Monday, July 5, 2010

Monday holdiday jul5th, srej narayans friend comes

Monday, 5th of Jul
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Its about 8am and I am thinking about whats happening in India with the Strike.
Was E able to get on to her train which was at 5pm.

I woke up as usual around 5am but did not feel like getting out of bed. lay there till 7:30am on and off sleep.

9:45 there is a hike at chestnut hill, turned my maybe into a yes. followed by lunch at amans
got to get ready and drive over. maybe call E from there.

9:11am off for the hike.

Call up Eva on the way, she seems to have gotten on to the train to New Delhi and was not able to hear me properly.

9:45 reach Sidneys place, 10am start hike. 12 we are all back to the start.

Few people drop off and the rest car pool and head to Amans for Indian Buffet. The standard india fair. But the deserts were having a great variety.

Rice pudding, Carrot Halwa, mango pudding, Ras malai, Gulab jamun.

Drop off Marty at Northwales station where he stays and then reach home 2:30pm.

4:30wake up and call Narayan after seeing a few missed calls. Said his friend Sreja (who he was trying to get me interested in) was coming to my place along with Viki and needs to dropped off at the airport the next morning around 5am.

Was watching the match of netherlands - brazil when they turn up.

Chatted for a couple of hrs, had the last of the ice-cream cones, then decided to go for a walk and on the way viki mentioned about the farm. So went there had more icecream from fresh milk off the farm.
Wanted to play the miniature golf. But viki did not seem interested cause of a leg injury when they went rafting yesterday. :(

Ended up going to Sultan for dinner but they were about to be closed. So ordered a take out. Satwant who is the manager there was going to Vancouver next week and he was telling me his plans and suggested a few things to him.

We got the veggi dishes, after getting back to my house, I cooked up the Kerala Parota (from kerala) and ate it with the chicken curry and rice.

Went to sleep about 12 mid-night , to wake up at 2:15 am.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

July 4th

Sunday, 4th of July 2010
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got out of bed around 830am. need to rush to sidneys place for the july 4th hike in about 2 hrs.

9:30 got call from rajan regarding going out for the fire works, so told him that I was going on a hike and maybe in downtown in the evening, they are having a latin day celebrations at penns landing today. :)

8:10pm Just got back from the hike. 5 hrs of hiking in the heat, one person iin the group got heat stroke. It was an exhausting 5 hrs especially for me as I got to sleep for just 3 hrs before I woke up called up home.

Talked with Aunt who is having B-cancer. She is slowly starting to eat more soup and sounded exhausted. She is staying with the other aunt.

Adhira got a admission into one of the Engineering colleges. So she is focusing on becoming an engineer than becoming a doctor.
Wish she would have tried to become a doc instead. :(

Thru out the hike I was kind of sleepy and brain dead. So was not really social with the new members of the hike.
Feel bad, but the conditions were like that.

Raj was trying get me to stay in downtown so that he could get a ride back with me after the fire works. I was in no mood to stay till 11pm as the fire works starts @ 10:30pm after sunset which is around 9:30-10pm

on the way back stopped for a few mins at a stage in downtown where they were playing latin music and danced one salsa with a gal who was wearing sandles. poor gal.

but that kind of made me feel energetic.

then most of us took the train back to chestnut hill. I got into my car, feeling the cramps starting in my leg.
Last time I felt cramped was at Yosomethi hike with Eva and was sore for the rest of the week. That did not allow me to be confident to go down the Grand Canyon. I am suddenly reminded how eva was again upset only thinking about her own needs and not even caring to understand how much of physical pain I was in and had driven from Yosomethie to Las Vegas non stop, while she slept.
That night at Las vegas I said no matter what I am going to enjoy this night. And if you are coming with me come but don't expect me to drive you back if you are feeling bored. I motivated myself to enjoy your hobbies and your fancies. And this is something I like, the least she could do was be nice. But all she did was sulk and it and had a stand-offish face and did not want to enjoy the nighly beauty of Las Vegas. All she thought was this so not European about Ceasers palace. Hey this the least they could do and I think they did it in grand style.
Then I liked the next day at Hoover dam. as she seem to mellow down in the heat and I was feeling better about her attitude.

Saturday, July 3, 2010

Long weekend starts

Sat jul-03-2010
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Start of long weekend, Now the question of prioritizing, so many choices to pick from.

Was nice to Malinis mail telling me that her parents were going off to meet her cousin and so she will have time to go out salsa dancing. Rather she was ordering me in a cute way, you better make time for me. :)

sweeter was her comment that she thinks that I am a nice guy "I can see you being mr. too nice and girls taking you for a ride - so next time be extra cautious"

Just told her that I have been having a bad luck when it comes to love and the girls I meet seem to take me for granted.

wow how did she know all this, I did not even tell her anything about my life. And now she wants to be the person who wants to filter the girls I may be interested in., hehehe

Mail from eva, still gathering info about the strike. Not sure how its in Gujarat. Atleast after knowing the way there was the religious massacre there, I imagine that they will be trying to build up support against the Central government to show and inspire their own party people and strengthen their local support.

I would have gone on Sunday to the nearest hotel to the railway station and stayed. Just hope that things are not crazy in Gujju land.

Time for horoscope hehehehe nothing like positive words of motivation.

Daily Horoscope for Saturday, July 3
Your sweet, romantic side comes out today in full force, and you may need to show someone how much fun love can be! Even if you're just casually dating, you can make a serious impression.

Got msg from Tara to meet @ 10:30am for hiking near to my apartment.

Then going for the Beer hike with Sidney and gang in the afternoon.
And tomorrow the 4th of july hike to downtown philly again with Sidney

12:15 It was great meeting Tara and hiking with her talking about all kinds of stuff and laughing about it. She is half Punjabi, born and brought up in this lil town.

We were walking around the hike, for a few rounds, guess she had to leave to her cousins graduation party, great thing she dances salsa too. cheers

Returned to call up Narayan, who is still planning on trying to push that malu on to me. Said he is coming to my place on monday and wants me to show her Philly. Damm he tricked me into helping drop her off at the airport.

Went out hiking this time there was a huge group. Maybe because there was beer afterwards. Met a sweet and quite gal Jil who moved here from Balti. Her sweet way of talking kind of touched my heart, just like an year ago E did. So will she turn out to be a bi-polar angry women like E is something that remains to be seen. And much to my surprise she dances salsa too. Wohoo looks like there are lot of people out dancing salsa here.

After the hike we all went to the Earth Brewery and had some amazing beer made inhouse..

Don't know where I got the courage, but in front of everyone I asked jil for her ph number before leaving.

8 pm headed towards downtown. 9:30 there was pre-july4th fire works on the Delaware river. awesome. Around 10:30 hit brasils just as the class was getting over. 12:30 went over to cubalibrae, which was packed to the teeth.
3am back home and uploaded the pics of hike.




Friday, July 2, 2010

Long weekend

Friday Jul-02-2010
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Long weekend,
woke up early as I went to sleep early. Wanted to go for a run yesterday, but was feeling lazy and end up surfing the net . Was thinking of calling up Delmoo but with the time difference ended up forgetting to call. Hoping to motivate her from her feeling down and what ever she is going thru in vancovuer.

Was surprised sweetly when early morning I got msg from her about missing our chats. awww that is some kind of sweet connection. Hopefully I should call her tonite or afternoon. lets see.

Thinking about an issue that has come up because of assumption in the design phase of the work. Have to now trace out where the Cust id is going into Sieb data.
have to now look for people who maybe able to lead me to the right answers or towards the right people to ask the questions.

Made it by just seconds past the two Railway gates and was able to come and park in my fav spot.
7:15 I hear india group join in, its 7:20 and no sign of conf starting, then Raj joins in as the leader and the music stops. 7:28am kris joins in. 7:53 the conf ends

Chatting with Eva, slowly we are limping back to been better friends.
Was trying to tell her about the nation wide strike on monday by the opposition party. Just as a precaution to go and stay in a hotel close to the railway station.
She seemed to be sure there is nothing going to happen. Maybe in Gujarat they may not be participating as strongly as in other opposition based states.

Lets see. I did my part of wanting to do good. And hopefully things will happen as she says "nothing" hehehe.

Every one here is planning on going somewhere for the long weekend. And i am planning on a series of hikes. Narayan seems to be very much bent and wanting me to meet his friend sreeja, she is coming from Texas. Hoping that there will be some change in my heart and that we both will end up marrying.

He even got her to book ticket to Philly and that way he has the excuse of getting her to my house. Master schemer. I have so far flatly told him that I cannot entertain her and that I am not ready for another relationship. Its not fair to her or to me myself. Feel too much of distrust towards women to be able to open myself from all the hurt.
One person I decide to open my heart upto ends up hurting me so much. Hopefully with better constant interaction with Eva, I hope to forget the past pain and replace it with warm love and friendship.

I think I am slowly back to been single and enjoying been single and without responsibility or commitment to anyone.
Free as a bird, thou my heart wishes to be with someone special
to share the beauty of this world and my heart
so filled with love and wanting to love and
shower my love on that special someone.

Love has its own rhyme or reason.
There was a reason why the past one year, circumstances seem to all lead towards Eva. Is this the final out come.
Or is there some other miracle waiting to happen
Or is there someone special going to enter into my life,

Did not hear from malani, may suggest that she get her parents out for the long weekend hike all the 3 days.

Surely I am not that interested in one month fun that Eliza seems to hint at. But will try to introduce her to Salsa tonite.

Eva said her friend is getting married on Sep 4th she I guess is the best lady. So she might be busy with the wedding.

Afternoon got out of Work with kris, went to dosa house, nice interior. Had Rava-Masala-Dosa with onion bhaji as appetiser. wooo was feeling full the whole night. Should stop eating Potatoes, seem to cause lot of gas inside me.

Ashih wanted to go out and get drunk at some sports bar in the evening. Call up Eliza and leave a msg about going to salsa in the evening @ 9:30pm

Got the registeration plates for Pennsylvania,, yeahhhh atlast after month of tension

Thursday, July 1, 2010

New month-July

Thursday - 01-jul-2010
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Woke up well rested today, started with Breathing and holding breath and then moved on for wash and then water therapy. Hydration of physical self is among the most important features of Body care.

Checked the Monthly forecast, sweet, how much of it is true , but it is filled with some positive excitement.

Your Horoscope - July 2010
Expect an exciting month with Jupiter and Uranus together in Aries and trine Sagittarius. Life will be unpredictable and full of variety, giving you the chance to explore new options. Sudden developments in your love life will create interest. Venus in Leo will bring affectionate encounters and a sense of fun and enjoyment. You may take a short trip with friends, a female family member, or your partner. An emphasis on the sign of Cancer will bring out a need to take care of others and be supportive. This would be an excellent time to host a potluck dinner or barbeque.
Love Forecast:
There isn't a possessive bone in your body, Sag, but once in a while a certain set of planetary alignments occur and you do get territorial. Pluto's long stay in the house of what you feel you own provokes an inventory of those things that belong to you. With the lucky Jupiter and the sudden-action Uranus slowing down to a stop this month, you may feel your relationship is on the edge. A July 11 Solar Eclipse in the house of sexy love helps you close a romantic deal. The July 26 Full Moon evokes serious words of love from the evasive Sag.
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Got to work around 7am, only to find a mail saying that the conf was not happening today. Then i get a software patch update, click on that and all the applications shut down and the update goes on for 45 mins.

Yesterday had seen Del having some issues and posting on face book. was thinking of calling her and because I ended up falling asleep early was not able to call her as she is 3 hrs behind in time line.
Poor smart gal. Maybe I will call her tonite. And maybe inject some positive happiness into her with my words :)

Just realize, that I did not have dinner yesterday and for lunch I just had a few spoons of yogurt for lunch . And now rushed to work with just half a glass of milk. Damm no wonder I was feeling exhausted yesterday.
I need to get some food in today afternoon or I may collapse.

got chatting with Eva about trip to Zlin and Brno. Have to see where I can get the best and cheapest deal. Pack light and most of all have to get my leave worked out with Ajit.

2:30 to 4:30 HLdmeeting almost slept thru
4:30 to 6 BiTraining.

not really sure where all this is leading, not much work at work. mostly billing the client and not really productive. But need this to pay my bills and save money for the future. God only knows what kind of work I will be able to get after 2 years with all the different kinds of technology coming in the next couple of years.
Scary

Completed 3 months of living with out TV. When I say that to people, they are looking at me as thou I am weird.

But hey its leaving me with a lot of free time. Need to channel it into more positive side. :)

Its a journey. Almost weekend. Can't wait to see whats in store for me this month.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

What holds this day?

Wed 30-jun-2010
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Last day of month six, or half of the year 2010.

Conf with india started on time today. But I am feeling not that motivated. Low energy.

Even the talk there is about diman the calcuta lead talking about his dad been admitted to hospital.

End of meeting around 8pm now

Sent a hi to eva on google chat, no response. :( well I am not going to hold this against her and have any ego problme . hahahaha,, my ego is already dead there.
Sent her the email I wrote couple of days ago. Wish she could just let go and not keep fooling her self into believing things that are not true.

But I can only try to certain extend. After that its her own personal choice.

10 to 11 team meeting with client

Then meet up with Karthi and help set up the changes in T2 for him and then set up ids for Matt in dtc/mvc

forgot cell phone at home return to get it.

Got mail from Mali about her parents coming in tomorrow from India. Funny today was the exact day one year ago, eva and family left from vancouver.

Guess she does not even remember the days and time. I am Still haunted by the way she cried at the airport. Made my heart cry and I was trying to make her think of something funny and different. How innocent and sincere she felt at that time.

Went to sleep early, kind of felt exhausted. Don't know why, is it the Monday night salsa catching up with me? Guess it takes about 2 days of holding on and then the body is no longer able to sustain and crys for rest. cheers end up sleeping on the couch, forget dinner then wake up around 12 and go to the bedroom to my luxirious bed.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

what a night

Wed, jun-29-2010
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wake up early and lazy after a late night at the Vango.
Wow what a night, was just salsa dancing randomly with a few girls and watching most of the time.
Then suddenly one girl comes and asks me to dance and after that it was like a flood of girls just jumping in as soon as the song got over and stealing me even before I got off the dance floor. :)

Met one girl from Dominican Republic, who had lived in Vancouver and now in Philly. Danced a lot with her and she wanted to know where I will be next time for salsa. She was very sweet and just wanted to keep dancing with me. Thou she left early before the attack of the girls started.

What a night.

Made it to work by 7am for the daily conf with Indian team

The got into interesting discussion on Evas blog.

Got busy with trying to compile the power point and put the code in for the mocpop.
Went to base camp but was not able to log on remotely so went back to office.

It was a sleepy day in the afternoon. Need to catch up today on yesterday nights sleepless activities.
What a huge difference it makes to ones feeling. External factors do play a huge role in making us feel happy to. Here I was trying to get one person I love to be good firends, was getting treated worse than shit and only getting taken for granted more and more. And there the girls were almost fighting with each other and making plans to come out next monday dancing only if I came out too.

Well someones loss is others gain I guess.
Even Narayan seems to be working and trying every trick to set me up with his friend.

Get a mail back from Elizabeth. giving me her Ph no and asking me to call her and to go salsa-ing. hmmmm have to think about making a date like that as I usually don't feel motivated to drive that far into downtown Philly during the weekend.

Watched the FIFA matches on the internet and then just finished cooking Chicken curry. 10:40pm now.
Have to take the trash and then sort the dress from the dryer, that will be dry in another 40 mins.

Was hoping on doing some tech reading. lets see. :)

Called up sara and wished her a Happy birth day. Saw Samanthas msg on Facebook that she misses dancing with me. awww I miss dancing with her too. :(