Alum Rock

One more hike plan. Had to fight a little bit in wee hours to get up myself and wake up Anl. But it was worth considering the fact that no place can beat CA weather and that too at dawn hours. It is such a beautiful place. Walking on the edge of river among the deers and birds was refreshing. We made our way on a 0.9 vs 9 miles hiking trail. The view from the top was marvellous and trying shortcuts was fun....and not to forgot the slidings anl had on those shortcuts. The best part was to decide which way to go whenever we encountered any junction. The coming back was a bit boring party 'coz we were parting away from it and mainly 'coz I could not find any alums there :)

Wisdom with pain

Wisdom comes at a price, but in my case it came with pain too. It was lying in my tiny, sprouting tooth for ages in dormant mode and suddenly decided to popup. For a couple of days I sort of enjoyed it, but after a while it started demanding my full attention. Had to visit a doctor for the first time in US. If you are here and haven't yet seen a doctor, I tell you are lucky. Advancement causes perversion and medical system in US is a perfect example for that. Imagine you are deep engrossed in pain and have to call a doctor first for an appointment. And if you are lucky to get the same day appointment, a big obligation. In india, I never had to care about getting an appointment. Anway I took the day off and went with Sumi to see the doctor. After a cursory examination, I was advised to part away with my wisdom asap that too at a cost of a couple of thousand dollars. But guess, I am wise enough not to decide to part away with it, unless I am forced to. Anway doc was kind enough not to charge me just 'coz my insurance wasn't good for her.
Wonder why people call it a wisdom tooth. Can anyone enlighten me on this so called wisdom? BTW who says wisdom lies in gray hairs, for me it lies in teeth :)

Khichdi Pulav

Cooking is an adventure here. After play was feeling hungry. Didn't have much stuff at home, only rice. So what...Khichdi Pulav. Something I have learnt preparing here to cover the risk of both khichdi and pulav...& everytime it's like I am cooking it for the first time. Whatever masalaas are available I try with guess work qty. And you may not believe but it comes out to be perfect everytime. Atleast for guys like us :) Wanna have something!

Guitaar

Was playing tennis with Syg when I saw Sct playing guitaar with Krshna. He's marvelous with the chords. Had I learnt some basics in Pune and been upto some practice, I could have join 'em. Luck is when preparations meet the opportunity ;(

Dear Diary

Once more I am all set to start having dates with you. And promise, no ditching this time...as always ;). Hey..you can rely on me this time, I don't have other dates anyway!I moved into my new place yesterday and seems like all set except for a few items on my shopping list. My new roomy Anl is nice fellow working @cisco and doin his MBA. I am sure, will enjoy his company and will get a chance to learn from him. I doubt, it will be the same kind of exp for him or not ;) I landed here on 18th July so that means 2 weeks completed today. Thank God, Amtbh was here. So no big hurry...for searchin accmd and other stuff. Spent nice 2 weeks @ his place, courtsey Sumi. Felt back in routine here as soon as I picked up some books from the library. Hope to start one (My Best Friend) soon...