6 February 2014

Another intersection point..

In 1983, I met a guy called Manajit in my junior year (11th grade). Last I saw him was in 1985. Our paths ever since could not have been more different. 29 years later, found out that he lives in Denver. Was waiting to find an opportunity to meet him some day. Today was that day !

Saw him after almost three decades over dinner this evening. It was mind blowing remembering those dorm (hostel) days (we were in a residential high school) and he reminded me of at least half a dozen friends that I had nearly forgotten about ! Looks like more intersection points for me to seek.

I was certainly exhilarated to hear his life story. Served as a reminder to me that hard work can overcome most setbacks and obstacles. Good to see him succeed so much. Hard working people deserve the best!

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5 February 2014

Pine Mountain again

5K run in the forests of Pine Mountain. Today I waited for some morning light so I could see where I was running. The trees were beautiful – completely drenched in overnight rain and with a slight wind rustling thru the leaves. At one point, it was so quiet except hundreds of birds tweeting that I stopped running and sat there for ten minutes just to hear the birds. I could figure out nine different bird sounds…
Now coffee, breakfast and then back to the team meetings…

4 February 2014

Unique Soap Opera

As I was walking with a few of my team mates in Callaway Gardens last evening, we saw this nice building. We were intrigued by the fact that there was a Soap Opera House there. Upon closer inspection (zoom in if you wish), we realized that it was a laundromat!!!!

Somebody has a sense of humor!!

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4 February 2014

6K in dark Pine Mountain

Karthik and I got out in the cold dark roads of Callaway Gardens at 6am for a 5K run. Myself in layers, earmuffs, headgear etc wondering why did I forget to pack in the gloves. He, in shorts and half shirt. No caps either! You want to guess which one of us studied in Wisconsin? πŸ™‚ Btw, we landed up running 6K since we got lost on the way πŸ™‚ πŸ™‚

2 February 2014

Fowler Park makes a big difference!!

Lots of Chalupa members showed up today. We had two guests – Amrita and Arka – from Birmingham, Alabama join us. Also ran into my old friend Raj Sundaramurthy! Even Sudipto and Mishtu came!! We had four junior runners there. By the time I showed up half an hour early to put in an extra couple of miles, Atashi and Sid were already there running on the track! There were sixteen of us in all.
Seems like Fowler Park makes a big difference!

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