And followed by John Mayer - Waiting on the world to change.
Beautiful saturday afternoon this is, cool breeze on me and the comfort of my couch and some nice music. Getting some good rest on the weekend.
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Friday, May 08, 2009
Zoom zoom?
Last night was hectic... I was with her and she refused to turn on at
my will!!! I tried my best, coaxed, pleaded, prayed, even turned the
lights off...but she was not willing. I then thought I'll try my luck
and play with her stuff under the hood...
my will!!! I tried my best, coaxed, pleaded, prayed, even turned the
lights off...but she was not willing. I then thought I'll try my luck
and play with her stuff under the hood...
That's right my car was not turning on.... The battery had completely
drained out...we tried jump start but after that it won't start on
it's own...
I finally called roadside assistance ... Mazda's RA was really
good...a guy came tried jump starting and then towed it for free to
the nearest dealer and now they are working on it ...
Fingers crossed knocking on wood let's hope things will be fine
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Friday, May 01, 2009
Diet it is
So I finally got around to my diet again!!! Like I had said before I
was not gonna give up on my health so easily, so when I started seeing
how my friends are on diets and how they are trying to take control of
their weight, I decided to get on the same diet plan.
was not gonna give up on my health so easily, so when I started seeing
how my friends are on diets and how they are trying to take control of
their weight, I decided to get on the same diet plan.
My friends are on thisdier plan that is called the GM diet. Now I had
heard it was a very difficult diet to follow, but I still decided to
brave it and get on it.
I didn't realize what I was getting into until now!!! I'm on my 3rd
day of this diet...the first day was so bad. It's surprising how even
though I was eating more than I regularly eat on the weekdays, I had
these cravings for chips, chocolate, coffee, tea and biscuit....
Believe me I don't even have coffee on a regular basis and here I was
craving for it. I just had the cravings for spicy food and stuff like
that. I convinced myself somehow that the potato next day would be
awesome... I finished that little thing in like 10 mins and there I
was ... Craving for some taste...That's what it was craving for
taste!!! I was craving to taste these things!
Well I'm on day 3 and each day I am giving myself some incentive in
the form of next days menu. But now I have to look at day 5 since day
4 is all bananas and milk.... Blchhhh I don't like bland mill at
all.... So help me God!!!!!
Btw I have lost 3lbs so far...
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Thursday, April 16, 2009
Laloo/Sonia/Mulayam/Rabri/Pawar???
Today I found myself asking this question. Who is standing for elections in my hometown? And that brought me to my next question. Why dont I know much about the elections in India? And then followed the saga of questions...
How many of us have never cared about the elections? Why was I so bothered and mattered with the American Elections but not so much concerned about the one thats going in my own country? How have I exercised my right to vote and rightfully so? Why do we just blindly say that I support the Congress or I support the Sena or I support the BJP and so no matter what I'll vote for their candidate?
I have done exactly that in the last 2 times I have voted. I didnt care who the candidate was, I looked at the party and voted. Actually since the time I have been eligible to vote, I have voted 2 times out of 3. First time I voted for a young independent educated candidate who I thought is the glimpse of the future of politics in the country. I was greatly wrong. I can see that poor kid would not have survived the Indian Politic Scenario now. He would not have been able to achieve one bit of the promises he had made. But, and a very strong But, he was educated, idealistic, had the right idea, the right direction and he personified what that one half of me that is hidden inside would have done. Taken a stand and acted on the sad state of affairs in the country. he had the courage to do so. And for that I voted for him. I dont remember his name now, and I'm not sure if he is still in the politic scenario, and even if he is, I am definitely not sure whether his determination and strongwill would not succumbed to the political aspect of the wrong in Indian government. The second time, taking a cue from the failure of my first vote, I decided to vote for a party, thereby increasing the chances of my vote actually causing a change. My vote did cause the change. The party that I voted for did win. Or rather the candidate that represented the party that I felt had the matching ideals to my demands won.
Any change? Nope. Nada. Zilch. Life stayed the same. It didnt matter whether it was an orange flag besides the tricolor or whether it was congress flag or whether it was the blue flag. Government still performed the same.
The last elections I wasnt even in India. And I followed that closely trying to urge my mother to vote for the right party. But she is of the older generation, and easily convinced by some of the political agenda around.
Why did I care which party she voted for? What did it matter? Indian elections are really nothing but about a handful few that rule the party that rolls out their plans to attack certain issues, which never even come up to the table for discussion once the party wins. The Indian elections are not where I have a choice in saying who would be my Prime Minister. or who would be my President. Because I have no authority on selecting either. Absolutely none whatsoever. The Prime Minister is appointed by the party that wins the majority of the votes. The President is appointed by an election in the Parliament.
The main reason of my post for today is this. To all fellow Indians who have the opportunity to vote and elect their representative. Please research each candidate thoroughly. Dont vote because the candidate belongs to your party of choice. Vote because the candidate is absolutely the best choice for the development of your constituency.
For more information go to:
Googles tool to your constituency:
http://www.google.co.in/intl/en/landing/loksabha2009/
ADR's website to checkout more info about your candidate:
http://www.nationalelectionwatch.org/
Phone Number to dial to know more about your candidates:
1-800-110-440
or even better... volunteer to work for ADR or any such organization that educates people.
and another good thing you can do... spread the word.
Be wise!
How many of us have never cared about the elections? Why was I so bothered and mattered with the American Elections but not so much concerned about the one thats going in my own country? How have I exercised my right to vote and rightfully so? Why do we just blindly say that I support the Congress or I support the Sena or I support the BJP and so no matter what I'll vote for their candidate?
I have done exactly that in the last 2 times I have voted. I didnt care who the candidate was, I looked at the party and voted. Actually since the time I have been eligible to vote, I have voted 2 times out of 3. First time I voted for a young independent educated candidate who I thought is the glimpse of the future of politics in the country. I was greatly wrong. I can see that poor kid would not have survived the Indian Politic Scenario now. He would not have been able to achieve one bit of the promises he had made. But, and a very strong But, he was educated, idealistic, had the right idea, the right direction and he personified what that one half of me that is hidden inside would have done. Taken a stand and acted on the sad state of affairs in the country. he had the courage to do so. And for that I voted for him. I dont remember his name now, and I'm not sure if he is still in the politic scenario, and even if he is, I am definitely not sure whether his determination and strongwill would not succumbed to the political aspect of the wrong in Indian government. The second time, taking a cue from the failure of my first vote, I decided to vote for a party, thereby increasing the chances of my vote actually causing a change. My vote did cause the change. The party that I voted for did win. Or rather the candidate that represented the party that I felt had the matching ideals to my demands won.
Any change? Nope. Nada. Zilch. Life stayed the same. It didnt matter whether it was an orange flag besides the tricolor or whether it was congress flag or whether it was the blue flag. Government still performed the same.
The last elections I wasnt even in India. And I followed that closely trying to urge my mother to vote for the right party. But she is of the older generation, and easily convinced by some of the political agenda around.
Why did I care which party she voted for? What did it matter? Indian elections are really nothing but about a handful few that rule the party that rolls out their plans to attack certain issues, which never even come up to the table for discussion once the party wins. The Indian elections are not where I have a choice in saying who would be my Prime Minister. or who would be my President. Because I have no authority on selecting either. Absolutely none whatsoever. The Prime Minister is appointed by the party that wins the majority of the votes. The President is appointed by an election in the Parliament.
The main reason of my post for today is this. To all fellow Indians who have the opportunity to vote and elect their representative. Please research each candidate thoroughly. Dont vote because the candidate belongs to your party of choice. Vote because the candidate is absolutely the best choice for the development of your constituency.
For more information go to:
Googles tool to your constituency:
http://www.google.co.in/intl/en/landing/loksabha2009/
ADR's website to checkout more info about your candidate:
http://www.nationalelectionwatch.org/
Phone Number to dial to know more about your candidates:
1-800-110-440
or even better... volunteer to work for ADR or any such organization that educates people.
and another good thing you can do... spread the word.
Be wise!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Another day
Off lately days fly bye like rockets. Work has been exciting,
challenging and fun. But it's taking a toll on my plans to be healthy.
So I drove to the YMCA closest to my home, there were at least 80 cars
in the lot. That's a lot of people working hard to be healthy. Soon
enough some day I'll be swimming too....
challenging and fun. But it's taking a toll on my plans to be healthy.
So I drove to the YMCA closest to my home, there were at least 80 cars
in the lot. That's a lot of people working hard to be healthy. Soon
enough some day I'll be swimming too....
Till then I'll leave it to the video at home.
I'm getting episodes of the wonder years for the iPod. I was smitten
by Winnie and used to think Kevin was a lucky jerk.
Next project is to get Cheers, I haven't seen any episode of this
series but knowing that Becker was in it I think I might like it.
Friday is around the corner...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Season 5
Lost season 5 starts now, and they had a well explained introduction to the whole series...
Man am I excited. More to come.
Man am I excited. More to come.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Of New Years and Resolutions!!!
So the vacation period was a blast!!! S was home for three weeks and she was on a roll... we had a christmas party and then had a great new years eve. Then there was the week off at Hilton Head, SC where we were the youngest vacationers at this time of the year. Just being able to relax throughout the day an going to the Spa and steam was awesome... the relaxation lounge really worked...it was simply awesome...
Today was a long day!! getting back to work after a year is a big deal!!!( I was on vacation starting from new years eve :P :D) but I was able to work it out... hopefully by tomorrow the frame of mind sets in...
Time for Dinner...
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