Today was a relaxed, unexpected day. I woke up later than usual and missed the usual morning rush with the kids. Thankfully, my in-laws helped Yamuna get them off to school.

After breakfast, I had a haircut appointment at 10:30 AM. Yamuna gave me a few quick tasks to finish, and after a refreshing haircut and head massage, I was back home by 11:30.

Just as I arrived, I saw my friend and neighbor looking shaken up. His hands were swollen, and there was some blood on his face — he’d fallen off his scooter. I quickly drove him to the hospital in downtown Madurai, and after making sure he was in good hands, I headed back. On the way, I picked up a watermelon, thinking it might be fun for the kids later.

Back home by 1:30, I took a shower, then had lunch with Yamuna. She mentioned needing flowers, so my friend Santhanam and I went to the flower market. We returned with enough to last two weeks.

When the kids got home, Aradhya and Advaith wanted to make watermelon ice cream. We blended the watermelon, poured it into molds, and set it in the freezer. Then, Advaith and I took a nap until six.

Afterward, I went for a walk and completed my goal of 10,000 steps. In the evening, Santhanam and I went Diwali shopping at Ramraj, and he surprised me with three new shirts! We then picked up his brother-in-law from Madurai Railway Junction and returned home by 10 PM.

Reflecting on the day, it was filled with small joys and the warmth of family and friends. Sometimes, the best days are unplanned.