361th Day

I was a bit reluctant to get up today. But as usual, my eyelids opened with the thought that I have a lot to accomplish during the day. Laying on the bed, a read a bible verse and then wrote a thought on it and posted it on Facebook groups. That is how my day began. I think it is good to thing to start the day with good thoughts.

Getting myself ready for the day, I got myself busy with my research paper on slums. While I concentrated on writing my research paper, I also thought about going to slums for data collection. At about 11:00 am, I moved out of my house to work outside. Getting some photocopies for a nearby shop close to CSBIER, I met the research colleagues. Then I headed towards Rajarampuri and posted an urgent letter to Delhi. Completing that task, we headed to a slum area. We met a few respondents there and collected data. Then at around 1:30 pm, I headed back to University.

At University campus, I met a few people, did a short chit-chat and then visited the main building. Reaching there at that premises, I found myself waiting for the Eligibility officer as all were having their lunch. At the end of the lunch, as I entered that office, I was asked to sit and wait for the team leader. I waited around 10 minutes and during those 10 minutes, I read a book on Ageing. After the arrival of the team leader, I showed him my papers and then submitted the same to the clerk. Finding no other special work to be done at the University, I got back home. Feeling tired and restless, I took a nap of about 30 minutes. Waking up, I sat with my computer again to work on the research paper.

As the evening was drawing near, I decided to go for a walk by the lake. The evening was peaceful. As I walked down the path, I could hear the birds chirping as they returned to their nest. Having a good walk for the evening, I decided to have a hair cut. Completing the haircut matter, I got myself home, got some vegetables ready and cooked my meal. While the cooking continued, I took a warm shower, had my food after that and then sat for writing the research paper.

It was a good day altogether except that I did something that I think should have been avoided. I don't want to live a life of regret even for a minute. But while I pursue my goal, and try to improve my skills and aptitude, I need to have a focused mind and might maintain the serenity and sanctity of the task at hand.

With this thought at the end of the day, I must resign because it is around 2 a.m in the morning. Praise God that I am still alive and I am breathing......