I should really be writing more. Have been experiencing so much off late that I should be penning down. Been traveling so much, I'm still amazed at how much I have experienced in the past 10-12 days.

Just got back from Charlotte-Orlando-Portland and like I have said a gazillion times, Portland still continues to be where my heart is. Portland has changed my life for good and every inch of that place has a special place, special meaning. Some of my close people have moved out of Portland, some more will, in the coming year or two. Portland will lose some of its charm with that but it will always be the place I will call home (and Pune of course). After more than 3 years of leaving Portland, my cricket team gifted me with the Beaverton Raiders jersey. Speechless! I'm still in the team roster every year by default.I was welcomed in every house I went to with open arms. Too much love, too much beauty and too much to cherish and experience in the 6 days I was there. It's sometimes hard to let go of a good phase in your life, but have to do that, no? For new ones to make way.

I should also mention that my cousin's wedding in Charlotte was good fun too. Was such a pleasure to meet Jose Uncle and Saji amama in US, two wonderful souls having come to US to see their son get married. I love you both a lot. Now onto the next big thing. Waiting for sis and family to return to Richmond. Wohoo!

P.S: My company gifted me with a Kindle. Not that I am a big fan of replacing the physical book with an ebook but when did a guy ever say no to an electronic gadget? Bought my first ebook -- Great Divorce, C.S. Lewis and I am loving it. Not to mention my brand new Galaxy Nexus (also from my company, corporate phone) which is kickass! My company rocks!

Adele

A new (at least from my perspective) artist and an exceptionally talented singer on the block. She is already huge in Europe, I'm just about getting to listen to her albums.

Adele-Lovesong
Adele-Set Fire to the Rain

I am having such a mixed week. I am not used to being pulled down like this. More importantly allowing that to affect me. Aarrrgh, I hate negative energy. Negative people, stay away from me.

I need to do something that gets me back to my happy zone. Cooking maybe.

If the real Acura NSX is anything like the NSX concept, there is a good chance I'll buy that car. Still in awe!

Arey!

This is a post about a post. Incredibly funny content and even more funnier language usage.

http://localparty.tumblr.com/post/16341669795

Don't make fun of it, ok? Arey! I told you not to make fun of it. Simply only. :)

Ok, I need to get this off my chest/stomach. No offence and all that but still. A couple recording a fake video shoot of a romantic song and posing around trees etc, prior to their wedding, is quit simply put, hilarious. I can't, for the life of me, fathom how they do it. But full marks to them for uploading it on youtube and sharing it. I had a good laugh. Again no offence just wanted to get this off me. Woh kya hai na, control nahi hota.

In other news, I wanted to share this:
Why I Hate Religion, But Love Jesus
Very powerful, I think he uses "religion" as the word stands in these times correctly. However, to be absolutely technically correct, I think he uses religion in the context of legalism. Apart from that minor blip, very well said.

The Reve Wedding

Complete blast. So much fun preparing and dancing to this kickass song. Here's the Sangeet video:

Rahul-Sev Sangeet Dance