Shyam's Blog

Pictures taken from the balcony of my apartment...

The most talked wave in India right now might be World Cup 2007. With the team being announced this week, cricket fever has just started. World Cup 2007 starts in the West Indies in March with India taking on Bangladesh in their first match. It will be interesting to watch news channels in India discussing the prospects of team India winning this world Cup. Who will win... every team looks good on paper right now. It will surely be a treat to cricket fans around the globe this March. Four years ago, I had just stepped into US and I remember watching India-Australia finals which India lost miserably :(. There were around 30 sitting in a small room at 3am - some settling on the couch, some putting blanket and sleeping on the floor, while some discussing strategies of how the team should face the game, etc. Four years past that, my following of cricket has drained out. May be, this tournament might bring back some cricket into my life.

The word "Smith's" reminded me of my life in Logan. Now that I am back to the same land, it was a nostalgic moment for me to shop at Smith's after 2 years. I still remember the day I first shopped in the US - it was at Smith's. My roommate had taken me there for some quick groceries. It is nice that it is a 24 hours open store. As our house (in 2003) was adjacent to Smith's, it was usual for us to shop after returning home late in the night.

I was filling the electric service form recently to move into my apartment. This is the first time I am opting for a service other than my cell phone. Other services like gas, water, TV, etc., all billed once a month. This took me back to those days when I used to stand in the queue to pay the bills. Which are the most popular waiting places??? Simplest is waiting a line during airport security check-in. This one has that typical mood of everyone busy removing shoes, jackets and keeping the laptop out. Few faces with high energy to visit a new place, few others with a sad look to fly from that place. If it is a early morning scene, one is sure to see few sleepy faces with coffee in their hands. Not to mention one or two passengers with early morning cold/cough with red nose and wipes in their hands :(. A decade ago, it was usual for me to stand in the queue to pay the bills - electricity, water, or telephone. Those were the days when billing counters were not computerised. The person i...

It is nice to see the mountains around covered with snow. A drive yesterday was great with minimal traffic and weather being warm. My friend K and I drove around and it was a treat to see mountains all around. More coming up soon ... (with pictures!)