Sunday, September 25, 2005
Rita - Update
Rita has sparred Houston it seems. Nothing much except some rains. We are off to Houston on Monday morning. Officially it is fine if we come back by Wednesday. Hope no looting has taken place and the place is secure. If we hear any news by today that Houston is not secure, then we may postpone the travel by a day or two.
Friday, September 23, 2005
Hurricane Rita
In anticipation of Rita hitting Houston, govt has issued evacuation order for some parts of Houston. Infy has asked us to evacuate the city until further communication. I am with 5 of my colleagues at San Antonio a nearby city.
We chose to fly here. Yesterday when the flight was leaving Houston, we could see a thick glowing bright red light like laser cutting across the city. Our flight captain announced that is Houstons leaving the city in hundreds and thousands. Yep, they were lights of cars. Sad but amazing sight.
People who preferred to drive are in trouble now. Traffic is almost stand still. Cars are standing bumper-to-bumper for 100 miles, clogging the traffic. It is now taking almost 10 hrs to drive 10 miles.
Rita is supposed to hit on Friday. No idea even we would be safe here. Let us see.
We chose to fly here. Yesterday when the flight was leaving Houston, we could see a thick glowing bright red light like laser cutting across the city. Our flight captain announced that is Houstons leaving the city in hundreds and thousands. Yep, they were lights of cars. Sad but amazing sight.
People who preferred to drive are in trouble now. Traffic is almost stand still. Cars are standing bumper-to-bumper for 100 miles, clogging the traffic. It is now taking almost 10 hrs to drive 10 miles.
Rita is supposed to hit on Friday. No idea even we would be safe here. Let us see.
Thursday, September 15, 2005
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Viva Las Vegas
"Bright light city gonna set my soul
Gonna set my soul on fire
Got a whole lot of money that’s ready to burn,
So get those stakes up higher
There’s a thousand pretty women waitin’ out there
And they’re all livin’ devil may care
And I’m just the devil with love to spare
Viva las vegas, viva las vegas"
We were rockin' off to Vegas on 3rd September 2005 with those words. When a friend proposed the idea 2 months back, I immediately accepted it. Vegas, a great way to spend I thought. I was warned by a few fellas before the travel that it is the crime capital of the world. God's grace, the trip was entirely smooth and fine. Had a very good time. I always feel happy when I see towns that are alive and kicking in the nights. I loved the night life of Vegas. You can't see anywhere people walking all over the city at 1:00 AM.
Apart from Vegas we also went to Grand Canyon, the valley which speaks about time immemorial. When I watched the IMax film about its hidden secrets, the grandness struck me, I was reminded of nature and God and how insignificant we are in comparison to the bhutas (elements).
I must mention the GPS tool which we got in the car, without which we would have been lost. Once the destination is fed to the tool, it will calculate the route and will guide accordingly both by video and audio. Great aid. We travelled hundreds of miles without referring to maps.
"
...
Viva las vegas turnin’ day into nighttime
Turnin’ night into daytime
If you see it once
You’ll never be the same again
I’m gonna keep on the run
I’m gonna have me some fun
If it costs me my very last dime
If I wind up broke up well
I’ll always remember that I had a swingin’ time
I’m gonna give it ev’rything I’ve got
Lady luck please let the dice stay hot
Let me shout a seven with ev’ry shot
Viva las vegas, viva las vegas,
Viva, viva las vegas"
Gonna set my soul on fire
Got a whole lot of money that’s ready to burn,
So get those stakes up higher
There’s a thousand pretty women waitin’ out there
And they’re all livin’ devil may care
And I’m just the devil with love to spare
Viva las vegas, viva las vegas"
We were rockin' off to Vegas on 3rd September 2005 with those words. When a friend proposed the idea 2 months back, I immediately accepted it. Vegas, a great way to spend I thought. I was warned by a few fellas before the travel that it is the crime capital of the world. God's grace, the trip was entirely smooth and fine. Had a very good time. I always feel happy when I see towns that are alive and kicking in the nights. I loved the night life of Vegas. You can't see anywhere people walking all over the city at 1:00 AM.
Apart from Vegas we also went to Grand Canyon, the valley which speaks about time immemorial. When I watched the IMax film about its hidden secrets, the grandness struck me, I was reminded of nature and God and how insignificant we are in comparison to the bhutas (elements).
I must mention the GPS tool which we got in the car, without which we would have been lost. Once the destination is fed to the tool, it will calculate the route and will guide accordingly both by video and audio. Great aid. We travelled hundreds of miles without referring to maps.
"
...
Viva las vegas turnin’ day into nighttime
Turnin’ night into daytime
If you see it once
You’ll never be the same again
I’m gonna keep on the run
I’m gonna have me some fun
If it costs me my very last dime
If I wind up broke up well
I’ll always remember that I had a swingin’ time
I’m gonna give it ev’rything I’ve got
Lady luck please let the dice stay hot
Let me shout a seven with ev’ry shot
Viva las vegas, viva las vegas,
Viva, viva las vegas"
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Power color
| Your Power Color Is Teal |
 At Your Highest: You feel accomplished and optimistic about the future. At Your Lowest: You feel in a slump and lack creativity. In Love: You tend to be many people's ideal partner. How You're Attractive: You make people feel confident and accepted. Your Eternal Question: "What Impression Am I Giving?" |
Summer Ride
| Your Summer Ride is a Beetle Convertible |
 Fun, funky, and a little bit euro. You love your summers to be full of style and sun! |
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