New Beginning

Finding 10 mins in a week does not seem that biggie, but you know how it goes. Deep down I always missed writing, even though I know I am average writer. Writing always gave me joy for some reason unknown.

I think I will give it another try...

Cheers!

Unwritten

Here are some of the posts that went unwritten..

The One With Ginger Garlic Paste
I m not trying here to blame Gaurav..

The King!!
Why does the one who innovates always get

Expectation!!!
Expectation is worst enemy of human being..

Gravity of bad interviews!
I always knew about job search and interviewing process being painstaking...


I would be more than happy to publish the one of your interest..its time to vote!

End of the Days

Yes, I yield...

Sweet Home Alabama!!!

After a hard long 10 months I visited Alabama, which served as home away from home, for more than 2 years. Oh boy..and I could easily feel the difference in the air. That ever green Quad, that frenzy Bryant Denny stadium, those pubs on the strip and those monumental structures on campus where I used to hang out, easily created vibes and made me feel home. It was replenishing to be there and catch up with old buds. And of course, what can be more apt than to see friends taking graduation walk. Trushant, Sarab and Shilpa took walk, this time around. Though not at best of my health during the visit, still had those all night long chit-chats to catch up with the latest happenings, still went for bowling, still enjoyed food at those old hang outs. I still had heck of a time.

But sad part, I missed some of things I so much wanted to do. I was not able to eat sandwich at Schloztsky's Deli (I am sure Mau will able to feel my pain). It was one of my all time favorite in T-town, and I swear, I can easily munch on those sandwiches everyday. I was not able to visit Bryant Denny stadium to see the newly renovated front entrance. Nor was I able to see the extravagant fountain at Ferg. I did not hangout at Black Warrior river and nor did I strolled on the Quad.

But meeting with old pals easily overweights all this out. Vishal and Sarab are now married so was able to meet their better halves, Yogita and Deeksha. I also met my old folks at my office. And I also met Dr. Smith (Graduate Advisor) and it was flattering to still get those kind offers for Phd from his side.

To sum it all up, it was fantastic trip! I am missing Alabama, the home away from home ;)

Sir Dr. William Fendley Jr

This man deserves space on this blogspot more than anyone. This entry should have made its way here long back but sadly I have to write posthumous for him.

Sir Dr. William Fendley was Director of OIRA (Office of Insitutional Research and Assessment) at The University of Alabama. And, I would say I was lucky enough to get in touch with him. He was man of great character. So relaxed yet so responsible, so casual yet so punctual, so prodigious yet so down to earth. I was fortunate enough to have worked under him for more than 2 years.

I would be always thankful to him, to have picked me up as graduate assistant, for the reasons I still don't understand. I can still remember my first meeting with him, dressed casually, carrying measly resume, looking for on-campus job, I met him during lunch time at OIRA lunch room. I can still recall that moon shaped face with green eyes and streaks of gray hairs bouncing out of houndstooth hat, peeking at me through those half moon spectacles. At first meeting itself I was fan of his. And I feel out of words to describe his stature.

But I will always regret for not calling him up before his demise. I made courtesy call to Mike and ended up promising him that I will call up Dr. Fendley. I never called him up. And next thing is, I received call from my friend Priya, who now works at same office about how Dr. Fendley is fatally ill and has been hospitalized. I made call at office to inquire about him, but was told that he is in good health now and should return to office in couples of weeks.

But fate had something bad designed for him, and I receive another call from Priya. Even before picking up the call I could sense something bad coming at me. My blood froze and I was all numb. I was not at all ready for the news coming, and I was not sure how to react.

May his soul rest in peace. Amen!

Catching Up With Lost Time

I have been too lazy to write down for a while and number of posts have reduced considerably, not that I used to write everyday but still. So many entries that affected my life and should have made to this blog space are missing. I have made mind that I am going to catch up with lost time.

Okay, enough of complaints and resolutions, on lighter side, I received an email from one of my friend with following picture -



And with a innocent question as to "Why people blog?"

I surely cannot run my wild imaginations for other people's interest toward blogging, but here are some reasons why i do -

1. It was growing fad. Yes I fell for it ;)
2. I believe, I am a good writer. It's easier for me to put my thoughts into writing.
3. It's one of the best way to let your good friends now what you are up to these days. And the way for them to make sure you are not going insane.
4. Sometimes you feel shortage of audience on topics of your interest, this way you can easily reach friends who you know would surely match your interest.
5. I am not glib talker by nature so writing was the only way to show 'world' my rage on those suckers ;) (Punya you top my list).
6. It was in my "Try Out" list.
7. It would feel so great to read all this 5-6 years down the line and laugh at my current state of mind.
   
8. It somehow gives me feeling of accomplishment.
   
9. It may help me stay put with li'l bit of vocab power that I have. Yes, get me on this one.
10. And of course, blogging is fun..

Yes, I don't need Religion, I have got a Blog!

Current Song: Winds of Change by Scorpions
Current Mood: Inquisitive

Down and Under

Got another Sinus Attack today and I am down with it. Hopefully, would be back on track by tomorrow. Sorry, if I missed your calls and IMs.

Nelson Update: Since I wrote the post, no single day has passed without it.

And, yes, stand-ups are good and hilarious, but going too much personal is sick and filthy.

Peace!