u/Emotional-ALOO

Last week I found a handwritten note on my cubicle. It was from a colleague. But calling her just a colleague wouldn't be fair.

We joined the same company at the same time, lived in the same neighborhood, and over time became each other's go-to buddy in the office, I used to pick and drop her from work, argue over random things, She knew my favorite dishes and would often make them for me. It was one of those rare friendships that existed beyond office walls. More like siblings than coworkers.

Then one bad day happened.

A petty disagreement turned into silence. We stopped talking. I kept thinking she'd come back and start the conversation. She probably thought the same. Months passed.

The truth is, I was at fault. But my ego kept convincing me there was always another day to fix it.

There wasn't.

4 months passed, and i found this note last week, she is moving to a new organization & neighbourhood, a note of few lines finally humbled me. What I earned from this? A reminder that ego is expensive, and "I'll talk to them tomorrow" is a dangerous assumption.

Recently started hitting the gym and trying to manage my diet properly.

Tried this Chipotle Paneer Burrito Bowl from Maiz Mexican Kitchen for the first time and honestly loved it.

Because of my office & routine, meal prep is difficult for me, so for dinner at least I’m looking for healthy and tasty options similar to this

People from Hinjewadi, Wakad, or Baner, please recommend good places/cloud kitchens from where I can order for healthy meals, high-protein bowls, etc.

Have you ever reached that point in life where you start hating yourself for not becoming the person you once wanted to be?

No clarity.

Just days passing by.

An unhealthy lifestyle.

A wrecked sleep schedule that makes me watch the sunrise every single day before sleeping.

Junk food. Junk thoughts. Junk habits.

Excessive sm#king.

No physical activity.

No focus at work.

Endless social media scrolling.

No financial discipline.

Ignoring friends and family for no reason.

A perfect Picasso of how one should not live.

For the first time, instead of blaming life or circumstances, I’m taking responsibility for it.

Maybe this self-hate is finally turning into a push for change.

I’m writing this post as a challenge to myself to come back after a few months and see whether I stayed the same or became someone better.

A promise that I’ll either fight to become better or stay trapped in the same cycle forever

Also, if someone has been through a similar phase and managed to rebuild themselves, I’d genuinely like to connect sometime.

Looking forward to meeting people who bring healthy energy and better perspectives. Would love to hear stories from ppl over a cup of coffee anyday. Between I'm 24M lives in Hinjewadi.

Thanks for reading.

Thanks to the organizers

Original meetup Post

It's been a month almost, every single day I see sun rising up, then I go to sleep.

I go to bed by 12-1 am, hours pass, thoughts don't stop. Unknowingly it is ruining my entire lifestyle.

Sleep is luxury for me now, how can I afford this ? 😭

(Sorry for the blurry pic)

Avoid laxmi chowk now

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Actually tastes like coffee, Unlike most places I’ve tried, where the cold coffee is overly sweet and tastes more like a milkshake, this one has a proper coffee flavor.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/sJxexDSvj3a4Eog89

Bangalore Tiffin Room on SB Road is one of my go to dosa point.

Yesterday spotted their Baner branch for the first time (no idea when it started)

Tried the Garlic Roast Masala Dosa, taste was good, seating is spacious and open, but service could be better.

📍 https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q8AyU8tG8szArofq6

Back in Bengaluru after 2 years, and this city still carries his smile in every street corner.

Seeing him everywhere somehow makes the city feel warmer again. His smile makes my day. ❤️

#AppuLivesForever

Back in BLR after 2 years in Pune, and I’m still trying to process this evening, it's been an emotional rollercoaster ride since I arrived here and I don't even have words to put up here 🙂 and on top of it, the evening rain somehow made everything even more intense.

Currently staying near Bellandur and trying to cheer myself up by doing what I enjoy most, good food & good conversations.

I’m a big foodie and love exploring cafes, street food spots, or random places with interesting people. If anyone is interested (could be from any area, I can travel since I have bike here) is up for a casual meetup tomorrow, hit me up. Coffee, dinner, snacks anything works, we can plan, I'll be there only till this Monday.

For context: I'm 24M, regularly attend meetups in Pune and I’m also one of the moderators of the Pune Meetups page, so meeting new people has always been something I genuinely enjoy.

Would love to connect with like-minded people in BLR too. DM if interested :)

Hey Bengaluru people 👋

I’m from Pune and have absolutely no clue about good bakeries in your city… so trusting Reddit on this one

My friend lives near HSR and her birthday is next week. I want to surprise her with a cake, but I’ve seen way too many “looks amazing, tastes like cardboard” cakes online.

So please help me out with:

Cakes that actually taste GOOD (non-negotiable)

Aesthetic enough to look birthday-worthy ✨

Reliable delivery in HSR (since I’ll be ordering remotely)

Open to anything, bakeries, hidden gems, home bakers, Instagram pages…

Basically, tell me where you’ve ordered from and didn’t regret it 🙏

Thanks in advance