First Christmas outside India

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Last year (2008) I terribly missed the Christmas at America as I was supposed to leave well ahead of Christmas. Therefore, I just missed 2008 white Christmas at Green Bay. But, this year (2009) god created that chance with my wife. Here in Singapore, celebration of Christmas started well in advance - much before indeed. Streets were decorated and sparkling lights everywhere - especially at Orchard Road. I was just stunned to see those - that too a National govt. spending like heck.


Last 2 nights went to roam around at Orchard Road, it was fabulous. I really admire their enthusiasm in celebrating festivals. Be it Christmas, Be it Deepavali, Be it Chinese New Year or Be it Hari Raya - all with full energetic - however, Christmas is THE grand one.

And on Christmas eve and on Christmas, the Orchard road was closed for vehicles and people (including me) started walking on the roads. Mid of the road, there was an orchestra group from LA, CA, USA. That was another sparkling thing at the Orchard.

At office, everybody start sharing sweets and gifts to each other. I really admire this culture of sharing love and gifts. This is how an organization cultivates a good working culture and relationships among workers.

SALE? - No scarcity for sale in Singapore and that too in festival season.

Overall, it is a real great feeling and good experience indeed. God Bless!!

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ART - for everyone

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what is ART? - Average Reading Time. Interesting one that I came across at the local library. The average human ART is 180 to 200 words per minute. Good to know isn't it?

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Real balance in Life

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I came across this particular mail as forwards, but worth sharing. Of course, I didn't vouch for the authenticity of the origin of the message - whether this was a real speech by Chetan Bhagat - BUT something good that worth sharing. Here we go:

Speech by Chetan Bhagat at Symbiosis ...must read...

Don't just have career or academic goals. Set goals to give you a balanced, successful life. I use the word balanced before successful. Balanced means ensuring your health, relationships, mental peace are all in good order.

There is no point of getting a promotion on the day of your breakup. There is no fun in driving a car if your back hurts. Shopping is not enjoyable if your mind is full of tensions.

"Life is one of those races in nursery school where you have to run with a marble in a spoon kept in your mouth. If the marble falls, there is no point coming first. Same is with life where health and relationships are the marble. Your striving is only worth it if there is harmony in your life. Else, you may achieve the success, but this spark, this feeling of being excited and alive, will start to die...................

One thing about nurturing the spark - don't take life seriously. Life is not meant to be taken seriously, as we are really temporary here. We are like a pre-paid card with limited validity. If we are lucky, we may last another 50 years. And 50 years is just 2,500 weekends. Do we really need to get so worked up? ................

It's ok, bunk a few classes, scoring low in couple of papers, goof up a few interviews, take leave from work, fall in love, little fights with your spouse. We are people, not programmed devices........." :)

"Don't be serious, be sincere."!!

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Mount Faber Walk - Singapore

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Been to Mount Faber Walk Singapore. Really a nice place to visit. And we enjoyed each and every minute over there. Its a very good place to visit on a weekend with family or friends or even alone - if you are that kind of a person.


It really exhibiting the architectural amazing in there. Henderson waves & forest walks and many more. Since went on a week end evening, the climatic condition coupled with drizzling rain took us to the peak of romantic mood. We went with packed food (home made) and had over there - real fun.

Many of us might tend to forget this place (after one year I came to know about this place) as its in a very reachable distance. Try visit once or whenever you get time. Awesome bird's eye view of Singapore and the nearest islands - from hill top.

How to?

Get down at Harbor Front terminal (NE line or Purple Line)
Head to Exit B and go to McDonalds Taxi Stand and catch a taxi.
Get down at "Jewel Box" - Cable Car Station.
Start exploring the entire hill station with a walk.
You can get down at Henderson Road to catch local bus service to reach back the Station / City.

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I gave up - at present

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Yes, Finally, I've decided (rather pushed towards) to give up CPA. Circumstances, Time & Money is not favorable to me at this juncture to continue with this course. But I am leaving with loads of memories of this course - dream course. Let the time answer. However, who read these guidance posts can better make it - successfully. You can take me as just another bad example on this ;-) ciao.....

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