Betterlife - The Diary Game |9th September , 2024 |A Day of Learning and Unexpected Wins

Myself @aspiya From #Bangladesh

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Greetings Wonderful Individuals

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I trust and believe all of you are in good health and out of harm’s way especially in this period of extremely hot weather. Today the sun was eager to draw our attention to its dominance over all the inhabitants of the city, it poured its burning light on everything and the temperature rose considerably. In the recent days, the weather has been very hot and people just can’t handle it anymore but I have learned that the only way one can survive the heat is by drinking a lot of water to stay hydrated. Nevertheless, today was a different story; the weather today was severely hot, but the day proved to be rather marvelous, filled with relationships, knowledge, and a simple yet pleasant surprise.

It was a mixed-up day as I woke up expecting to attend an important morning event focused on mental health issues. After a cup of tea, I proceeded to the venue and prepared to be as active in the discussions as possible. It was good and well planned for and within an hour and a half we were brought through an analysis of mental health- a subject that concerns us all. The briefing was informative and gave fresh ideas concerning physical and mental well-being. When the breakfast session was brought in, I felt at least fulfilled despite the tired feeling that was enveloping me.

After this, I had to catch my breath and re-energize for the second half of the day. As always, I prefer being ahead of things especially because I have a three-year-old boy to care for and luckily yesterday I had prepared lunch.

We took our lunch immediately after my husband came back from work and then went to the market to prepare for my parent’s visit. Only a couple of hours later, we went shopping for fish, and different types of meat like beef, chicken, and vegetables – the colors felt stark compared to the heat outside. We did not stay for too long though since I had another big function to attend in the evening.

Tonight’s program was dedicated to flight safety or, as some would call it, flight survivability—which I have always been concerned about being a wife of a pilot. This made it very important for us to know the part we also play in safety both on the ground and in the air. The program was divided into two parts: which we followed by a discussion as well as a quiz in which we were supposed to solve questions based on what we had learned. Listening to the flow of the conversation this time, I overpowered my fascination with how much is left to be discovered, if not for cockpit enthusiasts.

This was even more evident during the quiz session which was the highlight of the evening surprise. I did not even think I would win anything but when the winners were being announced the first position was mine. I was speechless—I never had thought of actually winning, let alone coming in the first place. It was such a delightful moment that I never expected I would feel that way. Alternatives After the program there was a tea and snacks session, and everybody congratulated me on my success. As I left the house elated feeling, I got home and informed my husband about it; he was happy for me because I had achieved that little victory.

Toward the end of the day, I thought it would be great to make chicken momos for dinner and I wasn’t wrong. These were soft and full of flavor; it could only mean that I was going to enjoy the moment out of the busy day. They were delicious, and my husband enjoyed them immensely; the compliments arising from the meal prepared topped up a great wonderful day with my family.

Looking back to the day’s events, I conclude that today was not only too hot and filled with a rush, but today was a sign that even if some of the programs are boring, being able to learn and knowing that it does not end with the programs, means so much. It was a day of toughness, cooperation, and small achievements which helped create a stronger bond between all of us. Although the day was hot today, the day was an enriching experience, which made my heart happy with the new knowledge gained and the relationships built.