Calories, Conversations, and Chicken Biriyani, A Day at the Workshop

Today felt like running a marathon inside my college campus without wearing sports shoes. The workshop brought so many faces together, but what burned my calories was not the sessions ,it was my endless walk from the Principal’s chamber to the auditorium and back again. Everyone, including the faculty, worried about every small thing. I just smiled because I knew one truth no matter how much we stress, things will flow on their own.

My highlight of the day was not the workshop sessions, but arranging lunch for the chief guests. The menu? The king of all dishes chicken biriyani. I couldn’t resist being part of it (well, not the workshop part, but the biriyani part!).

By evening, my energy was almost gone, but duty called. I dropped our Principal and treated myself to a strong sugarless coffee at a tiny tea shop. That coffee didn’t just wake me up it tasted like a well-earned medal after a long day. Just when I thought it was over and I could finally go home, another faculty needed a drop.

What could have been a tiring task turned into a blessing. During the drive, we spoke about academic goals, career dreams, and ideas that truly ignited my mind. By the time I reached home, I was both exhausted and inspired.

The day ended with me replying to messages and writing this blog. Workshops are meant to build knowledge, but today built something else laughter, memories, and small moments of joy wrapped in chicken biriyani and strong coffee. Sometimes, that’s all you need to make a day perfect.

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