Of course, I didn't do much than this. The weather is changing rapidly here. We can barely stay at home without using a fan.
At evening mum made fruit custards. Now that was the best thing for today. At dinner I had Hilsha fish. Yum!
Today is Int'l Mother Language Day. It is also a public holiday in Bangladesh. I along with the family guests had an invitation to attend. I made a plan to ditch the invitation and went out with my younger brother.
We couldn't hang out together this time because he had tests to attend and apparently he is super busy nowadays.
Anyway, we went out for shopping just to find out all the shopping malls were closed. It's a public holiday, dumbo!
Anyways, luckily some showrooms were open so we both roamed around. I bought Shakil a 'Panjabi', traditional men's dress. He bought food for both of us as a treat. That was nice!
It's been 1 week of my father's surgery. So today I took him to the hospital for the finale check up. Finally he got rid of that bandage he was carrying for a week. Now there's a mark of the stich though. It is nice to see his neck returned to it's original shape.
My father's friend came along with us but all the time he was using Facebook. Trust me when I say he is a facebook addict. My dad never liked facebook and honestly he is using all types of metaphor to make my uncle stop using that app rapidly. Unfortunately, uncle is too much obsessed to listen what my dad is saying.
I get the dress I ordered to make few days ago. I was supposed to take it on 15th instant. Anyway, late is better than never.
Tomorrow is International Mother Language day. Back in Korea, Bangladeshi community made a monument on the memory of language martyrs of 1952. Wish I were there!
Today it was beach day. As maybe I already mentioned, I live in beach area. So it didn't cost me wasting a good amount of time in traffic. My cousin was so eager to taste crab so he was amused to have some finally. Crab isn't common food in Bangladesh. Dry fruits and nuts from Myanmar are very popular in local beach market. My aunt bought some of those Burmese products. Those night market got dazzling lights as if there's a festival going on. Don't want to bother you saying about the numerous amount of people there were.
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We returned at night. I watched a German movie, 'The Lives of Others'
That's a very good one indeed.
So long I have avoided going out as much as I can because of terrible traffic jam. But as the guests arrived and I'm the only one without any 'real work' to do, so I was assigned to show around these people.
Today we went to Foy's Lake. The lake was named after it's designer Mr.Foy. Yes it's a human made lake and the small hills made a beautiful natural view around. However, few years ago Concord company took the whole area lease from Chittagong Railway and made a small amusement park.
We tried some rides there and hiked a small hill too. Okay, what do they call a smaller version of a hill? That's what I mean here by the word hill. My uncle was so eager to ride on the Pirate Ship and I am 100% sure he regretted every second of it. His face turned pale eventually we are lucky nothing bad happened. A heart attack could have been anytime.
We had icecream and returned at night. Over all, the visit was fun!
Sister of my father along with her husband and a son came to visit us. That's the very first thing happened today. I watched a good amount of time on watching Sherlock and Planet Earth. Don't judge me!
I went to meet a friend and chatted for a while
Well, two hours and more.
I had the sweetest coffee ever!
As we are not used to with guests at our house. Now we need to share beds. Me, my mother and aunt sharing the queen bed. Right now, I'm writing this blog and this two lady talking about verses and impact of those holy words in life. Not to mention, I hate sharing beds. -_-
It was a better day than last few days. I went out with my friends. Met two of them actually. We had spicy crabs together with some drinks. We chatted for hours, of course.
Hower, after returning home I wasn't feeling good. For some reason my right eye was aching. It's crazy, I use both of my eyes same amount of time but only right one is pretending to be tired. Mater of irony, my friend recently told about right sided problem of her body.
Today I watched another movie. I read a book too. However, as Bigganjatra debunked a fraud who was claiming evolution is false. As a member of the group and I had nothing else to do, I activity tried to explain all the misunderstanding as far as I could. This lead me to read science journals too.
I had usual foods like most other days. Anyway, there were a kind of fried rice cake, locally known as 'Khaj-kata Pitha' for my evening snacks.
Happy Valentines Day! Holding a hundred percent single relationship status, this year spent all day at home. (As if it's something new!) and nobody asked me out!
*crying in corner*
I watched a movie, 'The Giver'. A scifi one. Also watched Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood. It got me hooked up. Believe it or not, it's my first anime. I read an awesome short story of Asimov as well.
At night my father once again asked me what'd I do with my degree on Biological Science?
Oh well,I can't show him any meme from "Trust me, I'm a Biologist."
Seems like any news about Korea, most likely N. Korea should be in my knowledge. I never cared about these two Korea's politics and that made my father shake his head in disappointment.
It's first day of Spring! At morning I woke up early. I had a plan to join the spring festival but then remembered it's operation day of my father. Once again, I'm a terrible person!
Me along with him went to the hospital. I signed the consent paper as his guardian. Okay, I shouldn't feel that much excited about this after all I'm an university student now.
Anyway, it took almost all day to wait in a cue for that minor surgery. It was a beningn tumor as doctor said lipoma on the back of his neck. However, to be frank, other four members of my family were so afraid about this I'm now questioning on my position on this family.
Seriously, it's a small one what he didn't even consider to get rid off at first. I pushed him continuously since I arrived and all of them now pretending it's a massive surgery. You didn't even care when it was there for like two years!
After a very long time today I had a beef burger. Definitely I was super hungry at that time.
I watched Fullmetal Alchemist brotherhood at night.
Anyway, here's the instructions to the visitors outside of OT (Ref:photo).
And yes, my father is doing great.
Today I didn't have any plan to go out. As it's Darwin Day I planned to study about evolution again. I started making Bengali subtitle of a movie but soon I gave up. Don't have enough patience for that. I watched another episode of Planet Earth II. Once again kudos to the team worked to bring the reality of animals in different places in front of us.
According to Bengali to calender, tomorrow is first day of Spring. There will be some program to celebrate the festival.
Last night, I asked to have some 'Jilapi' and today my brother and dad bought 'Jiapi' for me. Apparently, I had lots of 'Jilapis' in a day. Still there are some left over.
I never was a fan of food and unlike most Bengalis sweet isn't my favorite. However, enjoyed the texture of 'Jilapi' after a long time. Those still wondering what's a Jilapi is maybe already guessed this is a kind of sweet. Probably the most common one in Bangladesh.
Last night one of my school mate asked me to join her to visit school. I thought, why not?
So around 10am we were infront of sailors colony:01 gate. At first, the guards didn't let us go in. Being 'civilian' you can't get into 'protected' Navy Colony easily. You must need special permission from officials. Anyway, we requested the guards saying we graduated 4 years ago (It's been 5 years though) and we don't live in this city anymore (it's partially true.I don't.)
Wemanaged to influence the guards. Though we had to provide our addressanand phone number. The guard didn't even notice my phone number didn't start with BD mobile codes.
The school is changed in a rapid way. Firstly, We got a fancy gate now. The huge field didn't look the same way bigger anymore. Experience made us feel it like a smaller now and of course some construction works are going on a part of it. We got a new 'Shahid Minar' monument on the memory of language martyrs of 1952. There were new school buildings as well. The teachers common room us changed as well.
Unfortunately couldn't meet all the teachers. Many of them already retired. However, I can't deny I was happy to see those taught me in school still remembered me. Well, extra curricular activities make you a familiar face indeed! *wink*
It was a mixed of feelings seeing other kids wearing the same uniform amd roaming around in off period like we were used to. We also had some snacks from our canteen.
Anyway, aftee going through a memory lane for a decent amount of time and comparing what was before what's new we both headed back to ours home.
I bade my friend goodbye for another year.
Today I woke up super early! It was 4.30 am when I checked the time. Well, honestly I couldn't sleep well whole night. I register my courses as soon as the website opened. Finally was able to select the courses I wanted. The "only" compromise I had to made is selecting morning classes for all weekdays.
I had to go to the shopping mall alone for changing the jacket. After that I went to attend the meeting of Bigganjatra aka Biggan-adda at Nextop office.
I met Masum vai, Ismail vai, Prottoy Prokash vai and some others for thr first time. We discussed over several topics. I brought some "watching & reading" materials from Masum vai. After about one and half hour we went for lunch. Sadly, I couldn't join them to 'Avoymitro Ghat' for boat ride. I had to come back at home.
Because it's Friday, I didn't have to face any traffic jam.
I watched the movie 'Arrival' at night and also watched first episode of 'Planet Earth II'
As usual I totally forgot to take a snap with other 'Bigganjatri' and here's a selfie of the members (without me). However, a day well spent.
I planned to go out for shopping today. My school mate Farah asked me to meet her and we went together. We spend whole day together. I bought a jacket and ordered a dress. Farah also boughtt several makeup and cosmetic products. We walked a lot though!
During lunch we met a guy almost our father's aged. We had a short chat with him too.
I returned home and found somehow the jacket turned smaller. Of course there was a problem, maybe during packing it was changed. I've to go there again. ugh!
I had Coral fish for dinner.
Maybe because of walking I got a very bad headache. So went for bed early.
I had my course registration today and I couldn't get enrolled into any of the courses I planned to do. I didn't have sufficient internet data. So I had to recharge my phone and by the time I did it I was already late. Of course, the slow didn't help. I have another chance on this Friday though.
Rest of all was as usual.
So today I watched the movie 'Tomboy' again. My younger brother asked me to do his practical notebook drawings. I hate to do that but I have nothing else to do. Boredom at level best!
I had rice cake which almost tastes like Korean Tteok.
Anyway, today I started a small project. I'm going to spend three hours after evening on this project. Around 21 days in hand. Let's see!
I had a plan with my friends but somehow at the very last moment it was cancelled. People are busy!
Anyway, I watched a movie today. My mother made Beef Halim at evening. Yeah, I am having meat (beef or chicken) everyday at least one time. I had fish for dinner though. Like any other Bangladeshi family we talked over fish to be precise, Deshi Rui during whole dinner time.
Me and my father had a long discussion over international politics. My family was making fun how would I deal with the situation if suddenly the crazy leaderoor North decides to start a fight with South Korea.
I'm terrible person sometimes because of my gene, you see!
I watched a movie. It was a pre-register period for my class. After last semester I am really uncertain about my new semester. I am allowed to take 20 credits but I don't think it will be a good idea. So for now I am thinking about taking less credits. Unfortunately, there's no class from my favorite professors. It's not going to be easy!
I write a little bit more.
Another day wasted. I read a novella which costed almost all my day. I also write a few more. I better finish the story before I lose my interest.
My friends agreed to meet day after tomorrow. I hope nobody will back off at very last moment. There's huge possibility though!
I had "Loitta Fish" for dinner. I didn't know the English name and found it is called "Bombay Duck" according to Wikipedia. Don't ask me why?!
Raising up in Chittagong, a sea-coastal are of Bangladesh, although my parents are from North Bengal I inherited some local habits. None of my parents are fan of this but I always found this "duck" delicious.
Today I planned to go bank as Soumitra da asked me for a favor. After waking up I realized it's Friday. It's weird just two years and I'm so much used to with weekly holidays on Saturday and Sundays.
I was expecting a mail today. Seems like I have to wait longer. I'm tired of trying to get my friends together. I understand everyone is busy and I don't blame them. It's just bad timing, I mean my vacation. Even both my brothers have Finale Exams now!
I found ants are being attracted to my laptop. Before things turn bad I tried some insect killer. Hope it will work.
My younger brother snoring again on my next bed. I prefer the noisy refrigerator I had for last four months. I just want my room back like I had two years ago.
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My uncle called and wanted to know if I want to visit his village. I said him I will think about it. I became too much used to with this lazy routined life I guess.
I read two books. I also made a good progress on the story I'm working on right now. It's sad I can't show it to Dir though. I wrote a decent amount in Bengali. Too much effort is needed to turn the whole thing in English.
So some of the books I "rescued" were in terrible condition so tried to give them a hope to live. It was difficult process though.
I read a book and write a little bit. At evening I took a nap. Soumitra da called and while talking I found I made a mistake last time when I gave him my Bangaldeshi number. Anyway, like always it was helpful to talk with him and now I have some "real" things to do.
At night after dinner me and my brother watched some old Hindi songs. We didn't recognise many of the casts so I googled them. We felt so old while doing so, though!
We ended up discussing how fabulous childhood we had! Now it's so awkward that we're not even on our thirties but already it feels we're all too grown up.