P R 3.0

Whats the most complicated and intricate thing in the world and at times can be very frustrating to deal with?
People!
Quantum Physics is passe.

Philosphical Ramblings 2.0

1. It's impossible to have a relationship with a person if you don't respect that person.
(View are entirely my own and it may not make much sense to you)

Philosphical Ramblings 1.0

1. Each person is good or bad. Depends on what you make of them.
2. You can't have the cake and eat it too. Everything in life has a price. Know what it is. And no you can't have it all.
3. Try to think less of yourself and more of others.You are probably very good at one, good at a couple, ok in half a dozen and zero in the almost infinite number of things in life.

Extra Stuff

Want to go to this course called 'Art of Living'. It's supposed to be pretty good. Dad went for it.Maybe in a couple of weeks.
I also need to get a driving license, hepatities B inoculation and my french grades cleared.
(Basically using this blog as a post-it)

Relaxation

A couple of days back for the first time in my life my mother said I looked relaxed. When given to me it's a compliment.I get endless advice from grandparents to slow down. I react by getting angry. I come for dinner after everyone and get up before anyone. I have been told endless number of times that I am tense, short-tempered, impatient and very rushed.(Actually most of it is true) So this is a big first for me. Actually, I never knew it could be so much fun to do nothing.It's more fun than working- no wonder no one likes work.Maybe I should do this more.But, hey I also plan to work.

Back Home

Back home on May 20th. Was sick for a week. Lost a couple of kilos. Parents said I looked fat when I came, now I am 'Normal'. What else? Went around with KP and Arvind the Sishya guys. Vishnu is back too so will be seeing him too. Also met my to be roommates in UIUC- Jigar and JV. Also played some tennis and met the hostel guys.Need to finish all the formalities to get my degree.Have my visa interview on July 1st.

Out of here Part 2- Out of France

So I am leaving this place on the Sunday the 16th of May. Had a good time. Only regret, should have participated more actively in university life. But I travelled a lot, experienced a lot of things western and basically figured how life is going to be in the US, so I guess it was worth it- maybe it will help me get used to life in the US faster. Kind of look forward to going back- Indian food, no one speaking French (very important !) and the people in India. No idea of the 'reverse culture shock' that I might experience though.Its going to be a bit weird for the first few days.

Hamburg, Lubeck,Amsterdam

Trip Start- Night of Friday, 30th May
Trip End- Morning of Tuesday, 4th May
Good to Great Trip.Lot of Spring Festivals going on. Music, beer and nice food. Tried out the German specialities- Thuringer and Krakauer. Basically roasted sausages but very nice. Went to Lubeck. Nice relaxed city. Just walked around and took it in. Not many tourists.
In Amsterdam I feel there is nothing more to do ( apart from drugs that us ;) especially if you have been to other major European cities as the churches and attractions are nowhere near Paris or Florence or Rome) than go to the Van Gogh and Rijk Musuems.Saw all the world famous paintings- Sunflowers, Potato Eaters by Van Gogh and Night Watchers by Rembrandt.Also relaxed- took a nice nap in the park and lazed around.