Monday, December 31, 2007

The Year, That was !

"Patience, that paid off" that is how I can sum up this year. The year went by accomplishing these major goals:-

1. after that third attempt for visitor visa, my parents could finally make it to US.
2. Huge paper work showed slight movement in never ending GC process.
3.The last minute filling for brother’s H1b visa and his arrival to US
4. and last one, seems almost impossible trip to India for sister-in-laws wedding, we could finally make it.

It's pretty quiet here !

It's pretty quiet here and I mean really quiet almost a pin drop silence -kind of quiet. Being the only person working in office from our team, It feels like weekend on Monday. In add on to that, Due to the limited service in cafeteria, I’ve been forced to eat that tasteless veggie burger from last one week, sometime you really don’t have a choice.

Sunday, December 30, 2007

Two Weeks, 12 Movies !

Two weeks, 12 movies ! thats the most nos of movies, I’ve ever watched within short period of time. Courtesy of forced bachelorhood, winter and plenty of year end holidays. The list goes like this:

Mumbai Salsa
Johnny Gaddaar
Aaja Nachle
Chain Kuli Ki Main Kuli
Dhana Dhan Goal
Banaras
Dus Kahaniya
Main, Meri Patni Aur Who
Pak Pak Pakaak (Marathi)
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
Taare Zameen Par

Still looking forward for:

Life in Metro
Ek Chalis ki Local Train
Omkara
Black Friday

Sunday, December 23, 2007

Taare Zameen Par

After watching this movie, It took almost 2 days for me to realize that, indeed 'Taare Zameen Par' is a master piece. A simple, sincere and moving film. Specially, started loving those 3 melodious songs supported by guitar tunes.

Saturday, December 22, 2007

A quick in-out using FDR Drive

Unexpectedly, It was the quickest & hassle-free visit to NYC, to showoff main business spots to my brother. A quick in-out drive on FDR Drive was a pleasant one, most importantly traffic free. So far, this side of city was undiscovered area for me. It seems that its not bad option to drive in New York city on weekends, specially if you are in group of 2/3 people and If you know the city very well. Just keep aside $40/$50 dollars for car parking and tolls.

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

enjoying a good wine, occasionally !

It turns out that, I really started enjoying a good wine now; regardless of its color. Be it Red or White, an occasional glass of anything is welcome these days !

Friday, December 07, 2007

Mass Layoff

It was another farewell lunch for my very own manager at newly opened "Kona Grill" restaurant .

A sudden surprising layoff of my manager was shocking thing for our entire team. So lesson to learn is, when mass lay off are announced they don’t differentiate anybody.

Wednesday, December 05, 2007

long, dark, cold and never-ending winter

Seems like its gonna be long, dark, cold and never-ending winter this year.
It just early December and It’s already snowing few days a week and average temperature is in 30’s. Everyday it’s take extra 10 mins to get ready to wear all those winter jackets and gloves. Cleaning the snow and ice off car windshield is another painful task.

Monday, December 03, 2007

Back from Vacation

Back from vacation, had a perfect flight timing -departure from Mumbai at 01:10 am and arrival at JFK at morning 07:30 am, just to attend Monday’s full day office. The total 15 hrs non-stop flight was all empty, making room for us to sleep and this time the flight entrainment system was indeed working.

Immigration, Custom and Airport shuttle was quick one, only complain is about this long chilly December.