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Date: 01/10/2025 | Time: Morning

1.
I set an alarm for 6, but woke up at 5,
Feeling so proud — wide awake, alive!
Then I blinked once… and opened my eyes at nine,
My “early bird” title? No longer mine.

2.
Tried to cook pasta, forgot the salt,
Blamed the recipe — not my fault!
Guests smiled politely, chewing slow…
Even the dog whispered, “Please, let it go.”

Rajat Chandra Sarmah,

Guwahati, Assam, India
Instagram: @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube: @conversewithasmile

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Date: 30/09/2025

Have you noticed how a weeknight evening disappears in a blink, while weekend evenings stretch lazily? It’s the curious trick of the human mind—when freedom is scarce, time runs faster.

On workdays, dinner, chores, and tomorrow’s worries chase us until the night feels like a guest who never stayed. But on weekends, the same hours breathe differently—longer walks, slower meals, or simply doing nothing makes time feel generous.

Perhaps the lesson is this: weeknights can be reclaimed, even in small ways. A cup of tea without hurry, a short conversation without screens, or five minutes of music can stretch the evening. Time doesn’t vanish—it waits for how we choose to hold it.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @converse with a smile

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @converse with a smile

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Date: 30/09/2025

Venice, Italy, is often described as a city like no other. Built on over a hundred small islands, connected by canals and bridges, it seems to float upon the water. Gondolas gliding through narrow waterways remain the most iconic image, offering a glimpse of centuries-old palaces reflected in the ripples.

Beyond its romantic charm, Venice carries deep history. St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace remind visitors of its power as a maritime republic. The Piazza San Marco still feels like the city’s living room, where both locals and travelers gather.

But Venice also whispers fragility. Rising sea levels threaten its very existence, making each visit feel precious. To walk its stone alleys or sip coffee by the canals is to touch beauty—and understand the importance of preserving it for generations to come.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @converse with a smile

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @converse with a smile

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Date: 30/09/2025

Content:
1️⃣ The Fitness Band
Rahul’s new fitness band buzzed, “Time to walk!” He stood up, walked to the fridge, and grabbed a samosa. The band hasn’t buzzed since.

2️⃣ The Meeting Link
Priya joined a meeting five minutes early. Ten minutes later, she realized she’d been talking to herself—the link was for yesterday’s call.

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
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Date: 29/09/2025

Why is it that pens are never where you left them? One day they’re on the desk, the next they’ve joined the secret society of missing stationery. Borrowed, misplaced, or simply gone rogue—no one knows.

Every household has a drawer full of pen caps but no pens, or pens that write only until you hand them to someone else. It’s a puzzle so universal that it feels like a prank the universe is playing on us.

Perhaps pens don’t vanish at all. Maybe they’re conspiring, scribbling their own stories somewhere. Until then, we keep buying new ones, feeding the mystery with every refill.

—
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @converse with a smile

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Date: 29/09/2025

Ethiopia is often called the birthplace of coffee, and for good reason. Legend says a goat herder first noticed the energizing berries centuries ago. Today, coffee ceremonies remain central to Ethiopian life, blending tradition with hospitality.

But Ethiopia’s richness goes beyond coffee. In Lalibela, rock-hewn churches carved in the 12th century still host prayers, standing as marvels of devotion and skill. The highlands offer landscapes that shift from green plateaus to dramatic valleys, alive with unique wildlife.

Add to this the rhythm of traditional music and the colorful dances of its many ethnic groups, and Ethiopia becomes more than a country—it becomes an experience. It’s Africa’s story told in stone, song, and a steaming cup of coffee.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @converse with a smile

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
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YouTube @converse with a smile

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Date: 29/09/2025

1️⃣ The Office Plant
Suresh watered the office plant every morning. It thrived so much that his boss said, “If only you gave that much care to your reports.”

2️⃣ The Mirror Trick
Anita placed a mirror opposite her fridge. Now, before eating cake, she had to look herself in the eye. The cake still disappeared—but so did the guilt.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @converse with a smile

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @converse with a smile

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Date: 28/09/2025

Ask anyone who does laundry, and they’ll agree: washing machines eat socks. Science says it’s tangling, static, or just careless sorting. But honestly—doesn’t it feel more like a mystery?

One day you put in ten pairs and get back nine singles. Where do the missing ones go? Secret sock societies? Parallel universes? Or are the machines secretly collecting ransom for detergent?

Humor aside, the disappearing sock has become a universal comedy. It reminds us not to take daily frustrations too seriously—sometimes, life is simply laughing at us.

So, next time a sock goes missing, smile. Maybe it just needed a holiday.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @converse with a smile

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @converse with a smile

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Date: 28/09/2025

If you’ve ever enjoyed a bar of chocolate, chances are it began in Ghana. This West African country is the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, and for many farmers, the crop is more than livelihood—it is pride.

Travel through Ghana’s countryside, and you’ll see cocoa trees shading the red soil. Farmers carefully harvest the pods, crack them open, and let the beans ferment in banana leaves. The aroma rising from this process is the first whisper of the chocolate we know.

Beyond economics, cocoa has shaped Ghana’s culture. Local festivals honor the crop, and schoolchildren learn about it as part of their heritage. Cocoa connects Ghana to the world, sweetening lives across continents while carrying with it stories of resilience, tradition, and global ties.

—
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @converse with a smile

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Date: 28/09/2025

1️⃣ The Alarm War
Rina set three alarms—6:00, 6:05, 6:10. By 7:00, they were still ringing, and Rina was still sleeping. The neighbors, however, were wide awake.

2️⃣ The Smart Refrigerator
Arun bought a new fridge with a “smart reminder.” It beeped whenever food was missing. Yesterday it beeped for milk. Today it beeped again—Arun forgot to buy the milk yesterday.
Rajat Chandra Sarmah
instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @converse with a smile

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
instagram @rajatchandrasarmah5
YouTube @converse with a smile