My Chicago trip

I thought it will be a good idea to share some of my experiences with others regarding my awesome trip to Chicago. It was one of the best trips of my life and made me fall in love with Chicago. I enjoyed each and every moment of my stay and being with my friends added to my excitement. We tried to see as many places as we can but still it seems that we have missed a lot of things. There is so much to see out there that 4-5 days is very short for it. The best places where I went were the Navy Pier and the Shedd Aquarium. I wish I could have stayed there for a bit longer. The Christmas time decorations made the City look like a heavenly place. I have put some of the pictures I took on google web-albums. You can see them here. For more description with photos, visit this place.
Some of the photos may not be so clear and I am sorry for not being an expert at photography.

Being a vegetarian

Still a vegetarian-nice try!

I have been in America for almost 6 months and during all this time I have realized that it is impossible for a person to come here and still remain a complete and pure vegetarian. Now what we used to call a cheese burger back in India is supposedly the one with beef in it out here. Now that sounds ridiculous and frankly it is. You have to be very and remember very cautious to select things to eat outside since one way or another you may end up eating some non-vegetarian stuff. By the way, eggs doesn’t come under the definition of non-vegetarian here, so revisit all the definitions you had of being a vegetarian. Also, if you think that avoiding non-vegetarian things by name and going for fruit salads etc. can keep you a vegetarian, then I must say you are partially wrong. These people have all kinds of non-vegetarian sauce like oyster sauce etc. which they use while preparing salads. It is a shocking thing to know this but this may happen with you if you are eating outside.

The best way to remain a vegetarian is to cook on your own and read all the ingredients on all the products you buy (too paranoid na). This way you may be able to maintain your sanctity and health both but only may be. Or on the other hand accept the things as they are and stop being paranoid. Be a semi-vegetarian or a semi non vegetarian. This way you can enjoy both the sides and still remain faithful to yourself. Finally, I must say “Listen to the heart”.

India destroys South Africa

This was an awesome moment for billions of Indians as the Indian team had beaten South Africa in South Africa after a span of 14 years. This was as if, India was back from exile and all ready to celebrate Diwali in South Africa. It came as a surprise since India was not among the favorites before the series as they had lost the one-day series flatly to SA and they were supposed to be weak against the pace attack. But the one thing SA forgot is that we also have a pace attack comprising of Sreesanth, Zaheer, VRV Singh and the most experienced of them all, the one and only one Kumble.

This was not just the comeback of India but the comeback of a forgotten hero “Saurav Ganguly” also. He proved that he can still be an idol to follow for the Indian team. His betting provided the much needed momentum to India at times of distress. His performance was applauded by everybody and stripped open his criticizers.

There were a lot of other distinguished things about this test which can’t go un-noticed. There was this little fellow “Sreesanth” who with his fiery spell didn’t allow SA to spread their wings even once. He was also marking his comeback from very rough times, but he seemed to a regular bowler and showed an unexpected enthusiasm. His answer to Andre Nel’s verbal slogging by hitting a six was the funniest and a spectacular moment on the 3rd day of the test. His display of happiness would have drove Nel crazy and he must be beating himself for indulging with Sreesanth. Better for him and SA, now they won’t do anything like this again.

Overall this test was a great fun and a historic moment.

The under cover agent from Australia

      
How many Gangster movies have you seen? If you have watched a good number of them
then you will surely know, that to bring down a big gangster, you need a mole in his
gang. Now you may contradict that statement but its kind of true. I have always
wondered if its possible or if its ever done in real life since its too hard and
risky. I have never seen anything like that except sometimes in papers when they
talk about ISI, RAW or CIA. But, recently I recognized a covert operation going on
involving the Indian cricket team.

If you don't know, let me tell you the name of the person who is under disguise and
the center character of it. His name is Greg Chappal. Now whatever the Australians
may call him, he will always be a foreign agent working under cover. It may sound so
strange but then someday we will have to realize and accept the truth.

It all started at the last Cricket world cup in 2003. India was one of the best teams
that emerged in that world cup and went on winning continuously (almost) till the
finals, where they lost to the mighty Australians. They were feared by the power and
momentum that Indian team was gaining, so they sent their agent Chappal as the coach
of the Indian team just after Mr. Right left. The whole tragedy started then only.
Our dear Dada lost his position and career to this immigrant, filthy fellow. Many of
the players have never been called back in the Indian team since then. He tried to
bring all kind of absurd changes in the Indian team and gave it a name of
experimentation. Yes, he is doing the experimentation but not for the good but for
finding the worst combination, so that Australians don't get a good competition this
time.

Its a pity that a team which has got so much of potential and strength is struggling
against South Africa. And, sorry to say but if this doesn't change, we will be thrown
out of the next world cup as soon as we enter. Its not a joke. I think the BCCI should
overcome the politics and do something fruitful for the team, if nothing else throw
away this Chappal and bring some new one. Dada should have shown the middle finger to
this filthy person right then only.

Lets wait and watch, how many permutations and combinations this person does with the
team members and how much tolerance we have.

Disclaimer: The spelling mistakes are made intentionally so mind it.

Amazing place

Must have noticed it but not that closely....

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15

5

25

10

38

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Now I am not trying to create a series nor a random pattern. These values are based on my real life observations. If you are living at the same place as me then you also must have came across these numbers but may not have a paid any attention to it. I won't keep you guessing for long and break the suspense.

This is the Minneapolis (in F) weather as I have observed over a few days. It may not be consistent with this randomness but tries to follow it for most part of the year, at least during the start of the winters. One day its sunny and hot and the next day if you come out of your home without any warning, you will freeze to death. I am not at all exaggerating but its a fact. Mostly its the winds from the north which decides the cold in Minnesota. If they are blowing then you will blow away otherwise its OK. I like it because I have always liked randomness and I think you may also like it as you don't know what to expect next. This at least keeps some suspense in your everyday life in whatever way. Whatever it is, it is a beautiful place and fun place to be, with lakes surrounding you from all sides. I bet its one of the most beautiful place in US.