Pre conceived notions

Not talking about my notions towards any gadget or towards any person. Its exclusive about others notions towards me.

Alright, now that i traveled across oceans and i have a job, i am the happiest soul in their circle. Few weeks back, i was having conversation with Friend1: As a thumb rule, we started with Hi and How are you? Instead of giving a formal response that "i am doing fine", i gave a honest response "i am little above Ok". His unacceptability dumbfounded me.

This is happening again and again (i have many friends ;)). This response took me different phases, Dumbfounded -> got irritated -> got frustrated -> Smiled myself. During the last phase, i decided not to exhibit self pity any more, I started responding "I am good". I decided to keep it plain.

Now it was about me, i wish to write about a "fraternity" as well -

Yesterday i have been to a temple, there was an announcement about a Swamiji visiting Seattle next month. A lady was sharing her experience, She was so excited about Swamiji's program and her speech revolved around "i am greatful to swamiji, you can see that in my face. After attending that program, my life is beautiful and Blissful"

whats wrong lady? Do you think others life has no charm? She is not the first lady(person) i am seeing, who ever attends such a program makes a statement "my life is beautiful now". I was never convinced with these "Subtle" sentences. I just wonder, will these programs bust all my problems? I will try my best not to allow any problems to over take my joy. But these guys never listen to me, they are never convinced with the fact that "Others life is beautiful without any programs"

Now talking about me,

I have a problem. My curiosity overrides my patience and purpose many times. He is taking care of my visa processing and it got denied once and we applied it again. Now when ever, he wont pick my phone, my thoughts crosses boundaries and i cannot stand on that. I become more n more curious and i wish to be loner. when some one invades my privacy, i get more frustrated. Now i will make an impression on this guy and it adds fuel every time i face similar situation.

I am trying to avoid it, let us see if i can avoid it without attending any "bliss engineering"

Wow...Bing visual search

I cannot encourage Bing for now, as i still have several google search pages around my head, but MS is releasing updates and add-ons to Bing every now and then. Recent update is Bing Visual Search.

http://www.bing.com/visualsearch

It is fun searching with the help of images rather than typing. Its a beta version, available only for US region? Not sure, i do not have answer to this Question.

One problem is, Make your computer MS. You need Silver Light installed on your system to use this coolest feature.

Image quality is good, Search is fast and effecient.

Go Bing. I Bing, you Bing :-)

Update: Yes, its Only for people in US region. ASDF...

Cricket screwing me again?

Come on you lazy game, you brought in so much trouble during my engineering. Now, you are all set to bring back some more trouble?

I am not the umpire for today's game, but some one from my team should do the umpiring. I voluntarily agreed to do this job for a match.

It is a sunny match. Final 2 overs to go. Team - B is chasing the target of 78 and have to score 11 runs from 2.1 overs with last wicket in their hand.

Batsmen has chosen a quick run and was almost run out. But there was enough confusion whether keeper handled the ball while hitting the stumps or not? I was about to have discussion with leg umpire. No team allowed me to complete decision and they group me, they shout at me...they do all possible nonsense there. Some one else from fielding side will say that "i am captain, talk to me" ...

It is now 2 overs, 10 runs situation...

One over completed with out any issues. I felt like moved to little comfort zone. Now 1 over 9 runs.

Again it started, batting side re-visited the score and said, it should be 8 runs and we are mistaken. Everything started again, Every fielder was coming and shouting " we will not play if this doesn't favor us" and one comes and asks other team captain to get off the field...

Now i dropped a complaint to League management about the rude behavior in a rude way. Is it going to put me in one more trouble? I give a damn, lets see..

On the occasion of Labor day long week end.....

We moved Monday morning Phobia to Tuesday. The images of recent portland trip during the week end are haunting. I am force requesting myself to concentrate on work. Felt like bunking meeting and write something about trip...So it went like this...

Considering economic conditions and time, we decided to take a bus trip from Seattle to Portland on Saturday and return by train...

Day 1:

we managed to get ready by 6:15 AM on saturday and started to near by bus stop to catch a bus to Seattle. Grey Hounds service to Los Angeles was standing there. No idea, if this is the same bus to Portland as well. We sought official confirmation from front desk regarding the same. We managed to get 4 seats for us near emergency exit. No offense, i just observed other part of US and i would make bus a final option when i plan a freaking trip. It is an experience. There was leakage from blowers in the middle of journey and water was leaking on to seats. I am sure, Its not a routine behaviour, but this is an add-on to my frustration or irritation or choose some good words you frequently use for discomfort. We reached portland at 12:00 PM. our friends picked us. We went to Chennai Masala for lunch Buffet (I must appreciate them for creating their mark by using the name "Chennai"). I loved Dosa and i had it after long time.

We are group of dedicated people, we headed towards Mt Hoods for some hiking, rope walk, what else....But bad weather punched back. We managed to get some snaps and moved to Multnomah falls. Excellent place to stop by if you are having interstate trip. Its crowd, a beautiful walkway and scenic view of Columbia river from the top of the falls are invaulable. We had nice dinner from PF Chang's, it was nice enough to get some good sleep...

Day2:

Headed to Astoria beach (Long beach). It was a drive on an undecent rainy day. With changing weather, we couldn't predict the weather at Long beach. But it was decent enough atleast for some time at Long beach. We took some grass at subway, sorry a sub from subway and completed dinner. As there was no activity left, we started to Canon beach which is 60 miles from long beach and presumed to be 20 miles. Thank god, it was sunny enough to get into river and enjoy the beauty of Canon beach. Those distinct rocks reminded me of Alibag beach at Pune. Beach is dog friendly and out pictures proves it enough. I feel, i must stay in the nearby hotel to enjoy the beach to the fullest.

Next stop is Tillamook Cheese factory, I could gain no knowledge about cheese but tasted different kind of cheese there followed by a heavy icecream. We had some brain storming discussion about evolution of world.

This is all one phase of the day, but the real good thing of the day(rather the whole trip) was nice dinner prepared by our friends (girls). some 7 members forming a circle, no dining table, etc etc added homely environment. It was truly a good one.

Day3:

Not much activity, couldn't plan one single thing but ended up with window shopping and a visit to water front at Portland downtown. It was enough pleasent and enough sunny to enjoy. Then farewell to our portland friends and caught train to Seattle.

We had enough fun during our train journey and it was a healthy discussion at dining bar with different people about different culture and 4 hours passed by in no time.

Not to miss out the little panic until we reached Bellevue from Seattle down time :-)

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Time to do some work and start getting depressed about visa and all.

YS...RIP

My deep regret for the demise of our cheif minister YSR. I proudly say, we both hail from same place and may your soul RIP...