Busy in CN labs: Working on new look (or atleast trying to!) - Sorry for not posting; will write soon.
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Published on 2/16/07 at 11:48 PM.Labels: notes
Some of you know and most of you don't that I am a very deep sleeper. I can sleep through anything. I think I go into my deepest sleep between 4A - 9A. You could walk in the room, shatter a glass on the floor, and I'll still be asleep. Although some folks envy this, it gets hard to wake up on time and be on work on time (not that late either...just 15 - 20 minutes off).
This happens quite often, where I sleep through 2, yes, 2 alarm clocks blaring out loud. I don't know what it is, but I just can't wake up. If I go to bed before midnight, I know I am ok. I will wake up on time and be fine.BUT, if I go to bed past midnight, I don't think I want to sleep coz I am afraid I won't wake up the next morning.
So what's a quick way to solve this? I came across this Sonic Bomb Ninja Alarm clock. I added it to my wishlist as a must have. Here's a little quote from the site itself:
"The Sonic Bomb Clock has an adjustable volume alarm with a maximum loudness of 113 decibels (just for reference, a jackhammer is about 100 decibels!) And the bed shaker does just that."
Yes, this is what I need!
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Published on 2/8/07 at 11:13 AM.This happens quite often, where I sleep through 2, yes, 2 alarm clocks blaring out loud. I don't know what it is, but I just can't wake up. If I go to bed before midnight, I know I am ok. I will wake up on time and be fine.BUT, if I go to bed past midnight, I don't think I want to sleep coz I am afraid I won't wake up the next morning.
So what's a quick way to solve this? I came across this Sonic Bomb Ninja Alarm clock. I added it to my wishlist as a must have. Here's a little quote from the site itself:"The Sonic Bomb Clock has an adjustable volume alarm with a maximum loudness of 113 decibels (just for reference, a jackhammer is about 100 decibels!) And the bed shaker does just that."
Yes, this is what I need!
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My cousin forwarded these pictures to me and I am sooo thankful to her for doing so. This REALLY made my day. I don't know what it is when you look back at your life as a kid, but I have to tell you..those were the days...everyone was together, everyone happy...I miss those times. We were so carefree, so full of life...Here's a look back almost 20 - 25 years ago.
Yes. That's ME! I always played with Chacha so much! Give me an "Awww"
One-Foot Skating was never so much fun :)
The Almighty cousins!
Somehow even being a joint family - laughter, fun and joy never strayed too far away from us; All made possible by one woman right there in the center - Nani
Payal - thanks for posting these.
Priti Di & Tams - I want you guys to post some of your pics too on your blog. Especially PDi, with the modeling and all... LOL :)
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Published on 2/5/07 at 6:09 PM.
Payal - thanks for posting these.
Priti Di & Tams - I want you guys to post some of your pics too on your blog. Especially PDi, with the modeling and all... LOL :)
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I was forwarded an email about what makes Dallas so unique. What are the things people do or the what is the way of life in the fifth largest city in the world. Well, here goes:
1. You must learn to pronounce the city name. It is DAL-LUS, or
DAA-LIS depending on if you live inside or outside LBJ Freeway.
2. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Dallas has
its own version of traffic rules....Hold on and pray. There is
no such thing as a dangerous high-speed chase in Dallas. We all
drive like that.
3. All directions start with, "Go down to Beltline"...which has
no beginning and no end.
4. The Chamber of Commerce calls getting through traffic a
"scenic drive."
5. The morning rush hour is from 6:00 to 10:00. The evening rush
hour is from 3:00 to 7:00. Friday's rush hour starts Thursday
morning.
6. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear
ended, cussed out and possibly shot. When you are the first one
on the starting line, count to five when the light turns green
before going to avoid getting into any cross-traffic's way.
7. Arapaho Road can only be pronounced by a native. The same
holds true for Wycliff Avenue, Worcola Street, Sul Ross and
Routh Street.
,
8. Construction on I-30 is a way of life and form of
entertainment.
9. All unexplained sights are explained by the phrase, "Oh,
we're in Fort Worth!!"
10. If someone actually has their turn signal on, it is probably
a factory defect.
11. All old ladies with blue hair in pink Cadillacs have the
right of way.
12. Story Road mysteriously changes names as you cross
intersections. Unless you're on Storey Rd......
13. If asking directions in Irving, you must have knowledge of
Spanish.
14. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport has four terminal
buildings connected by one tram that never works.
15. A trip across town (east to west) will take a minimum of
four hours, although many north/south freeways have unposted
minimum speeds of 75. The minimum acceptable speed on the Dallas
North Toll Road is 85. Anything less is considered downright
sissy.
16. The wrought iron on windows in and around Oak Cliff isn't
ornamental.
17. Never stare at the driver of the car with the bumper sticker
that says,"Keep honking. I'm reloading." In fact, don't honk at
anyone. Concealed weapons are a jealously guarded, God-given
right.
18. If you are in the left lane, and only going 70 in a 60 mph
zone...people are not waving when they go by.
19. The North Dallas Toll way is our daily version of NASCAR.
20. LBJ is called "The Death Trap" for two reasons: "death" and
"trap."
21. If it's 100 degrees, Thanksgiving must be next weekend.
22. If it's 10 degrees and sleeting/snowing, the Fort Worth Live
Stock show is going on.
23. If it's rained 6 inches in the last hour, the Byron Nelson
Golf Classic is in the second round.
24. Amusement parks, stadiums, arenas, race tracks, airports,
etc. are conveniently located as far away from EVERYTHING as
possible so as to allow for ample parking on grassy areas.
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Published on at 5:46 PM.1. You must learn to pronounce the city name. It is DAL-LUS, or
DAA-LIS depending on if you live inside or outside LBJ Freeway.
2. Forget the traffic rules you learned elsewhere. Dallas has
its own version of traffic rules....Hold on and pray. There is
no such thing as a dangerous high-speed chase in Dallas. We all
drive like that.
3. All directions start with, "Go down to Beltline"...which has
no beginning and no end.
4. The Chamber of Commerce calls getting through traffic a
"scenic drive."
5. The morning rush hour is from 6:00 to 10:00. The evening rush
hour is from 3:00 to 7:00. Friday's rush hour starts Thursday
morning.
6. If you actually stop at a yellow light, you will be rear
ended, cussed out and possibly shot. When you are the first one
on the starting line, count to five when the light turns green
before going to avoid getting into any cross-traffic's way.
7. Arapaho Road can only be pronounced by a native. The same
holds true for Wycliff Avenue, Worcola Street, Sul Ross and
Routh Street.
,
8. Construction on I-30 is a way of life and form of
entertainment.
9. All unexplained sights are explained by the phrase, "Oh,
we're in Fort Worth!!"
10. If someone actually has their turn signal on, it is probably
a factory defect.
11. All old ladies with blue hair in pink Cadillacs have the
right of way.
12. Story Road mysteriously changes names as you cross
intersections. Unless you're on Storey Rd......
13. If asking directions in Irving, you must have knowledge of
Spanish.
14. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport has four terminal
buildings connected by one tram that never works.
15. A trip across town (east to west) will take a minimum of
four hours, although many north/south freeways have unposted
minimum speeds of 75. The minimum acceptable speed on the Dallas
North Toll Road is 85. Anything less is considered downright
sissy.
16. The wrought iron on windows in and around Oak Cliff isn't
ornamental.
17. Never stare at the driver of the car with the bumper sticker
that says,"Keep honking. I'm reloading." In fact, don't honk at
anyone. Concealed weapons are a jealously guarded, God-given
right.
18. If you are in the left lane, and only going 70 in a 60 mph
zone...people are not waving when they go by.
19. The North Dallas Toll way is our daily version of NASCAR.
20. LBJ is called "The Death Trap" for two reasons: "death" and
"trap."
21. If it's 100 degrees, Thanksgiving must be next weekend.
22. If it's 10 degrees and sleeting/snowing, the Fort Worth Live
Stock show is going on.
23. If it's rained 6 inches in the last hour, the Byron Nelson
Golf Classic is in the second round.
24. Amusement parks, stadiums, arenas, race tracks, airports,
etc. are conveniently located as far away from EVERYTHING as
possible so as to allow for ample parking on grassy areas.
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I have been EXTREMELY busy this past week. This week seems like it will be the same too. All of a sudden, work has got the best of me. i am not giving up just yet. This is like a test for me to see how much I can take in without breaking a sweat, or crack under the pressure so to speak.
Late hours at work and getting home at around 11pm to midnight, and then when I come home I had promised a friend to help them in a project which kept me up all night long. I didn't sleep a wink on Wednesday night, Thursday night and Friday night. Got to work on Saturday morning at 9AM and got done at 9:30PM. Got home and slept like a log until 1PM on Sunday. Went to a Superbowl Party and didn't matter to me who won or not, I wasn't feeling like myself. I was probably just tired of the sleepless nights. I haven't ever been up for 74 hours straight, so it did feel a little weird. And then I didn't sleep again last night either. I am feeling so numb right now that nothing matters. I came in to work this morning and am juggling atleast 8 major tasks with the same deadline...5 of those that just came up. I didn't care...At this point I am so wired on caffeine and a combination of being awake that last 29 hours that I just don't give a damn. Tasks keep piling on and I am just knocking them out as I can.
Can't wait to go home and hit the sack [Where is that baby hanging thing over the crib with the musical notes that put you to sleep now? You know how it goes!]
Anyhoos, now I am still at work waiting for a process to run which will take another hour, but has to be completed today. Found the time to post, so I am.
A Crumpled Nothing: Who holds the record for staying awake?
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Published on at 5:22 PM.Late hours at work and getting home at around 11pm to midnight, and then when I come home I had promised a friend to help them in a project which kept me up all night long. I didn't sleep a wink on Wednesday night, Thursday night and Friday night. Got to work on Saturday morning at 9AM and got done at 9:30PM. Got home and slept like a log until 1PM on Sunday. Went to a Superbowl Party and didn't matter to me who won or not, I wasn't feeling like myself. I was probably just tired of the sleepless nights. I haven't ever been up for 74 hours straight, so it did feel a little weird. And then I didn't sleep again last night either. I am feeling so numb right now that nothing matters. I came in to work this morning and am juggling atleast 8 major tasks with the same deadline...5 of those that just came up. I didn't care...At this point I am so wired on caffeine and a combination of being awake that last 29 hours that I just don't give a damn. Tasks keep piling on and I am just knocking them out as I can.
Can't wait to go home and hit the sack [Where is that baby hanging thing over the crib with the musical notes that put you to sleep now? You know how it goes!]
Anyhoos, now I am still at work waiting for a process to run which will take another hour, but has to be completed today. Found the time to post, so I am.
A Crumpled Nothing: Who holds the record for staying awake?
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