It was my quarterly feedback from Suman. We had a 1:1 meeting. I was not expecting good words from her, some intuitions.

You are doing good, infact very good. You have taken the ownership. You know whom to talk, how to talk, whom to involve. You are fetching people contact outside team as well. Thats good.

You are handling Shriya, Parag with nno conflicts. Thats good. 

You are asking people to take care of work, be it Parag or Mudit. 

You are looking after bigger picture of project. You are deciding which tech stack to choose, which LB, DB, infra, git etc.

You are doing good code reviews, there are always some comments. And, people are doing those changes.

You have prepared very nice document, that contained details. We normally doesn't do documents.

You have taken ownership of USB data validation, thats good. You are doing it with good responsibility.

1. Help us to kickstart the project. First cut of project. First cut is difficult, then team will handle. After that, you might be involved in other project.

2. Make an impact on external world, like write blog on security, ticketing, think of patents, think of new technologies, think of doing security belts etc.

3. Ensure team follows best practices, like PR review, branches standardization, PR templates, deployment workflow etc.

I was not expecting lot of good words. But, it was lot more than expectation.

I got quarterly Feedback - Checkin with Suman

Daksh had to speak on one of the Nobel Prize winners. We choose Albert Einstein.

Albert was a mathematician and physicist.

He won Nobel prize in 1921 and won the Copley Medal in 1925.

He won Nobel price for his explanation of Photo-electric effect.

I chose him because he was very smart in Maths and Physics.

Albert Einstein was born in March 14, 1879, Germany.

He faced lot of trouble in his childhood financially.

He also loved  to play classical music and violin.

After his death, doctors removed his brain for study.

They found that the area which is responsible for 3d visualization and mathematics was 15% wider than people who have normal intelligence.

Daksh's preparation for Nobel Prize Winner - Albert Einstein

My parents were here for a quick visit. They stayed here for around 10 days. They went back today.

They booked a bla-bla car, which is really a fantastic service. He was so confused on picking up which timing. I had to leave my running meeting in the middle to drop them. But, its ok.

Papa badly wanted both the kids to drop them. The time for the car was: 5:20 PM. Bhavika was sleeping. Papa went in the room and said something to Bhavika to which she wake up. But she slept soon.

So, when we were standing in front of the lift, I was almost iside the lift. I heared Bhavika's cry. I went inside, and took her with us as well. Papa was happy. Kanika was not :)

So, we reached there, and dropped them. Bhavika started crying, seeing her grand parents were going. All right. Bhavika cried 3-4 times while returning as well. She said cutely: "My Amma, My Baba ji".

I asked Daksh, aren't you feeling sad. He said, OK-OK. He never expressed himself. He really loves their company. Last. time, he cried badly. I haven't seen him lately cried for someone.

Parents went back. Overall a nice memory

Although, its not a good title. But, i"m really pissed off with Ankit. I'm already not a big fan of his lateness.

So, it started with a website work that he wanted. I brought Abhinav in between and let them work. Its been more than 2 months now. Abhinav is also doing stupid work by not completing a small website. 

Its me, who is bringing both of them on meeting. Its me who is telling to give Abhinav a Demo to them. They never come on time in meetings, they are not giving their social pages. They are not giving him their actual images that they want to use. They gave few images, that after repeatitive messages from me.

Its me, who bought their domain name, I purchased their web-hosting.

I did setup our last meeting to bring everybody on same page. Nobody came in that meeting, I was so angry with both of them. Actually, three of them. Shivam was also invited. 

I dropped a message on whatsapp, anybody coming? Abhinav responded 20 mins later. I was already exited the meeting. I did not reply. I had made my plan not to involve in any of their work.

Shivam called me, and said he was in some office work. I just said, you guys see yourself now.

I tried calling him few days back. His phone was busy. I expected that he will call me. But he did not. Wow.

Yesterday, I called him again. He picked up the call and said, I will cal you back. And, he did not.

I was in so much anger and pissed off. I will not call him and straight away going to tell him that you manage your work.

Being a close relative, it was their duty to call me back when they promised. Its actually an insult.

He called next day, at around 10. I did not pick his call. I thought of calling him next day. He called on Kanika's phone. 

He started by saying he came late from shop and his health was not good. So he couldn't call. I just said ok. He talked about somethings, I was just not interested in his talking. I just said ok, formality kind of. I wanted to make him realize that people do feel bad.

Pissed-off with Ankit

Since so many days, I wanted to call to few relatives and friends. I did not miss it today.

I called my BigB, and did a casual chit-chat. I did tell him the work going on in my flat. I also did talk to Bhabhi ji. I'm glad I did that. 

Next was Abhinav. I called him to close the website work that he was doing for Ankit. This time, I clearly conveyed my unhappiness over not attending the meeting on time that I fixed last time. I told him, I was unhappy with both of you. But, now its your responsibility to finish this, I'm not involved in this anymore. And, we did few technical chit-chat. It ended on good note.

It was Sachin's birthday (one of my old friend from YNR). I did not have his number, I messaged him on facebook and he gave me his number. I called him. It was a good feeling talking to him. Its been so many years. I remember, last time I talked to him regarding Tinu (who did took my money in wrong way). And, Sachin was also not helping me as he was living near to him. Anyway, I felt happy talking to him.

Next, I called Chacha ji. For first full or minute, he was just saying: "Aaj kaise kar liya". I just smiled, and wondering did you call? It also felt good talking to him. It was a regular chit-chat. He continuously told me I think you called me for some work, you did not call me just like that. I was like, come on. Its a usual call. It was also a good call.

I also called Ankit. He usually never called by himself (Very rarely). I called him just like that and to tell him that finish your website work fast. He picked my call and said that he will call later. And, he did not call that day, until now (next day). I was super angry to him because of that. He always does that, and thinks he is super busy in this world. Super non-professional. Actually, non-sense behavior.

Calls to relatives/friends after long time

OMG, I've been waiting for this since so many days.

Today was also another day, when the fabricator promised to deliver the railing. I went there at 3:30 in another hope. And, to see rest of the work going on in the flat.

The work was going in full swing, it is just that the whole house is in mess. Its all dirty, thanks to our contractor.

My eyes were all on the main gate, continuously searching for the railing. In few minutes, I saw lot of guards were looking at our flat. I was afraid, as what if they will again ask for FMG. I prayed so much at that time. I could see the guy was waiting for guards to give them clearance. I could see, the main guard talking to someone on phone. I was really afraid what if he will not allow now. I could see, he is shaking his head. May be on our railing, or on something else.

After about 5 mins, one of labour went down. The guy must have called him to come down. I was just continuously praying. I was watching the whole scene closely.

Fially, I could see the two labourers lifted the railing and entered in the premise. Oh, I was relaxed. Untill the railing could enter in the flat, I was in so much tension.

When it entered our flat. It was like, something precious thing coming. I wanted to touch it. 

Now, its all settled. But, now I'm worried about the installation. I hope they will not put any more issues in that.

I have to get premission for welding work tomorrow.

Finally the railing is inside

We were out in market to buy tiles. We got late. Daksh is really helping us these days, by being brave and responsible. He agrees to remain at home along with Bhavika. She takes care of Bavika when she wake up.

Usually, Daksh do something that caused Bhavika to wake up early. Either by his TV or tablet sound.

In the meantime, Bhavika wake up and she did potty. Our dear Daksh helped her cleaning it. I remember its the second time, he did it. It was a big help.

Daksh helped Bhavika clean 

I don't know, how much I prayed GOD for this. I lost few of my sleep because of this. I regret my decision of buying this flat because of this.

Today, the guy promised that he will bring the railing. The main hurdle is that Jaypee guards should let it come in. Its the main hurdle. I'm in so much tension.

The fabricator guy is so useless that he refused even today. Come on. Its been so many days, I think around 15 days. I'm listening from Ramesh, that he promised today, now after 2 days, after 2 days. I warned Ramesh that I had a bad experience with the same guy. How can these people do their work.

Today Balcony should be fixed

I talked to him, and just wished him luck for future. I did to ask whether your business is to doing well, and bla-bla. I told him, you didn't meet before going. And wished him luck.

I was actually feeling bad for him, as people come to this city to fulfill their dreams. And, they were probably in bad financial conditions. Rahul mentioned this before, that his business is not doing well.

I also thought that people, do overspend, just for show-off. They were like this. If your financial condition is not good, then it is your responsibility to reduce your expenses, keep your kids in less expensive schools. But, no.

Rahul (Father of Harsh) Left Noida finally

As I mentioned, there is some work going on in our new flat. Due to Jaypee's problems, I'm in constant fear that whether Jaypee will allow extension of balcony or not. Its been so many days, that our contractor is working very slowly. We decided that he will finish his work on 31st Aug 2021. But, no. If he will go by this spee, he will require another month.

Yesterday, I went to flat. Seeing, he has made a big mess, kept flat dirty. I called our electrician Jitender, to discuss pending work. I also took his advice about balcony. According to him, there should be no trouble now.

I tried my luck going to the vendor to whom Ramesh has given railing work. I went to his shop, took his number and talk to him. He said, it will take 2 more days. I told him, you take more days, but tell me a date, when it will be finalized. Its been a week since you are telling lies.

Balcony Railing has become a big event these days

Yesterday, Daksh and Bhavika wwere playing. Daksh, as usual, became extra energetic. And, I don't know what exactly they were doing, Bhavika got hurt by a sharp corner of almirah. And, it was blood. It was a sharp cut. She cried a lot. I took her, Kanika took her. She cried for almost half an hour. 

Kanika applied some medicine. Bhavika was demanding a thorough care throughout the day. We pampered her a lot. In afternoon, I brought some other medicine. Which did some wonders to her wound. I went to temple in evening with her. And, she was in my arms throughout the time, in temple. Although, we went on her cycle.

In night, the time to put some more medicine before sleep. She said, "Thik ho gaya". (Its all healed). Medicine is finished :)

Bhavika got hurt, little deep cut in her leg's finger

Today, Shivi called Kanika and did some chit-chat.

Shivi told her that her marriage is fixed in November. And, her brother Shubham who is in USA since last 4-5 years, can not come. Due to some VISA problem.

My philosophy of not going abroad got some backing from these incidents. I mean, what is the point if you can not come in the happy and sad times of your family. What is the point in earning money then.

Few months back, her both parents were admitted to hospital due to Covid. And, they were all alone wiwth tie daughter. What is the point!

Shivi marriage, and I think her brother cant attend her wedding

Kanika was talking to Harsh's mother about any play school for our daughter. She informed her that they are going to Jaipur, and leaving Noida. He is joining a company. He was doing a business here, and it might not working well.

Rahul (Father of Harsh) is leaving Noida

https://www.lifeintext.com/journals/its-a-headache-since-we-bought-the-flat

I was almost restless throughout the day about the railing. Today was the day, railing has to come. I talked to Ramesh, our contractor, and he said it will come by 3. 

I did my lunch, and go straight there. I waited till 4:30, and asked again. He called the guy who was making railing. He said, it will come in 2 days. I was furious over him. I said, why are you keepig me in false promise, didn't you talk to him. he gave me some excuse.

Waiting for railing to come 

Today was my time for getting second dose of vaccination. It was scheduled at 12:30 in my office. I went, and it was smooth except the guy at counter was not finding my records for 1st dose.

Lets see, if I will get any fever or not.

I got my Second Dose of Covishield - Corona Time

We bought another flat in Jaypee Klassic B1-204 last month.

We were having some construction in flat. The flat was in such a good condition that we could start living in the flat. But, when someone has some extra money, they start wasting it. Anyway, we wanted to have a living room balcony there, and remove 2 walls to have a full fledged slider there, to have a big look.

But, everything requires a permission from Jaypee. Its been almost a month since the work started. And, 2 times the work has stopped. As Jaypee personals had come to stop the work. And strange thing is they came for a balcony which was already built. So, I had to goto Jaypee office 2 times. 

In first visit, I got approval for alimunium sliders. I forgot to add the safety grills in it. And, the guards were very strict. I did give some money to the superviser Vipin. And just by his support, we proceeded for the work. 

When I went first, Vipin straight away said, it can't be done. I was like, come on. How this can't be done? Then, he helped me in visiting to some senior there. And, somehow we got the permission. But, I forgot to add the railing.

Then, they somehow saw our already extended balcony. And, they kept on saying that this is not allowed. Which was something already built, I had to reply on. That guy was also understanding this, but I did not understand why he was there to stop the work.

Again, I went. This time, we couldn't find any senior staff. So, I had to come back. But, I got his permission to get the trolly unloaded.

I went in evening, and waited for Mr Arvind for almost half an hour, he came. And, went. Asking to meet some other guy. I met him, and he straight away said that let them do any work. I was like, great. But, give me this in permission as these guys do not listen. To which he said, I will not give anything in written, but its allowed. I nodded this with that Jaypee guy and Vipin.

I was happy, that I got the permission for everything.

I think tomorrow is the time, when the railing will come and it will be installed in a day or two. And, today guard said I will not allow railing. I again, became furious, sad and angry. Only that junior most guard was complaining. I asked, why are you becoming hero. You are disturbing now. He argued for few time, and I asked him to keep quite, and allow the stuff tomorrow. I gave him offer of 200 Rs.

Somehow, he agreed. But, I do not have faith in him.

Lets see tomorrow. I'm too much in prayer mode.

But, its so much tension for sure. I was regretting buying this flat. As, it was much tension. We could have bought some expensive flat with nno hasstle. It is just to save some money, we bought this flat.

Its a headache since we bought the flat

So, I started running again since last 3 days. As I mentioned, I left the plan to leave Aobde now. And, the plan seems to be a long one :)

I thought of giving time to my health now. 

Today, as I parked my cycle. I met Amit, he was running with his wife. I was surprised, and greeted. We talked, I did a full round of running with him.

And, then another round alone. Running is one of the best exercise for full body. I hope to continue it for long time.

Starting Running again since Monday, Met Amit today

First: https://www.lifeintext.com/journals/ayush-got-placed-happy-moment

He refused to join https://www.lifeintext.com/journals/ayush-decided-not-to-join-the-company!

Today he called and told me that he has joined it. His teacher has forcefully asked him to join. His reasos were not reasonable. Still he is no mood to join it. But, lets see.

Good thing is, he will get full salary. No internship.

Ayush joined the company

Today, Sandeep is leaving Suma's team. I did talk to him about the reason in informal way.

she was micro-managing the team. And according to him, Shriya and Yogesh are also in same state. She never said anything about work. Her feedbacks were very strange. And, not very useful. They are rather painful, and confusing.

Well, I also had similar experience with Suman. 

Sandeep leaving Suman's team because of her

Bhumika Singhal left Adobe yesterday. She is going to USA for doing MS in data science.

It was really a unique experience working with her. We had quite different views about everything.

I will write more about her sometime later.