65th Republic Day

26 Jan/ Day 21  

                I am a proud Indian, an Indian who believes in following traditions, an Indian who takes pride in the versatility of the Indian demographics, an Indian who stands tall to defend the culture and heritage of the nation, an Indian who is intrigued by the history of Bharat; but also an Indian who seeks that republic day should not coincide with the Sundays.

                With my white shirt not clean enough, I had to settle for a grey stripped shirt and black cotton jeans.  The speech that followed the flag hosting lacked the spark a republic day speech should have and the snacks (Samosa and chutni)  were limited enough to keep our trio hungry throughout the Lack-luster cultural program.           

                We were free by half-past twelve. I, along with a few colleagues wasted around 250bucks on a Salman Khan starrer, Jai Ho. cranked after the torturous three hours at the multiplux, I visited my Aunt (bua, SKP).

25 Jan/Day 20

                A lazy day at my uncles place. I made my sis watch 'Ruins' after she told me that she aint afraid of horror.  Later that night, on her Insistence,  I read a short story named 'The Surgeon' by "Roald Dahl"

24 Jan/ Day 19

                Friday, supposed to be my 'kalti-divas'; this time though with Sunday working I am suppose to stay back for this weekend. The day went smoothly. The lectures and practical's for third year are now a routine. 

                I visited my uncle (RMT).

23 Jan/ Day 18

                Came unprepared for my 8.30 lecture only to find it a typing mistake for my 9.30 lecture.  I prepared hastily in the additional hour I had. Lecture went well (bump-less :P ).  

                I had my lunch quickly, on Thursdays and Fridays my time table allows me only twenty minutes of lunch break.  After the second lecture, I had double practical's; one my own and other makeshift arrangement for ESR. Before we could walk back to home, we were entrusted with another responsibility, a major one; to organize a workshop in our college with speakers from reputed institutes

22 Jan/ Day 17

                 Was so busy that I wrote this account on 23rd. I had five hours of load today (of 7 hrs 55min working) with the last lecture of day Included. While walking back to room, we planned a small socializing party with the three of us (DUP, DSB and I) along with our senior-turned-colleague (DSG). We had dinner at a small dhaba atop a hill.

21 Jan/ Day 16

              Lab assistant tried his level best to make me regret the incident at his level. That could have been enough on the superficial front, but it was nothing in the broader sense of mind. The minuscule issue that took form of mammoth (with everyone, right from HOD to the peon discussing the matter), pours light the 'dirty politics' that take place in the educational institute (at least those located in rural parts of Maharashtra).

                I had heavy afternoon, a prac followed by a lecture. The practical went as dumb as those before, and I had OTSDDP in the lecture. The power supply I carried with projector did not work. 

                In the evening I started typing this blog. (till date the blog was written on back pages of my rough notebook)

20 Jan/ Day 15

                Hmmm, week 03. I was expecting a full start, was disappointed to find a new timetable. The lab was not ready for the first practical.

                The " friction"  with lab assistant last Friday, earned me a trip to HOD's cabin. On the walk back to my lab, I kept wondering about the shallowness a man's goal and character can have.

                The news of Republic day cutting my weekend trip was confirmed, it was expected that all the staff (teaching and non-teaching) were expected to attend Republic Day (sunday).