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Happy Dusshera

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Got absolutely drenched Thursday night due to the heavy downpour in Namma Bengaluru. The last time this happened was somewhere in the late 90s after college or so. To make matters worse that day, we got stuck in traffic for nearly 2 hours, for a 10km ride from El. City and the fact that we were starving to death because of a light snack in the evening. But alls well that ends well. Got a good night's sleep and was back to work before time the following day.
Sam flew in from Delhi on Friday night and went around town last night (Forum and Koramangala area to be precise) and then to a friend's place later on. Earlier in the day, met a family friend after nearly 10 years and had a good time catching up on old times. Caught up with some ICC Champions Trophy match between India and Pakistan and called it a night past midnight. All in all a good Saturday after a long time.

Planned to watch What's Your Rashee at the last minute, but, unfortunately (or fortunately) all the shows for the evening were booked. Went to dinner at a place called Spiga on St. Marks Road, stopped over at Corner House for my first experience with Death by Chocolate and called it a night at around 2:30am at Kaustubh's house in Koramangala.

Decided to run off to Bombay during Diwali and spend it with friends and family. I haven't celebrated Diwali in India since 2001 and hence, I need to make up for those lost years. Diwali in Akron used to be spectacular though.

Work during the past week was mild but the week itself was short, so that was acceptable. Same with the 3-day week following Monday as Friday again is a holiday. Got to plan well ahead. I am just wasting my time doing (practically) nothing useful. Think!!

Happy Dusshera to all you folks. Have fun.

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