a reunion already!
Chennai Diary - Day 42
I didn't expect much from my birthday in Chennai but what happened totally blew my mind. A birthday as awesome as it could be! ❤️
I didn't expect much from my birthday in Chennai but what happened totally blew my mind. A birthday as awesome as it could be! ❤️
Chennai Diary - Day 43
This day went by trying to shrug off the mental hangover of the fun I've had this last week. Sweet Sunday.
This day went by trying to shrug off the mental hangover of the fun I've had this last week. Sweet Sunday.
Chennai Diary - Day 44
Sudden late night plan to go and watch #War was probably the best decision of my day. I desperately needed this break after a long day at office. 😅
Sudden late night plan to go and watch #War was probably the best decision of my day. I desperately needed this break after a long day at office. 😅
Chennai Diary - Day 45
Today was the last day of bootcamp at office. It's sad because these past six weeks have been simply amazing. 💯
Today was the last day of bootcamp at office. It's sad because these past six weeks have been simply amazing. 💯
Chennai Diary - Day 46
Made a video call to my family after months. Life seems much more beautiful now. ❤️
Made a video call to my family after months. Life seems much more beautiful now. ❤️
Chennai Diary - Day 47
This day was dedicated to reviving the music buff in me who was probably dying a slow death. Listened to everything that came my way. 🎼🎵🎶
Hindi ✔️
Punjabi ✔️
Spanish ✔️
Gujarati ✔️
Tamil ✔️
English ✔️
This day was dedicated to reviving the music buff in me who was probably dying a slow death. Listened to everything that came my way. 🎼🎵🎶
Hindi ✔️
Punjabi ✔️
Spanish ✔️
Gujarati ✔️
Tamil ✔️
English ✔️
Chennai Diary - Day 48
Went to a supermarket 3 kms from my home and found 5 others on my way back. Why, Google maps!?
Went to a supermarket 3 kms from my home and found 5 others on my way back. Why, Google maps!?
Chennai Diary - Day 49
Official end of Analytics Bootcamp. Case study completed. #DataCrunchers #TeamDaTargaryens ❤️
Official end of Analytics Bootcamp. Case study completed. #DataCrunchers #TeamDaTargaryens ❤️
Chennai Diary - Day 50
This has to be the most boring day at office ever. The training is done and I'm still not in any team. Can't play foosball and table tennis all day! 😐
This has to be the most boring day at office ever. The training is done and I'm still not in any team. Can't play foosball and table tennis all day! 😐
Chennai Diary - Day 51
Everything that happened today was a build up to the Inter-Office Cricket tournament in the evening. What a day!
Everything that happened today was a build up to the Inter-Office Cricket tournament in the evening. What a day!
Chennai Diary - Day 52
I am still not informed about my team. I can't bear this joblessness while having a job! Guess the company just wants to pay me for binge watching Brooklyn 99.
I am still not informed about my team. I can't bear this joblessness while having a job! Guess the company just wants to pay me for binge watching Brooklyn 99.
Chennai Diary - Day 53
Today was an epic battle between my procrastinating self and my motivated self. Then they decided to continue it later.
Today was an epic battle between my procrastinating self and my motivated self. Then they decided to continue it later.
Chennai Diary - Day 54
What a disappointing Sunday it was!
What a disappointing Sunday it was!
Chennai Diary - Day 55
Ooof corporate life outside the training room is grim.
Ooof corporate life outside the training room is grim.
Chennai Diary - Day 56
Today I learnt that it's a frickin big mistake to miss your turn on OMR in the evening, the hard way.
Today I learnt that it's a frickin big mistake to miss your turn on OMR in the evening, the hard way.
Chennai Diary - Day 57
The coffee machine at our office broke down. It's okay. It's not like I'm a caffeine addict and will go insane if I don't get my usual intake.
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SOMEBODY HELP!!
The coffee machine at our office broke down. It's okay. It's not like I'm a caffeine addict and will go insane if I don't get my usual intake.
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SOMEBODY HELP!!
Chennai Diary - Day 58
Decided to use this free time and finish the @elonmusk biography that I bought but couldn't read all this while. This guy is ridiculous..ly awesome!
Decided to use this free time and finish the @elonmusk biography that I bought but couldn't read all this while. This guy is ridiculous..ly awesome!
Chennai Diary - Day 59
It's hard to finalize Friday night plans with your friends/colleagues in Chennai. Demands a solid discussion for 2 hours minimum.
It's hard to finalize Friday night plans with your friends/colleagues in Chennai. Demands a solid discussion for 2 hours minimum.
Chennai Diary - Day 60
This Saturday was more or less all about cleaning the mess from Friday. Like literally.
This Saturday was more or less all about cleaning the mess from Friday. Like literally.
Chennai Diary - Day 61
Weekend is gone already? Wtf
Weekend is gone already? Wtf
Chennai Diary - Day 62
Chennai rains had me drowned today.
Chennai rains had me drowned today.
Chennai Diary - Day 63
It took 63 days for me to get homesick but now the realization that I'm here in Chennai and won't be going home for Diwali has hit me hard.
It took 63 days for me to get homesick but now the realization that I'm here in Chennai and won't be going home for Diwali has hit me hard.
Chennai Diary - Day 64
Time to chill is over, finally! Joining the @MoneyGram team. Tough work, great opportunity.
Time to chill is over, finally! Joining the @MoneyGram team. Tough work, great opportunity.
Chennai Diary - Day 65
Now I realize how hard it is to maintain a work-life balance in IT.
Now I realize how hard it is to maintain a work-life balance in IT.
Chennai Diary - Day 66
Me watching my colleagues go home for Diwali while I stay in Chennai -
Me watching my colleagues go home for Diwali while I stay in Chennai -
Chennai Diary - Day 67
Epic battle underway between me and the Fire Ants that have hijacked my entire room.
Epic battle underway between me and the Fire Ants that have hijacked my entire room.
Chennai Diary - Day 68
This day marks the fifth consecutive year when I couldn't celebrate Diwali at home. Life is awfully cruel sometimes.
This day marks the fifth consecutive year when I couldn't celebrate Diwali at home. Life is awfully cruel sometimes.
Chennai Diary - Day 69
I haven't been to a doctor in years. Now I think I'm getting sick. I don't want to! 😭
I haven't been to a doctor in years. Now I think I'm getting sick. I don't want to! 😭
Chennai Diary - Day 70
So they told me to build Time Series Forecasting models in office and the first thing I did was Google "Time Series Forecasting".
So they told me to build Time Series Forecasting models in office and the first thing I did was Google "Time Series Forecasting".
Chennai Diary - Day 71
Chennai rains aren't very kind today. They picked the time when I'm going to or coming from office with pinpoint accuracy.
Chennai rains aren't very kind today. They picked the time when I'm going to or coming from office with pinpoint accuracy.
Chennai Diary - Day 72
Samajh nahi aa raha zindagi me thoda kaam hai ya kaam ke beech thodi si zindagi.
Samajh nahi aa raha zindagi me thoda kaam hai ya kaam ke beech thodi si zindagi.
Chennai Diary - Day 73
Had Maggi for Breakfast, Sandwiches for Lunch and Subway wrap for dinner. My food can't possibly be any more 'Fast'er!
Had Maggi for Breakfast, Sandwiches for Lunch and Subway wrap for dinner. My food can't possibly be any more 'Fast'er!
Chennai Diary - Day 74
Spiralled into sudden depression but got out of it like a pro. Credit goes to my bro. 💙
Spiralled into sudden depression but got out of it like a pro. Credit goes to my bro. 💙
Chennai Diary - Day 75
If only life had salary but no rent and EMIs.
Someday.
If only life had salary but no rent and EMIs.
Someday.
Chennai Diary - Day 76
Corporates should give a 30 min nap time after lunch break. It's impossible to stay awake after eating a heavy lunch!
Corporates should give a 30 min nap time after lunch break. It's impossible to stay awake after eating a heavy lunch!
Chennai Diary - Day 77
A college friend passed away in an accident. Can't really believe he's gone. Rest in peace, brother.
A college friend passed away in an accident. Can't really believe he's gone. Rest in peace, brother.
Chennai Diary - Day 78
I'd like to say that I'm fine emotionally but I don't think I am at the moment. The loss of my friend has hit me hard. These flashbacks just won't stop.
I'd like to say that I'm fine emotionally but I don't think I am at the moment. The loss of my friend has hit me hard. These flashbacks just won't stop.
Chennai Diary - Day 79
Two distinct problems ate up the whole day at office. Whoever said coding was fun definitely lied.
Two distinct problems ate up the whole day at office. Whoever said coding was fun definitely lied.
Chennai Diary - Day 80
I've caught a really bad cold. Thankfully the weekend is here. So I can go into hibernation and hopefully get better by Monday.
Also, I stocked up snacks.
Let the binge begin!
I've caught a really bad cold. Thankfully the weekend is here. So I can go into hibernation and hopefully get better by Monday.
Also, I stocked up snacks.
Let the binge begin!
Chennai Diary - Day 81
Postponing weekend plans with friends is the only thing that has stayed the same from college days to office days.
Postponing weekend plans with friends is the only thing that has stayed the same from college days to office days.
Chennai Diary - Day 82
Perfect day -
Workout. Check. ✔️
Work. Check. ✔️
Good food. Check. ✔️
Goodbye Weekend. See you soon.
Perfect day -
Workout. Check. ✔️
Work. Check. ✔️
Good food. Check. ✔️
Goodbye Weekend. See you soon.
Chennai Diary - Day 83
Chennai might be good on a few parameters compared to other metropolitan cities but sanitation is definitely not one of those. The garbage dump I saw today blocking more than half of a 40ft road is a big enough (pun intended) testimony to that.
Chennai might be good on a few parameters compared to other metropolitan cities but sanitation is definitely not one of those. The garbage dump I saw today blocking more than half of a 40ft road is a big enough (pun intended) testimony to that.
Chennai Diary - Day 84
Frustration, sadness, homesickness. The theme of the day was really negative.
Frustration, sadness, homesickness. The theme of the day was really negative.
Chennai Diary - Day 85
Chennai Diary - Day 86
So the company wants to get me a new laptop. 18 year old me would have been ecstatic at this news but the present me knows that the laptop basically means unpaid overtime. 😓
So the company wants to get me a new laptop. 18 year old me would have been ecstatic at this news but the present me knows that the laptop basically means unpaid overtime. 😓
Chennai Diary - Day 87
Team Jay-Veeru has destroyed the other teams in the group stage of the Foosball tournament. 🔥
Team Jay-Veeru has destroyed the other teams in the group stage of the Foosball tournament. 🔥
Chennai Diary - Day 88
My landlord found cigarette butts on the terrace and of all the tenants, I am the No.1 suspect. 😂
My landlord found cigarette butts on the terrace and of all the tenants, I am the No.1 suspect. 😂
Chennai Diary - Day 89
Eating Chole Bhature after so long. Heavenly. Glorious. I'm running out of adjectives to describe the taste.
Eating Chole Bhature after so long. Heavenly. Glorious. I'm running out of adjectives to describe the taste.
Chennai Diary - Day 90
Burning the midnight oil.
Burning the midnight oil.
Chennai Diary - Day 91
Why does office give me extra work only on days when I'm desperate to leave early! 😭
Why does office give me extra work only on days when I'm desperate to leave early! 😭
Chennai Diary - Day 92
Team Jay-Veeru sails through the round of 16. Into the quarters-finals now!
Team Jay-Veeru sails through the round of 16. Into the quarters-finals now!
Chennai Diary - Day 93
I've been thinking so much of the break-even analysis task I've got at office that I had a nightmare where I found out that the client is never gonna break-even whatsoever. The horror. 😓
I've been thinking so much of the break-even analysis task I've got at office that I had a nightmare where I found out that the client is never gonna break-even whatsoever. The horror. 😓
Chennai Diary - Day 94
The Eagles have been grounded! Team Jay-Veeru into the Semi-Finals!!
The Eagles have been grounded! Team Jay-Veeru into the Semi-Finals!!
Chennai Diary - Day 95
This weekend is special.
This weekend is special.
Chennai Diary - Day 96
Chennai Diary - Day 97
Life is suddenly much more peaceful.
Life is suddenly much more peaceful.
Chennai Diary - Day 98
Woke up with a really bad muscle sprain in my neck. This sharp pain is killing me! I'm sick of walking around like a freakin robot!!
Woke up with a really bad muscle sprain in my neck. This sharp pain is killing me! I'm sick of walking around like a freakin robot!!
Chennai Diary - Day 99
This heavy dose of painkillers has given me an unwanted but much needed high.
This heavy dose of painkillers has given me an unwanted but much needed high.
Chennai Diary - Day 100
Hundred days in Chennai!? What a wow! I feel like Virat Kohli after hitting a century.
Hundred days in Chennai!? What a wow! I feel like Virat Kohli after hitting a century.
Chennai Diary - Day 101
Salary is here!
And it's a weekend!!
Dobby is a free elf!!!
Dobby is a rich elf!!!!
Salary is here!
And it's a weekend!!
Dobby is a free elf!!!
Dobby is a rich elf!!!!
Chennai Diary - Day 102
Sleeping through Saturday afternoons is a routine now.
Sleeping through Saturday afternoons is a routine now.
Chennai Diary - Day 103
Driving on Chennai roads when it's raining heavily, knowing that there's probably an invisible pothole somewhere even on a 6 lane highway, is the ultimate form of daredevilry.
Driving on Chennai roads when it's raining heavily, knowing that there's probably an invisible pothole somewhere even on a 6 lane highway, is the ultimate form of daredevilry.
Chennai Diary - Day 104
Going by the hours I'm giving to my office work, I can easily ask for overtime.
Going by the hours I'm giving to my office work, I can easily ask for overtime.
Chennai Diary - Day 105
Downloading movies and tv series myself. This never happened in college where everything was available if you had enough friends.
In other news, Team Jay-Veeru lost the semis to the eventual champions. Sad.
Downloading movies and tv series myself. This never happened in college where everything was available if you had enough friends.
In other news, Team Jay-Veeru lost the semis to the eventual champions. Sad.
Chennai Diary - Day 106
It's movie marathon day.
It's movie marathon day.
Chennai Diary - Day 107
Bought a new phone. First that I've earned.
Bought a new phone. First that I've earned.
Chennai Diary - Day 108
Went on a team lunch this noon. It's amazing how different people become after stepping the outside the office premises.
Went on a team lunch this noon. It's amazing how different people become after stepping the outside the office premises.
Chennai Diary - Day 109
It's almost impossible to convince the entire group to get out of their stupid flats and plan an outing!
It's almost impossible to convince the entire group to get out of their stupid flats and plan an outing!
Chennai Diary - Day 110
I've lost count of the number of movies I've watched over this weekend. The #INDvWI match is a cherry on top of it.
I've lost count of the number of movies I've watched over this weekend. The #INDvWI match is a cherry on top of it.
Chennai Diary - Day 111
No offense but..
College friends >>>>> Office friends
No offense but..
College friends >>>>> Office friends
Chennai Diary - Day 112
My bike gave me a really bad petrol scare. Will have to feed it on time from now on. 😅
My bike gave me a really bad petrol scare. Will have to feed it on time from now on. 😅
Chennai Diary - Day 113
I don't know how my 9 to 6 job became a 9 to 9 job. Kohli ki batting miss hogayi yaar. 😓
I don't know how my 9 to 6 job became a 9 to 9 job. Kohli ki batting miss hogayi yaar. 😓
Chennai Diary - Day 114
Found out that my entire team has the exactly same political opinion. Suddenly the office chatter is much more interesting.
Found out that my entire team has the exactly same political opinion. Suddenly the office chatter is much more interesting.
Chennai Diary - Day 115
Setting up a new phone is as exhausting as setting up a new house.
Setting up a new phone is as exhausting as setting up a new house.
Chennai Diary - Day 116
So I switched phones and now all my Twitter drafts are gone. The level of sadness is inexplicable.
So I switched phones and now all my Twitter drafts are gone. The level of sadness is inexplicable.
Chennai Diary - Day 117
Every Sunday, I cancel plans to visit the biggest library in South Asia by telling myself that books are obsolete. 😅
Every Sunday, I cancel plans to visit the biggest library in South Asia by telling myself that books are obsolete. 😅
Chennai Diary - Day 118
I went to office on Monday morning. By the time I reached home, it was Tuesday. The client still says the team is not giving its 100%. Fml.
I went to office on Monday morning. By the time I reached home, it was Tuesday. The client still says the team is not giving its 100%. Fml.
Chennai Diary - Day 119
Getting back home before 7PM is a luxury.
Getting back home before 7PM is a luxury.
Chennai Diary - Day 120
Hopefully, nobody noticed me dozing off repeatedly during the meetings today.
Hopefully, nobody noticed me dozing off repeatedly during the meetings today.
Chennai Diary - Day 121
No work and all play makes Jack a happy boy.
No work and all play makes Jack a happy boy.
Chennai Diary - Day 122
Everyone is leaving for vacation! 😭
Arey apna time kab aayega?
Everyone is leaving for vacation! 😭
Arey apna time kab aayega?
Chennai Diary - Day 123
I must stop wasting my weekends like this! Too many pending tasks. 🤦♂️
I must stop wasting my weekends like this! Too many pending tasks. 🤦♂️
Chennai Diary - Day 124
Good food and a thrilling Indian win over WI wraps up this otherwise uneventful day.
Good food and a thrilling Indian win over WI wraps up this otherwise uneventful day.
Chennai Diary - Day 125
I'm low key sad that my senior/mentor left the company today but then the silver lining is that this whole day basically became a farewell party. 🎉
I'm low key sad that my senior/mentor left the company today but then the silver lining is that this whole day basically became a farewell party. 🎉
Chennai Diary - Day 126
So a continuous stay of 126 days in Chennai comes to an end. Back to home base for a week. Until next time, Chennai. 😄
So a continuous stay of 126 days in Chennai comes to an end. Back to home base for a week. Until next time, Chennai. 😄
Chennai Diary - Day 127
After a week at home, back to Chennai with a ton of Indori namkeen because by now I've learnt that familiar food is important for survival here.
After a week at home, back to Chennai with a ton of Indori namkeen because by now I've learnt that familiar food is important for survival here.
Chennai Diary - Day 128
Back to routine after a seemingly long time. But wait.. The weekend is here already!
Back to routine after a seemingly long time. But wait.. The weekend is here already!
Chennai Diary - Day 129
When I get a work related text on a weekend :
When I get a work related text on a weekend :
Chennai Diary - Day 130
So one of my friends judged me over my use of ketchup on a pizza. Same guy ended up pouring Pepsi on his pizza to check how they taste together. Humans are weird. 😅
So one of my friends judged me over my use of ketchup on a pizza. Same guy ended up pouring Pepsi on his pizza to check how they taste together. Humans are weird. 😅
Chennai Diary - 131
Every time I start working seriously, someone in office tells me, "Let's take a break, we deserve it" . And I am gullible. 🙄
Every time I start working seriously, someone in office tells me, "Let's take a break, we deserve it" . And I am gullible. 🙄
Chennai Diary - Day 132
From crying about deadlines in college to crying about deadlines at work, nothing much really changed.
From crying about deadlines in college to crying about deadlines at work, nothing much really changed.
Chennai Diary - Day 133
From texting best friends sitting right beside me in college classes to declining their calls because of a meeting, something changed.
From texting best friends sitting right beside me in college classes to declining their calls because of a meeting, something changed.
Chennai Diary - Day 134
The option to work from home is a scam!!
The option to work from home is a scam!!
Chennai Diary - Day 135
Life feels like an RPG's covert mission.
Life feels like an RPG's covert mission.
Chennai Diary - Day 136
I need more sleep in my life! 😭
I need more sleep in my life! 😭
Chennai Diary - Day 137
I'm exhausted but there's too much going on that needs to be taken care of. A free weekend is out of the picture.
I'm exhausted but there's too much going on that needs to be taken care of. A free weekend is out of the picture.
Chennai Diary - Day 138
I love it when my friends/colleagues in office have their birthdays because that means a big box of chocolates is on the way from the reception! 😍
I love it when my friends/colleagues in office have their birthdays because that means a big box of chocolates is on the way from the reception! 😍
Chennai Diary - Day 139
Me after being stuck on the same project for about a month :
Me after being stuck on the same project for about a month :
Chennai Diary - Day 140
This midweek Pongal holiday was much needed in my otherwise tireless schedule.
This midweek Pongal holiday was much needed in my otherwise tireless schedule.
Chennai Diary - Day 141
Feels like time is moving faster nowadays. ⌚
Feels like time is moving faster nowadays. ⌚
Chennai Diary - Day 142
Another Friday evening wiped out by office deadlines.
Another Friday evening wiped out by office deadlines.
Chennai Diary - Day 143
Another Saturday evening wiped out by Chennai traffic.
Another Saturday evening wiped out by Chennai traffic.
Chennai Diary - Day 144
Since I won't get a breather anytime soon, I'm starting to find solace in this restless journey instead.
Since I won't get a breather anytime soon, I'm starting to find solace in this restless journey instead.
Chennai Diary - Day 145
I shouldn't have brought office work back with me to my home. Big mistake.
I shouldn't have brought office work back with me to my home. Big mistake.
Chennai Diary - Day 146
Kaam ke beech me break hai ya breaks ke beech me kaam? 🙄
Kaam ke beech me break hai ya breaks ke beech me kaam? 🙄
Chennai Diary - Day 147
Yeh office crush bhi kya zeher hai beyy 🖤
Yeh office crush bhi kya zeher hai beyy 🖤
Chennai Diary - Day 148
Life has basically become Chennai Express but without Deepika Padukone and it is not funny at all!
Life has basically become Chennai Express but without Deepika Padukone and it is not funny at all!
Chennai Diary - Day 149
Started reading this book. Hopefully the writing is as amazing as this man's journey. Absolute legend.
Started reading this book. Hopefully the writing is as amazing as this man's journey. Absolute legend.
Chennai Diary - Day 150
Binge watching after a long time. No clue where I stole this time from.
Binge watching after a long time. No clue where I stole this time from.
Chennai Diary - Day 151
While others planned trips over the weekend and failed, I planned to sleep and succeeded. 😎
While others planned trips over the weekend and failed, I planned to sleep and succeeded. 😎
Chennai Diary - Day 152
The entire group ordered Biryani. Just as everyone was served, the waiter looked at me, figured I was a North Indian and placed a spoon in the Biryani. Full points for the subtle racism there. 😑
The entire group ordered Biryani. Just as everyone was served, the waiter looked at me, figured I was a North Indian and placed a spoon in the Biryani. Full points for the subtle racism there. 😑
Chennai Diary - Day 153
That meaningful talk about life in general with someone is all I needed.
That meaningful talk about life in general with someone is all I needed.
Chennai Diary - Day 154
Deadlines 24*7
Deadlines 24*7
Chennai Diary - Day 155
Was singing 'Jinne mera dil luteya' and nobody said 'Oho!'. What has the world come to? 😢
Was singing 'Jinne mera dil luteya' and nobody said 'Oho!'. What has the world come to? 😢
Chennai Diary - Day 156
My friends planned the weekend this time instead of me. This is new. 🤔
My friends planned the weekend this time instead of me. This is new. 🤔
Chennai Diary - Day 157
I want to go skydiving. With or without a parachute idc. 🙃
I want to go skydiving. With or without a parachute idc. 🙃
Chennai Diary - Day 158
Hunting new Punjabi restaurants in Chennai is our favourite pastime on weekends.
Hunting new Punjabi restaurants in Chennai is our favourite pastime on weekends.
Chennai Diary - Day 159
MY EYES ARE BURNING!! 🔥😭
MY EYES ARE BURNING!! 🔥😭
Chennai Diary - Day 160
One of those days when I'm mentally tired of adulting. I wish I could go back to 2007.
One of those days when I'm mentally tired of adulting. I wish I could go back to 2007.
Chennai Diary - Day 161
I'm frustrated because my sleep cycle is being threatened. 😑
I'm frustrated because my sleep cycle is being threatened. 😑
Chennai Diary - Day 162
Speed of office rumors > Speed of light
Speed of office rumors > Speed of light
Chennai Diary - Day 163
Its Friday again!? This week flew fast! ⌚
Its Friday again!? This week flew fast! ⌚
Chennai Diary - Day 164
Busy day. Had my first meal at 4PM. Even the usual dal-chawal tasted like heaven! 😍
Busy day. Had my first meal at 4PM. Even the usual dal-chawal tasted like heaven! 😍
Chennai Diary - Day 165
A Sunday is just a pre-Monday nowadays.
A Sunday is just a pre-Monday nowadays.
Chennai Diary - Day 166
A Monday with no work. That's rare!
A Monday with no work. That's rare!
Chennai Diary - Day 167
"Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality." - The Dalai Lama
Counselled this amazing bunch of students on their upcoming 12th boards and beyond.
"Share your knowledge. It is a way to achieve immortality." - The Dalai Lama
Counselled this amazing bunch of students on their upcoming 12th boards and beyond.
Chennai Diary - Day 168
Selecting a farewell gift for our colleague wasn't supposed to be such a tough task! 🎁🙄
Selecting a farewell gift for our colleague wasn't supposed to be such a tough task! 🎁🙄
Chennai Diary - Day 169
The plan for a pan India travel spree has been set in motion. 5 days, 5 cities!
The plan for a pan India travel spree has been set in motion. 5 days, 5 cities!
Chennai Diary - Day 170
I don't understand how people go backpacking across Europe because it took me 3 hours to plan my Chennai-Bangalore travel. 🙄
I don't understand how people go backpacking across Europe because it took me 3 hours to plan my Chennai-Bangalore travel. 🙄
Chennai Diary - Day 171
Finally I've found time to read my books and sing my heart out! Hello, old hobbies.
Finally I've found time to read my books and sing my heart out! Hello, old hobbies.
Chennai Diary - Day 172
Spent the morning watching a @NatGeo documentary series on White wolves of Ellesmere. No regrets whatsoever.
Spent the morning watching a @NatGeo documentary series on White wolves of Ellesmere. No regrets whatsoever.
Chennai Diary - Day 173
Got my vehicle serviced. Feels like I'm riding a jet now. What a wow!
Got my vehicle serviced. Feels like I'm riding a jet now. What a wow!
Chennai Diary - Day 174
Chess is a brutal game. Guess who just lost even after maintaining a 7 point lead throughout the game! Well, don't. 😅
Chess is a brutal game. Guess who just lost even after maintaining a 7 point lead throughout the game! Well, don't. 😅
Chennai Diary - Day 175
Shopping looks easy but actually is a nightmare in a metropolis like Chennai. 😕
Shopping looks easy but actually is a nightmare in a metropolis like Chennai. 😕
Chennai Diary - Day 176
It's almost scary how people here can eat dosa for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
It's almost scary how people here can eat dosa for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Chennai Diary - Day 177
Clocking a solid 11 hours at work to try and meet unrealistic deadlines. 🙄
Clocking a solid 11 hours at work to try and meet unrealistic deadlines. 🙄
Chennai Diary - Day 178
Getting birthday presents for people who are 18+ is really difficult. 😕
Getting birthday presents for people who are 18+ is really difficult. 😕
Chennai Diary - Day 179
Planning a trip isn't easy. Especially when your schedule is tight.
Planning a trip isn't easy. Especially when your schedule is tight.
