MJ, Farrah - Rest In Peace

Its a sad day for the world of Pop music!....the legend is no more..Its hard for me to imagine this, as I grew up listening and dancing to his songs(I am passionate about music and dance). Michael Jackson is so big, its sometimes hard to comprehend it. It is sad that the media blew things out of proportion and made his stay in the US almost impossible. As a child I remember trying to moonwalk like him and failing badly..he he...we all went through that phase of craziness I guess...and it was all M.J... M.J,Rest In Peace.

Farrah Fawcett, what can I say another gorgeous actress (the old Charlies Angels) passed away too. Loved her hair style, I for a short while unintentionally sported a hairdo something like hers and someone even complimented me saying, hey that looks like Farrah Fawcett's hairstyle and I had come home a happy person. She was truly one of the most beautiful actresses of those days (actually she still looked gorgeous, some people never stop looking good, she was one of them).

Its weird how these people have an influence on us, may be it was partially because we had this whole evolution of the media (TV, computers, Internet) happening during our growing up phase.Whatever the reason be, They were big and they will be missed.

A Hangover from Hangover!

When I go to watch a movie, my favourite part is the trailers at the start. That is when I decide which ones to watch and which not to. Hangover was definitely one that I wanted to watch like 17 again, A night in the museum 2 and many others, but very few stood up to my expectation. The trailers were funnier than the movies themselves. This one ( Hangover) I can say is easily one of the best entertaining movies I have seen so far this year. watch it with an open mind, otherwise it can be a little hard to digest. Perfect timing in comedy, good script, talented set of actors, totally a very good movie. It Kinda reminded me of Wild Hogs, but this one is a lot dirtier(in a funny way;). The story is set in Vegas.Always thought Vegas was fun, din't know it was this FUN!!!!!!...Looking forward to plan my next trip to Vegas.In the meantime all you dirty minds GO WATCH THE MOVIE!

The Dog Trainer

A friend who knows my passion for animals sent me this..I also decided to use it in my layout..now I have one last thing left to do now, GET A DOG...Woof Woof
The Dog Trainer

Post Orientation

The Orientation yesterday was good and long. The Tour of the facility was the best part.At the end of the Orientation I Opted for the Dog TLC Program on Fridays. Eventually looking at Dog Training Assistant, but was told that anything that is behaviour oriented would require TLC training.My mail for the next orientation arrived today and guess what, another months wait. I don't know how long I will have to wait until I can start spending some time with the dogs. I am a little frustrated, but have no choice but to wait. Hopefully days will pass soon. :(

PHS Orientation

Finally after having waited for so many days, I will be attending my Orientation at the Peninsula Humane Society today evening. I am all excited about it. Lets see whats in store for me. I had applied for the Dog Training Assistant Position, but a friend who is also volunteering there told me its full, so might have to settle for the next best thing. This is what I will opt for in order of preference:
1. Dog Training Assistant
2. TLC Cats and dogs
3. Second Chance Class
4. Pet Assisted Therapy ( Something I think I would love to do someday)
5. Animal care
6. Vet Clinic
7. Wildlife ( Rescue and Care)

So, I have my options listed out, should be able to get into atleast one of these. I am keen on taking up atleast 2 positions ( Considering its just once or twice a week). Lets see how it goes. Watch for my post orientaion blog.

The New Nest

Its been a week now since we moved into our new house(Wow!) and I am enjoying the refreshing change. Love this new place, but the truth is somewhere deep down I miss the old house . After all, spent the first few years of our newly married life there. Learning how to cook, inviting my first guests over for dinner( I was so damn nervous then..he he), Fighting over who will do the laundry, vacuum cleaning, Lazying on weekends, not getting up till like 1:00 or 2:00 in the noon, waiting for my husband to finish his calls so that I can run the grinder...Wow!..so much. It will surely hold a special place in my heart. We still have a few boxes that need to be unpacked and a little re-organization. Finding a place for every one of our possessions. I think it will take us a few days, but I can see it taking shape slowly.

What I Love about this place:
The Big Windows in the living room(one whole wall is full of windows, lot of light)
The Nice big Patio(well can't be compared to the yards that single family homes have)
Lot of Space and storage
Like the feeling of the duplex ( make an excuse to climb up and down the stairs)
Our Bedroom which gets light all the time
The gas Of course ( I am done with the electric stove, yahooo!)
All in all its a cozy pad!

There is however one crib, no Washer/Dryer, but as long as my husband is taking care of the laundry I am willing to nurture and care for the house. A lot of work needs to go in, so waiting to see how things will finally shape up.

I remember the time I came to this country in 2004 after my wedding, I don't know how but I had packed 22 years of my Life in those two suitcases that I carried with me, It was hard,Being an emotional person, I did not want to leave any part of my past or present behind in moving towards the future. Well I treasure every part of my life, the people in my Life, the places I see, the things I do, they all make me who I am and they make me happy! and I know that this House and me have a lot to see and go through together.

Coffee Bar Meeting Pictures

Finally got some time to upload some pictures from the Coffee Bar meeting with old buddy Bini. Click on pictures to enlarge.

Sandesh and Sajosh

Bini and Me

Bini and Me

Random Shots on a Casual Sunday Evening

Just Happened to have my husbands D90 in his absence (Of course)....Posting some of the pictures I took on a Nice sunny Sunday Evening. Click on the images to see enlarged pictures.

A Jet leaving it's trace in the sky

Beauty in Wilderness

Trees against sunset backdrop

Wanna play catch

where the sky meets the land

water splashing over a rock

Air China

The Loner

Sweetheart Nidhi with her captivating smile

Majestic entryway to a house

White in all it's Glory

Contrasting Reds

A flower and a bud

Italian Brunch

A Church during Sunset