Reflections on a Day of Tech Glitches, Gratitude, and Growth

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Some days feel like a kaleidoscope of chaos, clarity, and contemplation. Today was one such day — full of tech trials, broken glass, unexpected conversations, and a few quiet life lessons.

The morning began slowly. I woke around 6:30 AM, but didn’t actually roll out of bed until 7:30. A quick driving lesson with Akash was on the schedule — just a trip to the office parking lot and back. It was a small accomplishment, but a grounding one.

Work-wise, things were off-track from the beginning. I missed the 9 AM IR project stand-up and didn’t attend any of the IR calls through the day. Instead, I was buried in a mountain of IT troubleshooting. Ubuntu 25.04 failed to install. Then 24.04.5 also refused to cooperate. I considered downgrading but instead gave MX Linux a shot — it's what’s running on Ankur’s Toshiba, so I figured it was worth exploring.

And then there was the center table. Smashed — by none other than Mahi, Chulbul, and Moni. A reminder, perhaps, that impermanence is everywhere. A lesson, albeit a sharp one.

Later in the evening, Binu from work messaged me, wondering why I missed a call and asking for testing updates. I pinged the relevant teammates — Bindu, Anusha, Varsha — and relayed the request. It was a small task, but one that pulled me back into the workstream after a disconnected day.

In between it all, I found moments for gratitude. I’m thankful to Shridhar and Shiben — two constants in the maze of day-to-day questions and management tasks. There are many more I could thank — mentors, colleagues, teammates — each playing a part in this journey.

And forgiveness? That too found its place. To those who’ve hurt me — intentionally or otherwise — I offer forgiveness. Not because I have to, but because I want to move forward lighter.

Three lessons stood out today:

Impermanence – whether in shattered glass or failed installations.

Respect – we bow not just to rank, but to the divinity in others.

Planning – shared some freelance advice with Ankit and Akash, reminding them (and myself) that thoughtful planning is often the difference between chaos and calm.

Life’s still a bit crazy. But I’m learning to walk through the madness with gratitude — and maybe a little Linux.

God bless.