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At the mid-point of a grueling semester. 8 weeks and a few more days to go before the semester comes to a close. In between a much needed Thanks-giving break beckons.

Phew! To say things have been hectic would be an understatement. Last month, the IGSA had the annual Indian festival, called Aghaaz and a lot of my time went into rehearsals for the dance. Thankfully, that concluded without much ado.

My friend from Engineering days became a father yesterday. I actually dont know how to react. I wonder what my parents will have to say when I inform them this weekend. They were pretty surprised when Bunty announced his wedding!!!

How things have changed in the last three years. Yesterday afternoon, I was walking towards class and as I waited to cross the road, a small child in a pram was looking at the IST (Information Sciences and Technology) building which stood impressively on the other side of the road, and was trying to pronounce 'Technology'.

"Tekno" ... "logee"

"Technology", his mother helped him out.

"Mom, what's Teknologee?"

"Computers and stuff", his mother patiently replied as she wheeled the pram across the road.

As I crossed the road along with them, I couldn't but help smiling to myself. Inspite of two years of IT experience under my belt, I probably would not have been able to hazard a better reply than that lady.

For, most of my time in Hyderabad was spent either trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life, or travelling between Hyderabad and Pune. In the midst of all this, I did a little work, made some new friends and spent a lot of money.

A reckless event however, forced me to think a bit seriously about my future and that's what prompted me to apply to Penn State and come here. Fourteen months down the line, I dont think I have made a bad decision. Things happen for a reason, they say.

I came across this beautiful speech by Harsha Bhogale a few months ago. It truely inspired me when I saw it.




More later...