Saw a really interesting thing yesterday. On the way back from the office to the apartment in Chicago, the route is straight for about a mile that covers more than a dozen blocks and therefore traffic lights. Walking at a constance pace, given that I reach the first light when its ‘walk’ for pedestrians, [...]
Entries from February 2005
February 23, 2005
Another brick in the wall
I think my area of improvement has been identified. Inquisitiveness (is that a word) has always been natural to me and I guess some people read too many conspiracy theory books. Jumping to conclusions results in inquisitiveness being labelled as immaturity or even rebellion.
Speaking of rebellion, seems that a question did start one. The question [...]
February 20, 2005
Coming back to life
After a few days of illness, I am back in action. Well, not at the peak of my game I agree, but getting there. My colleagues from Winterapolis – Golu, Kris and Smakh got here Thursday evening and were straightaway put to work getting me cough syrup and food. They went to office on [...]
February 16, 2005
Back to square one
Arrived in Chicago yesterday. Am ill with a throat infection, so cant talk much, lucky I can still type.
I got over the paperwork in office today and got to know which project I am slated to go to at the end of this month. Till then I can cool my heels reading and perhaps helping [...]
February 13, 2005
Beach bums
Went to Dahanu, a beach resort near Mumbai. Seems its a place originally settled by Parsis from Gujarat and that you get interesting places to stay and eat there. We didnt see many. Anyway, we did go for walks along the beach. Was relaxing and cool.
February 10, 2005
Insanity
The release end party was at this club called Zero-G. They gave us the poolside and also their disco called Insanity. The main area was used by their other guests. Our junta enjoyed themselves immensely in the disc as well as the general ambience. Music started out with Bollywood hits and then ventured into classic [...]
February 9, 2005
Last Day in Bungleooru
My last day in the office for a while. Am heading to Mumbai for a few days and then to Chicago. Packing up, clearing up, all done ( I hope).
There’s no time for a farewell game of AoE today as our project team has a party to celebrate the last release. We did play yesterday [...]