Birthday Celebrations...
It was my 24th birthday and the first one outside my country. This birthday was no doubt happening since it lasted for not just one day but for 2 days. I got wishes all round the clock for two continous days - some as per Indian time and others as per the US time(s). Also, thanks to orkut the number of wishes I got this year far exceeded the count of the wishes I used to get earlier. Well, I would say this birthday was more of a affair to reunite and reignite links with your friends who were not in such a good touch due to reasons unknown :-) But yes I definitely missed the precence of my family, my parents, my sisters, my college friends in India.I missed them all. It would have been great if somehow I could get a chance to meet them, but then I know that was just not possible that day.
How can I not mention the sweet pain - I got my share of bumps and cake at midnight. Thanks to my friends over here who miss no oppurtunity to strike a poor soul on his birthday(well that includes me as well). But it is fun. Not the bumps part but the feeling that its your day and there are people there to celebrate with you. The day passed by in the office as usual although the phone kept ringing every now and then. Finally, it was party time...went to a desi resturant in the downtown. Do not ask me how much I had to shell out:-) All in all it was a enjoyable and a different day and its again a long wait of 365 days for this day to come again to brighten my life and soul.
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Camping @ Sedona
Last weekend I went for camping with mt friends to a place called Sedona which is around 150 miles from Scottsdale. It was the easter weekend and we did not find any vacancy in the regular camp grounds via the internet. We though we might just get a place if we reach there a little early and with this hopw we decided to leave a little early on Saturday. However, historical evidence is against us that we can leave early! And this time too, it proved the same. We were running late and we reached late in Sedona. All regular camp grounds were full. Initially we though that our camping dreams might just go down the drain..but then we were there to camp. We had hired a SUV...Jeep Grand Cheroke not to sleep inside it!! So we thought what next...then somebody told us that just past Mile 391 there are many open camp grounds where you can put up the camp. Well, we dashed staright down the road to Mile 391....Bingo! We could see many campers there are getting set for the night.
We searched for a decent place to put up a camp. Finally we did find a good place but it was a little secluded from where others had put up their camps. Nonetheless we decided to stay there for the night. We put up the tent in hush hush and our camp site was ready within minutes. Strangely, a car came near our campsite and the driver simply parked the car. He never came out of the car nor did anything else. This made us a little scared and suscpicious but the tent had been set up and we were there to stay for the night.
Finally, when everything was ready it came to our mind that we do not have anything to eat. So, we went 12 miles down the road to Flagstaff, got a few Subs and a few other basic stuff for camping like a flashlight.
Finally, we went back to pur campsite. It was DARK..as DARK as you can imagine...it was hard to see a thing 10 ft away from you. Apart from being dark it was secluded...the car which I mentioned earlier was still there...for a instant we got a little perked up...was it safe to camp there? Did we chose the right place or should we have camped near the rest of the guys. Pretty soon our fears vanished and we started enjoying our born fire and beers. But then, the thrill was not yet over. Suddently we heard gun shots in the distance. We ignored them...a few more after some time...well well..there was something fishy?? What could it be...well we just thought someone was trying to scare away the wilderness. After gulping all the beers and food, we went inside the tent to sleep...
It was so cold inside and I think we didnt had much comforters...finally at 2 AM we all woke up and re-arranged ourselves so that we were more warm and comfortable...finally the night went past and we woke up to a brand new sunny morning...the mystery car was no more there...we all were fine...our SUV was fine....now while writing this blog I am recollecting...whoa what a adventure that was...a adventure I enjoyed and memories I would cherish forever...
Last weekend I went for camping with mt friends to a place called Sedona which is around 150 miles from Scottsdale. It was the easter weekend and we did not find any vacancy in the regular camp grounds via the internet. We though we might just get a place if we reach there a little early and with this hopw we decided to leave a little early on Saturday. However, historical evidence is against us that we can leave early! And this time too, it proved the same. We were running late and we reached late in Sedona. All regular camp grounds were full. Initially we though that our camping dreams might just go down the drain..but then we were there to camp. We had hired a SUV...Jeep Grand Cheroke not to sleep inside it!! So we thought what next...then somebody told us that just past Mile 391 there are many open camp grounds where you can put up the camp. Well, we dashed staright down the road to Mile 391....Bingo! We could see many campers there are getting set for the night.
We searched for a decent place to put up a camp. Finally we did find a good place but it was a little secluded from where others had put up their camps. Nonetheless we decided to stay there for the night. We put up the tent in hush hush and our camp site was ready within minutes. Strangely, a car came near our campsite and the driver simply parked the car. He never came out of the car nor did anything else. This made us a little scared and suscpicious but the tent had been set up and we were there to stay for the night.
Finally, when everything was ready it came to our mind that we do not have anything to eat. So, we went 12 miles down the road to Flagstaff, got a few Subs and a few other basic stuff for camping like a flashlight.
Finally, we went back to pur campsite. It was DARK..as DARK as you can imagine...it was hard to see a thing 10 ft away from you. Apart from being dark it was secluded...the car which I mentioned earlier was still there...for a instant we got a little perked up...was it safe to camp there? Did we chose the right place or should we have camped near the rest of the guys. Pretty soon our fears vanished and we started enjoying our born fire and beers. But then, the thrill was not yet over. Suddently we heard gun shots in the distance. We ignored them...a few more after some time...well well..there was something fishy?? What could it be...well we just thought someone was trying to scare away the wilderness. After gulping all the beers and food, we went inside the tent to sleep...
It was so cold inside and I think we didnt had much comforters...finally at 2 AM we all woke up and re-arranged ourselves so that we were more warm and comfortable...finally the night went past and we woke up to a brand new sunny morning...the mystery car was no more there...we all were fine...our SUV was fine....now while writing this blog I am recollecting...whoa what a adventure that was...a adventure I enjoyed and memories I would cherish forever...
Saturday, April 15, 2006
Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular...
I recently went for a Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular show. Well, anything remotely related to Floyd does make a entry into my Blogs and this was a full event...how can I miss not to describe the evening. We got the tickets on the very day of the show. Went to the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix where the show was supposed to be held well in time, as always. From our past experiences this time we were pretty well prepared for the show. Had taken a few vodka shots along with us, which we gulped down before the show. Vodka and Floyd make a deadly combination...which was again proved to be right that evening.
The show is supposed to be a laser show, with all the laser beams dancing around and in the background is played ORIGINAL FLOYD MUSIC. There were three screens which displayed videos and images. We were given 3D glasses for the evening which enanced the viewing experience. The show started right on time...it started off with "Dark Side of the Moon" songs....almost every song was played from the album which made the crowd including me and my friend simply awestruck.
After the break, the show concentrated on "THE WALL". This was again amazing, since Vodka had started to get us into the mood and the whole atmosphere was simply so Floydian that I felt like I was in heaven. Finally, all good things must come to an end and so did this spectacular.
In the end, I would say that I was already a die hard Floyd fan and after seeing this show I am even a bigger Floyd fan (well, if there is any scope for that already :-)
I recently went for a Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular show. Well, anything remotely related to Floyd does make a entry into my Blogs and this was a full event...how can I miss not to describe the evening. We got the tickets on the very day of the show. Went to the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix where the show was supposed to be held well in time, as always. From our past experiences this time we were pretty well prepared for the show. Had taken a few vodka shots along with us, which we gulped down before the show. Vodka and Floyd make a deadly combination...which was again proved to be right that evening.
The show is supposed to be a laser show, with all the laser beams dancing around and in the background is played ORIGINAL FLOYD MUSIC. There were three screens which displayed videos and images. We were given 3D glasses for the evening which enanced the viewing experience. The show started right on time...it started off with "Dark Side of the Moon" songs....almost every song was played from the album which made the crowd including me and my friend simply awestruck.
After the break, the show concentrated on "THE WALL". This was again amazing, since Vodka had started to get us into the mood and the whole atmosphere was simply so Floydian that I felt like I was in heaven. Finally, all good things must come to an end and so did this spectacular.
In the end, I would say that I was already a die hard Floyd fan and after seeing this show I am even a bigger Floyd fan (well, if there is any scope for that already :-)
Monday, April 10, 2006
Ice Skating...
(Please read the below blog first, since this one is a continuation of the same...lol)
So did I say it was a lovely Sunday morning...yes it was since it was a sunday morning that I saw after many weekends (I usuallly wake up in the afternoon on sundays). Was just comtemplating what to do, there came A with a brilliant idea of going for Ice Skating. There is a Ice Skating Arena just a few miles from our house. Although initially I was a bit reluctant to do that much of effort on a sunday..but guys know that its not at all hard to convince me. So, finally we were all set to go.
Reached the place on time and hired the skates...initiall on seeing the skates my first reaction was - "How am I going to stand straight after wearing those?". Well, it just took me a few minutes to actually experience that we can stand wearing it. So, finally we geared up and went into the arena. Initial 10 minutes I was just getting a hang of it. But then slowly I gained confidence (thanks to my little stint with roller skates!). And it was fun from there...although there was a lot of rush and there was a constant fear of banging into a child...still I feel I manged a decent job...being a little immodest here :-)
Ice skated for around 2 hours...clicked a few snaps...and then back home.
Well, that was the end of the weekend (almost)...had a few confrence calls with friends...yes a con call with friends!! Professional jargon everywhere..uh?
And this is how I am ending this weekend..writing my memories into this blog with a hope that a few years down the line when I read this..it should and I am confident that it would bring a smile back to my face!
(Please read the below blog first, since this one is a continuation of the same...lol)
So did I say it was a lovely Sunday morning...yes it was since it was a sunday morning that I saw after many weekends (I usuallly wake up in the afternoon on sundays). Was just comtemplating what to do, there came A with a brilliant idea of going for Ice Skating. There is a Ice Skating Arena just a few miles from our house. Although initially I was a bit reluctant to do that much of effort on a sunday..but guys know that its not at all hard to convince me. So, finally we were all set to go.
Reached the place on time and hired the skates...initiall on seeing the skates my first reaction was - "How am I going to stand straight after wearing those?". Well, it just took me a few minutes to actually experience that we can stand wearing it. So, finally we geared up and went into the arena. Initial 10 minutes I was just getting a hang of it. But then slowly I gained confidence (thanks to my little stint with roller skates!). And it was fun from there...although there was a lot of rush and there was a constant fear of banging into a child...still I feel I manged a decent job...being a little immodest here :-)
Ice skated for around 2 hours...clicked a few snaps...and then back home.
Well, that was the end of the weekend (almost)...had a few confrence calls with friends...yes a con call with friends!! Professional jargon everywhere..uh?
And this is how I am ending this weekend..writing my memories into this blog with a hope that a few years down the line when I read this..it should and I am confident that it would bring a smile back to my face!
Weekend...that was!
It seems as if I am blogging after a long gap. But on checking my previous post it looks like there has been a gap of just 10 days. Well, 10 days can be long from the standards of a few but its kind of fine for me. So, what to blog now? Well, this weekend was kind of happening. So why not write about the weekend activities I or in fact we (my gang) did.
Saturday, 9th April 2006 - The legendary Bob Dylan was performing live in Phoenix. We had bough the tickets months ago and were all set to rock. Finally, the D day came and we were there well before time. It was a nice break from the routine. Seeing 7000 people (90% were much older than me) enjoying to the tunes of Bob Dylan was itself an experience. Although I do not listen much to Bob Dylan but I do admire and appreciate his music and that was the reason I was there to see him perform live. Well finally the concert was over. Now what?
It was 11:30 PM and we were looking for some place to eat. Well, actually searching for Denny's we landed up at Hooters. Wow! was the first word that came when we entered the place. (For obvious reasons!) Finally, ate a sumptuous chicken sandwich there, ogled at the girls and returned back to home...just to wake up to a lovely sunday morning the next day....
To be continued in the next blog...
It seems as if I am blogging after a long gap. But on checking my previous post it looks like there has been a gap of just 10 days. Well, 10 days can be long from the standards of a few but its kind of fine for me. So, what to blog now? Well, this weekend was kind of happening. So why not write about the weekend activities I or in fact we (my gang) did.
Saturday, 9th April 2006 - The legendary Bob Dylan was performing live in Phoenix. We had bough the tickets months ago and were all set to rock. Finally, the D day came and we were there well before time. It was a nice break from the routine. Seeing 7000 people (90% were much older than me) enjoying to the tunes of Bob Dylan was itself an experience. Although I do not listen much to Bob Dylan but I do admire and appreciate his music and that was the reason I was there to see him perform live. Well finally the concert was over. Now what?
It was 11:30 PM and we were looking for some place to eat. Well, actually searching for Denny's we landed up at Hooters. Wow! was the first word that came when we entered the place. (For obvious reasons!) Finally, ate a sumptuous chicken sandwich there, ogled at the girls and returned back to home...just to wake up to a lovely sunday morning the next day....
To be continued in the next blog...
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