Thanksgiving Break

Wow, 2 months are over and the last month of the quarter is left. I have no idea how quickly time has passed. I have had some really stressful moments and some happy ones when I have felt completely one with nature and myself. This place is full of sour and sweet feelings. I have quite enjoyed all my courses and have done alright in midterms and assignments. I am excited by a lot of new possibilities which might come up.
Its strange that some of the people who I had become very close to since I had come to Stanford aren’t that close to me anymore. I haven’t had the time to nurture those relationships. Infact, I have spent my spare time talking to some of my close friends in the other parts of America , specially since time is so valuable.

I have worked with Chinese, African Americans, Americans, Taiwanese, and Pakistanis and of course Indians. I have learnt the importance of punctuality and professionalism in America. I have understood how important it is for me to finish my work on time. How much I need to respect deadlines.

I am going to be doing a trek through the redwoods this week and also see San Fransisco. On the home front, I am cooking pretty innovative dishes ..Not to brag too much, but I think I have turned out a pretty decent cook!

I have had moments when I have missed home a lot. Its been tough, specially when one doesn’t see too many people around. However, my roommates have been supportive and other friends have also helped me to feel better.

I wish I had the money to go to Las Vegas this break, but I have just enough to pay for my rent and food. I guess I fit into the PIGS (Poor Indian Graduate Student ) Cateogory.

Tonight is a party at Sabita’s house. She has done some crazy amount of cooking and is going to be making these fun cocktails for all of us..Sounds like fun!!

But I really miss the Indian style of partying, specially the Punjabi Pop music and chicken tikka!

Home is not too far away…Dec 19th , here I come…

Stanford, Duke, Dartmouth........

Getting through Stanford is my dream come true. I have always wanted to study in a top american university as long as I can remember. When I had started the whole application process, I kept Stanford as my dream university. I wasn't sure if I would get in. So whenver I would find myself having California dreams, I would tell myself..wait...wait......didn't want to feel terrible incase I didn't make it. At the same time I had a feeling that I would.
Decision making has always been a tough one for me. I love Duke and Dartmouth. Duke ensures closeness to friends. Dartmouth is giving me 50% scholarship. Stanford offers neither of the above two. But the biggest brand name ever and the opportunity to work under the best faculty in the whole wide world. So here I go sacrifysing security of having close friends around and money for name and fame!!!!
Just kidding!!I love stanford and it is a league above every other university for me...
So california...here I come.......
Oh..and I am at work and my boss is sitting right behind me....I don't know if he can see me not working or maybe he knows how hard I work and prefers me taking breaks!!He did say today that" Tanu, the only way we are going to let you leave this company is if you find a replacement just like yourself!!!"
Ok, now people reading this are going to think I am in love with myself...Well, yes I am..How can you love someone else till you don't love yourself!!
Enjoy....