Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Weekend movies
திருவருட்செல்வர்,ஊரை தெரிஞ்சுகிட்டேன்,ரசிகன் and சதிலீலாவதி. I don’t know why/how I chose this combination. I am normally choosy and defined but it seems somehow I lost those qualities. திருவருட்செல்வர் is the odd one out in the list. Decoding (?!) Tamil dialogues was fascinating. You need to have immense patience to watch the full movie. Introduction of Sivaji takes more than 10 mins (curtains go one after the other followed by lyrics). I guess this is the longest time taken for an introduction. I know you all think that something is definitely wrong with me. Even I feel the same. During Saturday’s like everyone, Surya T.V-la Shakeela-va பாத்துகிட்டு இருந்தவன் இப்படி ஆயிட்டேன் :- (
Coming weekend (Sep 2nd -5th) will be spent in SFO. After lot of booking and cancellation steps the trip is almost confirmed.
Got some work after a long time so the schedule that I posted earlier here is no more valid. For a small “If statement” it takes an hour. I have to dust the cobwebs in my brain…
Coming weekend (Sep 2nd -5th) will be spent in SFO. After lot of booking and cancellation steps the trip is almost confirmed.
Got some work after a long time so the schedule that I posted earlier here is no more valid. For a small “If statement” it takes an hour. I have to dust the cobwebs in my brain…
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Summer Outing
Enjoyed an outing to Six flags last Saturday. Six flags here in Seattle is more of a water theme park where as other states have more roller coasters. Sunny day at Seattle always draws crowd out. The atmosphere inside the park was awesome. Water rides + sunny day + U.S dress code. Do I need to say about anything else? காண கண் கோடி வேண்டும்… I know this statement makes most of you fume ;-) Steep slide is the one that fooled me. Just went along with the crowd. As I approached the slide, slowly lost my smile, no conversation interested me, saw few people backing. I felt happy that it’s a tunnel slide kind of stuff. Happily got into the sliding position – lied down holding my arms in chest and folding the legs. When I heard “go” I just skidded fast, within few seconds I saw sunlight, thought phew that’s it… then came the steep board, I felt I am done for the day. Somehow came to real life in few seconds. Then saw how steep was the slide. It was like the letter 7.Damn it. The immediate decision was – “no more water rides, I am changing my clothes”. Lumber jack ride is the one that everyone spotted. Thought it has water slide, nothing dangerous. It was a group ride. Everyone was analyzing which seat would help them to maintain their dry clothes as it is. I didn’t care much about that. I got the last seat and after the ride, it’s me who didn’t get wet whereas all others got their clothes wet. Then checked out Timber Hawk ride. While in queue couple of friends felt it would be a good option to skip this ride. I said – “Looks like there is nothing much in this ride. Don’t afraid”. I am the only one who never opened my eyes in the full ride. It had few sharp turns, huge ups and downs. After the ride I wasn’t sure all my body parts are in their respective places. Everything was fine, God does exist. My face after the ride was as if I was beaten left and right by a ghost. After this what I suggested was an Enchanted Railway (kids train) and a 1906 Antique Carousel (one that is famous in our village festivals – u sit in a hanging horse doll and they take you slowly in circles).No one was ready to take these challenges. I think they got scared ;-) Left the place in the evening with some sweet (?!) memories for the heart and great sights for the eyes!!
Weekend movies : After a long time, I saw some great movies.
Weekend movies : After a long time, I saw some great movies.
கர்ணன்: I am not a fan of sivaji; I like the character - karna and the song உள்ளத்தில் நல்ல உள்ளம்....
ஆண்பாவம்: Very hilarious movie. It should be one among the few movies where both the heroines are dressed in பாவாடை தாவணி through out the movie (baring black & white movies). It was a pleasant feeling to watch such a movie.
Guess who: Yes an English movie. I seldom watch English movies. This was a good one. I recommend all to watch this one.
The Stepford wives: I condemn all who even think of watching this movie. A total crap.
Guess who: Yes an English movie. I seldom watch English movies. This was a good one. I recommend all to watch this one.
The Stepford wives: I condemn all who even think of watching this movie. A total crap.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
Yea Raj - The Master
You try out a new thing, in the end screw it up and you prefer calling it an invention. I somehow didn’t feel that way last night. We (a BITS and a IRTT alumni!!) felt really bad about the results we got after couple of attempts in our new endeavor. Scratched our heads on what to do next. Just took a deep breath. “Patience pays” was the words we exchanged often. Yes we have mastered the art of making Rava Dosa!!!! For the people who ROTFL, this is not as easy as you think, that to for the fingers used to keyboards & mouse. Try out; I swear you’ll end up making Rava uppuma kind of stuff. That’s what we got in the first two attempts. We were unable to complete a full circle of flour in the tava and turn them! Luckily after two attempts we got everything right. mm..I have one more thing to add to my resume.Great going Raj.Forgot to capture a picture of it :-( The brown, crispy dosa might have left you longing for it.
Weekend Movies: அன்புக்கு நான் அடிமை and ஆனந்தம். The songs in அன்புக்கு நான் அடிமை were pathetic. I don’t know how come Illayaraja came up with such tunes.
Weekend Movies: அன்புக்கு நான் அடிமை and ஆனந்தம். The songs in அன்புக்கு நான் அடிமை were pathetic. I don’t know how come Illayaraja came up with such tunes.
Wednesday, August 10, 2005
Room mate has left
No not because of my tortures that I posted here. He got into a different project that is the one and only reason. OK you all believed it right. As you all know that it’s my noble gesture to dedicate a post about him (as I did for my previous room mate here). I’ll address him as BM through out this post (no specific reason will be given here). The fun with him started from the day one he landed here in Seattle. After reaching Seattle airport he gave me a call:
BM: “hey Raj, how to reach your home from airport?”
Me: Do you have the directions map with you?
BM: What directions? I don’t have any map.
Me: I sent you my address right?
BM: Ya I have that in my mail.
Me: ?!
My project mate then guided the taxi driver to our place. I was left speechless when he opened one of his suitcases. It fully had Biscuits, Horlicks, and Boost.Nothing else! I asked him – “You didn’t grow up after school?” Last week only we finished the last Good day packet! “Chivalrous” is the best word that explains BM’s nature. Late night calls from India, getting restless without mobile are all a great indication you see. Oops mobile phones. Man he knows all models, prices, plans what not. Whenever he gets a chance he used to boast of how he was busy with calls, sms, sleepless nights etc., He felt deeply hurt when I said I just know green color button for calls and red color to end, that’s all I know about mobiles. Never again he spoke about mobiles. A good mechanical engineering brain is lured into this s/w industry (blame it on the good looking girls in this field). Our frequencies were completely out of sync – BM likes Trisha. His current favorite music includes Thirupachi! Man I never preferred these two. Whenever I pick an old DVD in Mayuri his blood pressure increases. So to pacify him we would give him the laptop. The effect was awesome – no food, no sleep he can survive with Yahoo messenger and internet his whole life, I guess. He has strong belief that taking good photograph means holding the camera in a stylish way. Despite this belief he used to capture some great pics. His experience with the dentist is a good lesson for me rather for all. After using up all his insurance coverage, his dental owe is not solved yet. Yes they treated him for three days but not for the problem what he suffered from. Only god knows what they treated him for. You can’t use up 1.5k insurance just for ogling the receptionist mate (too much I say). Before boarding for Delaware he weighed his luggage at least 100 times. I said don’t be over cautious mate you might not get them back. Next morning he called me – “You idiot, I lost one of my luggage. The airlines authorities have to trace back now”. What could I say? I am so much relieved to hear that he got them back. I am not the first one to honor him in a post. One of his friends had already done that here… So all these fun got ended. I am sorry BM, I posted all stuffs even after getting a pair of socks as bribe from you ;-)
Me: Do you have the directions map with you?
BM: What directions? I don’t have any map.
Me: I sent you my address right?
BM: Ya I have that in my mail.
Me: ?!
My project mate then guided the taxi driver to our place. I was left speechless when he opened one of his suitcases. It fully had Biscuits, Horlicks, and Boost.Nothing else! I asked him – “You didn’t grow up after school?” Last week only we finished the last Good day packet! “Chivalrous” is the best word that explains BM’s nature. Late night calls from India, getting restless without mobile are all a great indication you see. Oops mobile phones. Man he knows all models, prices, plans what not. Whenever he gets a chance he used to boast of how he was busy with calls, sms, sleepless nights etc., He felt deeply hurt when I said I just know green color button for calls and red color to end, that’s all I know about mobiles. Never again he spoke about mobiles. A good mechanical engineering brain is lured into this s/w industry (blame it on the good looking girls in this field). Our frequencies were completely out of sync – BM likes Trisha. His current favorite music includes Thirupachi! Man I never preferred these two. Whenever I pick an old DVD in Mayuri his blood pressure increases. So to pacify him we would give him the laptop. The effect was awesome – no food, no sleep he can survive with Yahoo messenger and internet his whole life, I guess. He has strong belief that taking good photograph means holding the camera in a stylish way. Despite this belief he used to capture some great pics. His experience with the dentist is a good lesson for me rather for all. After using up all his insurance coverage, his dental owe is not solved yet. Yes they treated him for three days but not for the problem what he suffered from. Only god knows what they treated him for. You can’t use up 1.5k insurance just for ogling the receptionist mate (too much I say). Before boarding for Delaware he weighed his luggage at least 100 times. I said don’t be over cautious mate you might not get them back. Next morning he called me – “You idiot, I lost one of my luggage. The airlines authorities have to trace back now”. What could I say? I am so much relieved to hear that he got them back. I am not the first one to honor him in a post. One of his friends had already done that here… So all these fun got ended. I am sorry BM, I posted all stuffs even after getting a pair of socks as bribe from you ;-)
Monday, August 08, 2005
Priyasakhi
I am not able to come to a conclusion on how the movie was.
The movie watching experience was very good. Very few people were in theatre (around 50).I heard that the same conditions prevail in Tamilnadu also ;-) Everyone was in a jubilant mood. (Sunday afternoon, no deliverables on Monday etc.,) Though we didn't know anyone personally, we got along very well enjoying every comment from all parts. Each and every scene has something to make fun of. Few female fans were worried that Madhavan has put on more weight! The camera work revolves around Sadha's waist for most of the times. Madhavan gets paid to play around it and I pay to watch it, how unfair.
The movie watching experience was very good. Very few people were in theatre (around 50).I heard that the same conditions prevail in Tamilnadu also ;-) Everyone was in a jubilant mood. (Sunday afternoon, no deliverables on Monday etc.,) Though we didn't know anyone personally, we got along very well enjoying every comment from all parts. Each and every scene has something to make fun of. Few female fans were worried that Madhavan has put on more weight! The camera work revolves around Sadha's waist for most of the times. Madhavan gets paid to play around it and I pay to watch it, how unfair.
Friday, August 05, 2005
Interesting pattern!
This is the bowling figures of Aussies & Eng after the first innings in the second test match.The wickets column sequence is interesting.It would have been much more interesting if Giles had got one more ;-)
Monday, August 01, 2005
Historic win
We fill dots both horizontally and vertically. One player has to join two dots – vertical or horizontal. The other gets his chance next. The player who completes a square owns that square. Last week, my room mate recollected this school day game and we spent some time on this. It was a close game as the last two moves decided the winner. I didn’t remember when I last played this game. So given the big time gap and tough playing conditions (it was almost midnight) it was really a historic win for Raj (no laughing guys,it happens). It didn’t have the thrill of playing while classes going on and act as if a sincere stud taking notes during the school days ;-) What do we call this game, any idea?
Weekend movies:
Kushi – One of best movies that can be cited as an example of superb screenplay.
Suvarillatha Chittirangal – I just now figured it out that this is the directional debut for Bagyaraj. Good comedies but a tragic second half!
There must be an evil eye(Ram?!) to the post - Last couple of months. I worked extra hours to publish this post :- (
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