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…