Tuesday, June 30, 2009

Ah! about that vege thing again!

Whenever I dont carry lunch I eat at the Company's cafeteria. The reason I specially mention 'cafeteria' is because the location of the office is in a isolated part of the town. Well kind of. Waltham, where I live is much more busier, here in Concord its right next to Minuteman Park and the Air force and civil airport and then there are small farms around, so no fast food joints are that close by, to buy lunch outside, which is of course a blessing in disguise. That is the reason the cafeteria is well established and stocked with food, I dont see anyone going out for lunch. The main thing I wanted to focus on was the cook, Steve. He is one sweetheart. I told him I am a vegetarian. And he curiously asked all the details. I was honest with him, that when I was young it was a religious thing that my family followed, but once I grew up it was by choice and I do not eat or desire to eat it. And it took him by surprise a little, but he quickly promised me to cook anything vege if I give him few hours notice, like around breakfast time. How sweet is that. I havent made use of that offer so far in these 3-4 weeks and I enjoy his veggie sub which I have had once, every week for the past 3 weeks. Today the person in front of me had ordered some meat sub, every possible slice of meat went into it. I couldnt somehow imagine eating if my veggie sub were made on that same wooden platform in front of me. But Steve being Steve, offered to wipe it with sanitizer, changed his gloves, used a new knife to make me my sub. He was so sweet and thorough.
Sometimes strangers are more considerate than so called aquaintances. We have been invited for dinners once or twice and people did not bother cooking anything vegetarian despite knowing that we are vegetarians. Like my other vege friend D puts it. They make meat curries and one dal - and the vegetarian person is just suppose to eat dal with rice alone is it? its insulting! :)

Monday, June 29, 2009

Pressure cooker!

Rice was not being cooked properly few days back in my pressure cooker. I changed the gasket and still didnt work, then realized safety valve needs replacement. I didnt think Patel Brothers would stock it. But he actually did! I was so surprised and happy and costs $3.99. Its fixed and now I can get back to cooking Dal and Rice in one go. What a relief. Pressure cooker is an important component of my kitchen; realized it today! Phew!

Friday, June 26, 2009

R.I.P MJ

And Michael Jackson is dead. He was probably one of the first singers I listened to when I was growing up and had started listening to International music. Hence Dangerous and History are the two albums I am thorough with and other singles that were hits. I suppose he saw both success and downfall equally. And I personally really regret when people who have lived a great life with so much fame and pomp and glamour or even if its just a simple content life, like we know in real life, eventually have to die with some allegations, some sort of shame, and debt, whatever may be the circumstances. It is very sad.
I didn't care very much for MJ to be very honest. I liked his music, but his looks and dressing and behavior were turn offs. Not to mention the people who would immitate him and his dancing which just made him that much more 'ok! whatever' types! But isn't thats how that's suppose to be? Recognize someone and their contribution only after they are dead.
Even though its directly not related to this, as much as I enjoy and am fascinated listening to 'rags-to-riches' stories, the 'riches-to-rags' is much more heart-wrenching to me. Like I have known, a very distant relative of mine recently experience.
Ok that is 3 sad news in a row (whether I knew them personally or not) but sad. So the next one is going to be a good one! Life has to go on!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

What have I been upto past 2 weeks?

Where do I begin? Its been crazy past 2 weeks. I have not started job hunting yet, for a lot of reasons, including my parents visit I was taking time out from my previous travel/home office job. I happened to however interview only at this one company in April, they were apprehensive about my whole 'H1B thing'. They got back to me that they wanted to hire me for 2 months for the project. I went with the flow and took it up. Its a great place to work. Summer timings are long weekdays with Friday half a day. Amid all this my folks left for sightseeing CA. I was kind of guilty was not accompanying them. Again this job thing happened last minute and was not the main reason though, it just piled up with list of other reasons. I am glad as they seem to be having a great time. I booked the tour company buses for them both to North and South California and they are happily, independently, with full freedom, without inconveniencing anyone enjoying it - just the way we prefer. My Chickappa lives in Riverside, So Cal., and I am glad they are able to spend time with my cousins who are fast growing up!

Thursday, June 11, 2009

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Watched 'Raincoat' yesterday. Was different and nice considering it was based on Ruskin Bond's novel.

DH had a quiet birthday due to allergies etc etc.

A classmate of mine passed away. It was a real shock - a cheerful, intelligent and witty girl, she joined our batch in 11th and 12th and did BCom in Francis as well and we were in the same class. I was in touch only through Orkut and FB with her after college and remember seeing her in a club once after our wedding in Hyderabad. Apparently she was visiting the rest room at lunch at her work place in Mumbai and she never got out and they found her dead. And apparently its been ruled that her death was due to natural causes. Dont know what to say. Reminds you how transient life is. Nothing matters - the bucks you make, the promotion you get, the bunglow you own - Nothing! Her parents were in Hyderabad and are I am sure too shocked to even grieve.

Long days ahead.

Pricks in the morning and night continue. Been ok so far.

Come to the conclusion that there will be no real summer perhaps - a couple of days of sunshine and a week of rains. No complaints.

Parents CA trip is coming closer

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

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Why do some people live so much for 'others'? They constantly seek approval and go lengths to be in the limelight and be appreciated. It's actually quite sad. I can only imagine how empty they are on the inside!

Monday, June 1, 2009

Ahem!

A little success and one is content, a little more and the intoxication begins- one expects the world to dance to their tunes. And spice it with a 'holier than thou' attitude and you have the complete package!